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  • I am confident that the day is not far distant when the light of peace shine again.

    Light   Shining  
    "Scourge of China is Matsui's Aim". New York Times, October 9, 1937.
  • There's no solution except to break the power of Chiang Kai-shek by capturing Nanking. That is what I must do.

    "Tennou no guntai to Nankin jiken". Book by Yoshida Hiroshi, Aoki shoten, page 71, 1998.
  • The Japanese army is now prepared to use every means within its power to subdue its opponents. The objectives of the Japanese Expeditionary Forces are, as clearly set forth in statements issued by the Japanese Government, not only to protect the vested interests of Japan and the lives and property of the Japanese residents in the affected area, but also to scourge the Chinese Government and army who have een pursuing anti-foreign and anti-Japanese policies in collaboration with Communist influences.

    Mean   Army   Government  
    "Shanghai's Undeclared War: An Illustrated Factual Recording of the Shanghai Hostilities". Book by George C. Bruce, p. 54, 1937.
  • Orderly discipline and morale within an army was the responsibility of the Division Commander.

    "Nanking: Anatomy of an Atrocity". Book by Masahiro Yamamoto, History, p. 232, 2000.
  • Prince Asaka had joined the army only about ten days before its entry into Nanking and in view of the short time he was connected with this army I do not think he can be held responsible. I would say that the Division Commanders are the responsible parties.

    Party   Army   Thinking  
    "Nanking: Anatomy of an Atrocity". Book by Masahiro Yamamoto, History, p. 232, 2000.
  • Now I am master of Shanghai.

    "America Views China: American Images of China Then and Now". Book by Jonathan Goldstein, p. 19, 1991.
  • Japan will not abandon the fight for the Philippines even if Tokyo should be reduced to ashes!

    Fighting   Japan   Ashes  
    "Nips to Keep Philippines Even if Tokyo Falls". Los Angeles Times, February 4, 1945.
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Iwane Matsui

  • Born: July 27, 1878
  • Died: December 23, 1948
  • Occupation: Military Commander