WWII Imperial Japanese Pearl Harbor Attack Nine Human Torpedo Heroes Newspaper

  
This is an original Japanese newspaper clipping dated March 7, 1942, reporting the story of the "Nine Human Torpedo Heroes"-young Imperial Japanese Navy officers who carried out a suicide attack with midget submarines (Ko-hyoteki) during the Pearl Harbor operation. Their actions were widely celebrated by wartime propaganda as acts of supreme heroism, and they became known as the "Kyu Gunshin" (Nine War Gods).

The article includes their photos, names, and details of the mission. It glorifies their sacrifice, portraying them as national heroes and martyrs, and was used to inspire patriotism and boost morale among the Japanese people during World War II. This type of media played a key role in shaping public opinion and laid the psychological groundwork for the later Kamikaze (suicide attack) missions. This newspaper is not only a powerful piece of WWII Japanese propaganda but also a historical record that provides unique insight into how wartime Japan used the press to create legends and rally the nation. Dated Showa 17 (1942), this is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors, researchers, and anyone interested in military history or media studies.

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