Looked up some data on deaths from Japanese actions from 1937 'til the end of WW-II.
One series of studies by R.J.Rummell shows the total CIVILIAN victims of Japanese actions (democide) at 5,424,000 of which 3,695,000 were Chinese - - - this does not include the estimated 4000,000 Chinese POWs who died.
Another study ("Imperial Japan World War Two 1931-1945" by Werner Gruhl) shows the total Civilian victims of Japanese actions at 12,352,000 of which 12,353,000 were Chinese and an additional 270,000 Chinese POWs.
Either way the numbers are terrible and, in no way, should President Obama have ever even thought about saying how sorry he was that we took actions to stop the war and stop the slaughter.
It is a shame that history is not emphasized in American schools. Not knowing what has happened gives us little capabilities to stop similar events in the present or in the future.
I lived in Japan as a youngster and went back there many times in my military career. I have met many very nice people there, but, they, due to culture, can not and will not ever admit any fault nor assume any responsibility for their country's actions in any of the wars in which they were involved. I've no doubt that given the chance to once again enter a conflict and "take no prisoners", they would.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful and touching tribute.
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute, Dick!
Thanks and Congratulations for bring this heroic episode to the attention of many Americans!
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ReplyDeleteDick - good post about Doolittle & Crew
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Looked up some data on deaths from Japanese actions from 1937 'til the end of WW-II.
One series of studies by R.J.Rummell shows the total CIVILIAN victims of Japanese actions (democide) at 5,424,000 of which 3,695,000 were Chinese - - - this does not include the estimated 4000,000 Chinese POWs who died.
Another study ("Imperial Japan World War Two 1931-1945" by Werner Gruhl) shows the total Civilian victims of Japanese actions at 12,352,000 of which 12,353,000 were Chinese and an additional 270,000 Chinese POWs.
Either way the numbers are terrible and, in no way, should President Obama have ever even thought about saying how sorry he was that we took actions to stop the war and stop the slaughter.
It is a shame that history is not emphasized in American schools. Not knowing what has happened gives us little capabilities to stop similar events in the present or in the future.
I lived in Japan as a youngster and went back there many times in my military career. I have met many very nice people there, but, they, due to culture, can not and will not ever admit any fault nor assume any responsibility for their country's actions in any of the wars in which they were involved. I've no doubt that given the chance to once again enter a conflict and "take no prisoners", they would.
Anyway, some thoughts from an old sailor.