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What role or job did Emperor Hirohito during World War 2?
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Along with his advisers, he handled the diplomatic relations and internal commerce of Japan, while his generals, especially Tojo and Yamamoto, prosecuted the war. He finally stepped in after the US atom bombs were dropped, and forced his ministers to accept surrender.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoEmperor Hirohito did not do much during World War II. Historians believe that he was essentially a figurehead who ruled distantly over his people. In fact, Japanese citizens never heard their Emperor's voice until he gave a radio address following the dropping of the atomic bombs in 1945.
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∙ 12y agoEmperor Hirohito was a japanese Nazi who was the main reason the attack on Pearl Harbor happened. He was mad at his race for being Asian and decided to bomb them. He waned the naval base gone because of religious views and because he was attracted to Nazis.
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∙ 14y ago
Hirohito was Emperor of Japan. But that is a good question as the Emperor was not that involved in the daily decisions that involved the Army and the war.
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Why did emperor Hirohito become emperor?
There is considerable controversy around Hirohito among historians, around the exact extent of the Emperor's accountability for the war itself and the war crimes, but it is clear now that the old stereotype of Hirohito as a "powerless figurehead" is not correct. According to these authors, Hirohito played a more active role during World War II than it was believed during the Cold War years. For example, Kenneth J. Ruoff, Director of the Center for Japanese Studies, Portland State University, in his book "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" or Irokawa Daikichi in "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan", Awaya Kentaro, or Herbert P. Bix in "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan", all concluding Hirohito played a very active role in Japan's war politics and strategy. About Tojo, Sir Max Hastings asserts that Allied propaganda portrayed Tojo as a dictator in the mold of Hitler and Mussolini, but the reality is that Tojo had less authority in Japan than Churchill had in Britain.
How is Emperor Hirohito remembered today?
Emperor Hirohito is remembered as one of the three main Axis leaders in World War II: Hirohito was the leader of Imperial Japan, while Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, and Mussolini the leader of Fascist Italy. However, there is considerable controversy about Hirohito's war responsibility among the historians, because of many elements of opaqueness and secrecy around a personage considered as a "living god" at that time, and because of a whitewash of his public image made in consideration of the geostrategic interests of the United States after the war. Nevertheless, since Hirohito's death many documents have come to light and a growing number of historians asserts that Hirohito played an active role in the Japanese wartime politics. He ruled as the head and coordinator of an oligarchy with a pluralistic decision-making process. Books like "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan" by Daikichi Irokawa; "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan" by Herbert P. Bix; and "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" by Kenneth J. Ruoff" (despite of its title, it includes a great deal of information about Hirohito's role in wartime government, and it explains clearly the Japanese decision-making process, including the active involvement of the emperor) are very useful to this matter. Also, documentaries as "Hirohito's War" of the documentary series "Secrets of War", or "Emperor Hirohito" (BBC, 2005), are very informative.
What was the role of the Emperor of Japan before and after World War 2?
The Japanese surrender was conditional on the USA respecting the Emperor. Emperor Hirohito remained head of state of Japan until his death in 1989.
What was the role of Czar Nicholas II during the 1900s?
he was the emperor
Who were the main persons involved in world war 2?
Well the tree people that caused World War II, would have to be: # Adolf Hitler (Germany) # Hiro Hito (Japanese Emperor) # Muselini (Italy)
What was Hirohito role during World War 2?
Emperor of Japan .
What was Emperor Hirohito's role during World War 2?
He was the Commander in Chief.
What is the new role of emperor Hirohito?
He died January 7, 1989.
Emperor of japan in 1942?
Emperor Hirohito (1901-1989) became emperor in 1926, and was the head of state of Japan during World War II. Some interesting facts about this: Before and during World War II, the Japanese government was basically run by the military. While Emperor Hirohito was regarded as a sacred leader, he was brainwashed at a young age by military schooling - all of his free time was spent either studying military battles or playing games of chess. It's unclear precisely what his role in administration was. Many of his former advisers took to defending him, claiming he was the sole voice of reason and moderation, but was constantly overruled. Given his upbringing, this is unlikely, but not impossible. According to Japanese legend and tradition, Hirohito is directly descended from the "Sun God." He was forced to admit this was not true after Japan's defeat. The Japanese refer to their deceased emperors by the emperor's regnal name rather than by his given name. Thus Emperor Hirohito is known as the "Showa" emperor after the name of his reign. Showa means "enlightened peace." Hirohito died on January 7th, 1989. His son Akihito (born 1933) is now emperor. Many of the Japanese soldiers during World War II were fanatical in their devotion to him and were willing to die in his honor rather than being captured by the enemy. --- The Japanese emperor in WWII was Emperor Hirohito, (He-ro-he-tow). Unlike his predecessors, Hirohito did not wield absolute power. But few in his government actively opposed him, rather than trying to sway him to their positions.
