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This book traces the history of the Manhattan Project, from the first glimmerings of the possibility of such a catastrophic weapon to the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It profiles the architects of the bomb, including J. Robert Oppenheimer, and how they tried to reconcile their personal feelings with their ambition as scientists. It looks at the role of the politicians and it includes first-hand accounts of those who experienced the effects of the bombings.

To most observers, it seemed clear that Japan and Russia were destined to come into conflict in Korea and Manchuria. However, Russia’s vastly larger population, army, and navy seemed to make it inevitable that Japan would lose if the conflict escalated into war. Few could have foreseen that when war came, it would reveal that Russian power was largely an illusion. That would be underscored by one of the war’s most famous events, a bizarre battle that involved a makeshift Russian fleet under the command of an irascible and unstable admiral sailing around the world to meet its fate.

Almost 24 hours to the minute since the tsunami hit Fukushima Daiichi, Unit 1 exploded. The building wrenched apart, sending shards of irradiated concrete and metal knifing through the air in all directions. The reactor’s massive heavy-duty gantry crane bent like a twig and collapsed onto the refueling floor control room, crushing everything that wasn’t expelled in the blast. Outside, chunks of debris rained down on the fire crew, injuring five and shredding the hoses they had just laid.

Bushido is the Code Samurai lived and died by. Even after their Blades were sheathed, and they lived during peacetime, their code lived on. Their code inspired them to be great men. Learn how historical figures continued to apply this code, even in business, even in martial arts, and even in the modern military. The Code of the Samurai can live on in you!

This three-part audio guide to the world of ancient Japan includes a brief fact-based intro to ninjas, a treatise on the rituals and cultural importance of the famous samurai warriors of ancient Japan, and an exploration of the some of the principles and gods and goddesses of the mysterious Shinto faith.

The ancient ninjas in Japan have fueled stories, movies, books, and other media to go on and on about the sneaky assassins that terrorized their country. Today, you and I will go in-depth into this topic and find out more about the truth. Some of the stories sound accurate; others have more to it or are completely false. Educate yourself and figure out where the stories came from, and then connect the dots. This guide will help you along the way.

What did the samurai in Japan do? How did they begin? And what was so typical or different about them? These and many other questions will be answered in this quick guide that will cover all the basics of the famous samurai warriors in ancient Japan. You will learn about shoguns, bushido, the Meiji time period, Ronin warriors, the Genpei war in 1180, the Kamakura period, the infamous suicide methods for honor (hara-kiri), and much, much more.

The powerful forces of the United States Navy (USN), Marine Corps, and Army advanced inexorably against Imperial Japan in 1944. Following massive interdiction of Japanese merchant shipping by American submarines and multiple naval victories, the Americans stood poised to liberate the Philippines, then move on to locations closer to the Japanese home islands.

La Breve historia de los samurais describe todos los aspectos de la vida de los Samurais: Su entrenamiento, cultura, su armadura, armas y técnicas de lucha. El libro narra la historia de algunos de los más fantásticos guerreros, como Oda Nobunaga, un hombre de humilde cuna que a su muerte en 1582 había conseguido controlar 30 de las 68 provincias Japonesas ganándose un lugar en la historia, como uno de los 3 grandes unificadores del Japón.

In un viaggio in Giappone, tra le attività più amate vi è quella di prendere parte a riti e cerimonie suggestive tra antichi santuari, templi e pagode. Tuttavia, solo pochissimi visitatori conoscono la reale mitologia su cui si basa il complesso di riti e celebrazioni a cui prendono parte. Si tratta di una delle mitologie più singolari ed affascinanti del pianeta, caratterizzata da innumerevoli leggende e storie di divinità, eroi, demoni, spiriti e mostri che narrano una visione del cosmo e della vita in modo inedito, soprattutto se paragonato alla visione occidentale.

The riveting true account of the Battle of Tarawa, an epic World War II clash in which the U.S. Marines fought the Japanese nearly to the last man. In November 1943, the men of the 2d Marine Division were instructed to clear out Japanese resistance on the Pacific island of Betio, a speck at the...

"Yokai, monstruos y fantasmas de Japón" constituye una invitación formal para adentrarse en las entrañas de la mitología japonesa a través de sus criaturas. Un recorrido en forma de bestiario por los monstruos del folclor japonés y las leyendas que los acompañan. Un audiolibro imprescindible para cualquiera que sienta un mínimo interés por Japón, su historia y sus raíces.

This is your moment to shine. Bring out the scorecards, unlock your brains, and get ready to bring a new life to Japanese trivia. Here you can learn about Japan, spend your time laughing with joy, and keep your mind engaged while feeding your brain with new, fascinating facts.

A Japón no sólo hay que conocerlo sino también interpretarlo, así como para entender el presente hay que investigar el pasado. ¿Qué relación tienen los cosplayers con los dōjinshi? ¿Es difícil hacer amigos del país flotante? ¿Existe la obesidad en Japón? ¿Cómo imaginas que se utiliza un diccionario de su idioma? ¿Por qué hay palabras niponas que se parecen al español? ¿Acaso es el cerebro japonés diferente al de un occidental?

During the occupation of Japan after WWII, the US had an important decision to make. Should they hold those responsible for atrocities during the war accountable or should they take the information to advance national interest? The researchers who worked at Unit 731, the biological and chemical warfare research and development unit, were given immunity in exchange for their research data. Unit 731 included factories filled with humans, tested with various diseases, as well as field tests on civilians of the Soviet Union and China.

Explained in simple terms for a brief, yet comprehensive listen, this resource is packed with all the essential information you need to dive into the history of the samurai. Uncover the strength of mankind and explore the rich culture behind Japan’s revered warriors. If you want to enrich yourself with the history of the samurai and their principles, then scroll up, and click the “Buy” button right now.

The last installment of the War in the Far East trilogy, Asian Armageddon 1944-1945, continues and completes the narrative of the first two volumes, describing how a US-led coalition of nations battled Japan into submission through a series of cataclysmic encounters. Leyte Gulf, the biggest naval battle ever, was testimony to the paramount importance of controlling the ocean, as was the fact that the US Navy carried out the only successful submarine campaign in history, reducing Japan's military and merchant navies to shadows of the former selves.

Warriors of myth and legend, yet as real as a throat slit in the night, Ninja are a fascinating, mysterious presence in our world. Through generations of disinformation and, more recently, their place in popular culture, the origins, tools, and methodology of the Ninja have been shrouded in secrecy to alternately terrify or entertain the populace.

In early 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating Allied forces throughout the Pacific. In a matter of months, Japan had conquered an area larger than Hitler's empire at its apex. Hawaiians and Australians feared a future under Hirohito. The fate of half of mankind was hanging in the balance.

Between December 13, 1937, and the beginning of February 1938, Japanese soldiers entered the Chinese city of Nanjing, following a very brief fight for the city. For over six weeks, they committed some of the worst atrocities, first against the Chinese soldiers after they surrendered, then against the civilians. The Westerners who did not flee from the city prior to the Japanese arrival set up a safety zone in the weeks leading up to the Imperial Army entering the city. This was the only place where there was relative safety.