Articles related to "Manchuria"
Japanese Intelligence in Manchuria
With its expansive Pacific territory, Japan realized the importance of gathering intelligence as a means of ensuring security for its domain.
kempei tai • thought police • kenji doihara • manchuria • mukden
With its expansive Pacific territory, Japan realized the importance of gathering intelligence as a means of ensuring security for its domain.
kempei tai • thought police • kenji doihara • manchuria • mukden
Japanese Intelligence in the Early 20th Century
The Black Dragon Society followed the Black Ocean Society in 1901. Founded by Ryohei Uchida, it was dedicated to the occupation of Manchuria.
black dragon society • japanese intelligence • black ocean society • manchuria • russo-japanese war
The Black Dragon Society followed the Black Ocean Society in 1901. Founded by Ryohei Uchida, it was dedicated to the occupation of Manchuria.
black dragon society • japanese intelligence • black ocean society • manchuria • russo-japanese war
Richard Sorge and Espionage in Japan
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
The Overlooked Battle of Khalkhin Gol
Few in the Western Hemisphere have even heard of it. But Khalkhin Gol in 1939 was one of the most important battles of the 20th century.
nomonhan incident • mongolia • georgi zhukov • dmitri medevedev • border with manchuria
Few in the Western Hemisphere have even heard of it. But Khalkhin Gol in 1939 was one of the most important battles of the 20th century.
nomonhan incident • mongolia • georgi zhukov • dmitri medevedev • border with manchuria
Why did Japan go to War?
The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?
emperor hirohito • the league of nations • pearl harbor • hideki tojo • manchuria
The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?
emperor hirohito • the league of nations • pearl harbor • hideki tojo • manchuria
Japanese Intelligence and War
Japanese intelligence activities continued to expand during Japan's conflict with Russia and its entry into WWI. Its role in international affairs was changed forever.
japanese intelligence • world war one • russo-japanese war • japanese navy • manchuria
Japanese intelligence activities continued to expand during Japan's conflict with Russia and its entry into WWI. Its role in international affairs was changed forever.
japanese intelligence • world war one • russo-japanese war • japanese navy • manchuria
World Wars and Biological Agents
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today.
biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
The Jurchen
The Jurchen (or Jin) were a powerful steppe people who know are little known. Who were they?
society in sung china • steppe warfare • manchu peoples • peasants in sung dynasty • early career of genghis khan
The Jurchen (or Jin) were a powerful steppe people who know are little known. Who were they?
society in sung china • steppe warfare • manchu peoples • peasants in sung dynasty • early career of genghis khan
Japanese Intelligence
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
A Whisper from a Hurricane: the Story of Verda Majo
The Story of Hasegawa Teru, better known as "Verda Majo."
The Story of Hasegawa Teru, better known as "Verda Majo."
Isolationism in the 1920s and 1930s
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
Pu Yi The Last Emperor of China
While on her deathbed the Empress Dowager Cixi chose the infant boy Pu Yi to be China's next emperor. In December 1908 he ascended the throne.
pu yi the last emperor of china • beijing's forbidden city • empress dowager cixi • the cultural revolution • pu yi's youth and education
While on her deathbed the Empress Dowager Cixi chose the infant boy Pu Yi to be China's next emperor. In December 1908 he ascended the throne.
pu yi the last emperor of china • beijing's forbidden city • empress dowager cixi • the cultural revolution • pu yi's youth and education
Red Footed Falcon
The Red Footed Falcon is one of the smaller falcons standing about two inches tall with long wings while in flight. The elegant male bird displays a slate grey coloring with spots of brownish red under the tail and on the flank of the leg.
red footed • falcon • europe • asia
The Red Footed Falcon is one of the smaller falcons standing about two inches tall with long wings while in flight. The elegant male bird displays a slate grey coloring with spots of brownish red under the tail and on the flank of the leg.
