The Soldier Who Didn't Know the War Was Over

Posted: 2025-05-05 22:05:34 UTC

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#Onoda

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A Japanese soldier named Hiroo Onoda remained hidden for 29 years after World War II because he was unaware the war had ended.

Historical isolation

Post-war consequences

Individual unawareness of major events

Remaining hidden for decades

Unawareness of the war's end

Adapting to a changed world after emerging