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Episode 204-The Japanese Empire Doubles Down in Shanghai
Episode 204-The Japanese Empire Doubles Down in Shanghai
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2017
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The Japanese invasion of Shanghai, nor their desire to teach the Chinese a lesson, is moving forward fast enough for Tokyo. So when the Expeditionary commander requests 5 additional divisions, the Japanese Imperial Staff and Navy acquiesce with alacrity. Their new goal is to expand their holdings and when reinforced to push west on a general front. However, Chiang Kai-Shek has reached an agreement with Stalin and soon Soviet military supplies will be on the way. For now the Chinese Nationalist forces have the single task of holding out, until then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Oct 10, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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