While I have no knowledge of facts concerning prewar Japan-U.S. relations that might have played a role in World War II, I totally agree with retired ASDF Gen. Toshio Tamogami that, in this troubled world, Japan should not be naive but should build a strong defense force and show itself as a world power bent on peace through strength and conviction. Japan must not be a sitting duck! Frankly, I am happy that Tamogami's essay has had the effect of focusing on Japan's future by looking at and learning from the past.
wilson hartz jr.
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