The Japanese can claim (perhaps correctly) that this does not reflect Japanese attitudes, but SOMEBODY above the individual soldiers has to be accountable.

日本人可能声称（也许是正确的）那不能反映日本人的态度，但是在每个士兵之上的某些人是有责任的。

youdao

The Japanese can claim (perhaps correctly) that this does not reflect Japanese attitudes, but SOMEBODY above the individual soldiers has to be accountable.

日本人可能声称（也许是正确的）那不能反映日本人的态度，但是在每个士兵之上的某些人是有责任的。

youdao