Background
Chuon Sakurai was born in 1879 in Ehime, Japan.
Chuon Sakurai was born in 1879 in Ehime, Japan.
He graduated from the Military Academy and rose to the rank of major general.
His novel Nikudan (Human Bullets), which was based on his war experience, was very well received and translated into many foreign languages. He also wrote other war novels and chronicles including "General Nogi," "Behind The Gun," etc.