1931 – 1945
From 1931 to 1945, China and Japan were embroiled in a brutal conflict. It began with Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931, followed by a full-scale war in 1937. The Second Sino-Japanese War saw devastating battles, widespread atrocities like the Nanjing Massacre, and immense suffering for civilians. This conflict merged with World War II when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, bringing the broader Pacific War. The war ended in 1945 with Japan’s defeat, significantly impacting both nations and reshaping East Asia.
The Soldiers Are Coming!: My Early Life in a Chinese Village 1941-1946
True story of a Chinese family’s survival during Japanese occupation
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A Song for China
Story of how a young Chinese man used art to advocate for China during the war with Japan
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So Far from the Bamboo Grove
True story of a Japanese girl fleeing from Korea
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When My Name Was Keoko
Story of a Korean girl living under Japanese occupation
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The House of Sixty Fathers
Story of a Chinese boy and his pet pig fleeting the Japanese army
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