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Battle of Nanking
1937 • Jiangsu Belagerung
Historical Overview
Capture of the capital; followed by the Nanking Massacre.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Jap. victory.
Empire of Japan
- Commander: Prinz Asaka
- Strength: ca. 200.000
- Casualties: gering
Rep. of China
- Commander: Tang Shengzhi
- Strength: ca. 150.000
- Casualties: ca. 100.000*
Strategic Context
Psychological blow to the Chinese government.
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Historical Locations
Exact location not recorded in historical records













