After watching the documentary "February 26 Incident" and the American film "The Emperor", I was moved!
Because the documentary was shot in China, there is a lack of historical materials and a pale political commentary, but it is still worth watching!
In the first half of the 20th century, China was really a piece of meat on the anvil!
Japan's Meiji rule after the Eight Policies in the Ship has long included Manchuria, Korea, and even the whole of China into its planned territory! That is, it is a strategy of resources, and it is also the realization of its fantasy of getting rid of the plight of the island country!
Manchuria and North Korea have been implemented well by it, so how and when will China start? There are two factions at the top in Japan, that is, the cabinet and the military have different opinions!
The cabinet believes that with regard to Japan's current strength, it should try to slow down its progress, use its strength compared to China to squeeze its profits as much as possible, and at the same time digest the various resources of Manchuria. The right time is the time to devour China!
The military believes that it should make rapid progress, because the 1930s may be Japan's golden opportunity.
As a result, two major forces were formed, and no matter whether it was slow or fast, all they wanted was to advance, all to annex China, and Yamato landed!
How do the military leaders, including Tojo, realize their demands?
They thought of using the emperor and the young soldiers within the army! So there was the February 26 Incident, which was either bewitched, acquiesced, or assisted.
Taking advantage of this incident, physically and mentally eliminated the cabinet faction's idea of slow progress, and at the same time kidnapped Emperor Hirohito's desire for real power, achieving the aggressive ambition of a full-scale invasion of China, and even the outbreak of military operations around the Pacific!
The military, became the actual ruler of Japan. In the end, although it failed completely, is the Meiji rule outdated? Is the implementation of the Meiji rule going too far? Or is the idea of landing in the minds of Japanese citizens unrealistic?
I think, at least so far, some important figures in Japan, and even some power groups, are still working hard, tenaciously, and insisting on achieving the dream again!
This is Japan, which has a long history of "Xia overcomes Shang", and has a "Xia Conquers Xia" who is fully fooled and used by Xia, and finally becomes extremely motivated!
Was the Emperor of Japan guilty during World War II? What responsibility should it bear?
The American film "The Emperor" came to explain this issue from the mainstream point of view in the United States!
Looking at the time point in March 1945, the emperor is responsible for the past history, and there is no doubt that he is guilty of the bloody World War II!
For the future outlook, the emperor is in need of a pardon, he can be declared innocent or even blameless. Whether starting from the domestic stability and development of Japan at that time node, or from the US military and political forces entrenched in the East, this decision needs to be made!
"The Emperor", let's talk about the thoughts of the characters at that time node!
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