Hideki Tojo: The worst Japanese old man has killed countless innocent Chinese compatriots!
Throughout history, the names of some characters have been closely associated with sin. Hideki Tojo is one of them. As a representative of Japanese militarism and a Class A war criminal of World War II, his life was full of aggression, violence and war crimes. This article will chronicle his life in detail, reveal his criminal deeds, and explore the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.
1. The edification of youth
Hideki Tojo was born in 1884 in Iwate Prefecture to a samurai family. From an early age, he was deeply influenced by militaristic ideas and the spirit of bushido. This education gave him a strong desire to become a soldier and serve the emperor. As a teenager, he attended several schools and laid the foundation for a future military career.
2. The years of military academy and the ambition of invading China
After entering the military academy, Hideki Tojo's ambitions swelled day by day. He aspired to become a "qualified officer loyal to the emperor" and contributed to Japan's foreign expansion. Against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese government stepped up its arms expansion, and Hideki Tojo actively participated in it, clamoring for "revenge" against Russia.
However, Hideki Tojo's real goal was not limited to a war with Tsarist Russia, his vision was even more ambitious. With the signing of the Treaty of Xincho by the Qing government after the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance, Hideki Tojo felt the "ecstasy" at home about the success of the invasion of China, which further stimulated his expansionist ambitions. He began to plot how to launch a larger act of aggression.
3. The driving force behind the 918 incident
After graduating, Hideki Tojo resolutely supported the right-wing fascists in the Japanese military department and actively participated in the "18 September" incident of armed aggression against northeast China. This incident marked the beginning of the large-scale invasion of China by Japanese imperialism, and countless innocent Chinese people suffered untold suffering. Hideki Tojo's role in this process cannot be ignored, and his atrocities and ambitions provided the impetus for Japan's aggressive behavior.
4. The instigator of the Pacific War
After the September 18 incident, Hideki Tojo was not satisfied with this, and his ambitions became more and more inflated. After the 77 Incident, he led the Japanese army to attack Chasui and northern Jinbei, and concocted a pseudo "Chanan Autonomous Government". All these actions show that Hideki Tojo is actively promoting Japan's policy of foreign aggression and does not hesitate to sacrifice countless lives to satisfy his desire for expansion.
In 1941, Hideki Tojo became Prime Minister of Japan's Cabinet and passed the decision to go to war against the United States, Great Britain and the Netherlands at the Imperial Council. On December 7 of the same year, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, and the Pacific War broke out. All of this was planned by Hideki Tojo. He ordered the Japanese army to launch attacks on Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Guam, and other places, plunging the people of these countries and regions into deep disasters.
Trials of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East
However, justice will always come. Shortly after Japan's unconditional surrender in 1945, Hideki Tojo was tried just at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. He was charged with crimes such as starting war, invading other countries, and crimes against humanity. During the trial, facts speak louder than words, despite his attempts to evade responsibility and even publicly claim that he went to war only in self-defense. Hideki Tojo was involved in 54 of the 55 counts listed in the court's verdict.
6. The execution of the hanging and the end of the crime
On November 12, 1948, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentenced Hideki Tojo to death by hanging. On December 23, this once formidable war criminal finally walked to the gallows, ending his life of crime. For Hideki Tojo, this is the end of his life's crimes and the retribution for the catastrophe he has brought to the world.
Epilogue:
Looking back at the life of Hideki Tojo, we can see the inflated ambitions and brutality of a militarist. He spent his whole life fighting for Japan's aggression and expansion, and did not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of countless people to satisfy his selfish desires. His crimes are too numerous to mention, and he has brought great disasters to the world.
However, we must also see that good triumphs over evil in the end. The fate of Hideki Tojo proves a truth: any attempt to undermine peace and violate other countries will be punished by history. We should bear in mind the lessons of history, cherish the hard-won situation of peace, and strive to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
The above is a detailed account and analysis of Hideki Tojo's crimes. I hope that through this article, we can have a deeper understanding of the criminal acts of this World War II Class A war criminal and the far-reaching impact he has had on the world. At the same time, it also reminds us to always be vigilant to prevent the recurrence of similar historical tragedies.