Shiro Ishii, the man behind the experimentations of Unit 731. Coming from a wealthy family and he was “an extremely bright young man who gained entrance to Kyoto Imperial University” (Source). He later became known as Surgeon General Shiro Ishii. The education that he had, allowed Ishii to be able to become an army medical officer, microbiologist and the director of Unit 731. His years of service ranged from 1921 to 1945. As soon as his service reached its end, Ishii decided to use his former education as a way to be able to create advantages for Japan in war. Ishii wanted to create biological weapons that Japan would be able to use against any opposing power. As part of his research, he conducted human experimentations in China that were beyond
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That it was for research purposes and that some of the experiments did have data that was worth the loss of the lives. In one interview with a surgeon from the Unit, he said, “Unit 731 proved scientifically that the best treatment for frostbite was not rubbing he limb, which had been the traditional method, but rather immersion in water a bit warmer that 100 degrees--but never more than 122 degrees” (NYT). It is believed that the experimentations of Unit 731 were indeed right because there was data that was useful in a way. That at least the prisoners didn’t die in vain. Also, in an interview, a surgeon from Unit 731 decided to share his feelings, and he said,‘“There’s a possibility this could happen again because in war, you have to win”’ (New York Times). The possibility of another experimentation like Unit 731 being conducted is possible because the United States can’t let of their pride. If it comes to war, the people must be willing to sacrifice everything in order to protect the home. Even if it means losing all morality. That is why those who were associated were able to conduct these experiments. They were able to convince themselves that they were achieving something far out of their reach. That they were reaching higher knowledge. This is why some people may see Unit 731 as something that needed to happen in the course of history, and that their excuse of having rights to do it is
That it was for research purposes and that some of the experiments did have data that was worth the loss of the lives. In one interview with a surgeon from the Unit, he said, “Unit 731 proved scientifically that the best treatment for frostbite was not rubbing he limb, which had been the traditional method, but rather immersion in water a bit warmer that 100 degrees--but never more than 122 degrees” (NYT). It is believed that the experimentations of Unit 731 were indeed right because there was data that was useful in a way. That at least the prisoners didn’t die in vain. Also, in an interview, a surgeon from Unit 731 decided to share his feelings, and he said,‘“There’s a possibility this could happen again because in war, you have to win”’ (New York Times). The possibility of another experimentation like Unit 731 being conducted is possible because the United States can’t let of their pride. If it comes to war, the people must be willing to sacrifice everything in order to protect the home. Even if it means losing all morality. That is why those who were associated were able to conduct these experiments. They were able to convince themselves that they were achieving something far out of their reach. That they were reaching higher knowledge. This is why some people may see Unit 731 as something that needed to happen in the course of history, and that their excuse of having rights to do it is