What role did Hirohito played in World War 2?
There is considerable controversy around Hirohito among historians, around the exact extent of the Emperor's accountability for the war itself and the war crimes, but it is clear now that the old stereotype of Hirohito as a "powerless figurehead" is not correct. According to these authors, Hirohito played a more active role during World War II than it was believed during the Cold War years. For example, Kenneth J. Ruoff, Director of the Center for Japanese Studies, Portland State University, in his book "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" or Irokawa Daikichi in "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan", Awaya Kentaro, or Herbert P. Bix in "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan", all concluding Hirohito played a very active role in Japan's war politics and strategy. About Tojo, Sir Max Hastings asserts that Allied Propaganda portrayed Tojo as a dictator in the mold of Hitler and Mussolini, but the reality is that Tojo had less authority in Japan than Churchill had in Britain.
Why did emperor Hirohito become emperor?
There is considerable controversy around Hirohito among historians, around the exact extent of the Emperor's accountability for the war itself and the war crimes, but it is clear now that the old stereotype of Hirohito as a "powerless figurehead" is not correct. According to these authors, Hirohito played a more active role during World War II than it was believed during the Cold War years. For example, Kenneth J. Ruoff, Director of the Center for Japanese Studies, Portland State University, in his book "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" or Irokawa Daikichi in "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan", Awaya Kentaro, or Herbert P. Bix in "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan", all concluding Hirohito played a very active role in Japan's war politics and strategy. About Tojo, Sir Max Hastings asserts that Allied propaganda portrayed Tojo as a dictator in the mold of Hitler and Mussolini, but the reality is that Tojo had less authority in Japan than Churchill had in Britain.
How is Emperor Hirohito remembered today?
Emperor Hirohito is remembered as one of the three main Axis leaders in World War II: Hirohito was the leader of Imperial Japan, while Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, and Mussolini the leader of Fascist Italy. However, there is considerable controversy about Hirohito's war responsibility among the historians, because of many elements of opaqueness and secrecy around a personage considered as a "living god" at that time, and because of a whitewash of his public image made in consideration of the geostrategic interests of the United States after the war. Nevertheless, since Hirohito's death many documents have come to light and a growing number of historians asserts that Hirohito played an active role in the Japanese wartime politics. He ruled as the head and coordinator of an oligarchy with a pluralistic decision-making process. Books like "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan" by Daikichi Irokawa; "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan" by Herbert P. Bix; and "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" by Kenneth J. Ruoff" (despite of its title, it includes a great deal of information about Hirohito's role in wartime government, and it explains clearly the Japanese decision-making process, including the active involvement of the emperor) are very useful to this matter. Also, documentaries as "Hirohito's War" of the documentary series "Secrets of War", or "Emperor Hirohito" (BBC, 2005), are very informative.
What was the role of the Emperor of Japan before and after World War 2?
The Japanese surrender was conditional on the USA respecting the Emperor. Emperor Hirohito remained head of state of Japan until his death in 1989.
What was Yamamoto's role during World War 2?
yes he was the commander and chief of Japan No. The above answer is misinformed. Yamamoto commanded the Japanese Navy. Hirohito was the Emperor, although he was a figurehead, and Tojo held most of the power. And the term is commander-in-chief, not commander and chief.
What was the role of Czar Nicholas II during the 1900s?
he was the emperor
Who were the main persons involved in world war 2?
Well the tree people that caused World War II, would have to be: # Adolf Hitler (Germany) # Hiro Hito (Japanese Emperor) # Muselini (Italy)
Why was Emperor Hirohito like Hitler and Mussolini?
Because he was one of the Axis leaders. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, Mussolini was the leader of Fascist Italy and Hirohito was the leader of Imperial Japan. The only possible nuance is that the first two were Western-style dictators, while Hirohito ruled as head of an oligarchy with a pluralistic decision-making process in which the emperor was actively involved and in which he solved all possible dissents. It's interesting to note that in April 1942, when eight pilots of Doolittle squadron were captured by the Japanese in China, the chief of Staff, Gen. Sugiyama wanted to execute all of them and Prime Minister Tojo wanted to keep them alive. As none of them could prevail over the other, Emperor Hirohito intervened and ordered that three of the pilots were executed and the other five were kept alive. The order was fulfilled, and the excution of the three pilots outraged the Americans, which launched a propaganda campaign directly linking the image of Hirohito with that of Hitler and Mussolini. For more information, I recommend to you "The Age of Hirohito: In Search of Modern Japan" by Daikichi Irokawa; "Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan" by Herbert P. Bix"; and "The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995" by Kenneth J. Ruoff" (despite of its title, it includes a great deal of information about Hirohito's role in wartime government, and it explains clearly the Japanese decision-making process, including the active involvement of the emperor).
