Contents

Japan's Preparations for Large-Scale Invasion of China

The Fall of the Three Northeast Provinces

North China Is in Imminent Danger

The Flames of the War of Resistance Against Japan Is Kindled at Lugouqiao

Defensive Stage in the War of Resistance

The Eighth Route Army and New Fourth Army Boldly Attack Behind Enemy Lines

Establishment of Puppet Regime

Guerrilla Warfare Behind Enemy Lines

Changeable International Situation

Stalemate Stage in the War of Resistance

Outbreak of the Pacific War

Anti-"Mopping-Up" Operations in Anti-Japanese Base Areas

Stalemate on the Frontline Battlefield

Chinese Army and People in Base Areas Turn from Defensive to Offensive

Late Period of the War of Resistance

The World's Victory Against Fascists

Final Victory of the Anti-Japanese War

Acceptance of Surrender and Trial of War Criminals

Sino-Japanese Friendship-No More War Between the Two Countries

Appendix:

A Chronology of Events