Considering that the Pacific War started out of Japanese aggression in China and it's colonizing ventures and escalated out of serious economic pressure from Western powers, I'd hazard that it was at bottom about land and money as well--even to them (as well as for the Western powers who felt threatened by the Japanese army near their piece of the pie).
Sorry about that Shayne. This is a really interesting fic though! I love the diversity and the respect in your portrayals. It's so refreshing. I'm aware I haven't been the most constant of readers, my apologies.
alcyone
