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.Disclaimer: The opinions and comments shared in the comment section are solely those of the individuals posting them and do not represent the views of Simple History. We encourage constructive discussion. However, Simple History does not tolerate written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence, or any inappropriate content. We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these guidelines and to block users who engage in such behavior.
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Rabe, John. Trans. John E. Woods. “The Good German of Nanking.” Knopf: New York, 1998.
Britannica, “Nanjing Massacre.” Britannica.com
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Simple History Creator: Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
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