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Yoshijirō Umezu
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Yoshijirō Umezu was a Japanese general and Chief of the Army General Staff during the final years of World War II. He was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Yoshijiro Umedu
Yoshijiro Umedu
Umezu in 1912
Umezu in 1912
The surrender of Japan on the USS Missouri. Standing in the front row are Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu (left) and Umezu (right).
The surrender of Japan on the USS Missouri. Standing in the front row are Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu (left) and Umezu (right).
Umezu signing the instrument of surrender to the Allied nations
Umezu signing the instrument of surrender to the Allied nations
Imperial Japanese Army
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The Imperial Japanese Army was the principal ground force of the Empire of Japan from 1871 to 1945. It played a central role in Japan's rapid modernization during the Meiji period, fought in numerous
Yoshijirō Umezu
…Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan Died January 8, 1949 (aged 67) Sugamo Prison, Tokyo, Japan Signature Military service Allegiance Empire of Japan Branch/service Imperial Japanese Army Years of service 1903–1945 Rank General Commands Japanese China Garrison Army, IJA 2nd Division, Japanese First Army, Kwantung Army, Imperial Japanese…
Prince Aritomo Yamagata, a field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and twice Prime Minister of Japan. He was one of the main architects of the mil
Prince Aritomo Yamagata, a field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and twice Prime Minister of Japan. He was one of the main architects of the military foundations of early modern Japan. Yamagata Aritomo can be seen as the father of Japanese militarism.
Barrack of the Imperial Guard, circa 1940
Barrack of the Imperial Guard, circa 1940
Marquis Nozu Michitsura, a field marshal in the early Imperial Japanese Army. He was appointed as chief of staff of the Imperial Guard (Japan) in 1874
Marquis Nozu Michitsura, a field marshal in the early Imperial Japanese Army. He was appointed as chief of staff of the Imperial Guard (Japan) in 1874.
Marquis Jutoku Saigo, a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army and the nephew of Saigō Takamori, the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Man
Marquis Jutoku Saigo, a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army and the nephew of Saigō Takamori, the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Many of the rebels were incorporated into the Imperial Army after the failure of the armed uprising.