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Forces within Japanese leadership believe that Japan should avoid war with US
Commander of Japanese fleet (leader of this movement) - Yamamoto Isoroku |
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Went into navy after WW1
Father of Japanese aviation and carrier of operation in 1920s and 30s
By late 30s - leader of Japan's combined fleet
Spent 5 years in US and travelled through industrial areas
Knew the US better than any other Japanese leader
Knew that it wouldn't be easy for Japan to beat US
Japan would have to be drastic to beat them...go straight to capital and if do something will rally American spirit
Greatly opposed war with US because not in Japan's interest - would have to fight quickly and swiftly and defeat before US mobilizes |
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| Three sets of policy disputes |
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1. China and Japan's assault of Open Door of China
2. Raw materials and supply of raw materials to Japan
3. Alliance with Germany |
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| China and Japan's assault of Open Door of China |
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1922 - Open Door Policy decided at Washington Conference America wanted that no one carve a sphere out of China
Aim was to support China and should be open with an equal opportunity for everyone
Japan in China though was trying to close the open door |
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