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Imperial Japanese Army general (1891–1945)

The native form of this personal name is Kuribayashi Tadamichi. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Tadamichi Kuribayashi(Japanese: 栗林 忠道, 7 July 1891 – c.

26 March 1945) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, diplomat, and commanding officer of the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff. He is best known for having been the commander of the Japanese garrison at the battle of Iwo Jima.

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General Kuribayashi came to Iwo Jima during the second week of June , and at once his heart sank.

Tadamichi Kuribayashi was the commanding general of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima during WWII.

Kuribayashi sees each life under his command as more than an expendable resource, or something worth throwing away for the sake of honor.

Tadamichi Kuribayashi, general in the Imperial Japanese Army, best known for having been the commander of the Japanese soldiers at the.

Even before the battle, General Kuribayashi insisted upon sharing the hardships of his men. He also refused to permit banzai charges, which he regarded as an unnecessary waste of his men's lives. The United States Marine Corps had expected to capture Iwo Jima in five days, but Kuribayashi and his men held out for 36 days.

It is believed that Kuribayashi was killed in action while leading his soldiers in a night-attack on American troops, but his body was never identified by the Unite