About the book
Soldiers of the Sun traces the origins of the Imperial Japanese Army back to its samurai roots in the nineteenth century to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force.
Meirion and Susie Harries have written the first full Western account of the Imperial Japanese Army. Drawing on Japanese, English, French, and American sources, the authors penetrate the lingering wartime enmity and propaganda to lay bare the true character of the Imperial Army.
Editions of Soldiers of the Sun
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394569352
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679753032
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Soldiers of the Sun traces the origins of the Imperial Japanese Army back to its samurai roots in the nineteenth century to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force.
Meirion and Susie Harries have written the first full Western account of the Imperial Japanese Army. Drawing on Japanese, English, French, and American sources, the authors penetrate the lingering wartime enmity and propaganda to lay bare the true character of the Imperial Army.
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What is Soldiers of the Sun about?
Soldiers of the Sun traces the origins of the Imperial Japanese Army back to its samurai roots in the nineteenth century to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force.
Meirion and Susie Harries have written the first full Western account of the Imperial Japanese Army. Drawing on Japanese, English, French, and American sources, the authors penetrate the lingering wartime enmity and propaganda to lay bare the true character of the Imperial Army.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Soldiers of the Sun?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Soldiers of the Sun?
Meirion Harries
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Soldiers of the Sun is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394569352) and paperback(ISBN 9780679753032)
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