Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Quiz

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What was the significance of the Tsushima Strait battle in 1904 to Admiral Yamamoto?

Yamamoto was a veteran of Japan's crushing defeat of the Russian Navy in the Tsushima Strait in 1904, where he was wounded in combat, losing two fingers and suffering abdominal scars from shrapnel.

What was Yamamoto's belief regarding the best way for Japan to secure victory against the United States?

Yamamoto believed that a single decisive battle was the only way for Japan to secure a victory, given their strategic disadvantage in terms of manpower, material, and natural resources compared to the United States.

What was Yamamoto's response when shown figures claiming Japan could fight the Americans for only 18 months?

When shown figures that claimed Japan would be able to fight the Americans for only 18 months, Yamamoto replied: "It's the same as my own studies..."

What was the American advantage that allowed them to decipher Japanese naval code (JN-25) messages during the war in the Pacific?

In the years following Pearl Harbor as war raged in the Pacific, American code breakers were able to decipher Japanese naval code (JN-25) messages, unbeknownst to the enemy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Yamamoto's role in the planning of the Pearl Harbor attack?

Despite his figures and doubts about Japanese victory in a protracted war, Yamamoto proffered the plan for the December 7 raid on Pearl Harbor, which earned him a special ire from Americans. Signup and view all the answers

Who led the mission dubbed Operation Vengeance?

Major John W. Mitchell Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the admiral targeted during Operation Vengeance?

Yamamoto Signup and view all the answers

What type of aircraft were the only fighters capable of traveling the estimated 435 miles to the planned interception point?

US Army Air Forces’ P-38 Lightnings Signup and view all the answers

How many P-38s were designated as the 'kill flight' in Operation Vengeance?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What type of fighters provided top cover for the mission during Operation Vengeance?

Twelve P-38s Signup and view all the answers

Yamamoto's experience in the Tsushima Strait

Yamamoto, a veteran of the Tsushima Strait battle, sustained injuries during the fight, losing two fingers and incurring abdominal shrapnel wounds.

Yamamoto's belief for victory against the US

Yamamoto believed a single decisive victory was the only path to success for Japan against the United States, due to Japan's limited resources.

Yamamoto's response to 18-month war prediction

When confronted with estimates indicating Japan could only sustain a war with the US for 18 months, Yamamoto confirmed the information aligned with his own calculations.

Deciphering Japanese naval codes

The United States successfully deciphered Japanese naval codes (JN-25), granting them insights into Japanese military plans and movements.