Listener Question: Japanese Atrocities and Memory

Richard B. Frank war historian and veteran of the Vietnam war. He is one of the foremost experts on Pacific campaign of World War II and has written several books on the subject, including Tower of Skulls: A History of The Asia-Pacific War July 1937-May 1942.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:07:10) Historical Context and Perspective

(00:16:18) Japanese Strategy and Surrender

(00:32:28) Operation Downfall Plans

(00:47:18) Questions About Unit 731

(00:58:06) Final Thoughts

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