Shizuo Yokoyama
Shizuo Yokoyama | |
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| Native name | 横山 静雄 |
| Born | December 1, 1890 Fukuoka Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
| Died | January 6, 1961 (aged 70) Japan |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1912―1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | IJA 8th Division, IJA 41st Army |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Shizuo Yokoyama (横山 静雄, Yokoyama Shizuo, 1 December 1890 – 6 January 1961) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II, who is noted for his role in the Battle of Manila, the single largest urban battle ever fought by American forces, during the final days of World War II.