Analyzing the Impact of the Second Sino-Japanese War on China

This report provides an analysis of the Second Sino-Japanese War, focusing on the conflict between China and Japan. The report highlights the key figures involved, including Chiang Kai-shek and Emperor Hirohito, and examines the events leading up to the war, such as the Marco Polo Bridge incident. It explores the Japanese military's actions, including the occupation of Chinese territories and the use of toxic gases. The author offers a personal perspective on Hirohito's actions, considering the political and military context of the time. The report references several academic sources and provides a comprehensive overview of the historical events and their implications. The report also touches on the impact of the war and the subsequent rise and fall of the nation, mentioning the atomic bomb incident. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of understanding the historical context of the war and its impact on the relationship between China and Japan. The report is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

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The Japanese Invasion or the Second Sino-Japanese War was a conflict that was taken in
place between The Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. It began with the incident that
took place it the Marco Polo Bridge, which escalated into a war between the two countries. The
military was China was led by Chiang Kai-shek and the Japanese militia was led by Hirohito
(Fisman, Hamao & Wang, 2014). Emperor Showa or Hirohito was a prominent figure of the
Japanese Invasion event. After the Mukden Incident in 1931, the Japanese Military occupied
many Chinese Territories and created puppet governments. However the Emperor never objected
to any kind of invasion because his main concern was the Soviet Union who were allies with the
Chinese (Pozzi, 2014). It is said by many that Hirohito endorsed the invasion as an incident
rather than a war. There has been instances when he authorized the use of toxic gases on many
occasions despite it was against the law by the League of Nations.
From my perspective, Hirohito was a man who did what he thought was right. Even if I
was in his place I would have taken the same initiative because it should be noted that the
Japanese soldiers actually came to enter the city of Wanping to find a missing solider however
the Chinese denied their access (Morris-Suzuki, 2013). Even an ultimatum was issues to the
Chinese however they still denied. As the Emperor of Japan, if I was in Hirohito’s place I would
have not resorted to war but look for another alternative. Either way using toxic gases would be a
last resort for anyone (wHe, 2013). Having said that, Hirohito also did a lot for the country, his
era was coined as the Showa era when the country rose, then fell down with the atomic bomb
incident and rose back up again with the modern technology.

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