Why Japan Couldn't Conquer China

Watch the next episode here:    • The Brutal Way Mao Turned China Into An In...   ---------------------------------------------------- How did World War II break out in Asia in 1937? Why did Mao Zedong and his fellow communists live in caves after the Long March? How did the notorious Nanjing Massacre occur? Anita and William are joined once again by Rana Mitter, author of China’s War with Japan 1937-1945, The Struggle for Survival (or Forgotten Ally, China’s World War II), and Modern China: A Very Short Introduction. ---------------------------------------------------- Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at    / @empirepoduk   ---------------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk ---------------------------------------------------- Video Editor: Adam Thornton Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson