[rldunn]

I think we have beaten this one to death. Some will never accept data that does not accord with their opinions.

"Recantations": such as Graham Boak's in this very thread (and on many other occasions) and more than one internet article and book.

"Monograph": not the post-WW2 "Japanese Monograph series" but Capt. Kawano's monograph as mentioned in a post earlier in this thread. Jim, if you missed the cite to Kawano's monograph you have missed a good (though not perfect) summary of available Japanese data.

Apparently some of us are so hasty to post a questioning or opposing reply (possibly me, too), we fail to absorb the other guy's point. Whether this comment is accurate or otherwise, I think I'll sign off for now. I remain bemused at how emotional (as in contrary to fact and reason) this issue remains.

Good wishes guys.