In 1941, Poland declared war on Japan despite having no way to fight them
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Polish government-in-exile issued a formal declaration of war against Japan, leading to one of the most polite and unusual diplomatic exchanges in military history.
In December 1941, the Polish government-in-exile felt a moral obligation to support its allies by declaring war on Japan. Despite the declaration, Japan's Prime Minister Tojo famously rejected the challenge, stating that the Polish move was made under pressure and did not represent the true will of the Polish people.
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