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If WW2 is equated with Hitler, then what was going on in Japan? Was it a different war completely or was it one that just falls under the big umbrella of WW2 name? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Skyline969@piefed.ca 1 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I have to admit that my knowledge of Japan’s involvement in WW2 is limited. Basically Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, end of war. What happened in Okinawa during the war?

[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 4 points 2 days ago

If you don't want to sleep tonight, read about Unit 731 and the Rape of Nanjing.

Serious warning though, both are massively capital E Evil. In general japanese treatment of those it deemed subhuman was similar to Germany's, but not as industrialised.

And then you can understand why Japans official "nothing bad happened" attitude is massively fucked up.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

They also bombed Australia repeatedly

[–] Quokka@quokk.au 1 points 2 days ago

Look up the Rape of Nanking, Unit 731, and Comfort Women if you want to learn a bit about Japans involvement in WW2.