Packet 11: Tossup 21

Herbert P. Bix’s book about this leader describes how he personally sanctioned a doctrine of "kill all, burn all, and loot all." A tall S•C•A•P intentionally released a photograph of this short ruler standing next to him. A prime minister under this part-time (15[1])marine biologist was killed by the League of Blood. The (*) Kyūjō incident was a revolt against this ruler, who renounced his divinity shortly after using classical language in the Jewel Voice Broadcast. Douglas MacArthur prevented this man from being tried by playing up Hideki Tojo as the architect of Pearl Harbor. For 10 points, name this Japanese emperor during World War II. ■END■

ANSWER: Emperor Hirohito [or Emperor Showa; accept Shōwa Tennō] (The leadin refers to the Three Alls Policy)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzzpointValue
Kiran SheNot Just BikingPC Chris Master Race4215

Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Power %Neg %Avg. Buzz
VAULT II Stanford Online2026-07-171100%100%0%42.00