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China and World War II

This two-part arc traces China's long arc from imperial collapse to its wartime footing in World War II, linking the fall of the Qing and the rise of the Republic to Japan's aggression and China's Allied role. It highlights internal power struggles—from warlords and the Kuomintang to Wang Jingwei—and external crises from the Opium Wars to the Nanjing Massacre and the Stilwell-Chiang Kai-shek partnership. Together, the episodes show how historical upheavals set the stage for China's pivotal role in World War II.
Episode count
2
Year span
1839 – 1945
Published date
2022-09-20

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