It is generally considered that the Pacific War began on 7/8 December 1941, on which date Japan invaded Thailand and attacked the British possessions of Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong as well as the United States military bases in Hawaii, Wake Island, Guam and the Philippines. Some historians contend that the conflict in Asia can be dated back to 7 July 1937 with the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China, or possibly 19 September 1931, beginning with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. However, it is more widely accepted that the Pacific War itself started in early December 1941, with the Sino-Japanese War then becoming part of it as a theater of the greater World War II.[nb 9] COUNT 10
QSN1 When do most people believe the Pacific War began? ANS1 early December 1941 QSN2 On what date did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? ANS2 7/8 December 1941 QSN3 When did the Second Sino-Japanese War begin? ANS3 7 July 1937 QSN4 Which countries did the Second Sino-Japanese War encompass? ANS4 Empire of Japan and the Republic of China QSN5 Has Japan ever attacked Thailand? ANS5 Japan invaded Thailand QSN6 What is the generally accepted date the Pacific War started? ANS6 7/8 December 1941 QSN7 When did Japan invade Manchuria? ANS7 19 September 1931 QSN8 What nation initiated hostilities? ANS8 Japan QSN9 When did Japan invade China? ANS9 7 July 1937 QSN10 What was the Pacific War theater part of after December 1941? ANS10 World War II