Several Japanese soldiers hid in the jungle of Lubang island for over 60 years after World War II ended, refusing to believe that the war was over. The most famous of these was Mr. Onoda, who wrote a book about his experiences surviving alone in the jungle for decades after the war ended called "No Surrender: My Thirty-year War". While some were initially skeptical of the story, investigations and evidence from Onoda's book and interviews confirmed that at least two Japanese soldiers did hide in the jungle for over 60 years after the end of the war.
2. Issue Analysis - Japanese soldiers
I. More than 40 Japanese soldiers hiding during 60 years because of the war.
I. The former soldier, Mr Onoda, returned to the island.
I. Two soldiers survive in jungle for 60 years. War is finished?
I. He wrote a book about his adventures in Lubang.
I. One Key Position
A. Supporting Arguments
1. A lot of articles says the same about the Japanese Soldiers
1. There are videos and photos that show the return to the island
1. Mr. Onoda wrote a book called "No Surrender: My Thirty-year War" which talks
about it.
A. Arguments Against Position
1. Prime Minister of Japan didn't believe the story first time that he heard about it.
1. They needed to check if the info was true or not.
1. Some mass media didn't believe the story of Mr. Onoda at first
I. Your Opinion
A. Supporting Arguments
1. Alfonso's opinion:
Reading the different articles and watching the video, I think there are enough
common point, so, for me the story is true.
1. Manuel's opinion:
In my opinion the story is false because when the authorities meet him they didn't
go to the interview.
1. Luis's opinion:
The most of the articles and the video show that the story about Japanese soldiers
is true although the arguments against. In my opinion I think the story is true.
1. Alejandro's opinion:
There are different proofs that let us check the story of the soldiers; graphics,
photos, texts...
