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What English-speaking country was on the edge of Japanese-held territory during World War 2?

The English speaking country on the edge of Japanese held territory and expansion during World War 2 was Australia. The US state of Hawaii was also near the edge of Japanese held territory in the Pacific Ocean.


What impact did the battle of midway have on Japanese expansion in pacific-?

The Battle of Midway (4-7 June 1942) stopped the Japanese from making any further expansions of their empire . After Midway , the Japanese were forced to fight a defensive war having lost the capabilities to promote their ambitions through offensive operations . Look to the related link below for additional information .


What is Japanese expansion?

Japanese expansion into Eastern Asia began with the invasion of Manchuria in 1931. It also created a separate puppet state in Inner Mongolia. The Chinese Nationalist capital of Nanking also surrendered to the Japanese in 1937. The Japanese killed as many of 300,000 Chinese in the Massacre of Nanking.


What event was the turning point in the Pacific?

The Japanese lost half their main carrier strength and hundreds of planes and experienced aircrew. The US victory halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific and gave the Americans the strategic initiative, which they maintained until the end of the war.


What factors lead to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 2?

Distrust and racism led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 2. Even families that had lived in the United States for generations were sent to camps.

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What was the purpose of Japanese war with China?

Japanese expansion into material rich regions.


What events led to Russo Japanese war?

Russian & Japanese expansion plans in that region, led to a clash.


Why was Australia in World War 2?

BECAUSE OF JAPANESE EXPANSION TO THE AUSTRAILIAN MAINLAND


What factors in Europe lead to world war 2?

German expansion.


Why Was Australia invovled in world war 2?

BECAUSE OF JAPANESE EXPANSION TO THE AUSTRAILIAN MAINLAND


Why Japanese start war?

Territorial expansion (like everybody else was...Germany, Italy).


Why was Japan in the war?

Japan was in the Russo-Japanese War, the Boxer Rebellion, two Sino-Japanese Wars, World War 1, and World War 2. In all cases the goal was imperial expansion.


What was an underlying cause of the war between the US and japan from 1941 to 1945?

Japanese expansion into the Pacific.


Did the Kokoda Track have an impact on the whole war?

It was a minor turning point on Japanese expansion, of mostly symbolic use as the first Japanese setback.


Did the us play a role that lead to Japanese imperialism?

Yes. The US helped modernize and Westernize Japan. However, the US did not directly support Japanese expansion or expansionism.


In Japan why do they have war?

In Article 9 of the Japanese constitution, it claims that the Japanese have renounced war. This constitution was written after World War II, and so although they have participated in wars in the past, such as the Russo-Japanese War or Sino-Japanese War, it does not mean that they are in war currently, or will be in a war in the future. If you are asking why Japan engages in war, the answer is the same as why any country would engage in war -- territorial expansion, imperialism, colonization, racism, etc.


How did the military expansion by the Axis powers lead to war?

Taking land of others without their permission means war. Simple.