EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 14 MIN
18 Imperial Japan Died Running on Empty
from Crude Ambition: This is the story of power · host By Seven Media
This conversation explores Japan's strategic pursuit of oil during World War II, focusing on the logistical challenges they faced in transporting captured oil from the Dutch East Indies back to Japan. It highlights the catastrophic failures in their supply chain and resource management, leading to their eventual defeat. The discussion also draws parallels between historical events and contemporary energy dependencies, emphasizing the importance of logistics in modern warfare.
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18 Imperial Japan Died Running on Empty
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