Episode
Show 63 - Supernova in the East II
4:01:55
Published: Sat Jan 12 2019
Description
Deep themes run through this show, with allegations of Japanese war crimes and atrocities in China at the start leading to eerily familiar, almost modern questions over how the world should respond. And then Dec 7, 1941 arrives...
Chapters
The podcast discusses the extreme measures the Japanese government took in order to maintain control and power, including working and starving people to death as part of a reeducation campaign.
00:00 - 02:01 (02:01)
Summary
The podcast discusses the extreme measures the Japanese government took in order to maintain control and power, including working and starving people to death as part of a reeducation campaign.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Assyrian empire's brutal methods of conquest and torture were immortalized in the walls of their palaces, serving as a warning to their enemies and subjects.
02:01 - 05:28 (03:26)
Summary
The Assyrian empire's brutal methods of conquest and torture were immortalized in the walls of their palaces, serving as a warning to their enemies and subjects. However, this also raises questions about the society that created and celebrated these atrocities.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The podcast explores the history of atrocities, war crimes, and genocides of the 20th and 21st centuries and discusses the accountability of accused perpetrators who seldom owned it.
05:28 - 09:39 (04:11)
Summary
The podcast explores the history of atrocities, war crimes, and genocides of the 20th and 21st centuries and discusses the accountability of accused perpetrators who seldom owned it. It questions the effectiveness of global organizations and their inability to bring justice to the victims of such crimes.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Battle of Shanghai serves as a backdrop for considering the challenges leaders face when confronted with genocide and mass murder, and how difficult it can be to intervene effectively.
09:39 - 13:48 (04:08)
Summary
The Battle of Shanghai serves as a backdrop for considering the challenges leaders face when confronted with genocide and mass murder, and how difficult it can be to intervene effectively.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode explores the issue of Japanese textbooks whitewashing and downplaying Japanese war crimes during World War II and prior, despite a desire for positive portrayals of Japanese culture by the country's citizens.
13:48 - 17:53 (04:04)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the issue of Japanese textbooks whitewashing and downplaying Japanese war crimes during World War II and prior, despite a desire for positive portrayals of Japanese culture by the country's citizens. It is highlighted that many people in other countries wish for the Japanese to confront these issues rather than cover them up.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast discusses different accounts throughout history of city sackings, from ancient Roman historian Tacitus' description of a sacking during a Roman civil war at Cremona to the destruction of Babylon and the city of Nanjing during World War II.
17:53 - 22:24 (04:30)
Summary
This podcast discusses different accounts throughout history of city sackings, from ancient Roman historian Tacitus' description of a sacking during a Roman civil war at Cremona to the destruction of Babylon and the city of Nanjing during World War II.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The death toll of the Nanking Massacre is heavily debated, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 250,000 dead.
22:24 - 29:48 (07:24)
Summary
The death toll of the Nanking Massacre is heavily debated, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 250,000 dead. On one end of the spectrum are the deniers who argue that it is all propaganda, while others publish books with chapters written by different scholars to add to the discussion.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The actions of the Japanese during WW2 have been questioned and analyzed throughout history.
29:48 - 37:47 (07:59)
Summary
The actions of the Japanese during WW2 have been questioned and analyzed throughout history. They reflect the changing moral compass of society and raise questions about how humans can allow themselves to commit atrocities during war.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The story of John Rabbe, a German businessman who saved around 250,000 Chinese refugees during the Japanese invasion of Nanking in 1937 by setting up a safety zone for them, is narrated and his courageous acts are discussed.
37:47 - 41:17 (03:29)
Summary
The story of John Rabbe, a German businessman who saved around 250,000 Chinese refugees during the Japanese invasion of Nanking in 1937 by setting up a safety zone for them, is narrated and his courageous acts are discussed.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japanese units learned of the Chinese retreat on December 13th, which led to skirmishes and mass surrendering in Nanking.
41:17 - 45:45 (04:28)
Summary
Japanese units learned of the Chinese retreat on December 13th, which led to skirmishes and mass surrendering in Nanking. The attack on Nanking was marked by a sense of out of control troops that contributed to the atrocities committed.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, was a war crime committed by the Japanese Imperial Army against Chinese civilians and soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
45:45 - 50:31 (04:45)
Summary
The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, was a war crime committed by the Japanese Imperial Army against Chinese civilians and soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The atrocities included rape, torture, and murder, and estimates of the death toll range from 40,000 to over 300,000.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Nanking Massacre, a six-week period of mass rape and murder by Japanese forces in 1937, is one of many pre-war atrocities that set up a brutal era of totalitarianism on the march and bad guys in the story.
50:31 - 56:55 (06:24)
Summary
The Nanking Massacre, a six-week period of mass rape and murder by Japanese forces in 1937, is one of many pre-war atrocities that set up a brutal era of totalitarianism on the march and bad guys in the story. It's also a reminder to hear the stories of all those who suffered at the hands of these brutal armies, whose stories didn't make it into the history books.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The perception of good and evil in war is subjective and depends on the cultural and historical context.
