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Questions about Hideki Tojo

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Hideki Tojo born and where did he grow up?

Hideki Tojo was born in the Kōjimachi district of Tokyo on the 30th of December 1884. He grew up in a family belonging to the samurai caste that held lowly status as warrior retainers for great daimyō lords.

What role did Hideki Tojo play during World War II?

Hideki Tojo served as Prime Minister of Japan from October 1941 until July 1944. During this period he authorized military actions including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the deployment of comfort women to Borneo.

How did Hideki Tojo die after being arrested by American soldiers?

American soldiers surrounded Hideki Tojo's house on the 11th of September 1945 and ordered his arrest for suspected war crimes. He shot himself in the chest with a pistol missing his heart though bleeding heavily before recovering enough to face trial.

Why did Hideki Tojo resign as prime minister in 1944?

Hideki Tojo resigned as prime minister on the 18th of July 1944 due to lack of imperial backing following catastrophic military defeats at Saipan and the Philippine Sea. Emperor Hirohito had withdrawn support after news of these disasters reached Japan.

When was Hideki Tojo executed and what happened to his remains?

Hideki Tojo received a sentence of death by hanging on the 12th of November 1948 and was executed forty-one days later on the 23rd of December 1948. His body was cremated and ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean approximately east of Yokohama from US Army aircraft alongside six other Class-A war criminals.