Japan in First World War (jul 28, 1914 – nov 11, 1918)
Description:
Japan participated in World War I from 1914 to 1918 in an alliance with Entente Powers and played an important role in securing the sea lanes in the West Pacific and Indian Oceans against the Imperial German Navy as a member of the Allies. Politically, the Japanese Empire seized the opportunity to expand its sphere of influence in China, and to gain recognition as a great power in post-war geopolitics.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 28, 1914
nov 11, 1918
~ 4 years and 3 months