Japan top 10 events

The atomic bombing of Hirshima and Nagasaki

1 CE

The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the hands of the United States was the final event in the war before Japan surrendered.

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

2

This event caused the United States to declare war on Japan.

The Tripartite Pact

3

This pact was an agreement between Japan, Italy, and Germany. This created the Axis powers

The oil sanctions put on Japan

4

The United States put an oil sanction on Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War, this caused Japan to turn their anger and forces to the United States.

The Battle of Okinawa

5

This battle was the final battle of World War 2 for Japan. After they suffered a high amount of casualties, and there was a high number of deaths of the citizens of Okinawa. After this battle the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan.

The Second Sino-Japanese War

6

This war was the first conflict of World War 2. The Japanese wanted to invade China, and seeing the fight the Japanese put up, Germany wanted to become allies with them.

The Battle of Iwo Jima

7

In this battle, the Japanese put up a fight against the United States, and the United States suffered many casualties. The United States was able to advance, which pushed their progress to invading Japan further.

The San Francisco Peace Treaty

8

This event was the final part of the surrendering of Japan. They signed the treaty to end hostilities with other nations, they gave up territory, and they gave up their power.

The Anti-Comintern Pact

9

This pact was signed by Japan and Germany, and Italy joined in later. This pact was against Communism, which specifically Russia.

The death of Hideki Tojo

10

Tojo was tried as a war criminal, and he took the blame for Japan's doings in the war. He was executed on December 23, 1948.