Chapter 11 The Pathos of the Soldier-Athlete in Japanese Memories of the Asia-Pacific War

Within Japan's contested memories of the Asia-Pacific War (1937-45), the depiction of soldiers, sailors and pilots in leading roles within cinematic/televisual representations of the war usually falls into one of three main patterns: 'military heroes' participating in a noble (albeit...

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Main Author: Seaton, Philip (auth)
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
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