unit 731
what is the other name for unit 731?
detachment 731
where did this atrocity take place?
the philippines
whats another name for the comfort stations?
brothels
was cannibalism most commonly done in a group or personally?
a group
how many deaths were estimated?
3,000-12,000
how long did the men have to march?
66 miles
where were the women from?
china and korea
how many deaths?
not known
what was the original reason for unit 731?
to develop and improve the japanese army.
how many men made this march?
76,000
where did the japanese men say they were taking the women?
nursing units
where were most recorded cases?
in prisoner of war camps
why was there no evidence of unit 731?
it was all burned and destroyed
how many americans made this march?
10,000
who did the kidnapping?
japanese imperialists
who did the japanese troops often practice cannibalism on?
enemy troops and civilians
who were the main groups tortured? (at least 3)
criminals, captured bandits, anti-japanese partisans, political prisoners, homeless, and mentally handicapped
how many deaths were there?
3,000: 500 american and 2,500 filipino
what were some of the ways the women died?
murder, suicide, illness
what was the main motive?
to consolidate the group feeling of the troops