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Japan’s Dictator on Trial

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Rise of Militarism and Authoritarianism in Japan

This chapter delves into Hideki Tojo's authoritarian views and his admiration for Nazi ideologies of racial superiority and expansionism. It examines his pivotal role in Japan's militarism and highlights the influence of the Kempeitai, drawing parallels to the Gestapo.

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