The following thesis thoroughly examines the operation of Unit 731 in Japan before, during and after World War II. The analysis is divided into several thematic sections, covering basic information about Unit 731 and a brief overview of events in Japan during World War II. It then focuses on the background and reasons for the establishment of the Unit, discusses the activities and roles of key individuals, and then the reasons for its demise. The most important findings and discoveries, as well as the broader implications of the existence of Unit 731 for Japanese society and the international community, are presented in the conclusion of the thesis.
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