235. China and World War II (Part 1)
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China's Turmoil: Road to War
This chapter examines the political fragmentation in China leading to 1937, focusing on the rivalry between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and Mao's Communists amidst warlord influences. It details the escalating tensions leading to Japan's invasion, sparked by minor confrontations that bloom into full-scale conflict. Key decisions made by Chiang Kai-shek at this juncture are critiqued, revealing the complexities of alliances and the emerging struggle for Chinese sovereignty.
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