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Japan at War, an Oral History

Haruku Taiyakou and Theodore F. Cook
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The book is an oral history with Japanese voices discussing various aspects of wartime experiences, including motivations for fighting and the influence of education.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Japanese wartime ideology
For: Historians and readers interested in wartime narratives
Key quote: There's a great book called Japan at War, an oral history by Haruku, Taiyakou and Theodore F. Cook, that is an oral history with Japanese voices talking about all these different kinds of things.
The host mentions 'Japan at War, an Oral History' to highlight the perspectives of Japanese individuals during wartime and the extreme patriotism that influenced their actions. The book provides valuable insights into the motivations behind the actions of both conscripts and fervent nationalists in Japan during this period.