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Hitoshi Imamura (今村 均, Imamura Hitoshi, 28 June 1886 – 4 October 1968) was a Japanese general who served in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, and was subsequently convicted of war crimes.
In November 1941, Imamura assumed command of the Sixteenth Army, tasked with leading the invasion of the Dutch East Indies. However, his mission took an unexpected turn during the Battle of Sunda...
An account of the life of Imamura Hitoshi who was Japanese Army Group Commander at Rabaul Headquarters. His area of command included New Guinea and Bougainville. After the war he was held responsible for acts of brutality against Indian and Chinese personnel within his area of command.
ww2dbase Hitoshi Imamura was a chief of Army General Staff operations section during 1931-32 and after that a liason to 9th Division in Shanghai Incident, fighting early 1932. He was made then for regimental commander, promoted to Major-General and made for brigade commander in 1935.
Nov 17, 2009 · General Hitoshi Imamura, headquartered at Rabaul, commanded Japan’s 17th Army in the Solomons; they were reinforced by the 18th Army, tasked with defending northern New Guinea. In late June, the...
Apr 14, 2024 · Unforgettable Valor: The World War II Legacy of Hitoshi Imamura Hitoshi Imamura's World War II legacy is truly unforgettable, leaving a lasting impact on history. His courage and...
Imamura, Hitoshi (今村 均) Date of birth: June 28th, 1886 (Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) Date of death: October 4th, 1968 (Japan) Nationality: Japanese. Biography. Army General Hitoshi Imamura commanded several armies during his career. He was sentenced to imprisonment for ten years on charges of war crimes. Do you have more information about this person?
