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Q: In the Chinese capital city of Nanjing Japanese soldiers murdered more than 200000 residents and burned large portion of the city. This became known as what?
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Why did the Japanese army invade manchuria in1937?

Japan had used an excuse a Chinese Attack on a Japanese Railway near the city of Mukden. In fact, the "Mukden incident" had been carried out by Japanese Soldiers disguised as Chinese.


Which country invaded China in1938?

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Who committed the atrocious acts against the Chinese in the Nanking Massacre the soldiers or the military leaders?

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What was the population in Japan before and after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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Is Chinese and Japanese language same?

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Who was affected on bombing of Nagasaki?

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Rank and file soldiers, but it was allowed and in some cases encouraged by the leaders.


What was the population in Japan before and after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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How did the Japanese and Chinese feel about European arrival?

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