Korechika Anami
Japanese general (1887–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The native form of this personal name is Anami Korechika. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Korechika Anami (阿南 惟幾, Anami Korechika, 21 February 1887 – 15 August 1945) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II who was War Minister during the surrender of Japan.
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Korechika Anami | |
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阿南 惟幾 | |
Minister of War Empire of Japan | |
In office 7 April 1945 – 14 August 1945 | |
Monarch | Shōwa |
Prime Minister | Kantarō Suzuki |
Preceded by | Hajime Sugiyama |
Succeeded by | Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-02-21)February 21, 1887 Taketa, Ōita, Empire of Japan |
Died | August 15, 1945(1945-08-15) (aged 58) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Branch/service | Imperial Japanese Army |
Years of service | 1906–1945 |
Rank | General |
Commands | 109th Division, Eleventh Army, Second Area Army |
Battles/wars | Second Sino-Japanese War, Pacific War |
Cause of death | Committed Seppuku to avoid capture |
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