Question

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select the correct answer.
which japanese - occupied territory did the soviet union invade when it declared a war on japan in 1945?
a. malaya
b. manchuria
c. thailand
d. hong kong

Explanation:

In 1945, the Soviet Union declared war on Japan and invaded Japanese-occupied Manchuria (northeastern China) as part of its post-WWII military operations. The other options were not the target of this Soviet invasion: Malaya was under British control, Thailand was a Japanese ally but not invaded by the Soviets, and Hong Kong was occupied by Japan but not targeted by the Soviet Union in 1945.

Answer:

B. Manchuria