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Deciphering the history of Japanese war atrocities : the story of Doctor and General Shiro Ishii / Kenneth L. Port.

Author/creator Port, Kenneth L. author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, [2014]
Descriptionxvi, 272 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction -- In the beginning -- In education -- In the military -- Injustice -- In retirement -- In death -- In the end.
Scope and content "Most people know of the atrocities committed by the Japanese in World War II. From Harbin, China, Shiro Ishii unleashed unspeakable horror on the Chinese people while planning biological weapon attacks should the U.S. land on the mainland of Japan. This book is a thorough explication of the life, death and aftermath of Shiro Ishii in historical context. This book includes many heretofore unknown facts and original photos. As a biography of Ishii, the book describes a narrative of World War II and the Occupation that is shocking and original"--From publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formBiography.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2014002480
ISBN9781611635584 (alkaline paper)
ISBN1611635586 (alkaline paper)

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks DS890 .I543 P67 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold