Japanese Admiral Chuichi Nagumo

Vice Admiral Chūichi Nagumo commanded the Japanese carrier striking force at Pearl Harbor and at Midway. His career was closely connected with the rise of carrier operations, although he was not originally an aviation specialist. The loss of four Japanese carriers at Midway became a turning point in his reputation and in the Pacific naval war. At Midway, incomplete information, competing mission demands, and American attacks placed intense pressure on Japanese carrier operations. Nagumo’s decisions have consequently attracted extensive historical debate. Nagumo also led carrier operations in the Indian Ocean during 1942. Later assigned to the Central Pacific, he died on Saipan in 1944 as American forces overran the island.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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