Blood and Tears "Covering Shanxi": A Decade-Long Investigation into Japanese Sexual Violence in Shanxi

Author: Ban Zhongyi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book records the harrowing experiences of several surviving women who suffered at the hands of the Japanese army in Jingu Fortress, one of 21 Japanese artillery fortifications surrounding Meng County in Yangquan Prefecture, Shanxi Province. The content is compiled by the author through personal visits to these victims of sexual violence during the Japanese invasion of China, listening to their accusations against the atrocities committed by the Japanese army at the time and their own tragic experiences. The author also interviewed over 200 witnesses, conducting detailed investigations and gathering facts as they knew them. Additionally, firsthand accounts and even heartfelt confessions of remorse for their past crimes were shared by former Japanese soldiers who fought in the invasion of China during that era. Furthermore, the author consulted libraries and historical archives across Japan to compile this book. The data is thorough, reliable, and absolutely credible. After reading it, one is deeply moved by sorrow, anger, and reflection.