Video: How did Japan Keep its Army after the World War?

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Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video on the history of Japan, as we try to deduce how Japan managed to keep its army after World War II. We are discovering why the Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) were formed and what were their function.

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