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Hideki Tōjō was a Japanese general and Prime Minister during World War II. As one of the principal leaders of Japan, he played a major role in the country's military decisions and wartime policies. He was later tried and executed for war crimes after Japan's defeat. Here are 27 of his quotes:
I had an uneasy feeling he might plead his own cause against indictment as a war criminal. There had been considerable outcry from some of the Allies, notably the Russians and the British, to include him in this category. Indeed, the initial list of those proposed by them was headed by the Emperor's name. Realizing the tragic consequences that would follow such an unjust action, I had stoutly resisted such efforts. When Washington seemed to be veering toward the British point of view, I had advised that I would need at least one million reinforcements should such action be taken. I believed that if the Emperor were indicted, and perhaps hanged, as a war criminal, military government would have to be instituted throughout all Japan, and guerrilla warfare would probably break out. He played a major role in the spiritual regeneration of Japan, and his loyal co-operation and influence had much to do with the success of the occupation.
Hideki Tōjō
Hideki Tōjō
Occupation: Japanese Politician
Born: December 30, 1884
Died: December 23, 1948
Quotes count: 27
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