HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Chiang Kai-Shek, China Proper, Extortion
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Assault on imperial japanese navy at pearl harbour. Story behind japanese decision to enter second world war - attack on the. Us and the european powers and their colonies in se asia little involves us power or interest late 1941 - looking at japans military performance as a whole - greatest paradox in history of human conflict. Ater 41 to mid 42 japanese armed forces conquered more territory in shorter time than any other military force in history. Yet unprecedented brilliance in operation - sns of strategic illiteracy to ensure ultimate. No greater track work in history of warfare than japan"s performance between 1937 and 1945 - 37 japan went to war against china - attacked. By august 45 be at war with greatest land army, red army. Unprecedented series of blunders explaining demise of japanese empire and circle of avenging nations. Between 37 and 45 japanese empire killed more people than hitler"s germany.
