Submitted by Jason McDonald on Sat, 2014-07-05 02:03
In making plans for war, the Japanese coveted the tin and rubber of Malaya. The islands were rich in resources, and nearby Java had badly needed oil. The American embargo had left Japan with enough oil to last through 1944 if consumption was reduced.
Submitted by Jason McDonald on Fri, 2014-07-04 14:37
Allied planners had seriously underestimated the strength and effectiveness of Japanese Forces. Allied opinion held that they could not shoot straight, since many Japanese were nearsighted.
Submitted by Jason McDonald on Tue, 2014-05-20 16:44
The rapid advance of the Japanese stunned even them. Their advance - formed by superior equipment, training, tactics, and in some cases, numbers - left the Allies confused and in disarray.