red footed • falcon • europe • asia
Gilded Ginseng
The history, folklore, and uses of ginseng
ginseng • panax ginseng • panax quinquefolius • eleutherococcus senticosus • 'sang
The history, folklore, and uses of ginseng
ginseng • panax ginseng • panax quinquefolius • eleutherococcus senticosus • 'sang
The Razor
Hideki Tojo led Japan into the Second World War and was ultimately responsible for its conduct of the Pacific war until mid-1944. He remains almost completely unknown in the West. In contrast, an enormous quantity of information is available regarding Emperor Hirohito. It is as if historians had chosen to focus on King George of England and disregard Winston Churchill's role in the war.
japan • war • history • military • tojo
Hideki Tojo led Japan into the Second World War and was ultimately responsible for its conduct of the Pacific war until mid-1944. He remains almost completely unknown in the West. In contrast, an enormous quantity of information is available regarding Emperor Hirohito. It is as if historians had chosen to focus on King George of England and disregard Winston Churchill's role in the war.
japan • war • history • military • tojo
Plants For The Damp Garden - Sedges, Rushes & Flags
Damp gardens - or damp areas in a garden - are perfect spots for some of the grass-like ornamentals like sedges, rushes and sweet flags.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Damp gardens - or damp areas in a garden - are perfect spots for some of the grass-like ornamentals like sedges, rushes and sweet flags.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Chemical and Biological Weapons--Background and History
Information about chemical and biological weapons
chemical weapon • chemical warfare • biological weapon • bioweapon • biological warfare
Information about chemical and biological weapons
chemical weapon • chemical warfare • biological weapon • bioweapon • biological warfare
History of Kuk Sul Do
The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.
history of kuk sul do • korean martial art • formation of kuk sul do • korean history • kuk sul do evolution
The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.
history of kuk sul do • korean martial art • formation of kuk sul do • korean history • kuk sul do evolution
A Campaign For Unity: Cripp's Unity Campaign, 1935-39, Part II**
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
A Major Biological Atrocity in World War II
Most Americans are unaware of the horrible and despicable crimes perpetrated by Japanese doctors during World War II.. This is an unbelievable part of military history.
unit 731 • japanese biological atrocities • japanese doctors in world war ii • japanese killing laboratory • japanese inhumane killing of victims
Most Americans are unaware of the horrible and despicable crimes perpetrated by Japanese doctors during World War II.. This is an unbelievable part of military history.
unit 731 • japanese biological atrocities • japanese doctors in world war ii • japanese killing laboratory • japanese inhumane killing of victims
Black Death . . .Of Thee We Sing
"Ring around the rosy, pockets full of posies. Ashes, ashes, we all fall down." Do we know what we are singing about?
rhyme • poetry • disease • plague • death
"Ring around the rosy, pockets full of posies. Ashes, ashes, we all fall down." Do we know what we are singing about?
rhyme • poetry • disease • plague • death
China's Uighur Minority
The July 2009 outbreak of violence in China's westernmost province is just the latest in a long history of a people's struggle for independence.
uighur separatism • uighur nationalists • ethnic unrest in china • protests in xinjiang • chinese human rights
The July 2009 outbreak of violence in China's westernmost province is just the latest in a long history of a people's struggle for independence.
uighur separatism • uighur nationalists • ethnic unrest in china • protests in xinjiang • chinese human rights
Horror Express: Classic Horror
Murders begin on a trans-Siberian Express when a scientist brings aboard a part-ape part-man fossil harboring an alien which abandons its host and starts body jumping.
horror express • train horror movies • christopher lee • peter cushing • telly savalas
Murders begin on a trans-Siberian Express when a scientist brings aboard a part-ape part-man fossil harboring an alien which abandons its host and starts body jumping.
horror express • train horror movies • christopher lee • peter cushing • telly savalas
How to understand Appeasement
During the inter-war period collective security of the League of Nations was the best means of resolving international disputes before they escalated into war.
appeasement • britain • fance • germany • italy
During the inter-war period collective security of the League of Nations was the best means of resolving international disputes before they escalated into war.
appeasement • britain • fance • germany • italy
Japan's Road to War
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
Japanese-American Internment in 1942
By March 1942 112,000 Japanese-Americans were moved from the west coast into 16 concentration camps on the presumption that their loyalties might not be trusted.
