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Underestimating Japanese Innovation and Design in World War II
24:42 - 32:21 (07:39)
Stereotypes before World War II portrayed Japanese as copycats lacking originality in design and innovation. However, the Japanese shocked the Allied powers with their advanced plane designs and caused disruptions with their fighter aircrafts.
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Despite the stereotype that Japanese people were copycats rather than innovators before World War II, they surprised the Allied Powers with their advanced fighter planes, exemplified by the Zero plane.
24:42 - 30:28 (05:46)
Japanese innovation, World War II, fighter planes
Summary
Despite the stereotype that Japanese people were copycats rather than innovators before World War II, they surprised the Allied Powers with their advanced fighter planes, exemplified by the Zero plane.
ChapterUnderestimating Japanese Innovation and Design in World War II
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Primary sources stress how disruptive aircraft like fighter planes were during World War II.
30:28 - 32:21 (01:53)
World War II
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Primary sources stress how disruptive aircraft like fighter planes were during World War II. The ability for the Japanese to dominate the skies allowed them to quickly take control of areas, which left many questioning the absence of effective planes from earlier in the war.