RS080A - General Yoshujiro Umezu (Round Grass Base) Hoplites were citizen soldiers who

Hoplites were citizen soldiers who fought in organised formations known as the phalanx

The traditional red shield design highlights the recognisable appearance of imperial Roman forces

This figure captures a more relaxed but equally important moment in military life

Combat role

RS080A - General Yoshujiro Umezu (Round Grass Base) Hoplites were citizen soldiers whoThe RS080A General Yoshujiro Umezu (Round Grass Base) depicts one of the senior commanders of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. General Yoshijir Umezu (18821949) had a long military career, serving in a number of senior staff and command positions before becoming Commander in Chief of the Imperial Japanese Army in 1944. As Japans military situation deteriorated during the final stages of the war, Umezu was responsible for