Isoroku Yamamoto, the great general, was one of Japanese’s irreplaceable soldiers. He stood as a symbol of honor, bravery, and discipline. His principles were resolute, and his determination astounding. In the years before and during the second great world war, he held a place of prominence over the Japanese people. With a grand plan he led the surprise attack against the United States, pulling the great nation into an even greater war. Through the following years he led many valiant attacks against the enemy, until his demise by American fighters on April 18th, 1943.