`  == When the war started for Japan ... ==  In the section World War II the phrase ``When the war started for Japan`` is what? Inaccurate, weasel words, cover-up?  Reminds me of how the American Civil War was covered in Georgia high schools in the 50s and even beyond.  Japan declared war on the U.S. and the British Empire (by Imperial rescript signed December 7, 1941 [Japan date])and followed it up by attacking Pearl Harbor on December 8, 1941 (Japan date).    `