POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959
RECONSTRUCTION OF JAPANS GOVERNMENT
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devastated with widespread destruction
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powerful with newly gained territory
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economically powerful with a weak military
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strong military strength with a weak economy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Japan was a devastated country at the time of its surrender in August 1945. More than 2.5 million Japanese, including more than 500, 000 civilians, had perished since Pearl Harbor. Major parts of Tokyo and many other cities had been burnt to ashes. One third of the nation’s wealth had been destroyed.
Detailed explanation-2: -After World War II had ended, Japan was devastated. All the large cities (with the exception of Kyoto), the industries and the transportation networks were severely damaged. A severe shortage of food continued for several years.
Detailed explanation-3: -After the defeat of Japan in World War II, the United States led the Allies in the occupation and rehabilitation of the Japanese state. Between 1945 and 1952, the U.S. occupying forces, led by General Douglas A. MacArthur, enacted widespread military, political, economic, and social reforms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Thirty years later, the Japanese economy ranked second in the world, behind only the United States. From 1950 to 1973, it grew at twice the rate of Western Europe’s and more than two and a half times faster than that of the US. During the 1960s, it doubled in size in only seven years.