Second Sino-Japanese War - Part 2: The conflict erupts into chaos

Night fell heavy on July 7, 1937. Japanese and Chinese troops eyed each other warily at the Marco Polo Bridge. The summer air hung thick with anticipation as tension crackled in the night.At eleven PM, the crack of gunfire tore through the silence. No one was sure who fired first, but the result was irrevocable. Confusion reigned as soldiers scrambled for cover, the sharp scent of cordite stinging the air. The skirmish quickly escalated into a full-blown battle.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/second-sino-japanese-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.