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Tomoyuki Yamashita (山下 奉文, Yamashita Tomoyuki, 8 November 1885 – 23 February 1946; also called Tomobumi Yamashita) was a Japanese convicted war criminal and general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
Yamashita Tomoyuki was a Japanese general known for his successful attacks on Malaya and Singapore during World War II. After graduating from the Army Academy (1905) and the Army War College (1916), Yamashita was an officer for the Army General Staff Office.
Tomoyuki Yamashita (山下 奉文, Yamashita Tomoyuki, 8 November 1885 – 23 Februari 1946; juga dipanggil Tomobumi Yamashita) adalah seorang Jeneral dalam Tentera Darat Imperial Jepun dan penjenayah perang Jepun semasa Perang Dunia II.
Tomoyuki Yamashita (b. 8 November 1885, Osugi Mura, Shikoku, Japan–d. 23 February 1946, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines 1), was the Army Commander of the 25th Army that captured Malaya and Singapore during World War II.
Oct 14, 2014 · Learn about Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Japanese general who captured Singapore in 1942 and faced the Philippines campaign. Explore his career, personality, and controversies in this article by Graham Goodlad.
Jun 12, 2006 · Learn about the life and career of the 'Tiger of Malaya,' who led Japan's defense of the Philippines in World War II. Find out how he was captured, tried and hanged by the Americans for war crimes.
Learn about the life and career of the Japanese general who commanded the invasion of Singapore and Malaya in 1941. Find out how he was executed for war crimes after surrendering in the Philippines in 1945.
