Provides an eye-witness account from soldiers on the ground of the brutal reality of warfare on the Eastern Front during World War II.
#2450881 in Books Routledge 2003-02-01 2002-12-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.06 x .65 x 6.30l; .97 #File Name: 0700715819288 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Olaf van KootenIt is very clear11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. highly recommendedBy J. AliaThis book gives a rarely portrayed glimpse into the influence of Zen Buddhism within and on the early 20th century war machine of Japanese imperialism. With many stories of religion gone wrong; this is an important work.34 of 37 people found the following review helpful. An excellent bookBy David BrazierThis well researched and controversial book makes a deep impression. It raises crucially important questions about the relationship between religion and state as well as casting new light upon twentieth century Japanese history. That even Buddhism; in theory the most peaceful of creeds; could have been so extensively corrupted by a military agenda; gives one manyinsights into human nature; not least; by comparison; into the contemporary phenomenon of guerrilla fundamentalists and their crusading patriotic opponents. The book contains a wealth of fascinating original source material; a feature that not only brings home the reality of war and its moral dilemmas; but also; most importantly; enables the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. An excellent book.
