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Chaos and Desperation in Nanking during Japanese Occupation
41:17 - 43:46 (02:28)
The Japanese units learned of the Chinese retreat on December 13th, which leads to skirmished and ultimately surrender by many Chinese soldiers. The attack on Nanking appears out of control from the start with glory-hungry units leading the charge, which can be compared to the sack of Carthage by the Romans.
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