Historical Events tagged with "asaka"
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Military & Warfare
Assault on Nanking by Japanese Troops
December 9th, 1937 87 years ago
Japanese troops, commanded by Lt. Gen. Yasuhiko Asaka, launched an overwhelming assault on the Chinese city of Nanking in December 1937. This military action was part of the broader conflict of the Second Sino-Japanese War, marked by fierce resistance from Chinese forces. The attack aimed to capture the city, which was a significant political and cultural center in China, and to expand Japanese control in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
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