Matome Ugaki

ModernGeneralJapan1890 — 1945

Yamamoto chief of staff, flew final kamikaze mission.

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Quick Facts

Born

1890

Died

1945

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score40.9

Matome Ugaki — Complete Timeline

1941 AD

Served as Chief of Staff to Admiral YamamotoPolitical Action◆ Major

Ugaki served as chief of staff to Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet. He was involved in planning major operations, including the Pearl Harbor attack and the Midway operation, and was a key advisor to Yamamoto.

Combined FleetWorld War IIStaff Officer

Impact: national

1943 AD

Survived the Downing of Yamamoto's AircraftWar◆ Major

Ugaki was flying in a second bomber when US P-38 fighters shot down Yamamoto's aircraft over Bougainville. Ugaki's plane was also attacked but crash-landed in the sea, and he survived with injuries. The incident killed Yamamoto and was a major blow to Japanese morale.

Operation VengeanceWorld War IIYamamoto's Death

Impact: regionaltragic

1945 AD

Led the Final Kamikaze Mission of the WarWar◆ Major

Ugaki personally led a kamikaze attack of 11 aircraft against US ships off Okinawa on August 15, 1945, after learning of Japan's surrender. He was killed in the attack, which was the last organized kamikaze mission of World War II.

KamikazeWorld War IIFinal Mission

Impact: regionaltragic