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The Roots of Fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army
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30:37 - 37:13 (06:36)

This episode discusses the origins of fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army through the lens of the political career of former Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.

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The fusion of Tokyo-educated bureaucrats and militarism led to the emergence of fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army, with the goal of building support for war.
30:37 - 32:44 (02:07)
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Fascism
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The fusion of Tokyo-educated bureaucrats and militarism led to the emergence of fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army, with the goal of building support for war.

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The Roots of Fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army
Episode
Part Two: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Kishi was forced to resign amid the arrest of his allies who were accused of being communists.
32:44 - 37:13 (04:29)
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WWII history
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Kishi was forced to resign amid the arrest of his allies who were accused of being communists. The eight-month period of Kishi being out of power shows that the blame cannot solely be placed on him regarding Japan's actions during WWII.

Chapter
The Roots of Fascism in Manchukuo and the Japanese Army
Episode
Part Two: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
Podcast
Behind the Bastards