maximus otter
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l’m surprised that there’s been no mention of Pvt. Teruo Nakamura and Lt. Hirō Onoda of the Imperial Japanese Army, both of whom carried on their lonely duty in WWII until 18th December and 11th March 1974 respectively.
Lt. Onoda refused to surrender his sword and rifle until his old CO, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi, was flown to the Philippines and handed him the following written order:
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Lt. Onoda refused to surrender his sword and rifle until his old CO, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi, was flown to the Philippines and handed him the following written order:
- In accordance with the Imperial command, the Fourteenth Area Army has ceased all combat activity.
- In accordance with military Headquarters Command No. A-2003, the Special Squadron of Staff's Headquarters is relieved of all military duties.
- Units and individuals under the command of Special Squadron are to cease military activities and operations immediately and place themselves under the command of the nearest superior officer. When no officer can be found, they are to communicate with the American or Philippine forces and follow their directives.
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