The book demonstrates that, even if during the first period of the Shwa era (1931-1945) the real driving force to war was the Japanese military, Hirohito, as supreme commander, gave full support to the army.
Japan\'s Empire Disaster is a book of information and training; a reference docum.
Accordingly, he was responsible for the war and for the atrocities that the Japanese troops committed in Asia during the Pacific War.
On multiple occasions, as an emperor, he sanctioned many government policies.
The book demonstrates that, even if during the first period of the Shwa era (1931-1945) the real driving force to war was the Japanese military, Hirohito, as supreme commander, gave full support to the army