FACTORY ESCAPE GAME

Hiroshima & Nagasaki and World WaR II ESCAPE Room

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THE MISSION

You are an international spy, working to avert the crisis that may occur in your home country if your enemy country manages to launch a nuclear weapon to destroy your home. You have currently infiltrated their base, searching for clues that can help you decipher the nuclear “stop launch” code in order to prevent it from being deployed. Good luck!

THE base

THE base

THE base

THE base

THE base

THE base

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

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QUESTION 1

Tactical

Practical

What type of nuclear weapon did the U.S. use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Calculating

Strategic

QUESTION 2

42 out of 45

40 out of 45

How many hospitals were out of commission after the nuclear attack?

39 out of 45

43 out of 45

QUESTION 3

130,000 people

74,000 people

What was the death toll in Hiroshima after the nuclear attack?

140,000 people

94,000 people

QUESTION 4

The radioactive environment increased chronic disease and cancer rates.

The radioactive environment increased knee injuries.

What was the lasting impact as a result of the nuclear attack?

The radioactive environment increased Huntington’s Disease.

The radioactive environment increased colored hair color in people.

QUESTION 5

Principle of Military Necessity

All of them

What Principle of the IHL did the U.S. not adhere to when it launched a nuclear attack?

Principle of Distinction

Principle of Limitng Unnecessary Suffering

QUESTION 6

Establishing prisoner-of-war camps

Conducting chemical warfare

Which of the following actions by Japan during WWII would be considered a violation of the principles of IHL?

Providing medical aid to civilians

Following the internationally-recognized rules of engagement

Providing humanitarian aid to occupied territories

QUESTION 7

Executing civilians without due process

Which of the following is an example of a violation of IHL by Japan during WWII?

Distinctly avoiding attacks against civilians

Only exercising military force/taking action in occupation when it is essential and required

QUESTION 8

Humane treatment of prisoners of war

Prohibition on the use of chemical weapons/warfare

Which of the following rules from the Geneva Convention were followed by Japan?

Prohibiton on international attacks against civilians

Safeguarding of international healthcare workers

QUESTION 9

Respecting the rights of civilian populations

Ensuring proper treatment of prisoners of war

How did Japan's actions under the march of Nanjing violate IHL principles and provisions of the Geneva Conventions?

Adhering to the principle of proportionality in military actions

Engaging in widespread atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence against civilians

QUESTION 10

Engaging in internment camps for Japanese Americans

Conducting indiscriminate nuclear bombings specifically targeting civilian populations in Hiroshima and Nagasaki

In what ways did the United States NOT violate IHL principles during WWII in the Pacific?

Implementation of the island-hopping strategy

Providing medical assistance to civilian populations

Your code is:

543967821

Good Luck! :)

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What is the code?

543967821

Time is running out....can you save your country?

543968721

Mission Complete

Congratulations! You have saved your home country and have prevented any disastrous effects of a nuclear attack! You are a hero to your country and can now live happily knowing that you have succeeded in your mission!

START OVER?

MISSION FAILED

You were unable to find out the nuclear “stop launch” code. Your country has now suffered a nuclear attack.

try again?

MISSION FAILED

Oh no! You’ve been found out! The enemy has detained you.

try again?

World War II

Leading up to WWII, Japan committed many acts during its conquest of Asia and the Pacific theater. This includes the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, which occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War when Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing in December 1937. The brutality that unfolded was marked by widespread atrocities against the civilian population and Chinese soldiers. Japanese troops engaged in mass killings, looting, arson, and widespread sexual violence. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is widely acknowledged that tens of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed, and many others suffered greatly.

World War II

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The nuclear attack may have had a calamitous effect on Japan in the seconds that it was deployed, but it also had a major lasting impact. The radioactive environment left many with chronic disease and cancer, a terrible consequence of the attack.

World War II

Leading up to WWII, Japan committed many acts during its conquest of Asia and the Pacific theater. This includes the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, which occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War when Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing in December 1937. The brutality that unfolded was marked by widespread atrocities against the civilian population and Chinese soldiers. Japanese troops engaged in mass killings, looting, arson, and widespread sexual violence. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is widely acknowledged that tens of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed, and many others suffered greatly.

World War II

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

World War II

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In 1945, a great tragedy struck the lives of thousands of citizens in Japan, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, These atomic bombs, both categorized as strategic nuclear attacks, wiped out 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74, 000 people in Nagasaki.

