Hulusi Akar vs Korechika Anami

Akar was appointed Chief of the Turkish General Staff on August 18, 2015, succeeding Necdet Ozel. He became the top military commander, overseeing the Turkish Armed Forces during a period of increased counterterrorism operations and cross-border interventions.

During the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, Akar was taken hostage by coup plotters at the General Staff headquarters. He was rescued after the coup failed. His capture and subsequent loyalty to the government solidified civilian control over the military.

As Chief of Staff, Akar oversaw Operation Olive Branch, the Turkish military incursion into Afrin, Syria, targeting Kurdish YPG forces. The operation resulted in Turkish control of Afrin and was part of Turkey's broader strategy in the Syrian conflict.

Akar was appointed Minister of National Defense on July 10, 2018, after the transition to the presidential system. He became the first civilian defense minister in decades, overseeing military policy and procurement, including the S-400 missile deal with Russia.

Anami was appointed Minister of War in the cabinet of Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki in April 1945. He held this position during the final months of World War II, advocating for continued resistance against the Allies.

Following Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945, Anami committed seppuku (ritual suicide) at his residence. He left a death poem and expressed regret for his failure to achieve victory.