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In March of 1941, Imperial Japan attempted to dig a tunnel from between Japan and Alaska. This plot would be discovered by the Sub-Mariner after he ruined a similar plot orchestrated by the Nazis{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #16}}. Namor, with the assistance of the Human Torch found and destroyed this tunnel{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #17}}. |
In March of 1941, Imperial Japan attempted to dig a tunnel from between Japan and Alaska. This plot would be discovered by the Sub-Mariner after he ruined a similar plot orchestrated by the Nazis{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #16}}. Namor, with the assistance of the Human Torch found and destroyed this tunnel{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #17}}. |
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+ | Later, in June of '41, Japanese spy [[Matzu (Earth-616)|Matzu]] was smuggled into the United States to undermine efforts by Chinese immigrants in New York to collect money for the Chinese war effort. This effort would be stopped by the Human Torch and his partner [[Thomas Raymond (Earth-616)|Toro]]{{r|All Winners #1}}. That same month, as the [[Young Allies (WWII) (Earth-616)|Young Allies]] fled across Asia with British Agent Zero to protect a secret code, they were briefly opposed by agents of Imperial Japan{{r|Young Allies #1}}. |
By August of that year, the Japanese targeted American ships off the coast of Hawaii with their giant vessel the [[Dragon of Death]], piloted by Captain Okada. Okada would be slain and his massive submarine sank by [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]] and [[James Buchanan Barnes (Earth-616)|Bucky]]{{r|Captain America Comics #5}}. That same month, Nazi operative [[Dame Kackle (Earth-616)|Dame Kackle]] smuggled Japanese spies into New York. This operation was foiled by the [[Don Stevens (Earth-616)|Defender]] and his sidekick [[Rusty (Earth-616)|Rusty]]{{r|USA #1}}. |
By August of that year, the Japanese targeted American ships off the coast of Hawaii with their giant vessel the [[Dragon of Death]], piloted by Captain Okada. Okada would be slain and his massive submarine sank by [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]] and [[James Buchanan Barnes (Earth-616)|Bucky]]{{r|Captain America Comics #5}}. That same month, Nazi operative [[Dame Kackle (Earth-616)|Dame Kackle]] smuggled Japanese spies into New York. This operation was foiled by the [[Don Stevens (Earth-616)|Defender]] and his sidekick [[Rusty (Earth-616)|Rusty]]{{r|USA #1}}. |
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Revision as of 21:42, 25 June 2011
History
The Empire of Japan was formed in 1868, an absolute constitutional monarchy that saw Japan become a major world power due to it's heavy militarization of the 1920's and 30's. By the 1940's, under the leadership of Hirohito, the Empire would begin a war in the Pacific an ultimately join the Axis powers, allying itself with Nazi Germany. In 1945 the Empire would eventually surrender to Allied Forces after the dropping of the atom bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
During Pacific War, the Empire of Japan would clash with the Sub-Mariner, Human Torch and their allies the Invaders.
1940
The Empire of Japan would not be overly active in undermining American interests during this period. However, in August of 1940 they would send spies led by Satokata Matsu to commit acts of sabotage and steal the plans for a supposedly unsinkable warship. This plot would be thwarted by Merzah the Mystic and his associates. Ultimately, while attempting to flee Merzah, Matsu would end up in a fatal car accident and his minions would be arrested[1].
1941
In March of 1941, Imperial Japan attempted to dig a tunnel from between Japan and Alaska. This plot would be discovered by the Sub-Mariner after he ruined a similar plot orchestrated by the Nazis[2]. Namor, with the assistance of the Human Torch found and destroyed this tunnel[3].
Later, in June of '41, Japanese spy Matzu was smuggled into the United States to undermine efforts by Chinese immigrants in New York to collect money for the Chinese war effort. This effort would be stopped by the Human Torch and his partner Toro[4]. That same month, as the Young Allies fled across Asia with British Agent Zero to protect a secret code, they were briefly opposed by agents of Imperial Japan[5].
By August of that year, the Japanese targeted American ships off the coast of Hawaii with their giant vessel the Dragon of Death, piloted by Captain Okada. Okada would be slain and his massive submarine sank by Captain America and Bucky[6]. That same month, Nazi operative Dame Kackle smuggled Japanese spies into New York. This operation was foiled by the Defender and his sidekick Rusty[7].
In September, Imperial Japan sent its agent Fang to stop Chinese ambassadors from collecting war loan from the United States in Washington D.C. Once again, Japanese efforts were foiled by the Captain America and Bucky[8].
US Lieutenant Curtis learned of Imperial Japans efforts to ally themselves with the Philippines in December of 1941. In order to stop Curtis from reporting this to his superiors, Japanese spies would send Philippino assassin Ginaldo to silence him[9]. This effort would be opposed by the Patriot, ending in Ginaldo's capture[10].
1942
1944
===1945===See Also
- 148 appearance(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 2 minor appearance(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 11 mention(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 21 image(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 78 member(s) of Imperial Japan (Earth-616)
- 5 item(s) used/owned by Imperial Japan (Earth-616)