

Show 63 - Supernova in the East II
431 snips Jan 12, 2019
The discussion dives into the harrowing consequences of Japanese war crimes in China, prompting reflections on how history shapes modern narratives. It explores the complexities between historical atrocities and international responses, particularly regarding the Nanking Massacre. Listeners consider Franklin Delano Roosevelt's leadership amidst global turmoil and Japan's strategic maneuvers leading to war. The narrative culminates with the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor, illustrating the chaos and miscalculations that transformed the U.S.'s role in World War II.
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Atrocity Denial vs. Assyrian Openness
- Perpetrators of atrocities rarely admit to them, similar to how the Nazis hid the Final Solution.
- The Assyrians, in contrast, openly documented their atrocities, using fear as a tool of foreign policy.
The Difficulty of Preventing Atrocities
- Despite international efforts to prevent atrocities, powerful states might still commit them without effective global intervention.
- Dan Carlin questions the efficacy of international organizations in preventing atrocities by powerful nations.
The Battle of Shanghai and Global Public Opinion
- The Battle of Shanghai, though lesser-known in the West, saw comparable casualties to Verdun.
- The Chinese fought fiercely to gain global attention, but their resistance eventually collapsed after an amphibious invasion.