Historical Events tagged with "li zongren"
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Battle of Taierzhuang Marks Chinese Victory
The Battle of Taierzhuang commenced with fierce fighting between Chinese and Japanese forces in March 1938, aiming to reclaim territory in the ongoing Second Sino-Japanese War. Chinese troops, under General Li Zongren, fortified the city of Taierzhuang, strategically located along the Grand Canal in Shandong Province. This battle not only aimed to resist Japanese advances but also to boost morale among Chinese forces, which had faced numerous setbacks. Despite being outmatched, the tenacity of Chinese soldiers in this engagement would lead to a significant victory over their Japanese counterparts, setting a precedent for future confrontations in the war.
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