Rape of Nanking (dec 13, 1937 – jan 10, 1938)
Description:
An episode of mass rape and murder against the citizens of Nanjing by Japanese troops.Causes
- Chinese government removes all troops from Nanking
- Japan wins in Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese war
Effects
- About 20,000 - 80,000 women were sexually assaulted
- around 200,000 - 300,000 people were killed
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Date:
dec 13, 1937
jan 10, 1938
~ 28 days