Strategies of Japan to Achieving the Objective of the Establishment and Defense of an East Asian Empire
Strategies of Japan to Achieving the Objective of the Establishment and Defense of an East Asian Empire
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Introduction
The development of Japanese sea power has been under evolution for a period stretching from pre-pearl harbor to post-Pearl Harbor periods. During the transition of evolution of sea-power, there are a number of strategies that could have been used during the process of establishment of the empire of East Asia. This paper has the objective of vividly finding out whether the Japanese have formulated a strategy that would have been a success in attaining the goals of establishing and defending the East Asian Empire. This study also delves into the counter-arguments that oppose the suggested strategies with the focus on their limitations.
In a way it is possible to say that strategies applied by the Japanese was a success in stabilizing the East Asian empire and subsequently bringing some sense of security. The Japanese rise to a world power in the last 80 years can be described as a huge phenomenon in the globe history. The great empires of the ancient times, the predominant political institutes of the middle ages as well as the initial modern era, the British empire, the Spanish empire, all required centuries to attain their full potential. The rise of Japan can be considered to be swift. Only after a period of 80 years, this is among the few great powers that determine the world’s fate.
Currently Japan’s escalating sun waves emerging from the frozen northern sea towards the coast of India. In the present day the once studies supremacies shiver under the shocks of Japan’s enormous influence. In the present day the island state carrying a hundred million Japanese have the potential to lead with indestructible will the millions of East Asia who are composed of a third of the domain’s populace. In addition, an enormous Empire has grown together with a commanding temperament whereby only 80 years ago an unidentified people survived on their quarantined island, content with themselves and devoid of the necessity and subsequently the aspiration to abandon the confines of their islands. A very authoritative center of supremacy has swiftly been established where just 80 years ago the economic pioneers as well as conquerors of America and Europe held there existed a colony that could be taken over easily.
Culture of Japan of marinating National Unity and Patriotism
It is significant to note that the uniqueness in nature of centrally guided vigor conveyed about the phenomenon of Japan’s rise. The Japan’s militaries, nevertheless, more than any other force existing had a major role in the construction of the nation. Nobody recognizes Japan who has not seen the way in which the ashes of fallen heroes are received in cities harbor (Camilleri, Marshall & Michael, 2007). Thousands of people stand in lines in earnest stillness, affiliates of national associations, school children, veterans, school children and the national women’s league. They bow somberly as warriors, commonly comrades of the fallen, carry the urns of ashes as if they were carrying something considered to be so holy. The urns are finally given to the members of the family and taken to their respective detached communities. Japan has created a place, not only for themselves but also the entire East Asian empire in terms of stability and now it can be said that their strategies are a success.
All through the history of Japan, the class of the warriors personified some unrivaled features in addition to premier virtues of the Japanese societies. The prominent army families who exercised political supremacy cultivated this life force in the elite within the ancient periods. I t is worth noting that the active but also stoical Zen Buddhism had the capacity thus refined and perfected the oddity of the Japanese combatant and provided it with a unblemished Spartan tone that rests even today the indispensable typicality of the Japanese warrior.
Utilization of Combatant military
This class of the combatant class was not simply an armed apparatus in the hands of the major militant rulers or landed nobility, nevertheless they also existed as elite possessing its own class philosophy in terms of beliefs and also way of life. The samurai had to have the capacity to perform more than just fighting (Kerr, 2000). He had to have the ability to exemplify an eminent besides honorable procedure in regard to everything Japanese in all he did and said as well. He had to be conspicuous both in social life and in militarily. Historical sources in regard to the Japanese struggle to stabilize and safe guard the region clearly indicate that the samurai class possessed some great privileges, but then again also inordinate tasks. He owed unconditional submission to the landed superiority otherwise the Shogun. Nonetheless he carried broader as well as deeper responsibilities. He had no potential of living a comfy life on his own land. The greatest honor he possessed was discretely to carry the sword.
