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Samurai Spirit in Warfare
- Japanese soldiers were trained with extreme violence and harsh discipline to ensure obedience.
- This dehumanization resulted in brutal treatment of prisoners and civilians, reflecting samurai traditions.
No Surrender Doctrine and POW Abuse
- Tojo's field manual declared surrender dishonorable and prisoners of war unworthy of mercy.
- Allied POWs faced atrocious conditions and brutal treatment in camps.
Alexandra Hospital Atrocity
- Japanese troops brutally attacked the Alexandra Hospital in Singapore, killing and bayoneting wounded soldiers.
- Survivors endured overcrowding and degradation in makeshift confinement.