Why was demilitarization such an important part of the postwar program for Japan?

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Sim W.
Apr 29, 2017

They were compelled to do so by the Americans

Explanation:

After WWII, Japan became an ally of the USA, it was somehow punished just like Germany for its role in WWII. They were therefore deprived of theit military might because they had been a threat. Military occupation started in Japan as American military bases settled.

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