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Asian Labor In The Wartime Japanese Empire: Unknown Histories

Asian Labor In The Wartime Japanese Empire: Unknown Histories

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During the Pacific War the Japanese government recruited hundreds of thousands of workers for military construction projects throughout the occupied territories. Mistreatment of workers was widespread, and the number of deaths arising from beatings, malnutrition, and disease was enormous, rivaling the Holocaust of Europe. The victims were primarily unskilled laborers drawn from cities and rural areas across Asia. Most were men, but many women and children also found their way to the work sites, and perished there. Because most victims were illiterate, and the Japanese destroyed nearly all records relating to labor recruitment, the story of their experiences has not been previously told. In this book, an international group of specialists on the Occupation period examine Japan's wartime labor needs, and the recruitment and use of workers (whether forced, military, or otherwise) throughout the Japanese empire. Based on documents drawn from archives throughout Asia and in the United States and the United Kingdom, their accounts are careful reconstructions of events based on fragmentary materials. The first study to look at Japanese labor policies comparatively across all the occupied territories of Asia during the war years, the book provides a graphic context for examining Japanese colonialism, and relations between Japan and the territories occupied by its military forces.

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ISBN13: 9789971693336
ISBN10: 997169333X
Language: English
Publication Year: 2006
Format: Paperback

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    Uncover the hidden histories of Asian wartime labor.

  • Who is this book for?

    This book offers a deeply researched look into a brutal and often overlooked aspect of wartime history. It reveals the stories of countless Asian workers who suffered under Japanese labor policies, brought to life through rare documents and careful analysis. For anyone interested in understanding the human cost of war and colonialism, this book is an eye-opening read that sheds light on forgotten victims.

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