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<blockquote data-quote="SHARK" data-source="post: 472278" data-attributes="member: 1131"><p>Greetings!</p><p></p><p>Hey there Joshua!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Well, the United States began work on the Atomic Bomb before its entry into World War II. The Japanese as well were working on the Atomic Bomb in special secret laboratory complexes that were specially built for atomic research, as well as rocket engines, and chemical warfare technology in secluded and fortified parts of North Korea. Indeed, it is from the Soviet's capture of these secret Japanese facilities that boosted their own atomic research. The fact of the matter is, the Japanese came far closer to developing the atomic bomb than the Germans ever did. The Japanese even had operational plans that as late as the summer of 1945 they thought that within six months, or by the end of 1945 and heading into the spring of 1946, they might have enough atomic bombs to defeat America. The Japanese had planned on striking the West Coast by using long-range submarines that the Japanese had plenty of--that would cruise into San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego to make suicide attacks by exploding atomic bombs right there in the harbor. The Japanese also had plans on making suicide atomic submarine attacks against the gathering American fleets, hoping to strike just before the American fleets set off to invade the Japanese Home Islands. </p><p></p><p>Thankfully, we beat them to the punch, and nuked them first, and brought them to their knees. They had other plans though, and that is something you can take to the bank!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Naturally, I have excellent sources documenting these developments, if you are interested.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Also, the Japanese High Command had planned on attacking America regardless of what Nazi Germany did, or did not do. The showdown between America and Japan was on a collision course ever since 1934 with the Washington Naval Treaty, where the size and number of Japanese warships were limited by treaty. Of course, the Japanese ignored this treaty, to which they had signed. The course was also set because Japan was proceeding with its war and invasion of China. America was an ally of China, and rightfully objected at the bloody atrocities and war that Japan was unlawfully waging against China. In response to the Japanese continued arrogance, America began tightening trade with Japan, including the oil embargo, which presented a strategic Fait Accompli to Japan in the spring/summer of 1941. At that point, the Japanese strategic oil reserves--that would allow their Imperial Navy to operate, and which their campaign of expansion and conquest absolutely depended--would only last six months. Thus, Japan had to secure their continued oil supplies if they were to continue their Imperial expansion--or give in, in which they would face continued political and economic problems, as well as the most important--they would "lose face." The Japanese could not--and would not do this. Thus, they resolved that they had to strike, and strike quickly. They hoped that they could annihilate the American fleet at Pearl Harbour and deal us such a terrible defeat, that the "weak" "mongrel" Americans--for that is what they called us--would shrink back from the expense of a long and bloody war, and give in to the Japanese. Faced with such a terrible war, in preference, we would back down, we would sign a peace treaty with Japan, and then, the Japanese Empire would have free reign to conquer all of the Pacific and eastern Asia without worrying about American interference.</p><p></p><p>Well, they thought we would be weak.</p><p></p><p>They thought wrong.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>The war then proceeded along predictable lines, for as Winston Churchill said on the eve after Pearl Harbor--</p><p></p><p>"Rejoice all Europe! For we are saved! The New World, America, shall come to the rescue of the old! We shall not enter a new Dark Age, for America will redeem us in our struggle against Nazi Germany. As for Japan, well, the United States, aroused in wrath and righteous fury, will grind Japan into dust, for Japan has succeeded only in waking a sleeping giant!" (paraphrase)</p><p></p><p>With there being no war against the Soviet Union, it is probable that eventually Great Britain would have fallen to the Nazis. Africa and the Middle East as well, would have fallen to the Nazis, and the oil of the region would be in the hands of the Nazis. In the spring of 1941 Erwin Rommel arrived with the Afrika Korps. Without continued American aid, Egypt and the Middle East would have fallen to the Germans. That would preclude a Middle eastern Empire, I think, because the Germans were so close to capturing Egypt and the Middle East. Also, had Germany succeeded in capturing Egypt from the British, and withou American help it is extremely unlikely that Britian would have been able to defend it successfully--then the nation of Turkey had plans to join the Axis Powers as a German ally in the war. This development, of course, would have only served to facilitate and speed up the process of a German conquest of the Middle East. The Muslims were also keen on helping the Nazis exterminate the Jews, too. </p><p></p><p>Thus, some considerations for your game world Joshua!