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Japanese Nature of Aggression - Coggle Diagram
Japanese Nature of Aggression
Japan's idea was to liberate countries under Western rule; however, Japan used the same idea of racial superiority of the west to colonise asian countries.
Japan was seen as a competitor not an ally; when you don’t ally with them and try to take the rising force down, it will be perceived by Japan to be aggressive action against them.
Early aggression (1894-1905)
Shanghai incident (should be on later aggression)
Incited by anti Japanese protests in little Tokyo
Japanese marines sent to restore order --> supported by a Japanese cruiser and 12 destroyers--> bombarded Chinese section of Hongkou
Extensive aerial bombing destroyed houses and factories.
Ceasefire in march 3 1932 --> Shanghai became DMZ
Propaganda glorified Jap soldiers --> Human bullets
First Sino Japanese War
Made Japan the decisive power in Asia
Gained control over Korea and the Liaadong Peninsula
Demonstrated the military might of an industrialised Japan
Russo Jap War
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Jap launched a surprise attack on Russian assets in Asia (Surprise attack on Port Arthur led to the destruction of the pacific fleet) Can I get a F in chat bois?
Land war was also waged which led to many deaths on both sides (Japs would come out victorious)
Port Arthur Incident
Tsar Nikky ordered the Baltic fleet to engage the japs, their journey is easily one of the most memey things in history. When they finally got there, they got rekt. Second F in chat please!
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First time a Asian power beat a western one. Major sense of pride amongst the Japs. Embolden their military
Sidenote: Would be the catalyst for the 1905 Russian revolution
Later Aggression (1905-1941)
Japanese occupation of Manchuria 18th Sep 1931
Kwantung army (Japanese military) planted the bomb on a railway in Manchuria → blamed on Chinese and used it an excuse to invade Manchuria
Jap took control of three Manchurian provinces by March 1932. Manchuria renamed state of Manchuko
Was done by the military without the approval of the civilian government
Second Sino-Japanese War
Triggered by the Marco Polo Bridge incident
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The fall of Nanjing
Japanese soldiers committed atrocities towards the Chinese civilians
Used by Prime Minister Konoe Fuminaro to stir up nationalism
In Meiji period Japan, nationalist ideology consisted of a blend of native and imported political philosophies, initially developed by the Meiji government to promote national unity and patriotism, first in defense against colonization by Western powers, and later in a struggle to attain equality with the Great Powers.
