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The Manchurian Crisis in Japanese Society 1931 to 1933

Sandra Wilson
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Hardcore HistoryMar 5, 2000
Show 62 Supernova In The East I
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“Historian Sandra Wilson in her book discusses the idea of Manchuria as a vital lifeline for Japan, linking it to the narrative justifying Japan's claim to the region despite China's sovereignty.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Japanese propaganda and Manchuria
For: Historians and students of Japanese history
Key quote: “The principle that Japan was dependent upon access to the resources of Manchuria for survival as a nation was part of an attempt to create a narrative, justifying Japan's claim to the region, and was closely linked with the assertion that Manchuria rightfully belonged to the Japanese, despite China's technical sovereignty over it.”
The host references Sandra Wilson's book to illustrate how the Japanese state used propaganda to justify its claims over Manchuria. Wilson argues that the narrative of Japan's dependence on Manchuria was a strategic move to legitimize military actions and territorial claims during a time of rising tensions.