Episode 213-The 2nd Sino-Japanese War: The Fall of Wuhan

The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

Jan 24, 201836:18Society & Culture

Chiang Kai-Shek is staking everything on his defense of Wuhan. As such, the various Japanese forces attempt to encircle the city. Chiang throws everything he has at the enemy, even scoring one major victory at Tai'erzhua...

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