Hiro Onoda: The Soldier Who Never Surrendered

Hiro Onoda: The Soldier Who Never Surrendered

8:15 Feb 6, 2026
About this episode
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese intelligence officer who continued fighting World War II for 29 years after its official end. We examine the impact of unwavering obedience to outdated orders and the critical importance of leadership recalibration. ??  ??  ?? Chapters ?? 00:00 Introduction to Hiro Onoda ?? 00:46 Orders and Endurance ?? 03:24 War's End, Onoda's Vigil ?? 07:24 Discovery and Reintegration
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