The American Occupation of Japan: The Origins of the Cold War in Asia
This is a significant contribution to the literature of the Occupation, a clear presentation of its worldwide dimensions. Japan was effectively disarmed by Article IX of its constitution, but the communist victory in China and fears of the spread of communism in the region resulted in policy debates within the U.S. government over the Japanese peace treaty, the intended role of Japan in East Asia (including the renewed question of rearmament and a proposed Japanese economic sphere of influence), and even the length of the Occupation. Ultimately, it was the Korean War which forced the resolution of these and related issues. The author makes good use of government documents and manuscript materials in this highly recommended account. For both informed laypersons and specialists. Kenneth W. Berger, Duke Univ. Lib., Durham, N.C.Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.