Nanking Massacre

The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937-1938 when Japanese troops captured the Chinese city of Nanking (Nanjing). Over a period of six weeks, soldiers committed widespread atrocities, including mass killings, sexual violence, and looting against civilians and disarmed soldiers. Estimates of the death toll range from 100,000 to 300,000 individuals. The event is a significant and controversial part of history, highlighting the brutality of war and the suffering endured by civilians during conflicts. It remains a sensitive topic in Chinese-Japanese relations today.