aug 15, 1914 - Japans Entry into the War

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The Japanese government, claiming that it desired "to secure firm and eduring peace in Eastern Asia," sent an ultimatum to Germany demanding the handover of the German-leased territory of Jiaozhou (northeastern China) to Japanese authorities without compensation. When the Germans refused to comply, the Japanese entered the war on the side of the Allies

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