The military of Japan has continuously been in favor of the power of the spirit and not the power of the material side. It is possible to say that just this has permitted Japan’s militaries to emerge as winners against devastating likelihoods within the battlefields far and wide. The disposition to be broken down with life and to subsequently perceive demise as not the finale, does not in any way imply that the Japanese warriors always pursuing a hero’s death, all the same it is revered as the satisfaction of a warrior’s life (Li, 2012). The soldier has the potential of keeping his soldierly objective before his eyes when with stoical will power besides passionate motivation towards conquest he squalls the forestation. It is admirable of how he has abandoned entirely everything, family and home, in addition to not expecting to reach its peak in the course of war, stirs Japan’s militaries in the present day. Within two man submarines, war jets or in capturing the underground shelter at Singapore, it provides the soldier with forte to overcome the disposition to perish besides a steadfast fortitude to triumph.
The Building of Oceanic Navy Era
The Japanese had learnt a number of oceanic navy strategies from the US Navy who visited the country with the aim of controlling the Japanese coast. Through this strategy, Japanese learnt a new strategy of countering enemies from the sea when they are approaching rather than carrying out defense tasks on-shoe (Pyle, 2009). These strategies provided the Japanese with the capacity to counter enemies during the process of establishment of the Empire of East Asia. In addition, when Japan ended the era of seclusion, there was widespread knowledge on methods of building strong sailing ships as well as the purchasing power to buy other ships from countries such as Holland, United States, Russia and France. The process of building of the oceanic era type involved naval training where training focused mainly on vessel operation and techniques for building ships under the guidance of foreign advisors. As a result of implementation of these strategies by the Japanese navy, it would be possible to overcome enemies during the establishment of East Asia Empire as a result of the competences associated with this strategy.
Counter-Argument and Supporting Facts
During the process of establishment of the empire of East Asia, it would be difficult to implement the strategy of building of the oceanic navy. This is based on the fact that Japan is a country surrounded by sea and there are other avenues that can result into volatile human activities in urban centers as well as loss of administrative powers such as overturning of the government if the defense forces rely only on the navy and neglecting attacks from air and water (Tsai, 2009). In addition, the argument that supports the use of supports for landing operations is unrealistic. This is because there is the need to conduct plenty of training in terms of equipping the soldiers with evacuation strategies that require organization and coordination. As a result of impossibility to acquire these skills, the application of the principle is rejected.
There have also been questions regarding Japanese navy accomplishments in the perceptions of its leaders. For instance, it has been questioned whether the fleets on the surface were effective enough to counter the well-organized enemies approaching from the sea. This has been criticized as less effective as a result of loss of document. There has been continued debate on the issue but it has been possible to subject the enemies coming from the sea such as the USA navy who were common during invasion of Japan. Another argument that has been raise at the Pearl Harbor is that there was lack of certainty regarding what should be done next (Camilleri, Marshall, Michael & Seigel, 2007). This is because the main purpose of formulating the USA navy plan was to counter attacks from Japan. On the other hand, a large portion of the US navy was abandoned and there were execution of the second phase of the traditional war strategies. There was irrelevance of the war plans because it did not have specific guidelines following the second phase, a part from navy and army to sabotage ad hoc activities in the strategy.
Rebuttal and Supporting Facts
There are cases where strategies suggested as possible ways in which Japan could enable the formation of the Asian Empire could result into futility, thus unreliable. For instance, the reliance on the first pint that the Japanese are patriotic cannot be relied upon due to the fact that there are those who side with the enemies to the detriment of a nation (Kerr, 2000). This, this argument is not totally reliable. The second argument that supports the utilization of the combatant ability of Japanese also ignores more advanced combatant forces of enemies such as the USA and does not account for possibility of loss in case of invasion. The third point suggests that proposes building of oceanic navy also neglects the possibility of attacks from the air and land. This makes it less effective in ensuring security during attacks.
Despite the limitations of the suggested strategies, Japan is in a better position to implement a range of capabilities and resources as well as technologies to come up with strategies which can be most effective in ensuring stability of their country. Thus, the points are useful in coming up with a stable country.
Conclusion
This paper provides an overview of the nature of the Japanese in control of sea territories from invasion by other powerful nations beginning from pre Pearl Harbor period to post Pearl Harbor period. However, it shows that in spite of various capabilities to control its territorial waters, there are a number of limitations that have to be overcome to operate smoothly. This is aimed at gaining control over their sea powers rather than focusing on land powers. Japan has been awakened from the slumber and it has continuously improved the quality of its sea power. The focus has been put n the factors that contributed to the second absence of sea power and seeking the relevant measures to overcome these limitations.
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