On this day, January 25, in 1942
- produced by Arturo Contreras
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During WWII, Thailand declared war on both Britain and the United States. Since the War broke out, the Japanese Military had been pressuring Thailand to give Japanese troops uninhibited access to their land. This would enable Japan to easily move through and attack certain British Military camps. In accordance and cooperation with Japan's wishes, Thailand temporarily declared war on the US and the UK. As the Thai government became increasingly wary of Japanese occupation, America spotted a perfect opportunity to intervene. The US offered to organize an underground movement to get rid of the Japanese. What a familiar scenario… I wonder if this was a benevolent act of American exceptionalism or if it was a strategic move based solely on self-interest?
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