When the Japanese moved into Southeast Asia in 1941, local reactions to the occupying forces differed greatly. Evaluate the motivations that fueled these varying responses, taking into consideration particular local situations and periods of the war

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/15/2009

Category :

History & geography

Sub category :

Modern history

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Summary :

Introduction.
The pre invasion context: A determinant to understand the reactions of locals to the Japanese invasion.
1. An unwelcomed colonization.
2. The Philippines and Thailand: Exceptions in different ways.
The loss of their initial support and rejection throughout Southeast Asia.
1. Japanese victories might have fueled a certain Asian pride.
2. Growing nationalism and the locals exasperation with the Japanese domination.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.

Abstract

Raising the question of the reactions to the japanese takeover in southeast asia is very delicate and original for many reasons. Firstly, southeast asia is a broad region and it is most likely that the reactions of locals will differ greatly from one place to another. Secondly, there is not one japanese invasion of southeast asia but many local invasions that do not take place in the mean time but which span several years. Thirdly, there is almost no serious study on the reaction of the population. Most scholars focus on particular aspects such as battles or specific decisions made at some point but not specifically on the true feelings of the population. This topic is hence tricky and has to be treated in a cautious way as a variety of very different groups with diverging interests are classed under the term "locals". Consequently, reactions may be very different according to the group in question.