Chapter
The Emotional Toll of World War II
4:45:48 - 4:54:38 (08:50)
Descriptions of the brutal battles in the Pacific during WWII led to emotional fatigue and casualties among soldiers, some seen similarly to those from World War I. Family members of soldiers began to ask why American leaders were not being held responsible, as the death toll rose.
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The Americans are increasing their efforts in Okinawa to persuade their enemies to surrender by dropping tons of leaflets, broadcasting through loudspeakers, and using American Japanese citizens for better translations.
4:45:48 - 4:48:07 (02:19)
Summary
The Americans are increasing their efforts in Okinawa to persuade their enemies to surrender by dropping tons of leaflets, broadcasting through loudspeakers, and using American Japanese citizens for better translations. As a result, for the first time in the Pacific battlefield, a decent number of Japanese soldiers are surrendering in units.
ChapterThe Emotional Toll of World War II
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese suffered around 110,000 casualties during the battle in Okinawa, while estimates for Okinawans who died range from 30,000 to 150,000.
4:48:07 - 4:50:23 (02:16)
Summary
The Japanese suffered around 110,000 casualties during the battle in Okinawa, while estimates for Okinawans who died range from 30,000 to 150,000.
ChapterThe Emotional Toll of World War II
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The intense fighting in WWII's Pacific theater exacted a heavy emotional toll on soldiers and their loved ones, with many experiencing combat fatigue and mental breakdowns.
4:50:24 - 4:54:38 (04:14)
Summary
The intense fighting in WWII's Pacific theater exacted a heavy emotional toll on soldiers and their loved ones, with many experiencing combat fatigue and mental breakdowns. Families back home were also deeply affected, with mothers writing anguished letters to radio commentator Martin Agronsky questioning why American leaders were allowing so much bloodshed.