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In 1943, as an Allied invasion of Japan loomed, Imperial Japan began preparing ordinary civilians for homeland defence — with sharpened bamboo spears. But why would Japan prepare farmers, factory workers and even schoolchildren to face a modern invading army with such a primitive weapon? This is the story of Japan’s terrifying WWII last line of defence. Watch the full video for the complete investigation.