# Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?

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Podcast: [The History of WWII Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-history-of-wwii-podcast-420749)
Published: 2026-04-28T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jake Clapham of Flashback History joins Ray to discuss Japan's 1931 invasion of China, setting off a chain of events that will lead to Pearl Harbor. Listen on your usual podcast player or watch the video on YouTube https://worldwariipodcast.net/ https://youtu.be/H0AXg4i_XlI?si=BIVrXCmcXMHO-caN Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members-sign-up/ Follow The History of WWII Podcast: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3Jcu7Aq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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