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Japanese Take Over Shanghai, 1937

Chinese defenders make a futile effort to hold off the invaders, but the district of Nantao is kindled to flames by Japanese shells.

Blazing junks in the river even menace international shipping. Bombardments through the night light up the harbour. Thousands of refugees flee for safety into the French concession, where volunteers struggle to care for the homeless and hungry.

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