Hideki Tōjō
Japanese general and 40th Prime Minister
Born
Died
1948
78 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Served as a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and held the position of the 40th Prime Minister of Japan from 1941 to 1944. Oversaw Japan's military operations during World War II, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Instrumental in Japan's wartime policies and governance, leading to significant military engagements in the Pacific. After Japan's defeat, faced trial for war crimes, ultimately resulting in execution.
Led Japan during World War II
Oversaw military strategies in the Pacific Theater
Executed for war crimes in 1948
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