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COMMANDER // 1888–1966

Renya Mutaguchi

lieutenant generalJapanJapan2 battles2 wars

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1888 – 1966

18901900191019201930194019501960Second Sino-Japanese War · 1937-1945World War II · 1939–1945 (1941–1945 U.S. combat role)Marco Polo Bridge incident — July 7, 1937 · Japan · Second Sino-Japanese WarBattle of Singapore — February 8, 1942 · Empire of Japan · World War II

Active service 1937–1942 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 49.

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Lieutenant-General Renya Mutaguchi was an Imperial Japanese Army officer who served in World War II. He was the field commander of Japanese forces during the Battle of Imphal.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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