Private Yokoi's War and Life on Guam, 1944–1972
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| Author | : Omi Hatashin |
| Publisher | : Global Oriental |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2009-03-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004213043 |
| ISBN-13 | : 900421304X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Private Yokoi's War and Life on Guam, 1944–1972 by : Omi Hatashin
Book excerpt: In 1972, when discovered by local hunters on Guam, former tailor Yokoi was widely reported as a ‘no surrender man’ who survived, living up to the old Japanese military code of honour. This book is about the reality of such a man (and the ingenuity he applied to ensure his survival), which is very different from the stereotype. This book sheds a different light on the reality of the war in the Pacific while addressing some key issues concerning the nature of Japanese culture in modern times.
