Located in Pingfang District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China, the site of Unit 731 of the Japanese Invasion of China is an important site for the Japanese invasion of China to conduct bacteriological warfare and human experiments during World War II.
Founded in 1933, the unit has changed its name several times, and has successively engaged in war crimes in the name of the Ishii Army, the Dongxiang Army, and the Kwantung Army's Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department. In 1936, it began to establish a bacteriological research and production base in Harbin Bungalow, covering an area of 61 square kilometer, it was the world's largest bacteriological research, experiment and manufacturing base at that time.
In 1941, under the order of the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, all units and organs of the army adopted the number, so this unit was officially named Unit 731. This name has been in use since 1941 and has been used ever since. However, people often refer to the bacteriological warfare units of the Japanese army in Harbin at various times as "Unit 731". In Japan, some scholars even use "Unit 731" as a synonym for "Japanese bacteriological warfare". The existence of this unit is not only ironclad evidence of Japan's militarist crimes, but also a tremendous challenge to human civilization.
In the ruins of Unit 731, there are many important buildings and facilities, such as the headquarters building, bacteriological laboratory, gas chambers, crematoriums, prisons, etc. These buildings and facilities have been preserved in their original appearance to this day, and have become important evidence of history. Among them, the headquarters building is the core building of Unit 731 and one of the most well-preserved buildings. The interior of the building is rigorous and functional, reflecting the importance that the Japanese army attached to bacteriological warfare.
Unit 731 is one of the important criminal evidences of the war of aggression launched by Japanese militarism, and it is also a rare atrocity in human history. The unit conducted extensive human experiments and bacteriological warfare during World War II, resulting in the death and maiming of countless innocent civilians. At the same time, the research results of this unit also provided important support for the aggressive actions of the Japanese army, and had a profound impact on the victory of the world anti-fascist war.
At the site of Unit 731, the evidence of the incriminating evidence that we can witness is scarce today, and the scale of this land is much larger than in the past. Today, the site is divided into two areas: the Evidence Museum and the above-ground buildings. We can still see the original appearance of Unit 731 headquarters on the ground, the striking red masonry shining in the sun, and some scattered parts next to it are evidence that they were not completely destroyed back then. The exhibition hall reveals the crimes of Unit 731 in detail, allowing us to get a glimpse of that cruel history.
In order to commemorate this period of history, China ** established a memorial hall at the site of Unit 731 of the Japanese invasion of China, and carried out large-scale protection and restoration work. The memorial hall displays a large number of historical **, cultural relics and materials, which comprehensively displays the history and crimes of Unit 731 and allows people to better understand this dark history.
In addition to the memorial hall, the former site of Unit 731 of the Japanese invasion of China has also become an important patriotic education base and a red tourist attraction. Every year, a large number of tourists and students come to visit and learn about this tragic history. Here, people can see the atrocities of Unit 731, and they can also feel the suffering and humiliation suffered by the Chinese people in the war.
In the vicinity of the memorial hall, there are still many buildings and facilities related to the 731 unit, such as barracks, barracks, training grounds, etc. Although these buildings and facilities are dilapidated, they still give a sense of how well the soldiers were trained and organized by the Japanese army. Here, people can have a deeper understanding of the history and crimes of Unit 731, as well as the nature and harm of Japanese militarism.
In addition to being a historical site and educational base, the site of Unit 731 of the Japanese invasion of China also has important historical and cultural value. The buildings and facilities here reflect the historical background and cultural characteristics of the time, as well as the atrocities and crimes committed by the Japanese army during the war. By studying and preserving these buildings and facilities, one can better understand the development and evolution of history and culture, as well as the cruelty of war and the good and evil of human nature.
In short, the former site of Unit 731 of the Japanese invasion of China is one of the important witnesses and witnesses of a period of history, and is also one of the important symbols of the patriotic education of the Chinese people and the victory of the world anti-fascist war. Here, people can see the dark side of history and human nature, as well as the suffering and humiliation suffered by the Chinese people in the war. At the same time, it is also one of the important legacies of human civilization and culture, which deserves to be remembered and protected forever.