War with China? Why Japan left the League of Nations in 1933
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This episode examines Japan's dramatic 1933 withdrawal from the League of Nations, exploring the events that led to this pivotal moment in history. Beginning with Japan's initial hopes for international recognition and the strains caused by Western dominance within the League, the episode focuses on the Manchurian Crisis as a turning point. It explores Japan's economic motivations for invading Manchuria, the staged Mukden Incident, and the League's response, including the Lytton Report that condemned Japan's actions. The episode analyzes Japan's growing frustration with the League, viewing it as biased and hypocritical, ultimately leading to its defiant exit from the organization. Finally, it considers the far-reaching consequences of Japan's withdrawal, including its increased militarism and the decline of the League of Nations as an effective force for international peace.
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