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Kiyohide Shima
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| Kiyohide Shima | |
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| February 25, 1890 – November 7, 1973 | |
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| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II oInvasion of Tulagi oBattle of Leyte Gulf |
| Awards | Order of the Rising Sun Gold Rays, Order of the Sacred Treasure Gold and Silver Star[1] |
Kiyohide Shima (February 25, 1878 – November 7, 1973) was a commander in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. From November 15, 1939 until October 15, 1940 he was the Chief of Staff of the Maizuru Naval District. Later, he led the Tulagi invasion force that occupied Tulagi in the Solomon Islands on May 3, 1942 as part of Operation Mo. Mo was the Japanese plan to capture bases in the South Pacific with the goal of isolating Australia from her ally the United States and that resulted in the Battle of the Coral Sea. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 23 - 26, 1944, Shima led the "Second Striking Force" of three cruisers and seven destroyers in the Battle of Surigao Strait. From February 15, 1944 to February 5, 1945, he commanded the 5th Fleet. Subsequently, he commanded the Takao Guard District from May 10, 1945 to November 30, 1945. From May 10, 1945 until June 15, 1945 he also commanded the First Air Fleet.[2]
In 1959, in response to a letter from 16-year old Bill Frazer of San Fernando, California, Shima defended his actions and performance in the Battle of Surigao Strait. In particular, Shima found fault with historian James A. Field Jr who, in reference to the utter defeat of Japanese forces in the battle, referred to Shima as "the buffoon of the tragedy."[3]
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