Chongqing Bombing: The Forgotten Blitz of Asia and Its Lasting Impact - Guide
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After the infamous Rape of Nanking, where the Imperial Japanese brutally killed and tortured 300,000 civilians, the Nationalist government of China moved its wartime capital to Chongqing. Consequently, the Imperial Japanese Army bombed the city relentlessly, launching extensive air raids on civilian and military targets.
Chongqing Bombingremains one of the most devastating yet untold events of World War II. Between 1938 and 1943, Japan relentlessly bombed Chongqing, China's wartime capital, causing thousands of deaths, widespread destruction, and far-reaching social and economic consequences. From suffocation during the Great Tunnel Massacre to the trauma of witnessing loved ones perish, survivor testimonies paint a harrowing picture of the bombings' brutality. The bombing also revealed stark inequalities as the wealthy could access private shelters, while the poor suffered in inadequate public ones. Yet, amid these hardships, the shared struggle against Japan created a powerful bond despite the inequalities. |
