Japanese Involvement in World War II

  • Japan Invades China

  • New Government Formed

    A new government is formed by Admiral Mitsusasa.
  • Burma Road

    The British close down the Burma road to China in an effort to avoid war with Japan.
  • Avalon Project

  • Tri Partite Act

    Axis powers strengthen ties through the Tri Partite Act, which makes an enemt of an allie an enemy to all.
  • Electing Prime Minister

    Japan elects their 40th prime minister.
  • Peace Appeal

    President Roosevelt signs the Peace Appeal to the empire of Japan.
  • Attack on United States Planned

    Attack on US is ordered, although the consensus being it will occur against interests in Southeast Asia.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japan attacks Pearl Harbor with aircraft, destroying many battleships.
  • FDR Speaks Before Congress

  • Japan Invades New Guinea

  • Battle of Coralsea

  • Japanese Formally Surrender

  • Treaty of San Fransisco