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Chatterbox => Extraneous exchanges => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on January 17, 2014, 01:45:38 AM

Title: Japan WW2 soldier who refused to surrender Hiroo Onoda dies
Post by: Chris Johnson on January 17, 2014, 01:45:38 AM

Japan WW2 soldier who refused to surrender Hiroo Onoda dies (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25772192)

Title: Re: Japan WW2 soldier who refused to surrender Hiroo Onoda dies
Post by: Jeff Lange on January 17, 2014, 06:10:59 AM

I first read his book, "No Surrender" in the late 70's and was in awe of his determination and resourcefulness. Although I knew he was getting up there in age, it still is saddening to hear of his passing. A true Japanes Icon.

Title: Re: Japan WW2 soldier who refused to surrender Hiroo Onoda dies
Post by: Kent Beuchert on April 27, 2014, 06:57:31 AM

Determined and resourceful he may have been, but most would
probably question his common sense.

Title: Re: Japan WW2 soldier who refused to surrender Hiroo Onoda dies
Post by: Martin X. Moleski, SJ on April 27, 2014, 09:08:58 PM

Quote from: Kent Beuchert on April 27, 2014, 06:57:31 AM

Determined and resourceful he may have been, but most would
probably question his common sense.

I believe he killed a number of innocent civilians during the years of his one-man war, too.

Hiding out and refusing to surrender is a noble delusion.

When it leads to murder, it seems a whole lot less honorable to me.