Japan would share in a decisive naval victory while suffering heavy losses. In this scenario, the gains might still make that sacrifice appear justified. Its resulting view of war could differ from those of Britain, France, and Italy. Shared victory would therefore leave room for different judgments about the rewards and costs of fighting.
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Japan could draw a different lesson from a costly victory
Japan might consider heavy naval losses acceptable in return for the gains from victory, leaving it with a different view of war from its European allies.