| Kōhei Kashii | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | January 25, 1881 |
| Died | December 3, 1954 (aged 73) |
| Place of birth |
 Japan Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Place of death |
Japan Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Service/branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1901 - 1936 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
Kōhei Kashii (香椎浩平 Kashii Kōhei) (January 25, 1881 – December 3, 1954) was a lieutenant-general in the Imperial Japanese Army.
Kashii was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy, and became a lieutenant-general in 1931.[1] He was the commander of the Japanese China Garrison Army from 22 December 1930 to 29 February 1932.[citation needed] In November 1931, Kashii imposed martial law over the Japanese-ruled area of the Chinese city of Tientsin (now Tianjin).[2]
In the February 26 Incident attempted coup d'état of 1936, Kashii was a leader of government forces that suppressed the revolt.[3] Since he was sympathetic to the Imperial Way Faction, which included some of the officers who started the coup, he initially resisted military action against the revolt.[1] He was later relieved of his duties, and then transferred to the reserves.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kashii Kōhei" (in Japanese). Nihon jinmei daijiten+Plus. Kōdansha. http://kotobank.jp/word/%E9%A6%99%E6%A4%8E%E6%B5%A9%E5%B9%B3. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Japanese Ultimatum". The Cairns Post. 28 November 1931. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/41138178?searchTerm=Kashii&searchLimits=. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Tokyo Quiet". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 March 1936. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17328197?searchTerm=Kashii&searchLimits=l-publictag=February+26+Incident+%28%E4%BA%8C+%E4%BA%8C%E5%85%AD%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6+2-26+Incident%29+26-29+Feb+1936. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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