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Japan’s Dictator on Trial

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Tojo's Ambitions and Downfall

This chapter explores Hideki Tojo's aggressive military strategy during World War II, particularly his push for expansion in Southeast Asia and the brutal realities of Unit 731's experiments. It culminates in the consequences of Japan's actions, from the Pearl Harbor attack to Tojo's eventual trial and execution for war crimes, illustrating the tragic fallout of his ambitions.

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