![]() On December 5, Prince Yasuhiko Asaka was installed as Japanese commander in the campaign. The civilian government of Nanjing fled, leaving the city under the de facto control of German citizen John Rabe, who had founded the International Committee for the Nanking Safety Zone. As the Japanese approached, the Chinese army withdrew the bulk of its forces since Nanjing was not a defensible position. The speed of the army's advance was likely due to commanders allowing looting and rape along the way. By early December, it was on the outskirts of Nanjing. The Japanese army had pushed quickly through China after capturing Shanghai in November 1937. American Goddess at the Rape of Nanking.Japanese history textbook controversies.International Military Tribunal for the Far East.International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone.Prince Yasuhiko Asaka ( granted immunity)Ĭlose ▲ This article is part of the series on the.Mass murder, wartime rape, looting, arsonĢ00,000 (consensus), estimates range from 40,000 to over 300,000 Legacy Effect on international relations As a component of national identity Japan China Australia.Controversy Cold War Debate in Japan Apology and condolences by the Prime Minister and Emperor of Japan Denials of the massacre in Japan. ![]() ![]() War crimes tribunals Grant of immunity to Prince Asaka Evidence and testimony Matsui's defense Verdict Sentence Other trials.Death toll estimates Range and duration.Massacre Massacre contest Rape Massacre of civilians Extrajudicial killing of Chinese prisoners of war Looting and arson Nanking Safety Zone and the role of foreigners Causes Literature.Battle of Nanking Siege of the city Demand for surrender Assault and capture of Nanjing Pursuit and mopping-up operations.Approach of the Imperial Japanese Army Japanese war crimes on the march to Nanjing Retreating Chinese Troops' Scorched-Earth Policy Establishment of the Nanking Safety Zone Prince Asaka appointed as commander.Relocation of the capital Strategy for the defense of Nanjing.
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