ntries, they believed, would offer little resistance. Because of their military limitations and economics Hitlers plan was to take small pieces of land and quickly prepare and move on to conquer the next. Hitler, also, desired to make Allies of large nations. This friendship would offer protection while they gained power and economical backing. The Japanese, because they believed they were superior to many nations including western chose their target and moved in. Because Japan was economically sound and supported the economy, through trade, of other nations the Allies did very little to stop there movements east. Japan had the strength and the manpower to work solo with or without acceptance of the World leaders.This lack of world policing may be why these countries continued to move unchecked for over a decade. Americans for the most part did not want to interfere in European matters so they spoke out against German expansion but they did not participate in aggressive measures to stop them. America also, did not agree with Japans movements but following the majoritys belief that we should not involve ourselves with foreign affairs they did nothing (Written lecture part A, page 10 paragraph 5). France and Great Britain wanted to put a stop to German expansion however; they lacked the finances and manpower to undertake such a mission at first. Germany and Japan were allowed to continue their aggressive actions against neighboring countrys for so long it may have fostered the belief that they were unstoppable. (Written lecture part A. page 11 paragraph 6 states that )....
