During the years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Eighth Route Army, as the heroic armed force of the Communist Party of China, was like an impregnable barrier, defending the dignity of the nation and the well-being of the people. They were not afraid of hardships and dangers, and they were not afraid of a strong enemy, and launched a thrilling struggle to the death against the Japanese invaders. In this battle concerning the survival of the nation, the Eighth Route Army made great achievements for national independence and the people's liberation, and became a hero in the eyes of the Chinese people.
It has always been a controversial topic about how many Japanese soldiers the Eighth Route Army killed during the Anti-Japanese War. The lack of wartime records and information, as well as discrepancies in post-war statistics, make it difficult to get a definitive answer to this figure.
Nevertheless, some historians and military experts have estimated the number of Japanese soldiers killed by the Eighth Route Army during the eight-year war of resistance through in-depth research and analysis of relevant materials. They believe that during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Eighth Route Army killed and wounded 401648 Japanese soldiers and 312282 puppet soldiers, totaling 713,930 people.
We must be aware that the fighting environment of the Eighth Route Army during the Anti-Japanese War was extremely complex and cruel. Under those conditions, the battle progressed very hard, and both sides were very heavy. As a result, it is difficult to accurately count the exact number of deaths. In addition, there may be differences in the number of deaths in different countries and research institutions. Therefore, we should maintain a cautious and objective attitude towards the specific death toll and respect historical facts.
Although this statistic is fraught with controversy, we can be sure that the Eighth Route Army, as the armed force of the Chinese Communist Party, played an important role in the War of Resistance against Japan. They fought heroically for national independence and the liberation of the people, and made tremendous sacrifices and efforts. In the years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they were a beautiful landscape, leading the Chinese people to victory.