Shoichi Yokoi, The Japanese World War II Holdout Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1972
Imperial Japanese Army sergeant Shoichi Yokoi fled into the jungles of Guam when American forces recaptured the island in 1944 — and didn't emerge until he was finally discovered 28 years later.
By Kaleena Fraga
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Mar 26, 2024
Shoichi Yokoi, The Japanese World War II Holdout Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1972
Imperial Japanese Army sergeant Shoichi Yokoi fled into the jungles of Guam when American forces recaptured the island in 1944 — and didn't emerge until he was finally discovered 28 years later.
By Kaleena Fraga
•
March 26, 2024