Military & Warfare

Eighth Route Army Victory at Pingxingguan

The Eighth Route Army achieved a minor but morale-boosting victory against Japanese forces at the Battle of Pingxingguan. This battle, occurring in September, involved a surprise attack by Chinese troops and was significant for bolstering Chinese resistance during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The strategic surprise and terrain knowledge played key roles in the Chinese victory.

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