Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Yoshijiro Umezu

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Last updated on December 19, 2024.

Yoshijirō Umezu was a Japanese general in World War II and Chief of the Army General Staff during the final years of the conflict. He was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment.

January 4, 1882 - January 8, 1949

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I can say with confidence that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force.

Yoshijiro Umezu

Germ warfare against the United States would escalate to war against all humanity.

Yoshijiro Umezu

It is all very well to be cautious, but if we are too cautious we will miss our opportunity.

Yoshijiro Umezu

The certain way to victory...lies in making everything on Imperial soil contribute to the war effort...combining the total material and spiritual strength of the nation...

Yoshijiro Umezu

With luck we will be able to repulse the invaders before they land. At any rate, I can say that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force. That is, we will be able to inflict extremely heavy damage on the enemy.

Yoshijiro Umezu

It is not possible to foretell the reaction of certain elements in the Army and Navy.

Yoshijiro Umezu

Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Yoshijiro Umezu

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