Toshizō Nishio
Nishio Toshizō | |
|---|---|
General | |
| Unit | 40th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held |
|
| Battles/wars | Russo-Japanese War
|
| Awards | |
| Other work | politician |
 | This article includes a improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (July 2023) ) |
Toshizō Nishio (西尾 寿造, Nishio Toshizō, 31 October 1881 – 26 October 1960) was a Japanese general, considered to be one of the
Early life and career
Nishio was born in Tottori Prefecture, and was a graduate of the 14th class of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1902, and the 22nd class of the Army War College (Japan). He was commissioned a second lieutenant in June 1903 and served during the Russo-Japanese War, seeing combat at the Battle of Sandepu. He was promoted to lieutenant in February 1905, to captain in December 1909, to major in November 1916 and to lieutenant colonel in August 1920.
Nishio was first attached to the 10th Regiment/
China
On 5 March 1934, Nishio was appointed Chief of Staff of the
After the
Promoted to general on 1 August 1939, Nishio returned to China again to take command of the
Return to Japan
Nishio took up the governorship of the
References
Books
- Dorn, Frank (1974). The Sino-Japanese War, 1937-41; From Marco Polo Bridge to Pearl Harbor. MacMillan. ISBN 0-02-532200-1.
- Fuller, Richard (1992). Shokan: Hirohito's Samurai. London: Arms and Armor. ISBN 1-85409-151-4.
External links
- Ammenthorp, Steen. "Nishio, Toshizou". The Generals of World War II.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
