FAQ About Yamamoto Isoroku
How did Yamamoto Isoroku die?
Yamamoto Isoroku died on April 18, 1943, during Operation Vengeance, a targeted attack by the United States aimed at killing him. His plane was intercepted by American P-38 Lightning fighters near Bougainville in the Solomon Islands while he was on an inspection tour. The attack was successful, and Yamamoto was killed in action, which was a significant blow to Japanese morale.
