Jan 19, 2026 · 58 min
Please leave us a review and share your suggestions or comments. In this episode, Tyler speaks with historian and educator Jenny Chan about the often-overlooked atrocities of the Pacific Theater during World War II. Drawing from personal family histories and over one million archived documents, they explore Unit 731, POW camps, the Bataan Death March, Hell Ships, and the lasting impact of war across generations. Jenny also shares how Pacific Atrocities Education works to preserve fragile historical records and why understanding this history is essential for human rights today. Topics Covered Unit 731 and Japan’s secret human experimentation program POW camps, Hell Ships, and the Bataan Death March 35–40% POW mortality rate under Japanese captivity The Doolittle Raid and civilian retaliation Why the Pacific War remains under-documented Intergenerational PTSD and modern implications Resources Mentioned The Rape of Nanking — Iris Chang Factories of Death — Sheldon Harris Unjust Enrichment - Linda Goetz Holmes Pacific Atrocities Education: pacificatrocities.org Podcast: Pacific Front Untold Support the Show Subscribe, rate, and share Coming Home to help preserve these stories and support veterans and historical education. Disclaimer: "The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of War or the U.S. Government."
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