Shows how Japan, encouraged by lack of Western resistance took control of French Indochina, the Dutch Indies, Burma, Malaya and the Philippines. Roosevelt attempted to counter Japan’s escalating aggression, and by mid-1941, a total embargo was enforced and all assets originating in Japan were frozen on the market. In the face of this pressure, the Japanese government forced the United States into war. Narrated by Eric Sevareid. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
507082
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military history
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military occupation
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations - Japan
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → China - History - Invasions
History → International trade - History
History → Japan - Civilization - American influences
History → Japan - History - 1912-1945
History → Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
People → Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)