The GSDF Writes in Study Materials for Officer Candidates that the 32nd Japanese Army, Which Commanded the Battle of Okinawa, Made a "Great Contribution" to the Mainland Battle; Defense Minister Nakatani Denies Glorifying the War

On the 16th, an interview with the Ministry of Defense revealed that the study materials used by the Ground Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School (Fukuoka Prefecture) in the 2024 academic year described the battle of the Imperial Japanese Army's 32nd Army during the Battle of Okinawa as a "great contribution" to preparations for the decisive battle on the mainland. When asked about his views on the matter at a regular press conference on t…