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Very interesting article on how a fighting force based on long tradition of honor, chivalry, and courtesy could turn in on itself and conduct The Rape of Nanking.
The Road to Nanking
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I've read a lot about this period. What amazed me was that during the time this was going on, a German diplomat and American missionary worked together to create safe areas for as many as they could. Because of their actions, they saved thousands. But for the German, his status in the Nazi war machine was ruined. He was considered weak. What is interesting to me, was that at this same time, a Japanese diplomat was issuing travel passes to save as many Jews in Nazi controlled areas. And, as with the Nazi, his humanitarian actions were seen as shameful. Both were forced to live in poor conditions afterwards in their home countries.
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CSM (Ret) Albert Whatmough
If you would like another perspective, there is a very good book "The Rape of Nanking", by a young author Ms. Iris Chang who unfortunately took her own life some years later.
http://www.irischang.net/
http://www.irischang.net/
Iris Chang [張純如] – Author | Historian | Human Rights Activist
I want the Rape of Nanking to penetrate into public consciousness. Unless we truly understand how these atrocities can happen, we can't be certain that it won't happen again.”
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SPC Saundra Teater
CSM (Ret) Albert Whatmough - I read her book. She also made a documentary about it. That's what started me on learning about it. What she said and reported and wrote about it has stuck in my head since. The comfort women are bad enough. What that unit became in Nanking was beyond depraved. Further proof of what happens to us when you toss your humanity out the door. One of the few times I will ever think that being killed outright would be better option than trying to survive in that time
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CSM (Ret) Albert Whatmough
Very much agreed...an injustice against humanity that can never be changed.
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LTC Eric Udouj
CSM (Ret) Albert Whatmough - Was fortunate enough to have once met Iris Chang before her death - her work went along way in opening doors closed off for those who research history.
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