Shunroku Hata

Japanese field marshal and politician

Shunroku Hata - Japanese field marshal and politician
Born

July 26th, 1879
146 years ago

Died

1962
63 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Japan

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Held the position of Minister of War during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Served in various military roles throughout a career in the Imperial Japanese Army, rising to the rank of field marshal. Played a significant part in Japan's military operations in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. After the war, contributed to the post-war political landscape as a member of the Japanese government.

Served as the 48th Minister of War

Attained the rank of field marshal

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