Kanichi Nagazawa
Kan'ichi Nagazawa (長沢貫一, 2 October 1891 - 26 August 1981) was a Japanese major general who participated in World War II. During the war, he was known for being the main commander of the 121st Infantry Regiment and as the main commander and survivor of the Battle of Ramree Island.
Kan'ichi Nagazawa 長沢貫一 | |
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| Born | October 2, 1891 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | August 26, 1981 (aged 89) Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan |
| Allegiance | Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1913 – 1945 |
| Rank | Major General (Rikugun-Shōshō) |
| Unit | 54th Division |
| Commands held | 121st Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Alma mater | Imperial Japanese Army Academy |
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