Adults executed, babies thrown overboard from Japanese destroyer Akikaze during WWII If you’re a history buff, you might have heard of all kind of atrocities that took place during World War II (WWII). However, have you heard about how adults were executed and children thrown overboard while still alive? About Japanese destroyer Akikaze Akikaze was a Minekaze-class destroyer that was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy immediately following the end of World War I. In those days, the Minekaze class was considered advanced for their time. They served as first-line destroyers in the 1930s. Akikaze was laid down on June … Continue reading Atrocities aboard Japanese destroyer Akikaze during WWII