Sarah C. M. Paine - WW2, Taiwan, Ukraine, & Maritime vs Continental Powers
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The Long-lasting Impact of Post-war Generations
The introduction of universal suffrage and land reform permanently changed the balance of power in Japan. The Imperial Japanese army's failures and the aftermath of the war led to a competent post-war generation in both Japan and Germany, intent on rebuilding their societies. This miracle generation had a deep understanding of the horrors of war and was committed to the reconstruction of their countries, a parallel that is not found in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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