Anami Koretika

Since 1926 Assistant Emperor. In 1933-34 he served in command positions in the Imperial Guard. Since 1934, the Superintendent of the Tokyo Military Preparatory School. Was known in military circles as a brilliant rider and swordsman. In 1937-38 chief of the Military Administration Bureau of Ministry of Defense. In 1938-39 commanded the 109 th Division in China. From July 1939 to July 1941 served as Deputy Defense Minister (Vice Minister) in the office of Prince F. Konoe (A direct supervisor. a gene. X. Tojo). He was one of the main ideologists of 'military faction', which has made the appointment of Prime Minister Hideki Tojo. Since October. 1941 Air Force Inspector. From November 1941 the commander of the 11 th Army (3rd, 6 th, 13 th, 34 th, 39 th, 40 th Division) in China. Developed a plan of 2 nd operation against Chiang Kai-Shek. In January. 1942, through their actions forged 12 Chinese army and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. In the Chekiang-Kiangsi operations 4.6.1942 took Fuzhou, June 12 - Jianchao, June 16 - Guytsi. 27/10/1943 posed in Chapter 2 of the second front in Manchuria, while the front headquarters was moved to the north of Australia and A. were subordinated to the Japanese forces in the region of Indonesia and New Guinea. Want to preserve Japanese-Soviet neutrality, opposed the escalation of tensions on the Soviet-Manchurian border. A committed monarchist, was considered 'the most magnificent example of the ideal of the Samurai'. After the cabinet to 5/4/1945. Suzuki A. received the portfolio of Minister of War. Agreed with the proposal the Minister of Marine M. Jonah on the treatment to the USSR with a request for mediation in peace talks with the Western Allies, however, categorically refused to accept the provisions on the surrender of Japan, contained in the decisions of the Potsdam Conference. Supporter continue 'holy war to protect our divine land' by any means, leader of the 'war party'. Nevertheless, as a convinced and consistent monarchist, A. after the formal declaration of Emperor Hirohito 11/8/1945 began work on an early end to the war. Refused to join the conspiracy organized by a number of militant war (which ultimately led to its failure). Upon learning of the failure of the plot (which was attended by relatives and. People, Tue. h. sgozyat), he committed suicide (seppuku) by writing a suicide note: 'We firmly believe that our holy land will never die, I humbly ask forgiveness from the Emperor for his enormous guilt'. A Son. died during the war.