L6 - Second Sino - Japanese War

What is the context behind the second sino japanese war?

Japan and China had tension for decades, mostly around territorial

expansion. In 1937, a small conflict on a bridge outside Beijing between

Chinese and Japanese soldiers turned into major conflict, and eventually into a major war which became the Second Sino-Japanese War.

What was the Nanjing massacre?

Japan committed numerous war crimes, such as harming civilians,

including elderly people and pregnant women, SA civilians, ranging from 6 years old to over 70, and more. They never formally apologised for their actions.

When did tensions rise between China and Japan?

Tension had risen in the 1930s, especially with the Manchurian

Crisis in 1931.

What was the conflict on the bridge known as?

Marco Polo Bridge Incident