Hideki Tojo

Hideki Tojo was a Japanese army general and Prime Minister during World War II. He served from 1941 to 1944, leading Japan through significant military campaigns, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Tojo was a strong advocate for Japan's expansionist policies and militarization. After Japan's defeat in 1945, he was arrested, tried for war crimes, and executed in 1948. His leadership and decisions are often associated with Japan's aggressive wartime actions, making him a controversial figure in history, representing the militaristic government of Japan during the war.