Chiang Wei-kuo
Japanese-Chinese general
Born
October 6th, 1916
109 years ago
Died
1997
28 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
China
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Born in Japan, a key figure in the Republic of China military, served as a general during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. Received training at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy and held various command positions in the National Revolutionary Army. Played significant roles in military strategies against Japanese forces and later in attempts to reclaim territory during the Chinese Civil War.
Commanded troops during the Second Sino-Japanese War
Led forces in the Chinese Civil War
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