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Battle of Xuzhou
1938 • Jiangsu Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
Jap. encirclement to secure railway lines.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Jap. victory.
Empire of Japan
- Commander: Shunroku Hata
- Strength: ca. 240.000
- Casualties: gering
Rep. of China
- Commander: Li Zongren
- Strength: ca. 600.000
- Casualties: ca. 100.000
Strategic Context
Japanese attempt to destroy main Chinese forces.
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Historical Locations
Exact location not recorded in historical records













