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Number: 806
Purpose: To convey the idea that voluntary cessation
of hostilities does not involve disgrace.
Comments: Again reference is made to Japanese
history to indicate the fallacy in the thought that surrender under honorable
circumstances is an ignominious act.
Format: Text on paper 5" x 9 1/2". Deer shown
on reverse side.
Text: Many Japanese believe that it is a disgrace
to cease hostilities at one's request after fighting to the best of one's
ability.
Where did you get this idea? Who made you think this?
There was no such idea when the Tokugawa submitted to
the Emporer Meiji.
There was no such idea when more than two thousand Japanese
prisoners were returned to Japan after the Russo-Japanese War. Many of
these men are now in high positions in Japan. Why has the Gumbatsu suddenly
taught that it is a disgrace to return to Japan?
Should you not think deeply about this matter?
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