56:55 - 1:02:07 (05:11)
Summary
The perception of good and evil in war is subjective and depends on the cultural and historical context. While some behaviors are widely considered evil, such as the Holocaust or the medical experiments conducted by the Japanese in Manchuria, the perception of what is good or evil may vary depending on the perspective of those involved in the conflict.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode discusses Japan's army being bogged down in a guerrilla war in China and the context of the Second World War and the effects it had on Japan's decision-making.
1:02:07 - 1:08:39 (06:31)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses Japan's army being bogged down in a guerrilla war in China and the context of the Second World War and the effects it had on Japan's decision-making.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Munich Agreement signed by Chamberlain and Hitler is often criticized today as weak appeasement, however, people forget the major impact of the First World War and how much it influenced public opinion in staying out of another war.
1:08:39 - 1:12:29 (03:50)
Summary
The Munich Agreement signed by Chamberlain and Hitler is often criticized today as weak appeasement, however, people forget the major impact of the First World War and how much it influenced public opinion in staying out of another war.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode provides a detailed account of the sequence of events leading up to WWII, including the fall of France and the invasion of Poland.
1:12:29 - 1:17:45 (05:15)
Summary
This podcast episode provides a detailed account of the sequence of events leading up to WWII, including the fall of France and the invasion of Poland. It also delves into Japan's motivations for war and their dependence on other countries for resources.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japan's need to import critical materials like scrap iron and oil from the US and the pursuit of national self-sufficiency led to a build-up to conflict with the West.
1:17:45 - 1:22:32 (04:46)
Summary
Japan's need to import critical materials like scrap iron and oil from the US and the pursuit of national self-sufficiency led to a build-up to conflict with the West. The need to feed the Japanese war machine proved to be a key factor in this dynamic.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode explores how the oil crisis of the 1970s helps us understand the role of resources in international politics and how that ultimately led up to WWII.
1:22:32 - 1:29:18 (06:45)
Summary
This episode explores how the oil crisis of the 1970s helps us understand the role of resources in international politics and how that ultimately led up to WWII. It also questions whether economic embargoes and sanctions are a viable means of expressing moral outrage.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Franklin Roosevelt was a transformative leader who faced criticism from conservative Americans due to his efforts to expand the government, set up agencies and transfer money from the wealthier to poorer classes.
1:29:18 - 1:36:37 (07:19)
Summary
Franklin Roosevelt was a transformative leader who faced criticism from conservative Americans due to his efforts to expand the government, set up agencies and transfer money from the wealthier to poorer classes. Despite this, Roosevelt's approach helped to steer the United States away from extremes like Bolshevism and Fascism.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Franklin Roosevelt was a master of the reality distortion field, able to convince the American public to believe in his policies.
1:36:37 - 1:45:50 (09:13)
Summary
Franklin Roosevelt was a master of the reality distortion field, able to convince the American public to believe in his policies. However, this ability has also led to speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding his actions, particularly regarding his involvement in World War II.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The author says that he has read a lot of modern histories on the subject and he has a very interesting viewpoint on the subject.
1:45:50 - 1:51:22 (05:32)
Summary
The author says that he has read a lot of modern histories on the subject and he has a very interesting viewpoint on the subject.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese perspective on World War II centered around controlling China and eradicating communism.
1:51:22 - 1:58:41 (07:19)
Summary
The Japanese perspective on World War II centered around controlling China and eradicating communism. Despite knowing they weren't ready for war, Japan went to battle against China and Russia and joined the Axis powers in an attempt to gain autarky and control over China's resources.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese had signed an agreement with the Nazis hoping to gain leverage and a position of parity against the western powers.
1:58:41 - 2:04:51 (06:09)
Summary
The Japanese had signed an agreement with the Nazis hoping to gain leverage and a position of parity against the western powers. However, they did not anticipate being associated with the country that had some of the worst propaganda, and this move had grave diplomatic consequences, which severely limited their flexibility in negotiations.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode explores the complex factors that led to Japan's decision to go to war with the United States in 1941, including its quest for resources, territorial expansion, and ideological vision of creating an Asia for Asians.
2:04:51 - 2:12:12 (07:21)
Summary
This episode explores the complex factors that led to Japan's decision to go to war with the United States in 1941, including its quest for resources, territorial expansion, and ideological vision of creating an Asia for Asians.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This transcript discusses the buildup of tensions between Japan and other countries leading up to their entrance into World War II, including their expansion in French Indochina and the resulting economic sanctions enacted by the United States and other countries.
2:12:13 - 2:18:45 (06:32)
Summary
This transcript discusses the buildup of tensions between Japan and other countries leading up to their entrance into World War II, including their expansion in French Indochina and the resulting economic sanctions enacted by the United States and other countries.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In the second part of a two-part series, the history of Japan from before this era is discussed to understand the context and let's call the national psyche of Japan during this time period.
