Iwane Matsui Quote

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.


Quoted in "Nanking: Anatomy of an Atrocity" - Page 232 - by Masahiro Yamamoto - History - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...