List of Countries Attacked, Invaded or Occupied by Japan in WWII
A list of countries that were attacked, invaded or occupied by Japan in WWII. In roughly chronological order.The war began with Japanese expansion in China (1937). Japan eventually opened up three fronts:China Soviet Union MongoliaVichy France agreed to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina.Vietnam Cambodia Laos The United States, concerned with Japan's rapid expansion, implemented a complete oil embargo on Japan. At the time 80% of Japan's oil came from the US. Japan decided to make a quick grab for all of Asia to secure more resources. They attacked numerous countries almost simultaneously: United StatesMalaysia (UK)SingaporeHong Kong (UK)Dutch East Indies (Indonesia)Timor (Portugal)Thailand became an ally of Japan under threat. During the course of the war Japan also attacked or invaded:Australia by seaNew Zealand by seaBurma (Myanmar )IndiaBritish New Guinea (Papua)The Philippines Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India)Straits Settlements (Singapore)Brunei (UK)Nauru (Australia)Guam (USA)Imphal (India)Wake Island (USA)Gilbert and Ellice Islands (UK)Christmas island (Australia)Japan occupied Manchuria, Taiwan and Korea from before the outbreak of WWII.