On September 1, 1999, on the day Germany invaded Poland, Yamamoto was appointed commander of the Naval Combined Fleet and First Fleet by Mitsumasa Yoneuchi. Some people say that it was precisely because of his gambler character that Yamamoto launched the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor against the United States.
After the Battle of Pearl Harbor, Yamamoto Isoroku formulated a series of bold combat plans, including the invasion of India or Australia. These grandiose conjectures soon became apparent because the army was trapped in the Chinese battlefield, lacked manpower, and did not have enough troops. was rejected due to the fact that it was necessary to use transportation capacity to mobilize troops.
Until the Battle of Guadalcanal, half a year after the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Japanese army and navy were forced to bleed out by the Americans. Tens of thousands of soldiers became cannon fodder. The most important thing for renewal was that the navy lost a large number of warships, carrier-based aircraft, land-based aircraft and excellent pilots. These are things that Japan's industrial capabilities and educational capabilities cannot make up for.
Watching the Japanese elite aviation force being depleted little by little. Yamamoto clearly realized that Japan had lost this battle, so he wrote a text equivalent to a suicide note and locked it in a drawer.
It reads: "Tens of thousands of loyal and brave soldiers have sacrificed their lives to become gods. How can I go to see the Holy Lord?" "I want to show my loyalty, so I can take risks and rush into the enemy's lines. My liver and brains will be smeared on the ground, and my body will be exposed in the wilderness."
However, in order to maintain Japan's dignity, Yamamoto Isoroku, as the commander-in-chief of the combined fleet, did not want to admit defeat, could not admit defeat, and could only survive in death.
In Yamamoto's opinion, the only feasible way is if time can be gained to consolidate the Japanese defensive posture before the US military launches a large-scale attack, then it is still possible to slow down the US military's attack. As time goes by, it is still possible for Amaterasu to Smiling at Japan again.
In order to reverse the unfavorable situation, Yamamoto Isoroku decided to take another gamble and decided to launch "Operation No. N".
After several months of planning for "Operation No. N" by Yamamoto Fifty-six, Yamamoto was determined to regain the initiative in the Pacific War in this operation.
So it started on April 7, 1944. In addition to the 184 carrier-based aircraft of the Third Fleet, there were also 88 zero combat aircraft of the 11th Air Fleet, 27 Jiujiu type ship bombers and 72 Japan's latest aircraft. A type of land attack, 4 reconnaissance planes and 191 aircraft, a total of 75 aircraft, began "Operation N".
75 aircraft, which was the total number of carrier-based and land-based aircraft that the Japanese Navy could draw in the direction of Solomon at that time.
Yamamoto Isoroku couldn't help but feel a little sad. Just over a year ago, when Pearl Harbor was attacked, the number of carrier-based aircraft alone exceeded 50. During the Battle of Midway, the first wave of attack teams was 108, and there were more than 100 aircraft still flying. On standby, but this war has been going on for less than a year and a half, and the Japanese navy is getting more and more frustrated. Just to command these four hundred less than 100 aircraft, Yamamoto Isoroku has racked his brains.
At this time, the Japanese Navy only had more than 200 aircraft left, and the experienced flying "veterans" had basically been exhausted. Yamamoto Isoroku knew that it was very slim for Japan to win this war. He was very worried about his future and felt that he would either be guillotined or exiled.
This "Operation N" was the largest aviation operation carried out by the Japanese navy after Pearl Harbor. It lasted for a week and sunk one US destroyer, four transport ships and other ships, and shot down and destroyed one aircraft. The Japanese Navy's losses were 46, and another part of the carrier-based aircraft was gone.
However, Yamamoto Isoroku regained hope after the "Operation No. In the ears of Yamamoto Isoroku it became: "Sinked one cruiser, two destroyers, 18 various transport ships, severely damaged 8 various transport ships. Shot down about 100 enemy aircraft, destroyed more than 15 ".
So Yamamoto Isoroku was very happy and determined to inspect the field airport on Bougainville Island, the "controlled island". To this end, Yamamoto Isoroku specially dressed up, and boarded the ship with a radiant face. The fast transport aircraft on Bougainville Island began its "death journey" under the escort of six Zero aircraft.
Just three days before Yamamoto Isoroku took off, the U.S. Naval Intelligence Unit code-named "Magic" intercepted and deciphered a message containing details of Yamamoto's itinerary, including arrival time, departure time and related locations, as well as the plane Yamamoto was about to board. Model and escort lineup.
This confidential information was immediately sent to Pacific Fleet Commander Nimitz. Nimitz knew that if Yamamoto could be assassinated, it would greatly weaken Japan's will to war. The stakes were high and he reported to President Roosevelt. After seeking the opinion of the bishop accompanying the army and eliminating moral obstacles, Roosevelt finally made the decision: "Kill Yamamoto!"
Roosevelt named the operational plan for the surprise beheading "Operation Revenge," intending to avenge Pearl Harbor.
Roosevelt ordered Navy Secretary Frank Knox to "get rid of Yamamoto." Knox directed Admiral Chester Nimitz to carry out Roosevelt's orders. After discussing with South Pacific Theater Commander William Halsey, Nimitz approved the assassination mission to intercept and shoot down Yamamoto's plane on April 17.
Nimitz thought twice. Originally, he wanted to use American pilots to carry out this mission, but after thinking about it, he felt that the skills of American pilots were not enough to guarantee this mission. So, Nimitz decided to let Xu Rui lead the mission. Langya went to complete this task.
The reason why Xu Rui was chosen was because Nimitz knew that both Xu Rui and his Wolf Fang were veterans with superb flying skills. Xu Rui, in particular, was able to kill Japan's ace pilot Shozo Shima in the melon air battle. Such technology is beyond the reach of any American pilot.
When Xu Rui received a call from Nimitz, he was training troops on Guadalcanal. When he learned that Nimitz needed to intercept Yamamoto Isoroku's phone, Xu Rui happily accepted the task.
At the moment, Xu Rui selected 17 Langya. Xu Rui did not explain the specific content of this mission, but just told them that he would take them to perform a very difficult task this time.
On the morning of April 18, 1944, Yamamoto took off on time from Rabaul on two Mitsubishi Type 1 land attack fast transport aircraft. Soon, Xu Rui led 18 P-8 fighter jets with auxiliary fuel tanks to take off from Guadalcanal Airport. After a 40-mile ultra-low-altitude flight in radio silence, all 18 aircraft reached the target airspace. At 9:42 Tokyo time, Xu Rui's aircraft formation was approaching the target.
"Old Xu, no target found." Leng Tiefeng's voice came from the communication device.
Xu Rui said: "Keep flying forward and you will definitely meet the target!"
"Captain, the target has been found!" After a while, Han Feng's voice came from the communication device.
Xu Rui looked forward, and sure enough, to his lower right, six Japanese Zero fighter jets appeared protecting two transport planes.
Xu Rui's eyes flashed, and he knew that one of the two transport planes was Yamamoto Isoroku's plane.
At the moment, Xu Rui assigned the task of having twelve fighter planes entangle the six escorting Zeros, while he led six fighter planes to attack two transport planes.
The Japanese aircraft were getting closer and closer. Apparently, the Japanese aircraft had discovered Xu Rui's fighter plane. Six escort fighter jets immediately rushed out, preparing to cover the escape of the two transport planes.
But Xu Rui would not give them such a chance. Han Feng led twelve fighter planes towards the six Zeros, and soon they were fighting with the Zeros. The twelve P8 fighters adopted a two-plane formation tactic. Two Zero fighters fought against one Japanese Zero fighter, and soon, two Zero fighters were shot down.
At this moment, Xu Rui led the remaining six fighters to chase the two escaping transport planes.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
Qinglu fired a string of bullets at one of the transport planes, but the pilot of that transport plane was obviously an expert. The fuselage turned sideways and managed to avoid the bullets.
"Oh, that's pretty awesome!"
The barking donkey once again aimed at the transport plane from behind, and fired a string of machine gun bullets at it.
However, the plane made another barrel roll and dodged the bullets again.
This skill makes even the donkeys laugh secretly, thinking that the transport plane is as nimble as a fighter jet. The skill of this Japanese pilot is really not that good.
However, no matter how good he flies, a transport plane is still a transport plane. How can it be compared with a fighter jet
Calling the donkey once again locked the Japanese transport plane.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
This time, Barking Donkey finally hit the Japanese transport plane. The transport plane was hit so hard that smoke billowed out from its tail and it plunged into the sea.
"Hehe..." Ninglu smiled, raised the nose of the plane, and looked for the next target.
While calling the donkey to attack the Japanese transport plane, Xu Rui's machine gun had locked onto another Japanese transport plane. The pilot of that Japanese transport plane was extremely alert and kept making various aerial maneuvers, trying to get rid of Xu Rui's lock. Xu Rui I have to admit that the Japanese pilot is very skilled. If the plane he is driving is a Zero fighter, then I will never be able to easily lock his plane. Unfortunately, he is flying a transport plane now.
How could an ace pilot like Xu Rui get rid of a heavy transport plane? That simply became a big joke. After a few rounds, no matter how the Japs pilot tried to escape, he could not escape Xu Rui's lock. The Japs pilot had fallen into despair.
At this time, Yamamoto Isoroku was sitting in the cabin of this transport plane. After learning that his plane had been ambushed by the Allies, Yamamoto Isoroku had fallen into despair. Of course, he knew that the bulky When a transport plane encounters a fighter jet, the result can only be that it is shot down, and the chance of escape is slim. Anyway, the possibility of survival is low, and fear is useless. It is better to be brave and face the impending death calmly.
Yamamoto Isoroku sat upright, tidying up his clothes and hat, trying to make his appearance look tidier...