All Battles

Battle of Xuzhou

1938 • Jiangsu Kesselschlacht
徐州戦闘経過要図　1938年5月〜6月

徐州戦闘経過要図　1938年5月〜6月

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a Chinese railway (隴海鐵路)in northwest under japanese bombardment

a Chinese railway (隴海鐵路)in northwest under japanese bombardment

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Chinese killed by Japanese Army in a ditch, Hsuchow

Chinese killed by Japanese Army in a ditch, Hsuchow

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The dead body of an old Chinese woman killed by Japanese soldiers, with a reed stuffed into the vagina. This took place in Taierzhuang, Xuzhou, China.)

The dead body of an old Chinese woman killed by Japanese soldiers, with a reed stuffed into the vagina. This took place in Taierzhuang, Xuzhou, China.)

Author: http://www.princeton.edu/%7Enanking/html/image_11.htmlhttp://www.cnd.org/njmassacre/photos/rape2.jpg日寇暴行實錄. 漢口. 1938.侵掠 : 中国戦線従軍記者の証言 現代のドキュメント（小俣行男、1982.9）License: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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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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