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Semper Fidelis,</p><p></p><p>SHARK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SHARK, post: 472278, member: 1131"] Greetings! Hey there Joshua!:) Well, the United States began work on the Atomic Bomb before its entry into World War II. The Japanese as well were working on the Atomic Bomb in special secret laboratory complexes that were specially built for atomic research, as well as rocket engines, and chemical warfare technology in secluded and fortified parts of North Korea. Indeed, it is from the Soviet's capture of these secret Japanese facilities that boosted their own atomic research. The fact of the matter is, the Japanese came far closer to developing the atomic bomb than the Germans ever did. The Japanese even had operational plans that as late as the summer of 1945 they thought that within six months, or by the end of 1945 and heading into the spring of 1946, they might have enough atomic bombs to defeat America. The Japanese had planned on striking the West Coast by using long-range submarines that the Japanese had plenty of--that would cruise into San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego to make suicide attacks by exploding atomic bombs right there in the harbor. The Japanese also had plans on making suicide atomic submarine attacks against the gathering American fleets, hoping to strike just before the American fleets set off to invade the Japanese Home Islands. Thankfully, we beat them to the punch, and nuked them first, and brought them to their knees. They had other plans though, and that is something you can take to the bank!:) Naturally, I have excellent sources documenting these developments, if you are interested.:) Also, the Japanese High Command had planned on attacking America regardless of what Nazi Germany did, or did not do. The showdown between America and Japan was on a collision course ever since 1934 with the Washington Naval Treaty, where the size and number of Japanese warships were limited by treaty. Of course, the Japanese ignored this treaty, to which they had signed. The course was also set because Japan was proceeding with its war and invasion of China. America was an ally of China, and rightfully objected at the bloody atrocities and war that Japan was unlawfully waging against China. In response to the Japanese continued arrogance, America began tightening trade with Japan, including the oil embargo, which presented a strategic Fait Accompli to Japan in the spring/summer of 1941. At that point, the Japanese strategic oil reserves--that would allow their Imperial Navy to operate, and which their campaign of expansion and conquest absolutely depended--would only last six months. Thus, Japan had to secure their continued oil supplies if they were to continue their Imperial expansion--or give in, in which they would face continued political and economic problems, as well as the most important--they would "lose face." The Japanese could not--and would not do this. Thus, they resolved that they had to strike, and strike quickly. They hoped that they could annihilate the American fleet at Pearl Harbour and deal us such a terrible defeat, that the "weak" "mongrel" Americans--for that is what they called us--would shrink back from the expense of a long and bloody war, and give in to the Japanese. Faced with such a terrible war, in preference, we would back down, we would sign a peace treaty with Japan, and then, the Japanese Empire would have free reign to conquer all of the Pacific and eastern Asia without worrying about American interference. Well, they thought we would be weak. They thought wrong.:) The war then proceeded along predictable lines, for as Winston Churchill said on the eve after Pearl Harbor-- "Rejoice all Europe! For we are saved! The New World, America, shall come to the rescue of the old! We shall not enter a new Dark Age, for America will redeem us in our struggle against Nazi Germany. As for Japan, well, the United States, aroused in wrath and righteous fury, will grind Japan into dust, for Japan has succeeded only in waking a sleeping giant!" (paraphrase) With there being no war against the Soviet Union, it is probable that eventually Great Britain would have fallen to the Nazis. Africa and the Middle East as well, would have fallen to the Nazis, and the oil of the region would be in the hands of the Nazis. In the spring of 1941 Erwin Rommel arrived with the Afrika Korps. Without continued American aid, Egypt and the Middle East would have fallen to the Germans. That would preclude a Middle eastern Empire, I think, because the Germans were so close to capturing Egypt and the Middle East. Also, had Germany succeeded in capturing Egypt from the British, and withou American help it is extremely unlikely that Britian would have been able to defend it successfully--then the nation of Turkey had plans to join the Axis Powers as a German ally in the war. This development, of course, would have only served to facilitate and speed up the process of a German conquest of the Middle East. The Muslims were also keen on helping the Nazis exterminate the Jews, too. Thus, some considerations for your game world Joshua!:) Semper Fidelis, SHARK [/QUOTE]
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