Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Where would Admiral Yamamoto serve?

Yamamoto was probably too senior for a subordinate fleet command and better suited to Japanese representation at the coalition's strategic headquarters in Britain.

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Question

Would Admiral Yamamoto command the Japanese forces sent to Europe?

Short answer

Probably not at sea; his seniority and British connections make a strategic liaison role in Britain more plausible.

Notes

Japanese ships would initially enter British fleets, making their local commander a subordinate within a joint force. Yamamoto's seniority makes a strategic liaison role in Britain more plausible than command of the Mediterranean contingent. He could represent Japan in discussions with Allied chiefs and help direct the coalition's war effort. Tamon Yamaguchi and Nobutake Kondō are possible commanders for the Mediterranean force, with Kondō tentatively preferred because of his experience. The appointments remain proposals within the scenario.