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The Second Sino-Japanese War: Resistance and Alliance – Examine China’s Resilient Resistance to Japanese Invasion, Despite Internal Divisions, And The Formation of a (Uneasy) United Front Between the Nationalists and Communists to Fight the Common Enemy.

The Second Sino-Japanese War: Resistance and Alliance – A Lecture (Imagine Professor Chen, a historian with a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a penchant for historical analogies involving dumplings,…
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The Second Sino-Japanese War: A Nation Under Siege – Examine the Eight-Year War of Resistance Against the Full-Scale Japanese Invasion, Characterized by Brutal Occupation, Major Battles, And Immense Suffering, A Defining Event in Modern Chinese History.

The Second Sino-Japanese War: A Nation Under Siege – An Eight-Year Gauntlet of Grief, Grit, and Guerrilla Warfare 🤯 Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into…
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The First Sino-Japanese War: Japan’s Rise and China’s Decline – Explore the Conflict Over Korea That Resulted in a Decisive Victory for Japan and a Humiliating Defeat for China, Signaling Japan’s Emergence as a Regional Power and Further Weakening the Qing Dynasty.

The First Sino-Japanese War: Japan's Rise and China's Decline – A Clash of Civilizations (and Really Bad Strategies) ⚔️ (Lecture Hall Music: A jaunty, slightly off-key rendition of "Sakura Sakura"…
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The First Sino-Japanese War: Exposing China’s Weakness – Examine the Conflict Over Korea That Revealed the Qing Dynasty’s Failure to Modernize Effectively Compared to Meiji Japan, Leading to a Humiliating Defeat and Loss of Territory.

The First Sino-Japanese War: Exposing China's Weakness – A Lecture (Intro Music: A slightly out-of-tune rendition of "The East is Red" followed by a slightly-too-enthusiastic J-Pop track. Transition abruptly.) (Professor…
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The Japanese Surrender (September 2, 1945): The End of World War II in Asia and China’s Victory – Examine the Formal Surrender of Japan, Marking the End of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in Asia, Exploring the Jubilation in China After Years of Brutal Occupation and Warfare, And The Complex Challenges That Lay Ahead.

The Japanese Surrender (September 2, 1945): The End of World War II in Asia and China's Victory – A Lecture (Professor stands at the lectern, sporting a slightly rumpled tweed…
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The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – Examine the Prolonged and Brutal Battle for Control of Shanghai, Exploring the Fierce Resistance by Chinese Forces and the Devastating Impact on the City, Demonstrating China’s Determination to Fight Back Against Japanese Aggression.

The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – A Lecture (Intro Music: A dramatic, slightly cheesy rendition of "The Internationale") Good morning, class! Settle down, settle…
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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking the Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and China’s Eight-Year Struggle Against Japanese Aggression.

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (July 7, 1937): The Start of Full-Scale War with Japan – Examine the Skirmish Near Beijing That Escalated into a Full-Scale Invasion by Japan, Marking…
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The First Sino-Japanese War’s Battle of the Yalu River (1894): A Naval Defeat for China – Examine the Major Naval Engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War, Exploring the Clash Between the Chinese Beiyang Fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy and How Japan’s Superior Technology and Tactics Led to a Significant Chinese Defeat, Highlighting China’s Lagging Naval Modernization.

The First Sino-Japanese War's Battle of the Yalu River (1894): A Naval Defeat for China – A Lecture (Professor gestures dramatically, adjusting his spectacles) Alright, settle down, settle down, class!…
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The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion – Examine the Brutal Events That Occurred After the Fall of Nanjing, Exploring the Widespread Murder, Rape, And Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers, Remaining a Deeply Painful and Controversial Historical Event.

The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion (A Lecture on a Dark Chapter of History) (⚠️ Content Warning: This lecture discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and…