Second Sino-Japanese War
Largest Asian war of the 20th century, intertwined with World War II.
It is often regarded as the beginning of World War II in Asia and was the largest Asian war of the 20th century, resulting in approximately 20 million deaths, mostly Chinese civilians.
- field
- Military conflict
- belligerents
- Republic of China vs. Empire of Japan and puppet states
- known_for
- Largest Asian war of the 20th century; beginning of WWII in Asia; Nanjing Massacre; biological and chemical warfare
- casualties
- Around 20 million deaths, mostly Chinese civilians
Reader's Guide
The Second Sino-Japanese War holds profound significance as the largest Asian war of the 20th century and a key theater of World War II. The war elevated China to the status of one of the Big Four Allied powers and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, and led to the return of Taiwan.
Did You Know?
- The war resulted in around 20 million deaths, mostly Chinese civilians.
- China was recognized as one of the Big Four Allied powers and one of the 'Four Policemen' that formed the foundation of the United Nations.
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