I think Japan still would have invaded the Soviet Union though, if the Second Sino-Japanese War continued (the oil embargo only really happened once they invaded Indochina).
Other than that I agree with you. That would be curious alternate reality.
Sherman Firefly IC Hybrid leads Sherman Vs (M4A4s) of the British 11th Armoured Division during the advance towards Gemert, Netherlands - September 26, 1944
The “Hybrid” designation was British nomenclature for a composite Sherman hull (cast front, welded rear), a “C” at the end of the Roman numeral indicated a Firefly conversion equipped with the 17-pdr.
IWM - Laing (Sgt) Photographer
IWM B 10358
yea longer barrel for the Firefly. More accurate. Better range
In my opinion, also better-looking.
Three British Humber armored cars of 8th Army Tactical HQ’s Defense Company await the order to move out in Italy - September 27, 1944
IWM - Gade, Richard Felix (Captain) Photographer
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British Priest 105mm SPG of the 6th Armoured Division near the top of the Muraglione Pass between San Godenzo and San Benedetto in Italy - September 27, 1944
IWM - Hunter (Sgt) Photographer
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The three Army Film and Photographic Unit
Photographers who took the graphic still and cine pictures of the 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem. The picture, which shows them with their cameras, was taken at the AFPU Centre at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire on 28 September 1944, the day that they arrived back. Smith was wounded in the shoulder. Left to right: Sgt. Dennis M Smith, Sgt.
Gordon “Jock” Walker and Sgt. C M “Mike” Lewis.
(Photo source - © IWM BU 1169)
Barker, Jack E. (Lieutenant)
Army Film and Photographic Unit
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The German battleship Bismarck, in Kiel in late September 1940