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In his third volume of an encyclopedic series, "Showa 1944–1953," Shigeru Mizuki presents a grounded, graphic-record of Japan from the closing months of World War II through the decade of reconstruction. Drawing on his service as a foot soldier in the Pacific Islands and a broader historical perspective, the book chronicles the social life, customs, and aftermath of the war, including the devastating impact of the atomic bombings.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Shigeru Mizuki
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