Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was a prominent Japanese naval officer during World War II, best known for planning the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Born in 1884, he was educated in the United States, which influenced his strategic thinking. Yamamoto believed in the importance of air power and naval aviation, making him a key figure in Japan's military strategy. Despite his early successes, Yamamoto faced challenges as the war progressed. He understood that Japan could not sustain a prolonged conflict against the United States. Tragically, he was killed in 1943 when his plane was shot down by American forces, marking a significant turning point in the war.