Japan's Infamous Unit 731: Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program (Tuttle Classics)

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Book Synopsis: This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of science and Japan's wartime chemical and biological warfare research.

Author Hal Gold draws upon a wealth of sources to construct a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit, giving an overview of its history and detailing its most shocking activities. The book presents the words of former unit members themselves, taken from remarks they made at a traveling Unit 731 exhibition held in Japan in 1994-95. They recount vivid first-hand memories of what it was like to take part in horrific experiments on men, women and children, their motivations and reasons why they chose to speak about their actions all these years later.

A new foreword by historian Yuma Totani examines the actions of Unit 731, the post-war response by the Allies and the lasting importance of the book. Japan's Infamous Unit 731 represents an essential addition to the growing body of literature on the still unfolding story of some of the most infamous war crimes in modem military history. By showing how the ethics of normal men and women, and even an entire profession, can be warped by the fire of war, this important book offers a window on a time of human madness and the hope that history will not be repeated.

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Experience the chilling truth of Japan's dark wartime history with Japan's Infamous Unit 731: Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program. This Tuttle Classics book unveils the horrifying medical atrocities committed during World War II, shedding light on the untold stories that occurred far from the battlefield. Discover the shocking secrets hidden in the antiseptic medical wards of obscure parts of China, where Japanese doctors and their assistants conducted gruesome experiments on innocent human beings.

Author Hal Gold has meticulously pieced together a comprehensive account of Unit 731, the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Gold delves into the deep darkness of human history, revealing the motivations and reasons why former unit members chose to speak out about their participation in these heinous acts. The raw and vivid firsthand memories recounted by these brave individuals will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

With a new foreword by historian Yuma Totani, this seminal work examines the actions of Unit 731, the Allies' response post-war, and the lasting significance of this book. As we navigate the tumultuous waters of the present, Japan's Infamous Unit 731 serves as a stark reminder of the potential for human madness that war can ignite. By learning from the ethical lapses of the past, we can strive to build a better future.

Join us on this haunting journey through history by grabbing your copy of Japan's Infamous Unit 731 today. Don't miss out on this essential addition to the growing body of literature on one of the most shameful chapters in modern military history. Click here to get your hands on this eye-opening book and together, let us ensure that the horrors of the past remain confined to the annals of history.

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