[21twelve]

“It has been said that the only good part of a war is when it ends.”

I was surprised at the account of the 12 year-old Japanese girl. Her teacher came in, said “We have started a war with the English and America.” We all started cheering and clapping.”

Sounds like the warrior culture was very strong at the time - plus I imagine the propaganda that the white devils were coming to eat all the little children.

[chimera]

They may have cheered at the start, but were probably crying at the end, and perhaps relieved it was over.

I have read accounts of WWI where it was stated that almost all of the belligerent countries of Europe cheered its outbreak. Those who exalted at the end did so more for gratitude that it was ended and in their favor (for a time).

[knarf]

That's exactly correct

Japan was totally sold out on the emperor was a god, so their mentality was as twisted as ISIS ... and the behavior and actions of the Japanese warriors evidenced that exact insanity

Nukes were the only resort