Japan is often mentioned in the Second World War, but what was Japan's involvement in the First World War? In this article, we will understand why Japan got involved in the First World War (1914).
Japan entered World War I on the side of the Entente to conquer Germany's colonies. Japan had scarce natural resources and a growing population, so they had an interest in other countries.
His participation in the first war was in respect of the treaties signed with England. His role was only in struggles against German East Asian colonies in the Pacific Ocean and German concessions in China.
After the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan managed to gain respect among Western nations and grew as a power, forging several alliances in Europe.
Japan's History in World War I
In World War I, Japan was part of the Triple Alliance. In November 1914, Japan helped England to disarm the German cruiser fleet in China.
In 1915, Japan decided to increase its participation in the war by sending anti-submarine troops to the Mediterranean Sea, helping the British fleet in the search for German submarines.
After World War I, because of shortages and tensions between Japan and the United States, the country made numerous decisions that harmed several countries and themselves.
There were numerous wars and massacres between Japan and other countries in Asia. Among them is the famous 南京大虐殺 in 1937 when the Second Sino-Japanese War broke out.
Japan pressured China to meet a series of requirements imposed by Emperor Taishō, who sought to strengthen the Empire economically. Western powers, suspicious of the Japanese Army's actions, pressured Japan to withdraw its demands.
This created great tension between Japan and the West, which caused Japan to change sides and become an ally of Germany in World War II. In the end, this resulted in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Nuclear disaster of Hiroshima.