Defense of Saipan15 June 1944
Saito commands the Japanese army garrison as American forces land on Saipan.
Historical person
Yoshitsugu Saito Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Yoshitsugu Saito, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Japan.
3 records1944–19443 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Death of Yoshitsugu Saito7 July 1944
Saito commits suicide on Saipan as the Japanese defense collapses during the final phase of the battle.
Final Attack on Saipan7 July 1944
Saito orders a final mass attack as organized Japanese resistance on Saipan nears collapse.
Titles and roles
Lieutenant General
Record provenance
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