Akira Mutō

Japanese general during WWII

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

Links & References

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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