Yoshitsugu Saitō
Yoshitsugu Saitō | |
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General Yoshitsugu Saitō | |
| Native name | 斎藤 義次 |
| Born | November 2, 1890 Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | July 10, 1944 (aged 53) Saipan, Mariana Islands |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | IJA 5th Division, IJA 43rd Division |
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Yoshitsugu Saitō (斎藤 義次, Saitō Yoshitsugu; 2 November 1890 – 10 July 1944) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He commanded Japanese forces during the Battle of Saipan and killed himself during the battle.