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Japanese schoolgirls training with a machinegun for the anticipated American invasion of Japan, WW2, 1945 (media.kbin.social)

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[+] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (3 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I thought it was copper? Ah, looks like both were factors. And we wanted them to leave all their neighbors alone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

According to Google's new AI:

The attack on Pearl Harbor wasn't caused by a single disagreement, but rather a buildup of tensions between the United States and Japan for decades. Here are some key points:

Competing Interests in Asia: Both countries wanted access to resources and markets in China and Southeast Asia [National WWII Museum]. This led to friction as Japan invaded Manchuria and later most of China.
U.S. Opposition to Japanese Aggression: The U.S. disapproved of Japan's military expansion and imposed economic sanctions, including an oil embargo, to pressure them to withdraw [Asia for Educators].
Resource Scarcity for Japan: Japan needed oil and other resources to fuel its war machine. The embargo threatened to cripple their military [Imperial War Museums].
Failed Negotiations: Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Japan broke down as neither side was willing to concede [National WWII Museum].

Japan's leaders hoped a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor would cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet and force them to negotiate a peace that allowed Japan to continue its expansion. Their gamble backfired, uniting the U.S. in anger and leading to America's entry into World War II.