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Japan's Guerilla War in China and the Context of the Second World War
1:02:07 - 1:08:39 (06:31)
This podcast episode discusses Japan's army being bogged down in a guerrilla war in China and the context of the Second World War and the effects it had on Japan's decision-making.
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The atrocity of the Nanjing Massacre is explored, along with the ethics of bombing civilians and how it was presented in a historical context, while also addressing the issue of how western imperialism and mass bombing became associated, considering the many victims in the east that suffered during the war.
1:02:07 - 1:04:32 (02:25)
Summary
The atrocity of the Nanjing Massacre is explored, along with the ethics of bombing civilians and how it was presented in a historical context, while also addressing the issue of how western imperialism and mass bombing became associated, considering the many victims in the east that suffered during the war.
ChapterJapan's Guerilla War in China and the Context of the Second World War
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Japan was bogged down in a guerrilla war in China with hundreds of thousands of troops requiring constant supplies.
1:04:33 - 1:07:24 (02:51)
Summary
Japan was bogged down in a guerrilla war in China with hundreds of thousands of troops requiring constant supplies. As events in the rest of the world, such as the start of WWII, unfolded, the lay of the land for Japan quickly changed, making it difficult for them to determine their next move while still being fully addicted to their conquest of China.
ChapterJapan's Guerilla War in China and the Context of the Second World War
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The 1930s was a decade marked by economic hardship and political instability due to the Great Depression.
1:07:24 - 1:08:39 (01:14)
Summary
The 1930s was a decade marked by economic hardship and political instability due to the Great Depression. It was challenging for leaders to address the economic crisis, let alone engage in major world affairs.