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Sarah Paine — Why Japan lost WWII (lecture & interview)

Jan 23, 2025 · 2h 8m
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  • Sarah Paine dissects Japanese imperial ideology and economics driving WWII expansion, particularly oil shortage as key cause
  • Analysis of Japan's unique honor culture, death acceptance, and surprisingly chaotic military command structure
  • Q&A session exploring how historical decisions shaped outcomes in Pacific Theater

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