Battle of Shanghai (1937)

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Japanese occupation in China
Strengthened Chinese resistance
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Republic_of_China
gptkb:Empire_of_Japan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Iwane_Matsui
gptkb:Generalissimo_Chiang_Kai-shek
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced literature and film
gptkbp:date August 13, 1937
gptkbp:duration over 100 days
gptkbp:end_date November 26, 1937
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced international opinion on Japan
Led to increased foreign involvement in China
Set the stage for future conflicts in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Shanghai (1937)
gptkbp:impact Foreign nationals
Japanese civilians
Chinese civilians
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical documentaries
Books and articles written about the battle
Memorials in Shanghai
gptkbp:legacy Lessons learned for future conflicts
Impact on Sino-Japanese relations
Symbol of Chinese resistance
Example of urban warfare
Influence on military strategies in urban settings
gptkbp:location gptkb:Shanghai,_China
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:tank
gptkbp:notable_event The defense of the International Settlement
The use of air raids
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Sino-Japanese_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Nanking
gptkbp:result Japanese victory
gptkbp:significance One of the largest battles in the Second Sino-Japanese War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Shanghai
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_Wuhan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Shanghai_(1945)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5