Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province on the Chinese mainland, became the stage for a major historical revelation this past Friday. New evidence from Unit 731, the infamous Japanese germ-warfare unit active during World War II, has been unveiled to the public.
The trove is staggering: 3,010 pages of archival documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards, and eight letters. Together, they piece together the horrific experiments and operations that once took place under the guise of military research.
According to Jin Chengmin, curator of the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army, the latest findings fall into three main categories:
- Official orders and medical records, revealing how prisoners were used in deadly tests.
- Personal testimonies and letters, shedding light on the human cost.
- Photographs and film clips, offering a chilling visual record of the atrocities.
For young explorers of the past, this discovery is more than just history—it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of transparency and human rights. Dive into this archive and witness the truth that time almost forgot. 📜😲
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New evidence of Japanese germ-warfare unit from WWII released
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