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So, what if instead of attacking China in 1936 the Japanese invade French Indochina? They would succeed of course but, like with Manchuria could they prevent further hostilities with France? What about Siam?

I think it would make their position against China better, in OTL they got the region from the Vichy regime, but by then they where already inland.

And what if France declares war and the UK will join them, will they win? If they don't use their army for the attack on China are they ready to take over Malaysia, Borneo and Hong Kong? Would the Chinese respond? How will the USA?

Is their fleet in 1936 strong enough to take on the British fleet?

Hong Kong i find interesting, can they attack it from the sea succesfully? Also, how would the Chinese respond and could Japan use Hong Kong against China later on?

All this popped into my mind while working today. Gonna get another thread started about another thing with Japan.

thanks in advance.
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