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A Plague upon Humanity: The Hidden History of Japan's Biological Warfare Program,Used
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From 1932 to 1945, in a headlong quest to develop germ warfare capability for the military of Imperial Japan, hundreds of Japanese doctors, nurses and research scientists willingly participated in what was referred to at the time as 'the secret of secrets' horrifying experiments conducted on live human beings, in this case innocent Chinese men, women, and children. This was the work of an elite group known as Unit 731, led by Japan's answer to Joseph Mengele, Dr Shiro Ishii.Under their initiative, thousands of individuals were held captive and infected with virulent strains of anthrax, plague, cholera, and other epidemic and viral diseases. Soon entire Chinese villages were being hit with biological bombs. Even American POWs were targeted. All told, more than 250,000 people were infected, and the vast majority died. Yet, after the war, US occupation forces under General Douglas MacArthur struck a deal with these doctors that shielded them from accountability.Provocative, alarming and utterly compelling, A Plague Upon Humanity draws on important original research to expose one of the most shameful chapters in human history.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Plague upon Humanity'? A: 'A Plague upon Humanity' discusses Japan's biological warfare program during World War II, focusing on the inhumane experiments conducted by Unit 731 on live human subjects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Daniel Barenblatt.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'A Plague upon Humanity' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 4, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: What kind of research does the book draw upon? A: The book draws on important original research to reveal the historical facts surrounding Japan's biological warfare program.
- Q: Does the book address the accountability of those involved in Unit 731? A: Yes, the book discusses how US occupation forces made deals that shielded the members of Unit 731 from accountability after the war.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in history, military ethics, or biological warfare would find this book particularly compelling and informative.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read? A: 'A Plague upon Humanity' is significant due to its exploration of a dark chapter in history that has often been overlooked, providing insights into the moral implications of scientific research.