I am a bit surprised that the Japanese lost to the United States. I guess the island hopping technique did actually work. I tip my hat to the United States for fooling me. I really did think island hopping would be quite a mistake. I am sorrowful for the Japanese though. The loss would be (and probably is) devastating to all of them. I must say that I'm surprised that even just a few of them surrendered. The Japanese are a people that I know would rather kill themselves than give in. They think it is dishonorable. And as I always have, I think they are to be respected. I think everything they do is with 100% heart and soul. They give their best effort, their all to fight for their nation. Win or lose, I am inspired by their code of life and how they live.
-Markus Engel, Gesundheit zu Hitler
