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Post by pats2001 on Oct 6, 2016 2:30:12 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
A Story In Newspaper Headlines
by Pats2001
(adapted from a concept originally posted at AH.com)
From the September 17th, 1941 morning edition of the New York Times:
EXTRA--TOJO, JAPAN'S MINISTER OF WAR, SHOT IN TOKYO
Identity And Motive Of Would-Be Assassin A Mystery; Tokyo Under Martial Law As Army Searches For Gunman
From the September 18th, 1941 edition of the Times Of London:
JAPANESE WAR MINISTER TOJO RUMOURED TO BE NEAR DEATH
Emperor Hirohito Appeals To Subjects For Calm; Gunman Still At Large; Hitler Vows "Eternal Solidarity" With Japan
From the evening edition of the Washington Post that same day:
JAPANESE EMBASSY CONFIRMS TOJO DEAD
Hirohito In Seclusion, Declares One-Week Mourning Period For Slain
War Minister
To be continued....
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Post by lordroel on Oct 6, 2016 3:44:29 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
A Story In Newspaper Headlines
by Pats2001
(adapted from a concept originally posted at AH.com)
From the September 17th, 1941 morning edition of the New York Times:
EXTRA--TOJO, JAPAN'S MINISTER OF WAR, SHOT IN TOKYO
Identity And Motive Of Would-Be Assassin A Mystery; Tokyo Under Martial Law As Army Searches For Gunman
From the September 18th, 1941 edition of the Times Of London:
JAPANESE WAR MINISTER TOJO RUMOURED TO BE NEAR DEATH
Emperor Hirohito Appeals To Subjects For Calm; Gunman Still At Large; Hitler Vows "Eternal Solidarity" With Japan
From the evening edition of the Washington Post that same day:
JAPANESE EMBASSY CONFIRMS TOJO DEAD
Hirohito In Seclusion, Declares One-Week Mourning Period For Slain
War Minister
To be continued....
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Post by stevep on Oct 6, 2016 14:26:52 GMT
From the date its probably too late to prevent the Pacific war, although the disruption and disorder in the Japanese leadership might delay things a bit. That might be crucial in terms of the weather for some of the southern offensives plus it could well change the forces in Pearl if that attack goes off successfully. If a couple of the US CVs are there then Japanese naval superiority will be even more extreme and last a bit longer. Not sure how much a week or two could matter to Wake but then if the US carriers are caught in Pearl that probably won't make any difference.
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Post by lordroel on Oct 6, 2016 14:29:39 GMT
From the date its probably too late to prevent the Pacific war, although the disruption and disorder in the Japanese leadership might delay things a bit. That might be crucial in terms of the weather for some of the southern offensives plus it could well change the forces in Pearl if that attack goes off successfully. If a couple of the US CVs are there then Japanese naval superiority will be even more extreme and last a bit longer. Not sure how much a week or two could matter to Wake but then if the US carriers are caught in Pearl that probably won't make any difference. Wonder who could succeed him, mostly i would think who belong to the army camp. |
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Post by stevep on Oct 6, 2016 21:22:16 GMT
From the date its probably too late to prevent the Pacific war, although the disruption and disorder in the Japanese leadership might delay things a bit. That might be crucial in terms of the weather for some of the southern offensives plus it could well change the forces in Pearl if that attack goes off successfully. If a couple of the US CVs are there then Japanese naval superiority will be even more extreme and last a bit longer. Not sure how much a week or two could matter to Wake but then if the US carriers are caught in Pearl that probably won't make any difference. Wonder who could succeed him, mostly i would think who belong to the army camp. Almost certainty at this point I would say. The army would strongly object to any alternative as a blow to their influence, especially with a national 'crisis' developing. Also the fact a senior general has been assassinated will probably harden the militaries view further.  |
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Post by pats2001 on Oct 6, 2016 22:26:02 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
Part Two
From the September 19th, 1941 edition of Der Angriff:
THE COWARD WHO MURDERED HERR TOJO
MUST BE PUNISHED!
The Fuhrer Warns English And American Provocateurs They Will Pay For Their
Crime Against The Japanese People
From the September 20th, 1941 afternoon edition of the Washington Post:
WHITE HOUSE DENIES U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN
TOJO'S DEATH
Ambassador Nomura Recalled To Tokyo For "Consultations" As Talks
With Japan Regarding China Suspended
From the September 21st, 1941 morning edition of the San Francisco Chronicle:
S.F. JAPANESE CONSULATE TO STAY CLOSED
UNTIL FRIDAY
Most Of Consular Staff Returning To Japan For Tojo Funeral
From the September 22nd, 1941 afternoon edition of the Honolulu Advertiser:
ALLEGED TOJO ASSASSIN ARRESTED
Said To Have Ties To Local Family
To be continued....
