War in the Pacific: Japan's Aggression and Allied Response

Japan's Natural Resources

Japan lacked oil, coal, rubber, and iron ore.

Treaty of Versailles

Disappointed Japan post-World War I.

Great Depression Impact

Led to military takeover in Japan.

Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere

Japan-led bloc for Asian independence.

Anti-Comintern Pact

1936 agreement between Japan and Germany.

Tripartite Pact

1940 alliance of Axis powers.

Pearl Harbor Attack

Japan's strike on the US naval base.

Allies' Response to Pearl Harbor

USA, Australia, and Netherlands declared war on Japan.

Japanese Expansion Post-Pearl Harbor

Occupied Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, and more.

Fall of Singapore

Led to Australian concerns and reevaluation of alliances.

Darwin Bombing

Japanese attack on Darwin in 1942.

Japanese Submarine Attack on Sydney

****** submarines entered Sydney Harbour.

Turning Points in the War

Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway.