Hideki Tōjō was a Japanese general and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II. He was born on December 30, 1884, and became a prominent military leader, advocating for Japan's expansionist policies. Tōjō played a key role in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which led to Japan's entry into the war against the United States and its allies. After Japan's defeat in 1945, Tōjō was arrested by the Allied forces and tried for war crimes. He was found guilty and executed on December 23, 1948. His leadership and decisions during the war have been subjects of extensive historical analysis, reflecting the complexities of Japanese militarism and nationalism during that era.