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Germany had been moving eastward in North Africa for control of the Suez Canal and the oil fields of Southwest Asia; Japan was moving westward for a hook-up with it's Axis partner in the oil rich region. The Suez Canal would provide the short-cuts when traversing with the newly attained oil riches.
Different Answer: No, the Japanese invaded Burma in 1941 to cutoff supplies from the United States to China, going through Burma. Burma was a British Colony. Both Britain & the United States were supporters of China in its resistance to Japanese aggression in China since 1937. The Japanese Army (which ran the Japanese government) was completely obsessed with the goal of defeating and subjugating China. The Japanese already by 1940 controlled all direct access of Chinese ports, so that China was cutoff by sea and would have to get its supplies over-land from the south (French Indo-China) and southwest (Burma). Earlier supplies from China's supporters had been coming to China from French Indochina (a French colony) until France was defeated by Germany and the Japanese occupied that colony. This forces supplies to China to travel through Burma, from the Port at Rangoon to Kunming, China.
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When did Japan attack Burma?
I'm almost definite that japan invaded Burma from Jan 15 to May 15 1942. They gained a lot by doing that.
What year did Japan take over Burma?
I'm almost definite that japan invaded Burma from Jan 15 to May 15 1942. They gained a lot by doing that.
What did japan do as it was growing stronger?
They built up their navy and their army, and invaded neighboring countries including China, Burma, and the Philippines.
Who did japan invade in World War II?
During World War II, Japan invaded quite a few countries in their offensive 'blitz' across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean region. For example, Japanese troops invaded American territory in various islands in the Pacific. They also invaded British (imperial) territory in Burma and elsewhere. Furthermore, Dutch territory in Borneo and Java (among other regions) were also invaded by Japan.
What lands did japan invade during world war 2?
Japan invaded or attacked Burma , China , Indochina , the Philippines , Malaysia , Manchuria , Wake Island , Hong Kong , Singapore and the Aleutians .
What country japan invaded in 1931?
In 1931, Japan invaded and occupied Manchuria.
Who was involved when Russia invaded Japan in 1945?
russia did not invade japan. japan invaded Russian in the beginning of ww2.
What was one of the actions that led to the World War 2?
Germany invaded Poland and Japan invaded China.
What countries started World War 2 by taking land outside their borders?
Italy invaded Ethiopia, but the world didn't care. Germany took Austria, Czechoslovakia, and no one cared until they invaded Poland. Japan invaded China, Burma but not much care from other countries until they bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What country bordering India was invaded by the Japanese army in World War 2?
Burma .
What coutries were invaded in world war 2?
Poland, Danzig, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, France (partial), Monaco, Yugoslavia and Greece (with the help of Italy), Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and The Soviet Union (partial) were conquered by Nazis. Austria and czechslovakia were signed to join as parts of Germany. Japan invaded many small islands, such as Battle_of_MidwaySolomon_Islands_campaignAleutian_Islands_CampaignGilbert_and_Marshall_Islands_campaignand Mariana_and_Palau_Islands_campaign. America was invaded slightly by Japan in Pearl Harbor. China, Burma, India, Indonesia (including the battle of sinapore), and Japan was invaded slightly. several north and middle African countries were invaded by Italy and Britan. Iraq, Iran, and several other middle eastern coun tries were invaded.
How did Burma gain its independence?
It was 1948 when Burma gained independence from Britain. Japan helped Burma gain this independence by fighting alongside against Britain.