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Post by lordroel on Oct 7, 2016 2:05:07 GMT
ALLEGED TOJO ASSASSIN ARRESTED
Said To Have Ties To Local Family
To be continued.... You mean yakuza family or a noble family, interesting. |
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Post by pats2001 on Oct 8, 2016 15:55:19 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
Part Three
From the September 23rd, 1941 afternoon edition of the New York Times:
TWO JAPANESE, ONE MARINE INJURED AS RIOTERS TRY TO STORM U.S. EMBASSY IN TOKYO
Ambassador Grew Evacuated To Safety
From the September 24th, 1941 edition of the Il Popolo d'Italia:
FOREIGN MINISTER CIANO TO ATTEND GENERAL TOJO'S FUNERAL
Proclaims Friendship With Japan Vital To Italian Interests And Security
From the September 25th, 1941 morning edition of the Los Angeles Times:
ANTI-U.S. SENTIMENT IN JAPAN AT FEVER PITCH AS TOJO TO BE LAID TO REST TODAY
Thousands Expected To Line Tokyo's Streets To Pay Their Final Respects
From the September 27th, 1941 afternoon edition of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:
TRIAL OF ACCUSED TOJO ASSASSIN BEGINS TOMORROW
Gunman Denies Any Links With Washington
From the September 28th, 1941 edition of the Daily Telegraph:
DEMONSTRATORS ATTACK BRITISH EMBASSY IN TOKYO
Mr. Churchill Decries "Mob Of Fanatics"
To be continued....
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Post by pats2001 on Jan 29, 2017 15:58:53 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
Part Four
From the September 30th, 1941 morning edition of the New York Times:
STATE DEPT. ORDERS U.S. EMBASSY IN TOKYO
CLOSED "INDEFINITELY"
Danger To Diplomatic Staff Cited As Motive For Closure
From the October 2nd, 1941 edition of the Daily Telegraph:
GENERAL ANAMI PROCLAIMED ACTING JAPANESE WAR MINISTER
Pledges "Japan Will Be Ready" If War Breaks Out In Pacific
From the October 4th, 1941 afternoon edition of the San Francisco Chronicle:
FIRST BATCH OF EMBASSY EVACUEES DEPARTS TOKYO
Remaining Staff Burning Papers In Advance Of Looming Conflict
From the October 5th, 1941 evening edition of the Boston Globe:
AMBASSADOR GREW RETURNS FROM JAPAN
Calls Developing Situation In Pacific "Extremely Dire"
To be continued....
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Post by lordroel on Jan 29, 2017 16:17:29 GMT
The Assassination Of Hideki Tojo:
Part Four
From the September 30th, 1941 morning edition of the New York Times:
STATE DEPT. ORDERS U.S. EMBASSY IN TOKYO
CLOSED "INDEFINITELY"
Danger To Diplomatic Staff Cited As Motive For Closure
From the October 2nd, 1941 edition of the Daily Telegraph:
GENERAL ANAMI PROCLAIMED ACTING JAPANESE WAR MINISTER
Pledges "Japan Will Be Ready" If War Breaks Out In Pacific
From the October 4th, 1941 afternoon edition of the San Francisco Chronicle:
FIRST BATCH OF EMBASSY EVACUEES DEPARTS TOKYO
Remaining Staff Burning Papers In Advance Of Looming Conflict
From the October 5th, 1941 evening edition of the Boston Globe:
AMBASSADOR GREW RETURNS FROM JAPAN
Calls Developing Situation In Pacific "Extremely Dire"
To be continued.... Nice to see it back, the situation in the Pacific is deteriorating quickly it seems. |
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Post by pats2001 on Jan 29, 2017 16:25:31 GMT
You ain't seen nothin' yet, brother.  |
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Post by lordroel on Jan 29, 2017 16:33:38 GMT
You ain't seen nothin' yet, brother. We will see then what you have in store. |
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Post by stevep on Jan 29, 2017 17:05:48 GMT
Well Anami was an hard liner so I doubt it will prevent war. It might even bring it a little earlier and I suspect that's going to be the case. Or possibly change its character? If the Japanese start believing their allegations that the US was behind the assassination they might throw more effort against the US, which could be bad for Japan in the longer run if it means their drive south is markedly less successful.
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Post by lordroel on Jan 29, 2017 17:07:03 GMT
Well Anami was an hard liner so I doubt it will prevent war. It might even bring it a little earlier and I suspect that's going to be the case. Or possibly change its character? If the Japanese start believing their allegations that the US was behind the assassination they might throw more effort against the US, which could be bad for Japan in the longer run if it means their drive south is markedly less successful. But who is the new prim minster then. |
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Post by stevep on Jan 29, 2017 17:15:58 GMT
Well Anami was an hard liner so I doubt it will prevent war. It might even bring it a little earlier and I suspect that's going to be the case. Or possibly change its character? If the Japanese start believing their allegations that the US was behind the assassination they might throw more effort against the US, which could be bad for Japan in the longer run if it means their drive south is markedly less successful. But who is the new prim minster then. This man. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korechika_Anami Note he was still unwilling to surrender even after the two atomic bombs were launched until the emperor ordered the surrender. He abided by that then committed suicide. |
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