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This text is a critical analysis of the film “Unbroken” and the story of Louis Zamperini. The author, Coyote Weeds, expresses skepticism about the historical accuracy of the film and Zamperini’s experiences as a POW during World War II. The author draws heavily on internet research, particularly a blog post from conservatve.jugem.jp (referred to as CBJapan) and information from findagrave.com.

The text questions numerous details, including the improbability of surviving 47 days at sea on a raft, the accuracy of bullet hole counts on a damaged plane, and the uncanny coincidences in names and familial connections. The author delves into the genealogies of Louis Zamperini, Phil Phillips, and Mac McNamara, uncovering extensive links to Mormonism, Salt Lake City, and The Church of Later-Day Saints. The text also scrutinizes the portrayal of the Japanese POW camps and the alleged torture by Mutsuhiro “The Bird” Watanabe, citing inconsistencies and potential fabrication.

The author suggests that the narrative serves as propaganda to demonize the Imperial Japanese Empire and that many photographs presented as factual are likely paste-ups or photoshops. The analysis points to a pattern of exaggerations and fabrications in mainstream historical accounts, influenced by researchers like Lestrade and Miles. The addendum from a reader further amplifies these doubts by highlighting inconsistencies in the aircraft depicted and the serial numbers associated with the “Green Hornet.”

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This text is a critical examination of the film Unbroken and the World War II story of Louis Zamperini, a POW captured by the Japanese. The author, Coyote Weeds, expresses significant doubt about the historical accuracy of the narrative, suggesting it may be propaganda to demonize the Imperial Japanese Empire. The analysis relies heavily on internet research, particularly a blog from conservatve.jugem.jp (referred to as CBJapan) and genealogical information from findagrave.com.

The author questions numerous aspects of Zamperini’s alleged experiences, including the feasibility of surviving 47 days at sea on a raft and the depiction of aircraft damage. The text extensively explores the genealogies of Louis Zamperini, Phil Phillips, and Mac McNamara, revealing surprising connections to Mormonism, Salt Lake City, and The Church of Later-Day Saints. The author also scrutinizes the portrayal of POW camps and the alleged torture by Mutsuhiro “The Bird” Watanabe, highlighting inconsistencies and potential fabrications, and suggesting that certain events and individuals, like Lewis Bush, may have been conflated.

Photographic evidence is questioned, with claims that many images are paste-ups or photoshops. The author suggests that the narrative aligns with a pattern of blackwashing Axis powers and that the story has been used to promote a mainstream view of the Pacific Theater. The analysis draws parallels with the work of Lestrade and Miles, who also express skepticism about mainstream history and fabricated photographs. An addendum from a reader further strengthens these doubts by pointing out errors in aircraft identification and inconsistencies in the serial numbers associated with Zamperini’s plane, the “Green Hornet.” The reader also notes the absence of authentic crew photos for the “Green Hornet” and for Zamperini himself in flight gear. The author’s conclusion is that POW camp stories were set up for blackwashing, leading to further questions about the authenticity of these accounts and the historical narratives presented.

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