Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-45 and the American Cover-Up

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Sheldon H. Harris

Factories of Death

Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-45 and the American Cover-Up

Sheldon H. Harris

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Routledge
22 March 2002

Chemical & biological weapons; War crimes; Medical laboratory testing & techniques

In Manchuria, before and during World War II, the Japanese army conducted numerous horrifying scientific experiments upon live human beings, including those relating to bacteriological and chemical warfare. After the war, the Japanese scientists who had been engaged in these activities were granted immunity from the US Army's investigation for war crimes in return for the results of their experiments. Factories of Death details the activities of these scientists and the subsequent cover-up. It investigates sensitive topics like who knew of the experiments in the upper echelons of the Japanese military and political establishments, the question of whether or not Allied POWs were subjected to such tests, and the nature of the deal that was brokered with US authorities. Sheldon Harris has based his work on extensive field research in China and previously unavailable records from the US governmental agencies and the KGB. This new edition

has been completely updated, and contains an entirely new chapter detailing the numerous revelations that have surfaced

since the book's initial publication in 1994.

By: Sheldon H. Harris
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9780415932141
ISBN 10: 0415932149
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 22 March 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sheldon H. Harris is Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, Northridge. He began his research on Japanese biological experiments in Manchuria in 1984.

Reviews for Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-45 and the American Cover-Up

""Factories of Death is about Japan's secret biological and chemical experiments on live human beings and United States complicity in covering up the truth. Sheldon Harris has done us all a service by painstakingly uncovering the facts behind one of mankind's biggest yet least known crimes."" -- James Bradley, author, Flags ofOur Fathers ""This book brings sound scholarship and strong moral conviction, tempered by carefully nuanced argument, to bear on a subject of continuing international concern. It deserves a readership far beyond the circle of Second World War specialists."" -- The International HistoryReview ""The book's two parts, ""Japanese Factories of Death"" and American Cover-Up,"" are meticulously researched with the results presented in an outraged tone."" -- MilitaryReview