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The Manchurian Incident

Andrew Gordon
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Historian Andrew Gordon says that in Japan, this is generally considered to be the start of what they call the 15-year war, which is essentially the Second World War.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Japanese military actions
For: Historians and students of military history
Key quote: This event, by the way, is known by a couple of different names. Most famously, it's called the Manchurian Incident.
The host discusses the complexities of the Manchurian Incident and its implications for Japanese military policy. They reference Andrew Gordon's book to highlight the historical significance of this event as a precursor to the Second World War.