japanese-american internment • us concentration camps • fear of japan in the early 20th century • why fdr targeted japanese americans • presidential order 9066
By March 1942 112,000 Japanese-Americans were moved from the west coast into 16 concentration camps on the presumption that their loyalties might not be trusted.
japanese-american internment • us concentration camps • fear of japan in the early 20th century • why fdr targeted japanese americans • presidential order 9066
Mao Zedong
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Seed Dormancy
Seeds are said to be dormant when they will not germinate even when placed in optimal environmental conditions.
seed dormancy • delayed germination in seeds • exogenous seed dormancy • physical dormancy • mechnaical dormancy
Seeds are said to be dormant when they will not germinate even when placed in optimal environmental conditions.
seed dormancy • delayed germination in seeds • exogenous seed dormancy • physical dormancy • mechnaical dormancy
Shoichi Yokoi Japanese Warrior
The resourceful Sergeant remained hidden on an island just three times the size of Washigton DC for three decades after world war two, remaining faithful to his oath
japan • guam • shoichi yokoi • sergeant yokoi • george tweed usn
The resourceful Sergeant remained hidden on an island just three times the size of Washigton DC for three decades after world war two, remaining faithful to his oath
japan • guam • shoichi yokoi • sergeant yokoi • george tweed usn
The Real James Bond
Russian-born British spy Georgi Rosenblum spoke seven languages, seduced many women, and was the first "super-spy". His missions included a plot to assassinate Lenin.
james bond • 007 spy based on sidney reilly • inspiration for agent 007 • the real 007 spy • ian fleming
Russian-born British spy Georgi Rosenblum spoke seven languages, seduced many women, and was the first "super-spy". His missions included a plot to assassinate Lenin.
james bond • 007 spy based on sidney reilly • inspiration for agent 007 • the real 007 spy • ian fleming
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore OK
"I never met a man I didn't like" is the most remembered saying by Will Rogers, a movie star, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and entertainer of the 1920-30s.
great quotes • will rogers • the cherokee kid • trick roping • roping
"I never met a man I didn't like" is the most remembered saying by Will Rogers, a movie star, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and entertainer of the 1920-30s.
great quotes • will rogers • the cherokee kid • trick roping • roping
"Far Away Places," Anschluss, Munich and Labour, Part I
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
anschluss • munich • hitler • austria • invasion
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
anschluss • munich • hitler • austria • invasion
20th Century Genghis Khan
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
Causes of World War II in Europe
The causes of World War II included the failure of the League of Nations to stop German expansion, appeasement of Hitler's annexations, and US isolationist policies.
causes of world war ii in europe • policy of appeasement • united states isolationism • failure of the league of nations • hitler's mistakes
The causes of World War II included the failure of the League of Nations to stop German expansion, appeasement of Hitler's annexations, and US isolationist policies.
causes of world war ii in europe • policy of appeasement • united states isolationism • failure of the league of nations • hitler's mistakes
China and Japan: Old and New Rivals
What do some revised textbooks, a UN Security Council seat, and a revived call to nationalism have in common? They all are factors that partially explain the riots in Beijing that damaged Japan's embassy extensively and injured several employees there.
anti-japan riots • china and japan • political rivalry in asia
What do some revised textbooks, a UN Security Council seat, and a revived call to nationalism have in common? They all are factors that partially explain the riots in Beijing that damaged Japan's embassy extensively and injured several employees there.
anti-japan riots • china and japan • political rivalry in asia
Effects of Isolationism Between the World Wars
The so-called "go-it-alone" mentality during the inter-war years fueled isolationist views while militarism in Japan and Germany pointed to new global conflicts.
isolationism after world war i • foreign policy under coolidge and hoover • effects of isolationism • americans reject global intervention • why americans favored isolationism
The so-called "go-it-alone" mentality during the inter-war years fueled isolationist views while militarism in Japan and Germany pointed to new global conflicts.
isolationism after world war i • foreign policy under coolidge and hoover • effects of isolationism • americans reject global intervention • why americans favored isolationism
Hulagu Khan Scourge of Islam
The empire that Genghis Khan left behind on his death in 1227 stretched from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China and the Golden Horde searched for further conquests.
