The lead up to war in the Pacific is convoluted and there were mistakes made on all sides. However, the imperialistic nature of the Japanese regime was overwhelmingly the primary cause. Left to their own devices they would have enslaved hundreds of millions of people and taken control of the entire region. The atrocities would have been horrific and would have continued for decades because this was one of the most racists cultures that ever existed.
There was no modern idea of trade partnerships that benefitted both parties - there was only conquest and theft. Those who deny such evil will be doomed to repeat it. We can forgive later generations, but they have a responsibility to acknowledge the truth because forgiveness depends on it.
Absolutely agree.
Sad that no one remembers, let alone has learned from any of the mistakes either side made.
We can forgive later generations, but they have a responsibility to acknowledge the truth because forgiveness depends on it.
That, and because knowing the truth insures a longer and more peaceful future.