Honor in War
Take another look at the ‘other side’ supplied by an excellent blogger, Caroline!
Details of the fighting in the Pacific Theater during World War II are not well recalled in public memory, especially these days. The most recent films to deal with the subject are Midway*, Unbroken*, and Hacksaw Ridge*. But even these excellent films do not necessarily capture the entirety of events which occurred in the Pacific.
Click the link below to learn about a very interesting incident involving stranded British sailors and an Imperial Japanese destroyer, readers:
Chivalry in War and Peace
POSTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2008
BY GUEST AUTHOR
Scott Farrell comments:
Even in the most fearsome times of warfare and battle, like the naval fighting that occurred between Japan and its enemies at the height of World War II, the spirit of chivalry has a crucial function — not, as some might claim, to provide any sense of comfort or courtesy to the enemy, but rather…
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Pacific Paratrooper 
Thanks for sharing this heart-warming story.
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Traditions of the sea and all that. Shows that there is hope for the human species after all.
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It’s like relieving history
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Yes, it is. I appreciate you reading this.
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Thank you for sharing this story of Japanese chivalry, GP. It surprised me, and I’m glad I read it.
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Honor, especially on the high seas, is a grand tradition. It is good to see that some observed that.
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Thank you for sharing this also very interesting information, GP! Will head over to read more, honoring the publisher and the named persons. Michael
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Thank you, Michael. You are always so kind and a good friend.
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Thank you very much, GP! Very kind of you!
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Just speaking the truth, Michael.
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Great reblog., GP. Thanks to Caroline and you for posting this. There was a lot of that goodness in people during the war on both sides. It’s refreshing to hear amidst the horrors of war.
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I so agree, Rose. There’s something to be said about the traditions of the sea specifically here.
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Honor seems too often to be transforming into dishonor today. This was an enjoyable and uplifting read. Thanks for sharing it!
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My pleasure, Linda. I keep hoping a member of today’s generation will learn from some of this history.
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This is still relevant today. I enjoyed this post and history lesson, GP!
We lost our old Lucio cat this past weekend. Doug put up a memorial on his site, as I only post quarterly now.
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I am so sorry to hear about Lucio. 2020 was a rough year for you and now it’s creeping into 2021. I hope things change real quick!
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Me too.
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I infer the Japanese Commander’s life, Shunsaku Kudo, was saved by his humanitarian act. He was transferred to another command and, later in life, he sorrowed after his crew members who perished when the Ikazuchi was sunk “with no survivors.”
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I was thinking basically the same to myself when I read it! Thanks for coming by, Michael!
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There is the old saying “no good deed goes unpunished.” Thanks to Falle and your reblog, Kudo’s good deed is being rewarded. Not to make light but Kudos to Kudo.
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Thanks, John.
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I’ve read about this sort of chivalry, from both sides. Warriors respect each other, don’t they.
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Usually, yes. There are traditions too, especially at sea. I was glad to see that some followed it.
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Nice one. It gave me a lift.
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Doesn’t it though?!! Glad you stopped in to read Caroline’s post with us!
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Having recently read two other books filled with witnesses to Japanese atrocities, it was good to read about an exception.
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I so agree! I was thrilled to see it.
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There are good people on all sides….thank you for posting this.
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I was so happy to see it – and it involved the British too. I think it’s always good to see things from other perspectives.
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interesting reblog! It is good to see that compassion for the plight of others was not exclusive of the allies.
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There are traditions that have been held to for centuries – it’s always great to hear some people still abide by them.
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Fascinating post, GP. I’m very happy to read about such an instance.
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Gives you hope for the human race, eh? It does for me.
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Definitely.
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Thank you, Ian. I’ll be certain to have her know.
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Welcome GP and thanks …🙏
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👍
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Excellent reblog, GP. I read through to the second link for the full article, and i was very moved by the attitude of the British Officer. Nice to see something good about the Japanese and POWs.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete. Yes, it’s easy to complain about the enemy, but we don’t often hear about the good.
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Great post, GP. We find humanity even in the midst of inhumane war.
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Thank you. We don’t often hear about them.
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Thank you.
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No, thank you! 😃
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A great post deserves attention!
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Thank you, Ian!
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Thank you.
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Thank you, Steve.
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