Harbin in WW2 History | World War II Database

27 Sep 1931

China

In response to the Japanese aggression during the Mukden Incident, Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China called for a conference with his lieutenants to plan a secession of the region from the Republic of China. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

31 Dec 1931

Photo(s) dated 31 Dec 1931

Japanese troops at barracks, possibly in Harbin, Songjiang Province, China, circa late 1931

7 Jan 1932

China

Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, with support from the Japanese declared the secession of Heilongjiang from China to join the puppet state of Manchukuo. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

28 Jan 1932

China

Chinese General Ding Chao's troops captured Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China from collaborationist forces. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

4 Feb 1932

China

Japanese troops captured Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

15 Feb 1932

China

The local Chinese naval commander in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China surrendered his 5 river gunboats to the Japanese. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

12 May 1939

China

Yoshio Shinozuka arrived in Harbin, Songjiang Province, China. ww2dbase [Yoshio Shinozuka | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]

20 Aug 1945

Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1945

Soviet troops flying the red flag atop the train station at Harbin, Songjiang, China, circa 20 Aug 1945, photo 1 of 2

Soviet troops flying the red flag atop the train station at Harbin, Songjiang, China, circa 20 Aug 1945, photo 2 of 2

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