Shunroku Hata

ModernGeneralJapan1879 — 1962

Japanese field marshal, commander in China.

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Quick Facts

Born

1879

Died

1962

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.1

Shunroku Hata — Complete Timeline

1941 AD

Commanded the Japanese Expeditionary Army in ChinaWar◆ Major

Hata commanded the Japanese Expeditionary Army in China, overseeing operations against Chinese forces and the occupation of large areas. His command was responsible for the implementation of the Three Alls Policy (kill all, burn all, loot all) in some regions.

Second Sino-Japanese WarWorld War IIChina

Impact: regionaldestructive

1944 AD

Appointed Inspector General of Military TrainingPolitical Action

Hata was appointed Inspector General of Military Training, one of the highest positions in the Japanese Army. He was responsible for training and doctrine, but the position had limited operational influence as Japan faced military defeats.

Japanese ArmyWorld War IITraining

Impact: national

1948 AD

Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for War CrimesPolitical Action◆ Major

Hata was tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East for war crimes, including the Nanking Massacre and other atrocities. He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, but was paroled in 1955.

War Crimes TrialTokyo TribunalWorld War II

Impact: global