The IHL

The IHL has shown its support to end nuclear attacks, for various humanitarian reasons. Recall your knowledge from the slideshow and *hint hint* make sure you remember the 4 Principles when you answer your questions. Principle of Military Necessity: Combatants can only engage in military actions necessary to defeat the enemy, provided their actions are not otherwise unlawful under IHL Principle of Distinction: All parties of conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants and between military objectives and civilian objects Combatants must also distinguish themselves from civilian population while engaged in attack Principle of Proportionality: Parties of conflict shouldn’t commit acts of war where the anticipated loss of civilian lives, injury to civilians, and damage to civilian property is excessive in relation to the direct and concrete advantage expected to be gained Principle of Limiting Unnecessary Suffering: Parties to conflict shouldn’t use means and methods of warfare that are designed to cause unnecessary suffering

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The nuclear attack may have had a calamitous effect on Japan in the seconds that it was deployed, but it also had a major lasting impact. The radioactive environment left many with chronic disease and cancer, a terrible consequence of the attack.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In 1945, a great tragedy struck the lives of thousands of citizens in Japan, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, These atomic bombs, both categorized as strategic nuclear attacks, wiped out 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74, 000 people in Nagasaki.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The nuclear attack may have had a calamitous effect on Japan in the seconds that it was deployed, but it also had a major lasting impact. The radioactive environment left many with chronic disease and cancer, a terrible consequence of the attack.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In 1945, a great tragedy struck the lives of thousands of citizens in Japan, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, These atomic bombs, both categorized as strategic nuclear attacks, wiped out 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74, 000 people in Nagasaki.

World War II

During World War II in the Pacific, the United States faced complex ethical challenges in its military strategies and treatment of Japanese-Americans, specifically. The internment of Japanese Americans in camps was a controversial and regrettable policy, seen as a violation of civil liberties. The use of indiscriminate nuclear bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki raised ethical concerns due to the massive civilian casualties. While not inherently in violation of any IHL principles, the island-hopping strategy led to intense fighting on the selected islands, causing significant loss of life and destruction of native inhabitants who have suffered the effects of Japan and US occupation. Providing medical assistance to civilian populations signifies a positive aspect of the U.S. approach, reflecting efforts to uphold International Humanitarian Law principles during the conflict.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

What made the nuclear attack more devastating was the fact that 90% of physicians and nurses were killed or injured, and because of that, survivors of the explosion could not receive much medical aid. The blast took out hospitals too, leaving 42 out of 45 hospitals out of functionality, and this further made it challenging for victims to seek refuge for their injuries, most often consisting of severe burns.

The IHL

The IHL has shown its support to end nuclear attacks, for various humanitarian reasons. Recall your knowledge from the slideshow and *hint hint* make sure you remember the 4 Principles when you answer your questions. Principle of Military Necessity: Combatants can only engage in military actions necessary to defeat the enemy, provided their actions are not otherwise unlawful under IHL Principle of Distinction: All parties of conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants and between military objectives and civilian objects Combatants must also distinguish themselves from civilian population while engaged in attack Principle of Proportionality: Parties of conflict shouldn’t commit acts of war where the anticipated loss of civilian lives, injury to civilians, and damage to civilian property is excessive in relation to the direct and concrete advantage expected to be gained Principle of Limiting Unnecessary Suffering: Parties to conflict shouldn’t use means and methods of warfare that are designed to cause unnecessary suffering

World War II

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In 1945, a great tragedy struck the lives of thousands of citizens in Japan, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, These atomic bombs, both categorized as strategic nuclear attacks, wiped out 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74, 000 people in Nagasaki.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The nuclear attack may have had a calamitous effect on Japan in the seconds that it was deployed, but it also had a major lasting impact. The radioactive environment left many with chronic disease and cancer, a terrible consequence of the attack.

World War II

Leading up to WWII, Japan committed many acts during its conquest of Asia and the Pacific theater. This includes the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, which occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War when Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing in December 1937. The brutality that unfolded was marked by widespread atrocities against the civilian population and Chinese soldiers. Japanese troops engaged in mass killings, looting, arson, and widespread sexual violence. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is widely acknowledged that tens of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed, and many others suffered greatly.

World War II

During World War II in the Pacific, the United States faced complex ethical challenges in its military strategies and treatment of Japanese-Americans, specifically. The internment of Japanese Americans in camps was a controversial and regrettable policy, seen as a violation of civil liberties. The use of indiscriminate nuclear bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki raised ethical concerns due to the massive civilian casualties. While not inherently in violation of any IHL principles, the island-hopping strategy led to intense fighting on the selected islands, causing significant loss of life and destruction of native inhabitants who have suffered the effects of Japan and US occupation. Providing medical assistance to civilian populations signifies a positive aspect of the U.S. approach, reflecting efforts to uphold International Humanitarian Law principles during the conflict.

