236. China and World War II (Part 2)
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The Dikes of Despair
This chapter examines the catastrophic decision by the Chinese government to destroy the Yellow River dikes during World War II in a desperate attempt to slow the Japanese advance. It highlights the devastating human cost of this act, the moral complexities surrounding wartime choices, and the broader implications for China’s national history and leadership dynamics.
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