Yoshitsugu Saitō
Japanese general (1890–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yoshitsugu Saitō (斎藤 義次, Saitō Yoshitsugu, 2 November 1890 – 10 July 1944) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He commanded Japanese forces during the Battle of Saipan and killed himself during the battle.
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Yoshitsugu Saitō | |
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Native name | 斎藤 義次 |
Born | (1890-11-02)November 2, 1890 Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
Died | July 10, 1944(1944-07-10) (aged 53) Saipan, Mariana Islands |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
Years of service | 1912–1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | IJA 5th Division, IJA 43rd Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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