Mitsuo Fuchida

Mitsuo Fuchida was a Japanese military pilot and aviation officer best known for leading the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which marked the U.S. entry into World War II. He was a skilled fighter pilot and squadron leader in the Imperial Japanese Navy. After the attack, Fuchida became a Christian and later spoke publicly about his wartime experiences, including his faith journey. His life reflects a complex trajectory from a wartime commander to a postoperative advocate for peace and reconciliation.