The Second Sino-Japanese War was the largest war in Asia in the 20th century, with roots in the First Sino-Japanese War. Japan’s imperialist rule and conflicting national policies put them at odds with China. The war began in earnest in 1937 and ended in 1945 as part of Japan’s surrender at the end of World […]
The First Sino-Japanese War was fought in 1894-1895 over control of Korea. Japan refused to withdraw troops from Korea, leading to war. Japan won several land and sea battles, despite China having more resources. The Treaty of Simonoseki ended the war, giving Japan control of Taiwan, Liaodong Peninsula, and Pescadores Islands. The war marked the […]
