Isoruku Yamamoto Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Isoruku Yamamoto, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Japan.

5 records1934–19435 events3 places

Chronological biography

1934

Diplomatic Negotiations at London23 October 1934

Government / Government of Japan · Admiral · London

Proposes naval equality with Britain & the USA. Negotiations begin to change the Washington & London naval treaties

International Conference at London19 December 1934

Government / Government of Japan · Admiral · London

The naval conference between Japan, Britain & the USA breaks down. Japan abrogates its naval treaties

1941

Bombing of Pearl Harbour1941

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Pearl Harbour

Plans the attack, argues Japan can only win a quick war

1943

Assassination of Isoruku Yamamoto1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Solomon Islands

The US decodes inspection details of Yamamoto & intercepts his plane

Death of Isoruku Yamamoto1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Solomon Islands

Death of Isoruku Yamamoto, killed by the Americans

Titles and roles

Admiral

Record provenance

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