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Why did Japanese soldiers fight with such ferocious determination in the Pacific War? Why did they choose death over surrender, even when defeat was inevitable?
Honorable Death explores the powerful cultural, military, and psychological forces that drove Japanese soldiers to embrace gyokusai—fighting to the last man. From the Bushido warrior code to the brutal realities of Imperial Japanese Army indoctrination, this book reveals how ordinary men were transformed into soldiers who viewed death in battle as the ultimate honor.
Drawing on firsthand accounts, military records, and cultural analysis, author Daniel Wrinn examines the infamous banzai charges, kamikaze attacks, and last stands that defined the Pacific Theater. Discover how shame, loyalty, and the warrior ethos created an enemy unlike any the Allies had faced before.
Perfect for World War II history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the Japanese military mindset that shaped the Pacific War's brutal campaigns from Guadalcanal to Okinawa.
© 2026 Daniel Wrinn Books (Lydbog): 9798240083105
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Lydbog: 29. januar 2026
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