Nanjing, China

Definition

A city in eastern China that was the site of a massive and brutal invasion by Japanese forces in 1937-38 during the Second Sino-Japanese War, known as the Nanjing Massacre or Rape of Nanjing.

Analogy

Imagine your peaceful neighborhood suddenly invaded by a hostile group causing destruction and chaos - that's similar to what happened in Nanjing during this period.

Related terms

Second Sino-Japanese War: This was a military conflict fought between China and Japan from 1937 to 1945. The Nanjing Massacre occurred during this war.

Imperial Japan: This refers to the empire of Japan from 1868 until 1947 - including during World War II when it invaded many countries including China.

War Crimes: These are serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflicts. The atrocities committed by Japanese forces in Nanjing are considered war crimes.