2:18:45 - 2:23:59 (05:13)
Summary
In the second part of a two-part series, the history of Japan from before this era is discussed to understand the context and let's call the national psyche of Japan during this time period. The episode also explores the reasons behind the attack on Pearl Harbor and the US decision to cut off Japan's supply of fuel and other raw materials that ultimately led to the outbreak of war.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The American government signed an executive order to freeze Japanese financial assets in the US, resulting in a catastrophic situation.
2:23:59 - 2:34:16 (10:16)
Summary
The American government signed an executive order to freeze Japanese financial assets in the US, resulting in a catastrophic situation. The imbalance between the United States and Japan continued to grow every day, with the US getting stronger and initiating rearmament efforts, thereby resulting in a green force military that was nowhere near as experienced as that of the Japanese forces, and the Japanese were well aware of this imbalance.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This transcript analyses the reasons behind Japan's willingness to go to war despite the potential costs, stating that it was their immense patriotic spirit that drove them to fight for self-defense and secure resources for their growing population.
2:34:16 - 2:43:37 (09:21)
Summary
This transcript analyses the reasons behind Japan's willingness to go to war despite the potential costs, stating that it was their immense patriotic spirit that drove them to fight for self-defense and secure resources for their growing population.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the brain behind the plan to surprise attack Pearl Harbor, despite facing opposition from other admirals for how crazy and improbable it was.
2:43:37 - 2:54:45 (11:07)
Summary
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the brain behind the plan to surprise attack Pearl Harbor, despite facing opposition from other admirals for how crazy and improbable it was. The miscommunications, mistranslations, and misinterpretations between the US and Japan, as well as the misunderstandings of the role of Christian missionaries in Japan, added to the complexity of diplomatic relations leading up to the attack.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor came as a complete surprise to the United States.
2:54:45 - 3:00:28 (05:43)
Summary
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor came as a complete surprise to the United States. The complexity of the distance and logistics of the Pacific theater meant that the overriding military challenge throughout the entire conflict would be success in the transportation of materials, an issue that would ultimately seep into the success of any battle.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japan had a long-term war plan that involved taking the Philippines as bait and then leading the U.S. fleet down a path of weakened supply lines that would allow for an ambush with powerful battleships.
3:00:28 - 3:09:27 (08:58)
Summary
Japan had a long-term war plan that involved taking the Philippines as bait and then leading the U.S. fleet down a path of weakened supply lines that would allow for an ambush with powerful battleships. However, Admiral Yamamoto saw the potential of aircraft carriers and envisioned a new strategy that relied on them as the primary strike force against enemy ships rather than as an aid to naval gunfire, a revolutionary idea at the time.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japan's plan to take over the world during WWII involved seizing and occupying a vast area, including all of Southeast Asia, Burma, Siam, Malaya, the Philippines, and the Dutch East Indies, while also neutralizing the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on the first day of the war.
3:09:27 - 3:19:38 (10:10)
Summary
Japan's plan to take over the world during WWII involved seizing and occupying a vast area, including all of Southeast Asia, Burma, Siam, Malaya, the Philippines, and the Dutch East Indies, while also neutralizing the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on the first day of the war. Failure to consider the true purpose of the Pearl Harbor attacks resulted in the U.S. being caught off guard and Japan nearly achieving their ambitious plan.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this episode, the events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were discussed, including the interesting question about how things might have been different if Japan had declared war the day before the attack.
3:19:38 - 3:29:11 (09:33)
Summary
In this episode, the events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were discussed, including the interesting question about how things might have been different if Japan had declared war the day before the attack. The episode explored the risks and difficulties the Japanese faced to achieve this successful attack, which almost failed due to a lack of surprise and failure to locate the American aircraft carriers.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941.
3:29:11 - 3:39:49 (10:37)
Summary
The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941. The attack involved coordinated strikes from several hundred aircraft and resulted in the death of over 2,400 Americans and destroyed or damaged numerous vessels and aircraft.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The explosion of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack was so catastrophic that it blew out the flames on the ship next to it and caused car engines on Ford Island to stall from the concussion.
3:39:49 - 3:48:14 (08:25)
Summary
The explosion of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack was so catastrophic that it blew out the flames on the ship next to it and caused car engines on Ford Island to stall from the concussion. Those who survived had to struggle in the water against burning fuel oil, and others were trapped below decks.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Winston Churchill saw the attack on Pearl Harbor as a necessary sacrifice that finally brought the United States into the war.
3:48:14 - 4:00:19 (12:04)
Summary
Winston Churchill saw the attack on Pearl Harbor as a necessary sacrifice that finally brought the United States into the war. The devastation of the attack was visible to those on the ground and Churchill believed that this was the moment in which the war turned to Britain's favor.
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Part 3 of the "Supernova in the East" series discusses the Japanese blitzkrieg in Asia and the Pacific during the Pearl Harbor attacks and how the United States was unable to respond right away.
4:00:19 - 4:05:16 (04:57)
Summary
Part 3 of the "Supernova in the East" series discusses the Japanese blitzkrieg in Asia and the Pacific during the Pearl Harbor attacks and how the United States was unable to respond right away.