The Truth About War That Schools Don't Teach, a Modern History Series for Parents and Children, Reaches 7th Printing!
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Hajime Marutani's book, "The Truth About War That Schools Don't Teach," has reached its 7th printing. The book examines Japan's actions during World War II and post-war historical perceptions from a perspective different from that guided by GHQ. While acknowledging Japan's mistakes, it questions claims that justify the US atomic bombings and views that unilaterally condemn Japan's war as entirely evil. The book encourages young people to understand that present-day Japan stands on the efforts and sacrifices of their predecessors and to build genuine friendly relations with other nations. Marutani is an international journalist and overseas security consultant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the title of the modern history series that has reached its 7th printing?
- A: The title of the modern history series is 'The Truth About War That Schools Don't Teach.'
- Q: On what date did Japan declare war on the United States and Great Britain according to the article?
- A: Japan declared war on the United States and Great Britain on December 8, 1941.
- Q: When did Japan accept the Potsdam Declaration and end its involvement in the Greater East Asia War?
- A: Japan accepted the Potsdam Declaration and ended its involvement on August 15, 1945.
- Q: Who instructed post-war Japanese society to use the term 'Pacific War' instead of 'Greater East Asia War'?
- A: The American occupation forces, known as GHQ, instructed post-war Japanese society to use 'Pacific War.'
- Q: What two cities in Japan were bombed with atomic weapons during the war, according to the article?
- A: Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed with atomic weapons, killing hundreds of thousands of Japanese.