
New Books in Japanese Studies
Peter Harmsen, "Bernhard Sindberg: The Schindler of Nanjing" (Casemate, 2024)
Feb 28, 2024
A Danish hero, Bernhard Sindberg, saves thousands during the Nanjing massacre in 1937, resembling Oskar Schindler. The podcast explores his courageous acts, the tragedy of Nanjing, Japan's air raids, and Sindberg's early life and influences. It sheds light on his rebellious nature, commercial relations, and impact on women and children. The story unveils a forgotten hero's remarkable journey amidst war-torn China.
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- Bernhard Sindberg displayed extraordinary courage and compassion during the Nanjing massacre, protecting Chinese civilians and confronting Japanese soldiers armed only with a Danish flag.
- Sindberg's diverse early life and inheritance of strong justice principles and a hot temper shaped his responses and actions during critical moments.
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Bernhard Sindberg's Background and Early Travels
Bernhard Sindberg, born in Ahus, Denmark in 1911, had a diverse early life characterized by his father's profession as a high school teacher and his own unruly temperament. Before his significant actions in Nanjing, he spent time as a sailor and even briefly joined the French Foreign Legion.
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