Japan’s Charmed Warship

The most visible Japanese presence in Shanghai during the three-month battle for the city in the fall of 1937 was the cruiser Izumo, anchored in the Huangpu River. It was … Continue Reading →

The Battle of Shanghai in the Eyes of German Cameramen

This German newsreel shows highlights of the 1937 battle of Shanghai. It’s interesting for a number of reasons. First, it features several of the weapons that were used most aggressively … Continue Reading →

Tank Cemetery: Armored Battle in Shanghai

In the early part of the three-month battle for Shanghai in 1937, China deployed its fledgling tank arm in an all-out attempt to wipe out the small and beleaguered Japanese … Continue Reading →