Ishii Shiro

Josef Mengele of the East

By: Jenny Chan

Narrated by: Kristyn Mass

During the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, it promised many opportunities for young scientists who want to utilize this colony. Ishii Shiro seized the occasion, and with funding from the War Ministry of Imperial Japan, he founded Unit 731, a biological and chemical warfare research and development unit. He recruited the brightest minds from Japan to conduct human experiments, developed bubonic plague bombs, and tested biological and chemical weapons.

Within a few years, he rapidly climbed the ranks, going from Captain to General for the Imperial Japanese Army. His impact and power overshadowed his European counterpart, Josef Mengele.

After the war, he faked his death, but the CIA was able to locate him. However, he negotiated immunity and was never brought to justice.

Ishii Shiro: Josef Mengele of the East is a biography based on declassified documents found in the National Archives and Records Administration. These are documents from the CIA, Far East Asia Command Center, U.S. Naval Operations, Khabavosk War Crimes Trial, and documents that survived by chance in Tokyo.

©2020 Pacific Atrocities Education (P)2021 Pacific Atrocities Education

First rate history

Wow. You come away from this book feeling like you actually understand what would posses the Japanese to launch into a war they knew that they would lose if it went on very long and why they fought so hard right to the end. If all history books were this good why would you ever read fiction?

Exceptional historic account

One of the best historical audio book I have ever listened to. Both factual and emotional recounting of Japan's militarism.

A great listen

The narration is clear, concise and vivid. Jenny Chan is a good writer and the story is not just about him but all the crew of the Barb. The book is well researched.

First rate history

Wow. You come away from this book feeling like you actually understand what would posses the Japanese to launch into a war they knew that they would lose if it went on very long and why they fought so hard right to the end. If all history books were this good why would you ever read fiction?

Fantastic for investors

Saw this on reddit and I am so glad I clicked into it. I do not regret the purchase at all. This could be a longer read, but I guess there is not of evidence and material on the topic.