Articles related to "Sino Japanese War"
Nanking and the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
The Dragon Lady Conquers America Part I
When China's Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek needed to change America's wartime strategy he played his American card -- his wife Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
chiang kai-shek • madame chiang kai-shek • china • franklin roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt
When China's Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek needed to change America's wartime strategy he played his American card -- his wife Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
chiang kai-shek • madame chiang kai-shek • china • franklin roosevelt • eleanor roosevelt
Captain Philo Norton McGiffin
Five years before the famous Admiral Dewey sailed into victory in Manila Bay, a fellow Annapolis graduate had already been in command of a modern battleship
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
Five years before the famous Admiral Dewey sailed into victory in Manila Bay, a fellow Annapolis graduate had already been in command of a modern battleship
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
Henry Walton Grinnell
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
A naval adventurer who saw service from New Orleans to the Yalu River and back over the last half of the 19th Century.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
Japan's Road to War
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
The Battle of the Yalu River 1894
The Battle of the Yalu River took place on September 17, 1894 between the Chinese and Japanese Navies during the Sino-Japanese War.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
The Battle of the Yalu River took place on September 17, 1894 between the Chinese and Japanese Navies during the Sino-Japanese War.
battle yalu river • september 17 1894 • sino-japanese war • japanese fleet • admiral ito sukeyuki
U.S.S. Wake
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
Yangtze River Patrol
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
Japanese Intelligence
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
Shanghai in the 1930s
In the 1930s Shanghai was the stuff of legend. It was a thriving commercial center, but also known for every kind of vice. The boom ended in 1937, when Japan invaded.
shanghai • china • art deco • the bund • white russians
In the 1930s Shanghai was the stuff of legend. It was a thriving commercial center, but also known for every kind of vice. The boom ended in 1937, when Japan invaded.
shanghai • china • art deco • the bund • white russians
Sir Victor Sassoon, Builder of 1930s Shanghai
A millionaire with a vision, Sir Victor Sasoon built modern Shanghai. His buildings modernized the city. When he left in 1948, the great metropolis bore his stamp.
sir victor sassoon • shanghai • art deco • architecture in china • sephardic jews
A millionaire with a vision, Sir Victor Sasoon built modern Shanghai. His buildings modernized the city. When he left in 1948, the great metropolis bore his stamp.
sir victor sassoon • shanghai • art deco • architecture in china • sephardic jews
Walking Tour of Gulangyu Island, Fujian
Just a short ferry ride from Xiamen takes tourists to another world where cars are forbidden and narrow cobbled streets wind through European-style villas and palm trees
gulangyu island • sights around xiamen • piano island • travel in fujian province • travel in china
Just a short ferry ride from Xiamen takes tourists to another world where cars are forbidden and narrow cobbled streets wind through European-style villas and palm trees
gulangyu island • sights around xiamen • piano island • travel in fujian province • travel in china
Fourth Marines
The Fourth Marines were sent to Shanghai in 1927. What originally was a temporary mission lasted until 1941.Transferred to the Philippines, they fought on Corregidor.
united states fourth marines • shanghai incident • white russians • night clubs • cabarets
The Fourth Marines were sent to Shanghai in 1927. What originally was a temporary mission lasted until 1941.Transferred to the Philippines, they fought on Corregidor.
united states fourth marines • shanghai incident • white russians • night clubs • cabarets
Kings of Hong Kong Cinema: The Shaw Brothers
From humble beginnings, the Shaw Brothers created an entertainment empire from martial arts action adventures and Cantonese musicals.
shaw brothers • shaw brothers studio • hong kong • martial arts • raiders of the lost ark
From humble beginnings, the Shaw Brothers created an entertainment empire from martial arts action adventures and Cantonese musicals.
shaw brothers • shaw brothers studio • hong kong • martial arts • raiders of the lost ark
The BroomHandle Mauser
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
Japan's Denial of The Rape of Nanking
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
rape of nanking • japan • china • wwii • nanking atrocities
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
rape of nanking • japan • china • wwii • nanking atrocities
Magnifying Memories: Kazuo Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans
A review of <i>When We Were Orphans</i> by Kazuo Ishiguro.
kazuo ishiguro • mystery • memory • novel • fiction
A review of <i>When We Were Orphans</i> by Kazuo Ishiguro.
kazuo ishiguro • mystery • memory • novel • fiction
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