From Japanese soldiers to anti-war fighters

Author: Zhang Huicai
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: From imperial soldiers to battlefield prisoners; from being muddled and oblivious to suddenly awakening; from participating in war to seeking peace, they transformed from "Japanese soldiers" into Eighth Route Army fighters. This is truly a history that cannot be forgotten, yet in reality, it is often easily overlooked by us. This book takes a unique perspective to once again bring us back to those unforgettable years, using exclusive historical materials to tell stories that are little known. As a poem goes: Some people treat history as soft clay to be freely manipulated in a workshop; Some people treat history as a fitting and ever-changing colorful robe; Some people treat history as swords, armor, and fortresses; And some people treat history as a numerical game that can be positive or negative. Is history really like that? No! History has a soul and dignity, history is a person, and a person is history. History is a good teacher and a helpful friend to humans. Despite the playful and varied reinterpretations of history in recent years, we remain deeply fond of the authentic and vivid history. Here, we proudly present the "100 Treasures of Chinese History and Culture in the Past Century" series. Leveraging the renowned brand of historical and cultural resources that sets it apart in the field of history, this series strives to explore the "personal experiences, observations, and hearsay" of those involved in history. It reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of major historical events through vivid firsthand materials, introduces the legendary experiences and interesting anecdotes of historical figures, blends history and people into one, and from the unique perspectives of the enemy, our own forces, and our allies, it compiles the myriad aspects of the world, interprets the vicissitudes of human life, and records the journey of the old China, closed off and backward, plagued by war, to the new China of light and hope. This is a unique and innovative series of book collections that offers an insightful understanding of China's history over the past century.