Japan's Militarism and Impact in World War II

Indoctrination

Soldiers taught divine origins from Sun Goddess.

Militarism

Shift in Japan's culture towards military dominance.

Theological Brainwashing

Religious indoctrination to justify military actions.

League of Nations

Japan disobeyed without facing sanctions.

Cultural Impact

Intense militarism led to widespread brainwashing.

Geneva Convention

Japan disregarded it due to lack of sanction.

Manchuria

Puppet state established for resource control.

Greater Southeast Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere

Propaganda term for Japanese imperialism in Asia.

Warfare Nature

Brutal tactics rooted in perceived divine superiority.

Comfort Women

Korean women forced into sexual slavery by soldiers.

Island-Hopping

US strategy to capture strategic Pacific islands.

Hirohito

Emperor during key WWII events and surrender.

State Shinto

Nationalistic religion linking state and Shinto practices.

Iwo Jima

Crucial for US bombing runs on Japan.

Okinawa

Heavy losses, significant for US military strategy.

Atomic Bombs

Used to end war with minimal casualties.

Hiroshima

First city bombed, resulting in 130,000 deaths.

Nagasaki

Second city bombed, resulting in 90,000 deaths.

Hibakusha

Survivors of atomic bomb explosions, often shunned.

Internal Factors

Lack of resources and militaristic leadership led to defeat.

Issei

First generation Japanese immigrants to America.

Nisei

Second generation, born to Japanese immigrant parents.

Sansei

Third generation of Japanese Americans.

Relocation Camps

Detainment of Japanese Americans due to wartime fears.

442nd Regimental Combat Team

Segregated Japanese American unit with notable honors.

Go For Broke

Motto meaning to risk everything for victory.

Unique Honors

442nd received 9,486 Purple Hearts and 21 Medals of Honor.