Akira Mutō
Japanese general during WWII
Born
1883
142 years ago
Died
December 23rd, 1948
76 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Japan
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Served as a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Played a significant role in the Japanese campaign in the Philippines. Participated in various military operations and was involved in strategic planning for the Japanese forces. Post-war, faced arrest and was tried as a war criminal during the International Military Tribunal for the Far East.
Served as commander of the Japanese forces in the Philippines
Involved in military operations during World War II
Tried in the International Military Tribunal for the Far East
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