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This book is a collection of letters written by Toyofumi Ogura, an educator living in Hiroshima during World War II. The correspondence documents his observations of the war, the final days of the conflict, and the immediate aftermath of the atomic bombing. Through personal narrative, Ogura offers historical insight into the experiences of Japanese civilians, especially those connected to education, during a defining moment in 20th‑century history.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Toyofumi Ogura
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