In the Philippines, one Japanese holdout fought World War II until 1974
by Futility Closet from on (#2SG4E)
When American forces overran the Philippine island of Lubang in 1945, Japanese intelligence officer Hiroo Onoda withdrew into the mountains to wait for reinforcements. He was still waiting 29 years later. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll meet the dedicated soldier who fought World War II until 1974.
We'll also dig up a murderer and puzzle over an offensive compliment.