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A New Trumpian World

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Japan's Path to World War II

This chapter explores Japan's militaristic strategies prior to World War II, focusing on their industrial expansion and territorial ambitions in Asia during the 1930s. It highlights key events such as Japan's invasions of China, the strategic decisions leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the underestimation of American military capabilities. The narrative also challenges the notion that the U.S. provoked Japan's aggression by discussing Japan's brutal actions and the complex motivations behind their wartime conduct.

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