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Japan’s Entry Into the World War II: Ideology and Economy
Borna Bubanj
Sažetak
During the XIX century Japan become the first non western country which accepted industrialization and political reform. Meiji restoration of 1868. Modernized Japan but also preserved part of traditional views. Symbiosis between modern western influence and traditional culture enabled development of distinct version of expansive
militarism. Ultimately Japan become the largest single force in Asia. Economy and ideology combined into volatile mixture which pushed Japan into WWII. Victories over China and Russia, around turn of the centuries, strengthened self-confidence but also developed thirst for further expansion. Ultimately whole of Asia was viewed as Japanese
sphere of influence. With this goal, and propelled by economic necessities, Japan entered WWII. Millitary plan asked for fast victories with crushing blows centered on allied forces. After securing rich resources of South - East Asia, Japan would entrench and wait
possible counterattack. Secured dominance on sea and air would ensure defeat of any allied action. The plan misfired because USA, rightfully labeled as the most dangerous of Japan opponents, had resources much larger than Japan had ever with secured SE
Asia. Ideology and economy played vital part in japans bid for supremacy. Incredible first success and ultimate disaster market conduct of Japanese empire during WWII.
Ključne riječi
Japan; Economy; Ideology; World war II; USA; Asia; Military plan; War navy; Colonialism and militarism
Hrčak ID:
2880
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Datum izdavanja:
31.12.1999.
Posjeta: 12.462 *