Chapter 36: New Conflagrations: World War II and the Cold War

Japan's war in China . Global conflict began with Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1931 . League of Nations. condemned action; Japan simply withdrew from league . 1937, Japan launched full-scale invasion of China. The Rape of Nanjing. characterized war waged against civilians . Aerial bombing of Shanghai . In Nanjing, widespread rape and slaughter ................
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