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Japan's Dependence on American Imports and the Road to War
1:17:45 - 1:22:32 (04:46)
Japan's need to import critical materials like scrap iron and oil from the US and the pursuit of national self-sufficiency led to a build-up to conflict with the West. The need to feed the Japanese war machine proved to be a key factor in this dynamic.
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Japan relied on the US for almost 80% of its fuel and for special distillates, and nearly one-third of its imports from cotton to scrap iron by the summer of 1940.
1:17:45 - 1:20:16 (02:30)
Summary
Japan relied on the US for almost 80% of its fuel and for special distillates, and nearly one-third of its imports from cotton to scrap iron by the summer of 1940. This fueled the concept of national self-sufficiency, which becomes the crux of the story behind Japan's entry into World War II.
ChapterJapan's Dependence on American Imports and the Road to War
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The possibility of conflict between the US and China, involving Japan, is explored in this podcast.
1:20:16 - 1:21:39 (01:22)
Summary
The possibility of conflict between the US and China, involving Japan, is explored in this podcast. The complicated political landscape surrounding the Japanese government and its factions is discussed, and concerns are raised that the inefficient governmental design of Japan, coupled with increasing stress levels and a need for clear thinking, could result in the breakdown of the government.
ChapterJapan's Dependence on American Imports and the Road to War
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese decision to engage in major war while simultaneously rationing luxury goods and experiencing domestic unrest led to the need to stop their war machine, which ultimately resulted in significant losses for Japan.
1:21:39 - 1:22:32 (00:53)
Summary
The Japanese decision to engage in major war while simultaneously rationing luxury goods and experiencing domestic unrest led to the need to stop their war machine, which ultimately resulted in significant losses for Japan.