Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Death of a Japanese General is a non-fiction book written by John Deane Potter. The book explores the life of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, a prominent Japanese military leader during World War II. The author delves into Yamashita's early life, his military career, and his eventual capture and trial for war crimes. Potter provides a detailed account of Yamashita's rise to power in the Japanese military, including his successful campaigns in Malaya and the Philippines. The book also discusses Yamashita's controversial role in the infamous Manila massacre, where thousands of civilians were killed by Japanese forces. The latter half of the book focuses on Yamashita's trial for war crimes, which was highly controversial and widely debated at the time. Potter provides a detailed analysis of the trial and the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense. Overall, The Life and Death of a Japanese General is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most prominent military leaders of World War II. It provides insight into the complex political and military landscape of that time and sheds light on the controversial issue of war crimes and accountability.A Startling Profile Of The Military Genius Who Nearly Won World War II For Japan, Tomoyuki Yamashita, By The Man Who Interviewed Him Just Before He Was Hanged As A Condemned War Criminal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
