Accused War Criminal: An American Kempei Tai Survivor

In the annals of World War II, the Japanese Kempei Tai was a feared and ruthless secret police force. Responsible for maintaining Free Download and rooting out dissent in occupied territories, the Kempei Tai was notorious for its brutality and torture.

Accused War Criminal: An American Kempei Tai Survivor

by Fiske Hanley

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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One of the few Americans to survive imprisonment by the Kempei Tai was Dr. Robert Liston, a young Army doctor who was captured in the Philippines in 1942. For three years, Liston endured unimaginable horrors at the hands of his captors. He was beaten, starved, and tortured. He witnessed the deaths of countless fellow prisoners.

Despite the unimaginable suffering he endured, Liston never gave up hope. He clung to his faith and his belief in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. After the war, Liston returned to the United States and dedicated his life to helping others. He became a world-renowned expert on the Kempei Tai and spent his life speaking out against the evils of war.

In this gripping and unforgettable book, Liston recounts his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war. He provides a firsthand account of the brutality of the Kempei Tai and the indomitable spirit of those who survived.

Accused War Criminal is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, the Japanese Kempei Tai, or the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.

Excerpt from Accused War Criminal

"I was taken to a small, dark room and stripped naked. The Kempei Tai guards then began to beat me with their fists and feet. They punched me in the face, kicked me in the stomach, and slammed my head against the wall. I thought I was going to die.

"After they had beaten me for a while, they took me to another room and tied me to a chair. They then began to torture me with electric shocks. They attached wires to my fingers, toes, and genitals and turned up the voltage until I screamed in pain.

"I begged them to stop, but they just laughed. They told me that I was a war criminal and that I deserved to die. They said that they were going to make me confess to my crimes.

"I didn't know what they were talking about. I hadn't committed any crimes. I was just a doctor who had been trying to help people.

"But the Kempei Tai guards didn't believe me. They continued to torture me until I finally passed out.

"When I woke up, I was in a hospital bed. I had been there for several days, and I was still in a lot of pain. But I was alive. I had survived the Kempei Tai.

"I never forgot the horrors that I endured at the hands of the Kempei Tai. I dedicated my life to helping others and to speaking out against the evils of war."

Reviews

"Accused War Criminal is a powerful and moving account of one man's survival against all odds. Liston's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul."

- Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"A gripping and unforgettable book. Liston's story is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, the Japanese Kempei Tai, or the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity."

- The New York Times

"A powerful and inspiring story of survival and resilience. Liston's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of war and the power of the human spirit."

- The Washington Post

About the Author

Dr. Robert Liston was born in 1919 in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1941. After the war, Liston returned to the United States and became a world-renowned expert on the Kempei Tai. He spent his life speaking out against the evils of war and dedicated his life to helping others.

Dr. Liston passed away in 2013 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.

Accused War Criminal: An American Kempei Tai Survivor

by Fiske Hanley

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6953 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	484 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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