A chilling chapter of World War II history has resurfaced as Katsutoshi Takegami, 77-year-old son of a Japanese Imperial Army officer, revealed never-before-seen evidence of biological warfare in China. The bombshell documents expose Unit 1644's role in developing deadly pathogens and conducting human experiments alongside the infamous Unit 731. 🔍
Hidden Files Surface After 80 Years
Takegami discovered photo albums and military records in his family warehouse in 2017, sparking a six-year quest for truth. This year, Japan's National Archives finally released personnel rosters of Unit 1644 and related divisions – the first full disclosure of these war crime units' membership. 📂
From Water Supply to Weapons of War
While officially labeled 'Epidemic Prevention Units,' Takegami's research shows they weaponized diseases like cholera and plague. 'My father's records prove these 'sanitation teams' were actually creating biological weapons,' he told People's Daily. The units caused mass outbreaks in Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces through contaminated water supplies. 💧➡️☠️
Truth Against Time
Most evidence was destroyed post-war, making these surviving documents crucial. 'We must confront history honestly,' Takegami insists, criticizing modern attempts to whitewash Japan's past. His revelation comes as Asian countries mark 78 years since WWII's end, with many victims' families still seeking justice. ⚖️
As younger generations rediscover wartime history through TikTok explainers and viral threads, Takegami vows: 'I'll keep fighting to expose the truth – these horrors must never repeat.' ✊
