The Origins of the Samurai and Bushido Codes "Explain the meanings and discuss the concepts and origins of Samurai and Bushido code, then relate these concepts towards the modern Japanese Soldier and Leader during World War 2 and show evidence to support that the Japanese soldier treated enemy prisoners exploiting Samurai and Bushido traditions." Bushido - ???- the feudal-military Japanese code of behavior; the way of the warrior [samurai] Japanese chivalry [knighthood] In order to understand
Japanese factories and the females who were forced to be comfort women for the Japanese soldiers. (United States) Then there was the torture and medical experimentation on prisoners of war. The death marches starting with Sandakan Death March, which led to the death of 2,345 allied prisoners of war, The Bataan Death March that killed approximately 10,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers. The Japanese were known for their ferocity and callousness towards its opponents, as was evident during the battle of Okinawa