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Japan's military and its values
1:28:43 - 1:41:27 (12:44)
The Imperial Japanese army had morale that was equal or better than the best armies, and this was because there was a deep-seated belief in the military and the state. The army was the real finishing school and institutions had an obligation to teach children the way of the military.
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In the late 1800s, Japanese educators were told to become familiar with the army and teach kids the way of the military, which aimed to instill discipline, loyalty, and a willingness to die for their country.
1:28:43 - 1:32:47 (04:03)
Summary
In the late 1800s, Japanese educators were told to become familiar with the army and teach kids the way of the military, which aimed to instill discipline, loyalty, and a willingness to die for their country. This approach prepared male children to commit themselves fully to the military and make investments in the tools they carried.
ChapterJapan's military and its values
EpisodeShow 62 - Supernova in the East I
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Imperial Japanese Army had higher than expected morale from its inception in the 1870s.
1:32:47 - 1:36:43 (03:56)
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The Imperial Japanese Army had higher than expected morale from its inception in the 1870s. Belief in a godly emperor, propaganda, rigorous training, and punishment and rewards for behavior played major roles in creating fanatical morale levels that surpassed even the German army in World War II.
ChapterJapan's military and its values
EpisodeShow 62 - Supernova in the East I
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode explores the analogy of Japan's rise and fall in imperialism to a drug addict cycle of addiction, drawing parallels with other nations at the time and highlighting the implications of imperialism.
1:36:43 - 1:41:27 (04:44)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the analogy of Japan's rise and fall in imperialism to a drug addict cycle of addiction, drawing parallels with other nations at the time and highlighting the implications of imperialism.