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mar 23, 1927 - Fall of Nanking

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With Shanghai under their control, the NRA turned its attention to Nanjing. He Yingqin advanced from the south-east, whilst Cheng Qian came from the south-west. Zhang Zongchang ordered his Shandong Army to withdraw from Nanjing on 23 March, leaving the city undefended. Cheng arrived on the next day, entering the city with no resistance.

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mar 23, 1927
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~ 99 years ago