| Author | Jeanne Guillemin |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 460 |
| Size | 3.71 MB |
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Summary
This book uncovers the shocking details of Japan’s biological warfare program during World War II and the political maneuvers that kept the full truth from emerging at the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. It explores how Unit 731 conducted horrific experiments on humans and how American officials, driven by Cold War interests, obstructed justice to secure data from Japanese scientists.
Key Features
- In-depth analysis of Japan's germ warfare program.
- Exploration of U.S. cover-up efforts during the Tokyo Trials.
- Detailed accounts from historical archives and testimonies.
- Insight into Cold War geopolitics and war crimes accountability.
About the Author
Jeanne Guillemin was a medical anthropologist and senior fellow at MIT’s Security Studies Program. She specialized in biological warfare and bioterrorism, contributing significant research on historical and contemporary threats in this domain.
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