Shanghai 1937: Where WW2 Really Began

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The beginning of WWII is perceived differently based on geography. While Americans recognize Pearl Harbor (1941) and Europeans focus on Germany’s invasion of Poland (1939), China considers August 13, 1937, as the start, marking the Battle of Shanghai. Shanghai in 1937 was a modern city controlled by international powers. The city had areas like the French Concession and International Settlement, reflecting fo …

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