World War II obscure history: Japanese diplomat saving European Jews? (years, hero)

[Slater]

I guess strange stories continue to emerge from the war. This man certainly deserved some recognition:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiune_Sugihara

[Moth]

Originally Posted by Slater

I guess strange stories continue to emerge from the war. This man certainly deserved some recognition:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiune_Sugihara

I read about him years ago. Apparently, he did not seek the limelight for his deeds.

[OpanaPointer]

"A Hero Among Nations."

[BugsyPal]

Read/heard about this years ago and Mr. Sugihara was truly one of those great human beings that stand up during horrible times and do the right thing.

[Futurist110]

Originally Posted by Moth

I read about him years ago. Apparently, he did not seek the limelight for his deeds.

Good man. Indeed, he appears to have saved these Jews due to moral conviction rather than due to a desire for fame. Of course, he certainly ended up getting fame for doing this in spite of his own wishes and desires.