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Japan's armed forces initially achieved large-scale military successes during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) and the Pacific War. ... In 1947, with American involvement, a new constitution was enacted, officially bringing the Empire of Japan to an end.

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Japan quickly built up its military in the late 1800s as national leaders were concerned about catching up with the west. Japan wished to be treated as an equal with the western countries both industrially and militarily.

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