JAPAN 1937-1945. THE WAR OF THE EMPEROR'S ARMY

A shocking analysis of the crimes of the Japanese army in 1937-1945. The publication exposes the common belief that the Japanese were victims of World War II. The author thoroughly analyzes the atrocities and repressions that affected hundreds of millions of people in Southeast Asia.

This book is not only a description of the war, but above all an analysis of the daily practices of the Imperial Japanese Army, its attitude to civilians and prisoners of war. It is also an attempt to understand the origins and mechanisms of mass murders, forced labor camps, rapes and medical experiments.

• In-depth analysis of war crimes
• Detailed description of repressions and atrocities
• Reconstruction of the origins and mechanisms of crimes
• An attempt to understand the mentality of Japanese soldiers
• Explanation of the role of the imperial army
• Analysis of the impact of the war on contemporary conflicts in the region

Jean-Louis Margolin, the author of the book, is a recognized specialist in the history of 20th-century Asia and deputy director of the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies. In his work, he analyzes the traditions and mentality of Japanese soldiers, showing where the kamikaze came from and how the bridge over the River Kwai was built. He explains how the imperial army, dominated by extreme nationalism, subjugated the entire state and imposed on it its own vision of Japan's historical mission.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, totalitarianism and war crimes. It is also an important voice in the discussion about contemporary conflicts in Asia, which have their roots in the period of Japanese domination. This publication allows you to understand the essence of these conflicts and look at them from a new perspective.

The period of Japanese domination is the source of many conflicts that plague the countries of the region to this day. In order to understand the essence of these conflicts, but also to fully understand the essence of totalitarianism and war crimes, reflection on the war in Asia and the Pacific is of great importance. This book is a valuable source of knowledge about this tragic period in world history.

The paperback edition, with 532 pages, in the format of 16.5x23.5 cm, was published in 2013 by Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie. The book is sponsored by TVP Historia, which further emphasizes its educational and historical value.