All Battles

Battle of Wuhan

1938 Hubei Großoffensive

Japanese naval landing force blasting Chinese pillbox and marching with the naval flag during the Canton Operation

Japanese naval landing force blasting Chinese pillbox and marching with the naval flag during the Canton Operation

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The Japanese 2nd Army breaks through the determined defenses of the Chinese 5th War Area during the Battle of Wuhan, 1938

The Japanese 2nd Army breaks through the determined defenses of the Chinese 5th War Area during the Battle of Wuhan, 1938

Author: Headquarters, USAFFE and Eighth US ArmyLicense:PD
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The Japanese 106th Division is encircled by Chinese forces during the Battle of Wanjialing, 1938.

The Japanese 106th Division is encircled by Chinese forces during the Battle of Wanjialing, 1938.

Author: Headquarters, USAFFE and Eighth US ArmyLicense:PD
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Lược đồ trận Vũ Hán. Thể loại:Chiến tranh Trung-Nhật

Lược đồ trận Vũ Hán. Thể loại:Chiến tranh Trung-Nhật

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The Japanese 2nd Army moves out from its jump-off points to attack Chinese positions in the Dabie Foothills during the Battle of Wuhan, 1938

The Japanese 2nd Army moves out from its jump-off points to attack Chinese positions in the Dabie Foothills during the Battle of Wuhan, 1938

Author: Headquarters, USAFFE and US Eighth ArmyLicense:PD
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Map of Japanese and Chinese dispositions after the Battle of Xuzhou, 1938

Map of Japanese and Chinese dispositions after the Battle of Xuzhou, 1938

Author: Headquarters, USAFFE and Eighth US ArmyLicense:PD
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The Japanese 11th Army makes its final assault on Wuhan. (Operations of the 2nd Army in the north are omitted.)

The Japanese 11th Army makes its final assault on Wuhan. (Operations of the 2nd Army in the north are omitted.)

Author: Headquarters, USAFFE and Eighth US ArmyLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Largest battle of the early phase; fall of interim capital.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Jap. victory.

Empire of Japan

  • Commander: Yasuji Okamura
  • Strength: ca. 350.000
  • Casualties: ca. 35.000

Rep. of China

  • Commander: Chiang Kai-shek
  • Strength: ca. 1.100.000
  • Casualties: ca. 225.000

Strategic Context

Defending the heart of Central China.

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