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Takeuchi commanded 55 Division under 15 Army when war broke out. His division secured Thailand, then crossed into Burma on 23 January 1942, seizing strategic points in the Tenasserim. The division attacked Moulmein on 30 January 1942 and moved north to support 33 Division against Rangoon. After taking Toungoo on 24 March 1942 the division went into garrison duty.
1933
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Instructor, Military Academy |
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1935 |
Head, Main Course Students,
Military Academy |
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1936 |
Colonel
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Commander, 49 Regiment |
1937 |
Commandant, Tsugaru Fortress |
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1938 |
Instructor, War College |
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1938 |
Head, General Affairs Bureau, Kempeitai |
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1940-5 |
Head, Kempeitai, Kwantung Army |
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1941-12 |
Lieutenant
general |
Commander, 55 Division |
1942-12 |
General staff |
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1943 |
Retired |
References
Generals.dk (accessed 2008-1-19)
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