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Sarah Paine Episode 2: Why Japan Lost (Lecture & Interview)

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Strategic Decisions in Japan's War Efforts

This chapter explores the decision-making processes of Japanese leaders during World War II, emphasizing the differing military strategies of Tojo Hideki and Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku prior to the Pearl Harbor attack. It also reflects on Japan's struggles to adapt to evolving battlefield tactics amid Western perceptions of their decisions.

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