WWII Imperial Japanese Shanghai Incident 1932 Photo Album Army Navy 58 Photos
Thank you for viewing this item. This is an original. Photo album documenting the Shanghai Incident of 1932. Published in Showa 7 (1932), during the early stage of conflict between Japan and China. What was the Shanghai Incident? The Shanghai Incident (1932) was one of the first major armed clashes between Japan and China. It began after tensions escalated in Shanghai following an attack on Japanese civilians. In response, Japan deployed military forces to protect its nationals. Chinese forces mobilized in resistance. Fighting broke out in the city. Urban combat spread across Shanghai. In simple terms, this was. A local conflict that rapidly escalated into real war inside a major city. Why this event matters. This conflict is important because. It was a precursor to the full-scale. Second Sino-Japanese War (1937). Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. It took place in. Shanghai, one of the most international cities in Asia at the time. It can be seen as. A “prelude” to a much larger war that followed. About this item. This album contains approximately. Machine gun and artillery units. These are not modern reproductions. How the event was recorded and presented at the time. Why collectors value this. Items like this are valuable because. They were created during the actual period (not later reprints). They visually document real military operations. They are rarely seen outside Japan. History as it was seen in 1932. Not a modern interpretation, but a contemporary record. Age wear, stains, discoloration. Please check photos carefully. Height: 11.0 cm. Width: 14.8 cm. This is more than just a photo book. ? It is a record of. How war began in a city. A moment when tension turned into conflict, captured in real time. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.