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Episode 41 - The Rape of Nanking


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The Rape of Nanjing, also known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Nanking Massacre, was one of the most horrific and lesser-known atrocities of World War II that lasted for a total of six weeks. This brutal event was perpetrated by the Japanese against the Chinese people who lived in Nanjing. The Japanese military had no regard for the lives of these innocent people and used a wide range of unethical and horrific actions to nearly exterminate the city. There were human experiments and even competitions where the Japanese would see who could kill the most people the fastest, which was reported in local Japanese newspapers as if it were some type of game show. 

This episode is a bit dark and is heavy with some wicked evil things. So, you have been warned. 

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Podcast of GreatsBy Cooper, Glynn & Ian