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During which war did Unit 731 operate?
During which war did Unit 731 operate?
Where was Unit 731 based?
Where was Unit 731 based?
What was the purpose of Unit 731?
What was the purpose of Unit 731?
How many people are estimated to have been killed by Unit 731?
How many people are estimated to have been killed by Unit 731?
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What were the victims of Unit 731 experiments referred to as?
What were the victims of Unit 731 experiments referred to as?
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Unit 731 Overview
- Unit 731 operated during World War II, specifically from 1937 to 1945.
- The unit was based in Harbin, Manchukuo, which is now part of northeast China.
- Its primary purpose was to conduct biological and chemical warfare research, including human experimentation.
- It is estimated that Unit 731 was responsible for the deaths of around 200,000 individuals through various experiments and tests.
- Victims of Unit 731 experiments were often referred to as "maruta," a term meaning "logs," indicating their treatment as mere subjects rather than human beings.
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Test your knowledge on Unit 731, the secretive Japanese military unit that conducted gruesome human experiments and developed biological weapons during World War II. Learn about their covert activities and the ethical implications surrounding their actions.
