In 1937, as the Japanese army unleashed horror upon Nanjing, one man stood in their way: John Rabe, a German businessman and Nazi Party member. Instead of supporting Japan, he risked everything to save thousands of Chinese civilians. But why would a Nazi defy his allies? Discover the incredible true story of "The Buddha of Nanjing"—a man who chose humanity over ideology in one of history’s darkest chapters.
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Further Reading:
Rabe, John. Trans. John E. Woods. “The Good German of Nanking.” Knopf: New York, 1998.
Britannica, “Nanjing Massacre.” Britannica.com
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