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How Did Japan Identify Japan's Involvement In World War Two?

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World War II was a very historic period. It lasted from 1939 to 1945, almost 6 years. During this period the Allied nations, consisting of Britain, France, America versus the Axis power, consisting of Germany and Japan. The Australia/ America Alliance was solidified due to Japan’s involvement in war. The key events that solidified this alliance is the: attack on Pearl Harbour, the relationship between Australian Prime Minister John Curtin and US General Douglas MacArthur and the formation of ANZUS. (Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty)
Japanese imperialism and the attack on Pearl Harbour strengthened the relationship between Australia and the US. On the night of 6th December 1941, the US decoded a message that planned an organised attack on the Hawaiian port, Pearl Harbour. At 0755 Hawaiian time, the first wave of Japanese attacks began and lasted for two hours. Within that time, 2,400 Americans are dead and nearly 1,200 wounded. Eighteen ships have been sunk or damaged. More than 300 aircraft are damaged or …show more content…

The treaty was signed in San Francisco, on 1st September 1951(Parliament of Australia, 2016), which pledged to recognise that during an armed attack in the Pacific area on any of the nations would endanger the peace and safety of others and maintain and develop individual and collective capabilities to resist attack. The treaty clearly states, “as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, to settle any international disputes in which they may be involved by peaceful means”. This document officially declares the relationship between Australia and US which sparks the start of export and import and allies in war. The parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any one of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened in the

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