In the Pacific War, Tadaichi Nanyun was a controversial Japanese general. Before the war, the Japanese navy internally evaluated him: "Brave, decisive, and the person who will assume the responsibility of the Japanese navy in the future." However, as the war progressed, Nan Yun Zhongyi was criticized, and some people even jokingly called him "a famous anti-Japanese general." What's the matter, let's listen carefully.
南云忠一
Nanyun Zhongyi graduated from the Japanese Naval Academy and ranked seventh among 191 people in the same period. From the performance point of view, Nanyun Zhongyi is indeed very good. In addition, Nanyun Tadao is also an expert in the Japanese Navy's "torpedo warfare".
is this identity. Tadaichi Nan Yun was favored by the commander of the joint fleet, Yamamoto, and became the commander of the aircraft carrier fleet that attacked Pearl Harbor.
Tadaichi Nanyun really lived up to expectations. In two consecutive waves of attacks, the Japanese air force bombed all the airports on Huva Island and most of the ships parked in Pearl Harbor. As the main force of the US Pacific Fleet, eight battleships were killed. 5 ships were sunk, 3 ships were hit hard, 40 other warships were sunk, 450 aircraft were blown up and injured, and 4,500 American soldiers were killed.
This sneak attack nearly wiped out the US Pacific Fleet, which is undoubtedly a huge victory. However, after two waves of attacks, Japanese Second Air Fleet Commander Major General Yamaguchi Tawen and Air Commander Fuchida Nakasa strongly suggested a third attack that completely destroyed the shipyard and oil depot at Pearl Harbor, but was flatly rejected by Tadao Nanun. .
In Nanyun Zhongyi's view, the attack effect has been achieved, and if it is delayed, it is likely to be bitten by the US army. The gain is not worth the loss, so he ordered to return.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was the famous battle of Nanyun Tadaichi, but it also accelerated Japan's defeat.
The plan to attack Pearl Harbor was proposed by Yamamoto Ichigo. Yamamoto Fifty-Six had studied in the United States and knew the strong industrial capabilities of the United States. Therefore, in his vision, the sneak attack should be a heavy blow to the U.S. Navy, preventing it from interfering in Japan’s operations in the Pacific for a considerable period of time. .
Although Nanyun smashed the US Pacific Fleet, it was too cautious to spare the shipyard and large oil depots at Pearl Harbor, allowing the US military to quickly replenish naval losses. From this point of view, Nanyun Chuichi did not achieve the expected results, which accelerated Japan's defeat.
山本五六
It’s no wonder that after the Pearl Harbor incident, Yamamoto 56 commented on Nan Yun and said: “Nan Yun is like a thief in the house. When he goes there he is confident and confident. If you succeed, you will be frightened and flee in embarrassment."
If Nanyun's attack on Pearl Harbor gave the United States a way to survive, then the Battle of Midway Island brought the Japanese navy into the abyss.
The Battle of Midway Island was another active attack by Yamamoto Fifty-Six in order to completely destroy the US naval and air forces in the Pacific.
The aircraft carriers "Akacheng", "Kaga", "Flying Dragon" and "Blue Dragon" led by Nanyun are responsible for large-scale air raids on the US military base on Midway Island.
is different from the attack on Pearl Harbor. This time, the U.S. military has already deciphered the Japanese military’s secret telegrams and is well aware of the Japanese military’s combat plan.
When the first wave of the Nanyun aircraft carrier's attack reached Midway Island, it was fully counterattacked by the US aviation and ground air defense fire. Not only did the air strike plan fail, the US fighter planes threatened the safety of the aircraft carrier fleet.
Akagi aircraft carrier
After an hour of fierce battle, the aircraft carrier fleet finally repelled the American fighters.
The sudden change left Nan Yun's heart lingering. He issued the first lethal order of the Battle of Midway Island and immediately launched the next wave of attacks to completely destroy the American fighter planes on Midway Island, even the torpedo planes against the fleet. All were replaced with aerial bombs.
But at this moment, the reconnaissance plane discovered the US aircraft carrier fleet.
Nan Yun is completely in a dilemma.
One, The torpedo plane was replaced with a bomb, and the direct attack on the US aircraft carrier had little effect, and the escort fighter plane basically ran out of oil bombs in the air battle just now. Without the fighter jet escort, the bombing operation is very dangerous.
Secondly, the first wave of attack fighters that attacked Midway Island is about to return and need to land urgently.
The commander of the Second Aircraft Carrier Fleet, Yamaguchi, heard how many telegrams would be sent, suggesting that the attacking forces should be ordered to take off immediately and attack the US aircraft carrier.
山口多闻
Yamaguchi Wendo’s suggestion is not unreasonable. The position of the US aircraft carrier fleet has been locked, and the first attack can take the initiative in combat.
However, Tadaichi Nanyun rejected Major General Yamaguchi’s suggestion and issued a second lethal order to recover the escort fighters and the first wave of attack fighters on Midway Island. The fleet withdrew northward and waited until the aircraft carrier was ready for the fighters. To the US fleet attacked with all strength.
Nanyun obviously ran out of his good luck. Just as the Japanese aircraft carrier was making full preparations, the US aircraft carrier fleet spotted the Nanyun fleet and launched an attack first.
"Akagi", "Kaga" and "Canglong" were successively attacked by the US military. Soon after the flagship "Akagi" was withdrawn from Nanyun, they sank into the sea one after another. After
, Wenduo Yamaguchi on the "Flying Dragon" took over Nanyun's command and launched an attack decisively. Although the US Army "York" was hit hard, it was eventually sunk due to outnumbered people. Yamaguchi refused to rescue and sank with the ship.
However, Nan Yun took advantage of the chaos and fled, leading the remnant soldiers to escape.
The disastrous defeat of the Battle of Midway Island left the Japanese navy torn apart, and the original subtle advantages disappeared. The command of Nanyun's battle was reprimanded by navy colleagues as "a complete idiot."
In 1944, Nan Yun was transferred to Saipan, from the fleet command to the defense command. However, Japan at this time is already precarious, and there is no more waves.
In June, the US military besieged Saipan. This small island of only 120 square kilometers was bombarded by 500,000 bombs by the US military. Faced with the overwhelming advantage of the US military, Nan Yun ordered civilians to be included. All the personnel inside were martyred and committed suicide by caesarean section.
Saipan Long Live Cliff
This brutal order eventually caused civilians on Saipan to walk to the edge of the cliff under the force of a bayonet. After shouting long live, they jumped collectively. Ya committed suicide.
Nanyun Zhongyi, this name accompanied the Japanese navy from "Glory" to destruction. As a general, Nan Yun was able to do nothing but not enterprising. Although he was not excellent, he was qualified. But as a person, Nan Yun is undoubtedly a scum.
