“The Nanking Massacre was the name for the brutality committed by the Japanese troops against the people of Nanking China in 1937” (Cook).
This awful Genocide happened for six weeks during the Sino-Japanese war. “During that period, Japanese forces engaged in widespread cruelty, rape, looting, arson, and murder of unarmed Chinese” (Cook). This war became part of WWII. “Also called the Rape of Nanking, this killing began on December 13- the day after Japans forces invaded Nanking” (Cook).
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| Fig. 2- Japanese soldier smiling for a photo after killing innocent civilians |
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| Fig. 3- Japanese head figures talking about possible plans for more land and chinese control |
Nanking is a city in Eastern China located on a port on the Yangtze River. This City founded in the 8th century
served as the Chinas capital from the 3rd century to the 6th
century. Beijing became
capital of China in 1421; but in
1912 Nanking was named the provisional capital of China. After
World War II ended, Beijing became the new capital for the
Peoples Republic of China, and not Nanking.
served as the Chinas capital from the 3rd century to the 6th
century. Beijing became
capital of China in 1421; but in
1912 Nanking was named the provisional capital of China. After
World War II ended, Beijing became the new capital for the
Peoples Republic of China, and not Nanking.
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| Fig.4- Map of China During Nanking Massacre and Japanese imperialism (David Stubblebine). |
