This is the Japanese Command structure during the battle of Midway, from 5 to 7 Juin 1942.
| Supreme Commander: Admiral Yamamoto | |
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5th fleet: Adm. Hosogaya |
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carrier fleet: Adm. Nagoemo |
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Landing fleet: Adm. Kondo |
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Great fleet: Adm. Yamamoto |
- 5th Fleet: conquer the Aleutans
ships: 2 light carriers (Ryoejo, Joenyo), 5 cruisers and 2 convoys landing craft
- carrier fleet: destroy the US Navy, support the Landing Fleet
ships: 4 carriers (Akagi, Kaga, Hiryoe, Soryoe), 2 battle cruisers, 12 destroyers
- Landing fleet: conquer Midway
ships: 2 battle cruisers, 9 cruisers, 20 destroyers, mine sweepers, convoy landing craft and other support ships
- Great fleet: support, destroy the US Navy
ships: 3 heavy battle cruisers (Nahato, Moetsoe, Yamato), 4 battle cruisers, 3 light cruisers, 2 groups destroyers, 1 carrier (Hosho), 2 water plane transporters