Peter Mauch reveals Emperor Hirohito's daily involvement in military details. Tojo suppressed any talk of an exit strategy, though he eventually complied with the sacred decision to surrender after the atomic attacks. (11/16)

Season 8 Episode 914  ·  May 23, 01:16 AM
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Peter Mauch reveals Emperor Hirohito's daily involvement in military details. Tojo suppressed any talk of an exit strategy, though he eventually complied with the sacred decision to surrender after the atomic attacks. (11/16)
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Peter Mauch covers Tojo's failed suicide and his transition to a scapegoat for the Tokyo trials. He accepted responsibility for war crimes while shielding the Emperor from any legal prosecution. (12/16)
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