Japanese WW2 soldier's diary published in English

Japanese WW2 soldier's diary published in English

TOKYO, Japan - A diary by former Japanese soldier Genkichi Ichikawa who died in the 1944 Battle of Saipan during World War II is shown in this undated photo. He writes on the first page: "I thought I should never think or write, but a year ago today was the day my child was born."

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  • ILEA001201208
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  • 2014/6/14 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2014 Kyodo News
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  • 1000 × 1374 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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