The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria 1931-1932 | Full Documentary

This full documentary covers the history of the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria 1931-1932 The Mukden Incident, also known as the Manchurian Incident of 1931, marked the start of Japan's invasion of Manchuria, orchestrated by Ishiwara Kanji of the Kwantung Army. Japan's leaders believed Manchuria was crucial for their economic and national security due to its vast resources and strategic location. Ishiwara, anticipating a future global conflict, executed a false flag operation at the Peitaying barracks in Mukden, defying Tokyo's orders. Following the incident, the Japanese army swiftly captured key cities like Kirin, Liaoyang, and Changchun through military force and political coercion. Despite significant resistance, notably by General Ma Zhanshan in Heilongjiang, the Japanese overpowered the Chinese forces. Ma's resistance, although ultimately unsuccessful, inspired widespread opposition against the Japanese across Manchuria. The conflict escalated as the Japanese targeted Jinzhou, the stronghold of Manchurian warlord Zhang Xueliang. Despite seeking aid from the League of Nations, Zhang couldn't halt the Japanese advance and retreated from Manchuria, leading to the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo. In Shanghai, anti-Japanese sentiment and riots sparked further conflict. Japanese and Chinese forces clashed intensely until the League of Nations brokered a truce, resulting in a demilitarized zone in Shanghai. These events signaled the beginning of a prolonged conflict, leading to Japan's eventual downfall. The Mukden Incident and subsequent battles highlighted Japan's aggressive expansionist policies and set the stage for the extensive warfare that followed in the Asia-Pacific region. TimeStamp 00:00 Introduction 01:35The Mukden Incident 15:00 Japanese occupation of major Manchurian cities 22:00 The resistance of General Ma Zhanshan 28:55 The Battle of Jinzhou 39:30 The Defense of Harbin 47:00 The first battle of Shanghai Don't forget I have a patreon now where you can get exclusive content like "Force Z Disaster: the End of the Battleship" check it out here ⤵️   / pacificwarchannel   Don't forget to check out Private Internet Access using my link to receive 83% off, 4 months free with a 30 day money back guarantee ⤵️ https://www.piavpn.com/PacificWarChannel 🎼 If you are interested in more in-depth information, check out our Podcast: https://PacificWarChannel.podbean.com Subscribe for more Videos of the Pacific War Channel using this Link ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePacificW... ******************** 🎬 Welcome to the Pacific War Channel 🌏 Welcome to the Pacific War Channel, the channel where we cover the entire history of the Asia-Pacific war of 1937-1945. My name is Craig, and I am a University Graduate of both History and Neuroscience, currently working for an education center in Canada. ▶️ This channel includes all the major events that led up to the Pacific War and reflect on the historical moments that contributed towards one of the biggest events in east-Asian history. From this channel, you can expect to enjoy episodes dedicated to major events, book and film reviews related to the Pacific Wa, and a look at the Pacific War Podcast where we discuss the Youtube episodes and more! 🗺 ▶️ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Channel, hit the bell button, and never miss a video! 🛎 ******************** 🌟 Connect with the Pacific War Channel on Social Media: Facebook ➡️   / thepacificwarchannel   Instagram ➡️   / thepacificwarchannel   Twitter ➡️   / the_pacificwar   Don’t forget to follow us on Twitch: ▶️   / thepacificwarchannel   ******************** #ThePacificWarChannel #ww2 #pacificwar