Hideki Tojo

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1. When was Hideki Tojo born?November 30, 1884
2. When did Hideki Tojo die?December 23, 1948 (age 64)
3. Where was Hideki Tojo born?Tokyo, Japan
4. What is the nickname?'The Razor' for his sharp intellect and strict demeanor
5. Who was Hideki Tojo?Hideki Tojo was a Japanese military leader and the Prime Minister during World War II. He led Japan’s war effort and made many important decisions.
6. When did Hideki Tojo become Prime Minister?He became Prime Minister in October 1941, while also serving as Minister of War.

Imperial Japanese Army: The land forces of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945, known for its aggressive expansionist policies.
Pearl Harbor Attack: A surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, which led to the U.S. entry into World War II.
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere: An imperial concept created and propagated by the government of the Empire of Japan and the Japanese military, which envisioned a self-sufficient bloc of Asian nations led by the Japanese.
War Crimes: Violations of the laws and customs of war, including acts such as murder, torture, and unlawful destruction committed during armed conflict.