World War II

During World War II in the Pacific, the United States faced complex ethical challenges in its military strategies and treatment of Japanese-Americans, specifically. The internment of Japanese Americans in camps was a controversial and regrettable policy, seen as a violation of civil liberties. The use of indiscriminate nuclear bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki raised ethical concerns due to the massive civilian casualties. While not inherently in violation of any IHL principles, the island-hopping strategy led to intense fighting on the selected islands, causing significant loss of life and destruction of native inhabitants who have suffered the effects of Japan and US occupation. Providing medical assistance to civilian populations signifies a positive aspect of the U.S. approach, reflecting efforts to uphold International Humanitarian Law principles during the conflict.

The IHL

The IHL has shown its support to end nuclear attacks, for various humanitarian reasons. Recall your knowledge from the slideshow and *hint hint* make sure you remember the 4 Principles when you answer your questions. Principle of Military Necessity: Combatants can only engage in military actions necessary to defeat the enemy, provided their actions are not otherwise unlawful under IHL Principle of Distinction: All parties of conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants and between military objectives and civilian objects Combatants must also distinguish themselves from civilian population while engaged in attack Principle of Proportionality: Parties of conflict shouldn’t commit acts of war where the anticipated loss of civilian lives, injury to civilians, and damage to civilian property is excessive in relation to the direct and concrete advantage expected to be gained Principle of Limiting Unnecessary Suffering: Parties to conflict shouldn’t use means and methods of warfare that are designed to cause unnecessary suffering

World War II

Leading up to WWII, Japan committed many acts during its conquest of Asia and the Pacific theater. This includes the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, which occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War when Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing in December 1937. The brutality that unfolded was marked by widespread atrocities against the civilian population and Chinese soldiers. Japanese troops engaged in mass killings, looting, arson, and widespread sexual violence. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is widely acknowledged that tens of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed, and many others suffered greatly.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

What made the nuclear attack more devastating was the fact that 90% of physicians and nurses were killed or injured, and because of that, survivors of the explosion could not receive much medical aid. The blast took out hospitals too, leaving 42 out of 45 hospitals out of functionality, and this further made it challenging for victims to seek refuge for their injuries, most often consisting of severe burns.

World War II

During World War II, Japan's treatment of prisoners of war (POWs) often fell short of the standards outlined in the Geneva Conventions. While some Japanese military officials adhered to the rules governing the humane treatment of POWs, numerous instances of severe mistreatment and abuse occurred. In contravention of the Geneva Conventions, many Allied prisoners, particularly those captured in the Pacific theater, experienced harsh conditions, forced labor, inadequate medical care, and, in extreme cases, brutality leading to death.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

What made the nuclear attack more devastating was the fact that 90% of physicians and nurses were killed or injured, and because of that, survivors of the explosion could not receive much medical aid. The blast took out hospitals too, leaving 42 out of 45 hospitals out of functionality, and this further made it challenging for victims to seek refuge for their injuries, most often consisting of severe burns.

World War II

Leading up to WWII, Japan committed many acts during its conquest of Asia and the Pacific theater. This includes the Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, which occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War when Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing in December 1937. The brutality that unfolded was marked by widespread atrocities against the civilian population and Chinese soldiers. Japanese troops engaged in mass killings, looting, arson, and widespread sexual violence. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is widely acknowledged that tens of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed, and many others suffered greatly.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The nuclear attack may have had a calamitous effect on Japan in the seconds that it was deployed, but it also had a major lasting impact. The radioactive environment left many with chronic disease and cancer, a terrible consequence of the attack.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In 1945, a great tragedy struck the lives of thousands of citizens in Japan, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, These atomic bombs, both categorized as strategic nuclear attacks, wiped out 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74, 000 people in Nagasaki.

World War II

During World War II in the Pacific, the United States faced complex ethical challenges in its military strategies and treatment of Japanese-Americans, specifically. The internment of Japanese Americans in camps was a controversial and regrettable policy, seen as a violation of civil liberties. The use of indiscriminate nuclear bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki raised ethical concerns due to the massive civilian casualties. While not inherently in violation of any IHL principles, the island-hopping strategy led to intense fighting on the selected islands, causing significant loss of life and destruction of native inhabitants who have suffered the effects of Japan and US occupation. Providing medical assistance to civilian populations signifies a positive aspect of the U.S. approach, reflecting efforts to uphold International Humanitarian Law principles during the conflict.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

What made the nuclear attack more devastating was the fact that 90% of physicians and nurses were killed or injured, and because of that, survivors of the explosion could not receive much medical aid. The blast took out hospitals too, leaving 42 out of 45 hospitals out of functionality, and this further made it challenging for victims to seek refuge for their injuries, most often consisting of severe burns.