hulagu khan • grandson genghis khan • mongol leaders • scourge of islam • khans of mongolia
The empire that Genghis Khan left behind on his death in 1227 stretched from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China and the Golden Horde searched for further conquests.
hulagu khan • grandson genghis khan • mongol leaders • scourge of islam • khans of mongolia
Indian-Chinese Cuisine
Tasty shrimp balls, tandoori-spiced pakoras and chili-fried chicken are some of the mouth-watering dishes featured in Hakka-Indian cuisine.
india • hakka • spicy food • chili • shrimp
Tasty shrimp balls, tandoori-spiced pakoras and chili-fried chicken are some of the mouth-watering dishes featured in Hakka-Indian cuisine.
india • hakka • spicy food • chili • shrimp
Kim Il Sung and the Founding of North Korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
Mulan
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
Polecat
Journey through an informative article on the European Polecat and some of his relatives.
polecat • weasel • mustelid • mammal • predator
Journey through an informative article on the European Polecat and some of his relatives.
polecat • weasel • mustelid • mammal • predator
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 1
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
rus • cuisines • recipes • russian • ukraine
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
rus • cuisines • recipes • russian • ukraine
Shorinji Kempo
Shorinji Kempo originated in post-war Japan. Based on both Japanese and Chinese martial arts, it was originally founded by So Doshin to re-establish pride in Japan. Since that time it has expanded world wide, being practiced in many countries.
so doshin • shirinji • shorinji kempo • martial arts • karate
Shorinji Kempo originated in post-war Japan. Based on both Japanese and Chinese martial arts, it was originally founded by So Doshin to re-establish pride in Japan. Since that time it has expanded world wide, being practiced in many countries.
so doshin • shirinji • shorinji kempo • martial arts • karate
The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
U.S and the Search for World Peace After 1918
After World War I, the U.S adopted a policy of Isolationism. However, it remained committed to the search for world peace through disarmament. Both policies failed.
world war 1 and isolationism • u.s and disarmament • hitler and versailles treaty • u.s and german economy after world war 1 • woodrow wilson and league of nations
After World War I, the U.S adopted a policy of Isolationism. However, it remained committed to the search for world peace through disarmament. Both policies failed.
world war 1 and isolationism • u.s and disarmament • hitler and versailles treaty • u.s and german economy after world war 1 • woodrow wilson and league of nations
What is a Holocaust and When Did They Occur?
The Holocaust is often synonymous with the slaughter of 6 million Jews during World War II. While this event is included in text books, others shouldn't be forgotten.
what is a holocaust • genocides of history • the rape of nanking • genocide in rwanda • forgotten holocausts
The Holocaust is often synonymous with the slaughter of 6 million Jews during World War II. While this event is included in text books, others shouldn't be forgotten.
what is a holocaust • genocides of history • the rape of nanking • genocide in rwanda • forgotten holocausts
5000 Years of Sycophancy, Serfdom and Despotism (but who's counting?)
The author's ethnocentric assessment of Chinese culture feebly substantiated by an obviously slanted over-view of Chinese history. (No pun intended.)
The author's ethnocentric assessment of Chinese culture feebly substantiated by an obviously slanted over-view of Chinese history. (No pun intended.)
A Decision to Abstain: Labour vs. Hitler, 1936-7, Part 1
Between 1935 and 1937, a major transformation took place within the Labour Party regarding its policies toward rearmament, Appeasement and Hitler. During this time, the Party jettisoned its prior policies of disarmament and collective security through the League of Nations and instead, by 1937, accepted the fact that rearmament was needed if Britain were to stand up to Hitler. Part I of a two part series.
england • government • pre world ward ii • appeasement • hitler
Between 1935 and 1937, a major transformation took place within the Labour Party regarding its policies toward rearmament, Appeasement and Hitler. During this time, the Party jettisoned its prior policies of disarmament and collective security through the League of Nations and instead, by 1937, accepted the fact that rearmament was needed if Britain were to stand up to Hitler. Part I of a two part series.
england • government • pre world ward ii • appeasement • hitler
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