Was no different than the Japs had ever treated prisoners throughout their history. It might seem savage, and cruel to us, it was part of the culture. This maltreatment was the incentive to not be taken prisoner and to fight to the death instead.
“the way the Japs treated POWs...”
...Is why they TOTALLY deserved the firebombings, and having their ASSES NUKED TWICE.
And, they are loyal allies now. I appreciated my time in Yokosuka, Japan. The Japanese were wonderful hosts.
The poisonous snakes that sometimes come into my yard, have a cruel and savage culture. I don’t let them escape alive, just as many more of the Japanese should not have escaped their justice.