Publisher's Synopsis
Human Bullets is a book written by Tadayoshi Sakurai, a Japanese soldier who fought in the Battle of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War. The book is a personal account of Sakurai's experiences during the war, including his training, his time on the front lines, and his interactions with other soldiers and civilians. Sakurai vividly describes the horrors of war, including the brutality of hand-to-hand combat and the devastating effects of artillery fire. He also provides insights into the Japanese military culture of the time and the attitudes and beliefs of the soldiers who fought in the war. Overall, Human Bullets is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.1907. Translated by Masujiro Honda and Edited by Alice Mabel Bacon. Contents: Mobilization; Our Departure; The Voyage; A Dangerous Landing; The Value of Port Arthur; The Battle of Nanshan; Nanshan After the Battle; Digging and Scouting; The First Captives; Our First Battle at Waitu-Shan; The Occupation of Kenzan; Counterattacks on Kenzan; On the Defensive; Life in Camp; Some Brave Men and their Memorial; The Battle of Taipo-Shan; The Occupation of Taipo-Shan; The Field after the Battle; The First Aid Station; Following Up the Victory; The Storming of Taku-Shan; Sun Flag on Taku-Shan; Promotion and Farewells; The Beginning of the General Assault; A Rain of Human Bullets; The Forlorn Hope; and Life Out of Death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
