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Private Yokoi's War and Life on Guam, 1944–1972: The Story of the Japanese Imperial Army's Longest WWII Survivor in the Field and Later Life

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Management number 231661267 Release Date 2026/06/18 List Price $31.99 Model Number 231661267
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In 1972, when discovered by local hunters on Guam, former tailor Yokoi was widely reported as a ‘no surrender man’ who survived, living up to the old Japanese military code of honour. This book is about the reality of such a man (and the ingenuity he applied to ensure his survival), which is very different from the stereotype. This book sheds a different light on the reality of the war in the Pacific while addressing some key issues concerning the nature of Japanese culture in modern times. Read more

ISBN10 1905246692
ISBN13 978-1905246694
Edition 1st
Language English
Publisher Brill
Dimensions 6.1 x 0.79 x 9.25 inches
Item Weight 15.2 ounces
Print length 254 pages
Publication date March 19, 2009

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