Episode 47 - Japan - Prelude to Occupation
The History of the Cold War Podcast · The History of the Cold War Podcast
May 15, 201848m 31s
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Show Notes
In this episode the factors that influenced the thinking around the American occupation of Japan, the plan around the occupation and the lead up to the occupation. Looking at the events that unfolded before the Americans arrived and the opening ceremonies of the Occupation. We also look at both American and Japanese concerns in the build up to the occupation and the state of Japan socially, politically and economically at the start of the occupation.