'I had no qualms fighting the Australians, just as I have killed
without remorse any of the Emperor's enemies: the British, the
Americans and the Dutch', so admits Takahiro Sato in this
ground-breaking oral history of Japan's Pacific War. Thanks to
years of research and over 100 interviews with veterans, the Author
has compiled a fascinating collection of personal accounts by
former Japanese soldiers, sailors and airmen. Their candid views
are often provocative and shocking. There are admissions of
brutality, the killing of prisoners and cannibalism. Stark
descriptions of appalling conditions and bitter fighting blend with
descriptions of family life. Their views on the prowess of the
enemy differ with some like air ace Kazuo Tsunoda who believed the
Australians 'worthy'. Some remain unrepentant while others such as
Hideo Abe are ashamed of his part in Japan's war of aggression. The
result is a revealing insight into the minds of a ruthless and
formidable enemy which provides the reader with a fresh perspective
on the Second World War.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
April 2021 |
| Authors: |
Peter Williams
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
248 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-9612-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5267-9612-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781526796127 |
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