Japanese Military Conduct in WWII

The video explores Japan's brutal reputation during WWII, rooted in the Bushido code and samurai culture. It discusses Japan's rapid modernization and militaristic education, leading to fanatical warfare tactics and a refusal to surrender. The treatment of POWs and civilians, including the atrocities of Unit 731, is highlighted. Post-war, Japan shifted towards pacifism and technological advancement.

What historical code influenced Japanese military conduct during World War II?

• Samurai Code

• Ninja Code

• Bushido

• Shogunate Code

How did the Japanese school system contribute to the militaristic mindset before World War II?

• By encouraging international travel

• By instilling discipline and obedience

• By emphasizing scientific research

• By promoting artistic expression

What was a Banzai charge?

• A naval maneuver

• A diplomatic negotiation

• A strategic retreat

• A desperate attack

What was the primary goal of kamikaze pilots?

• To gather intelligence

• To negotiate peace

• To inflict damage on enemy ships

• To rescue fellow soldiers

How did the Japanese military view surrender during World War II?

• As a necessary evil

• As an unbearable disgrace

• As a sign of wisdom

• As a strategic move

What was Japan's stance on the Geneva Convention during World War II?

• They were not aware of it

• They signed but did not ratify it

• They ignored it completely

• They fully adhered to it

What was the death rate for Allied soldiers in Japanese POW camps?

• 1.2%

• 37%

• 10%

• 25%

What was Unit 731 known for?

• Conducting medical experiments

• Developing new aircraft

• Building fortifications

• Training elite soldiers

What event marked the beginning of Japan's aggression towards China?

• The Meiji Restoration

• The second Sino-Japanese War

• The fall of Singapore

• The capture of Nanking

How did Japan's focus shift after World War II?

• Towards isolationism

• Towards military expansion

• Towards agricultural development

• Towards technological advancement