Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
Sep 22, 2021
In this riveting discussion, Robert Evans, a frequent guest known for his sharp insights, teams up with Mia Wong to delve into the controversial legacy of Nobusuke Kishi. They uncover the dark realities of Japanese war crimes, including the horrifying exploitation of women during WWII. The conversation navigates the emotional toll of these atrocities, while also presenting a quirky twist with a humorous concept of pairing historical figures with modern themes. Listeners are invited to reflect on history's complexities alongside engaging banter.
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Pre-War Atrocities in Shanghai
- Japanese soldiers kidnapped and raped over 1,000 women in Shanghai in 1935.
- They also attacked villages, raping women in front of their families and committing gruesome acts of violence.
Japanese Soldiers' Disillusionment
- Japanese soldiers were often told they would be greeted as liberators.
- Instead, they committed brutal acts of violence, which caused them to question their role.
Comfort Women Testimony
- The UN Human Rights Commission's 1996 report details horrific accounts of the Japanese military's sex slavery system.
- One Korean woman testified about being abducted at 13, repeatedly raped, tortured, and nearly killed.