Warriors of the Rising Sun: A History of the Japanese Military

“This is a compelling, well-told story that gives us extraordinary insights into why Japanese and Chinese see each other as they do, how Americans and Russians became involved in the barbarism of Asian conflicts, and why this will be remembered as the century of total and incredibly brutal war.” ―Walter LaFeber, author of The Clash Chronicles the Japanese military's transformation from honorable soldiers known for their chivalry and kindness towards their wounded and imprisoned enemies into men who massacred hundreds of thousands in the Pacific theater during World War II. ISBN13:9780393040852 ISBN10:0393040852 Material Type:hardcover