Hirohito's Influence
Pradyu and Dwarkesh discuss Hirohito's unexpected adoration despite his lack of physical presence and charisma. They delve into the Japanese soldiers' sacrifices during the war to prevent Hirohito from being tried as a war criminal, shedding light on the complexities of unconditional surrender.In this clip
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Pradyu Prasad - Imperial Japan, the God Emperor, and Militarization in the Modern World
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