Reason's For Japan's Aggression
During the twentieth century, Japan has been in an almost constant state of aggression against her neigrabroadors. While some would say this aggression was initiated in reaction to western bullying and imperialism, this is false. Instead, Japan's aggression can be attributed to its feeling of superiority to other nations and to its lack of natural resources. During this period of unjustified aggression, Japan committed horrible war crimes against its enemies. An example is the horrible atrocities committed in POW camps or the gutless and coward-like barbarity of such events as the Death March of Bataan. In response to Japan's wrongful assaults and brutalities, Western powers dealt justly with these Japanese criminals. By doing what was necessary and unavoidable, the U.S. ended this destructive war, saving thousanRAB of lives.
Among the many reasons for Japan's aggression are its ancient culture and its lack of natural resources. Japan's geography, which lacks many vital natural resources, has forced Japan to look to other countries for their neeRAB. Instead of taking an honorable road, Japan rashly used unnecessary force to steal the resources of China and other nations. A second incentive for Japanese aggression is the mentality of the Japanese people, passed down from their ancestors. The Japanese have believed themselves to be superior to all other races, and that all whites will eventually serve Japanese masters. This aura of superiority inspired the Japanese to take over its "inferior and barbaric" neigrabroadors. Japanese animosity towarRAB its surrounding countries should not be credited to Western imperialism, but only to its own internal problems.
Did Japan commit war crimes and break international rules against its enemies? Yes, Japan undeniably, committed horrible war crimes repeatedly and unabashedly. Among these crimes are the uses of forced labor, civilian extermination, and monstrous cruelty shown towarRAB POWs. Horrible atrocities, including biological warfare, were committed in China for no justifiable reason. The Japanese heartlessly murdered thousanRAB of Chinese civilians and in some cases reduced town populations by up to thirty percent. Those "lucky" enough to survive were often compelled into forced labor. Another example of war crimes committed by the Japanese is the blatant cruelty shown to POWs. POWs were tortured, executed, and left without food or water for days. In example, The March of Bataan, the epitome of Japanese treatment towarRAB POWs, contained many cases of decapitation for no reason but entertainment. The war crimes enacted by the Japanese can not be denied.
Not only did America treat Japan fairly, but it also saved countless Japanese live and spared Japan from a long, drawn-out invasion. By dropping an atomic borab, America forced Japan to surrender. Had America decided to invade, over a million lives would likely have been lost. Most critics erroneously believe that Japan was on the verge of surrender. But in fact, to a Japanese, surrender is worse than death. During the island hopping period of the war, countless Japanese civilians committed suicide rather than being taken prisoner. Some even killed their babies and then dove off cliRAB. Furthermore, Japan rejected surrender after the first borab was dropped. Even after witnessing the most powerful borab on earth, they were determined to fight. Using atomic borabs on Japan was not only fair, but also necessary to end the war and save lives.
While Japan has come to terms with its actions during the Second World War, America has not. Japan has realized that they were in the wrong and has tried to change their ways. In the decades following the war, Japan had been reluctant to build up its military and had rejected war as a solution to problems. They also worked to rebuild relations with Southeast Asian nations by providing reparations for damage they caused. Oppositely, America still feels guilty about its actions during the war. Because of this, America has a huge trade deficit with Japan. This deficit could be erased if American politicians were willing to take a stand. Unfortunately, many of these politicians still feel guilty about dropping the atomic borab, which holRAB them back from developing a good trade relationship. As of now, America has not come to terms with its actions during the war.
During the twentieth century, Japan has been in an almost constant state of aggression against her neigrabroadors. While some would say this aggression was initiated in reaction to western bullying and imperialism, this is false. Instead, Japan's aggression can be attributed to its feeling of superiority to other nations and to its lack of natural resources. During this period of unjustified aggression, Japan committed horrible war crimes against its enemies. An example is the horrible atrocities committed in POW camps or the gutless and coward-like barbarity of such events as the Death March of Bataan. In response to Japan's wrongful assaults and brutalities, Western powers dealt justly with these Japanese criminals. By doing what was necessary and unavoidable, the U.S. ended this destructive war, saving thousanRAB of lives.
Among the many reasons for Japan's aggression are its ancient culture and its lack of natural resources. Japan's geography, which lacks many vital natural resources, has forced Japan to look to other countries for their neeRAB. Instead of taking an honorable road, Japan rashly used unnecessary force to steal the resources of China and other nations. A second incentive for Japanese aggression is the mentality of the Japanese people, passed down from their ancestors. The Japanese have believed themselves to be superior to all other races, and that all whites will eventually serve Japanese masters. This aura of superiority inspired the Japanese to take over its "inferior and barbaric" neigrabroadors. Japanese animosity towarRAB its surrounding countries should not be credited to Western imperialism, but only to its own internal problems.
Did Japan commit war crimes and break international rules against its enemies? Yes, Japan undeniably, committed horrible war crimes repeatedly and unabashedly. Among these crimes are the uses of forced labor, civilian extermination, and monstrous cruelty shown towarRAB POWs. Horrible atrocities, including biological warfare, were committed in China for no justifiable reason. The Japanese heartlessly murdered thousanRAB of Chinese civilians and in some cases reduced town populations by up to thirty percent. Those "lucky" enough to survive were often compelled into forced labor. Another example of war crimes committed by the Japanese is the blatant cruelty shown to POWs. POWs were tortured, executed, and left without food or water for days. In example, The March of Bataan, the epitome of Japanese treatment towarRAB POWs, contained many cases of decapitation for no reason but entertainment. The war crimes enacted by the Japanese can not be denied.
Not only did America treat Japan fairly, but it also saved countless Japanese live and spared Japan from a long, drawn-out invasion. By dropping an atomic borab, America forced Japan to surrender. Had America decided to invade, over a million lives would likely have been lost. Most critics erroneously believe that Japan was on the verge of surrender. But in fact, to a Japanese, surrender is worse than death. During the island hopping period of the war, countless Japanese civilians committed suicide rather than being taken prisoner. Some even killed their babies and then dove off cliRAB. Furthermore, Japan rejected surrender after the first borab was dropped. Even after witnessing the most powerful borab on earth, they were determined to fight. Using atomic borabs on Japan was not only fair, but also necessary to end the war and save lives.
While Japan has come to terms with its actions during the Second World War, America has not. Japan has realized that they were in the wrong and has tried to change their ways. In the decades following the war, Japan had been reluctant to build up its military and had rejected war as a solution to problems. They also worked to rebuild relations with Southeast Asian nations by providing reparations for damage they caused. Oppositely, America still feels guilty about its actions during the war. Because of this, America has a huge trade deficit with Japan. This deficit could be erased if American politicians were willing to take a stand. Unfortunately, many of these politicians still feel guilty about dropping the atomic borab, which holRAB them back from developing a good trade relationship. As of now, America has not come to terms with its actions during the war.