August 19 is the anniversary of dominant defense Mamoru Shima
Forget not that Japan is an island
Japan is an island surrounded by water for all sides, important "islands," It is, Northern Territories, Takeshima, Senkaku Islands, and Iwo Jima and 思I当Tarimasu and another, the Japanese must never forget There are islands.
Long island are soon forgotten there was history. Kuril island's northern territories.
In Japan, August 15 "anniversary of the end" as has been thought as if the end of the battle, all on August 19 in fact, set in the island, they were unfolding battle last Great East Asian War Mashita.
And defeat, however, finally go home to his hometown after the war .... So once I solved the armed warriors, 迎E撃Tta is suddenly invaded the Soviet Union broke international agreements, however.
Before the battle, Stalin, "will occupy Hokkaido" Under the plan, occupying half of Hokkaido, which was ceded after the war plans. However, dominated by the work of Mamoru Shima Guard, is its ambition is shattered.
In fierce fighting, the Japanese military casualties and 700 to 800, the Soviets are reportedly more than 3,000 casualties. Izubesuchia Soviet government newspaper, "The Battle of Manchuria Kuril Islands, much damage was severe than the fighting in Korea. August 19 is the day of sorrow for the Soviet people" are saying.
But on this day for Japan, were the glory days of the last great victory Tataerubeki in the Imperial Japanese Army, and say.
"The world has forgotten that the island needs."
This is the movie Letters from Iwo Jima is the catch copy of 』. However, like Iwo Jima, the island, at least not forget the Japanese are also. Kuril island that led to this.
Family and country and I, of warriors fighting to protect their homeland from invaders, their courage and conviction, day of prayer of thanks, it is August 19.
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Battle Kuril Islands - Hokkaido men defended
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