Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who continued fighting World War II for nearly 30 years after the war had ended. Stationed in the Philippines, Onoda evaded capture, dismissed surrender leaflets as enemy propaganda, and remained loyal to his orders—until 1974. His story is one of extraordinary endurance, loyalty, and psychological resilience, raising deep questions about war, duty, and belief. In this episode, we unravel the life of one of history’s most astonishing holdouts and explore what kept him fighting long after the guns fell silent. Discover the man who refused to surrender: Hiroo Onoda.

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