For a long time, as a further step to deny atrocities committed by Japanese army in China, there has been a constant stream of Japanese people praising the Japanese army's bearing and discipline.

The Americans ceased artillery strikes so the Japanese could surrender, but the Japanese instead continued their rampage.

Many works (mainly reportage) written by foreigners not only revealed the unimaginable atrocities made by the Japanese army but also pointed out the cultural character of the fascist hidden.