Japanese Attitudes Toward Prisoners of War: Feudal Resurgence in Kokutai No Hongi
Description:
During World War II, the Japanese earned the reputation for cruelty toward their prisoners which surpassed the treatment accorded to POWs held by Germany and Italy. The conduct exhibited by the Japanese soldier was the result of a combination of ancient social and religious traditions made manifest by twentieth century documents. Through constant inculcation of ancient myths nurtured by a national religion, the Japanese believed that their holy mission was world domination. Believing themselves…
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Date:
December 1990
Creator:
Jones, Waller F. (Waller Finley)