Title: In July 1937, what did Japan deliberately create to launch a full-scale war of aggression against China?
In the long river of history, some events are like black storms, which not only overturned the peace at that time, but also left indelible traces in the years that followed. In July 1937, Japanese imperialism launched a full-scale war of aggression against China under the pretext of an elaborate conspiracy, which was known as the "77 Incident" or the "Lugou Bridge Incident". This article will discuss how Japan deliberately created the incident, as well as the deep reasons behind this behavior and the far-reaching impact on the Chinese nation.
In the thirties of the twentieth century, the expansionist ambitions of Japanese imperialism were already clearly exposed. Faced with the twin dilemmas of resource scarcity and internal economic pressure, the Japanese militarists set their greedy eyes on China, which was rich in resources and vast in territory. They need an excuse, a plausible fuse, to light the flames of all-out war. As a result, Japan's Kwantung Army frequently conducted military exercises in North China, creating a tense atmosphere and waiting for an opportunity to provoke conflict.
On the evening of July 7, 1937, the Japanese Kwantung Army deliberately created a conflict near the Lugou Bridge in the name of searching for missing soldiers, the so-called "Lugou Bridge Incident". Although the Chinese side tried its best to avoid the escalation of the situation at that time and hoped to solve the problem through diplomatic means, Japan took advantage of this incident to make a big deal of it, quickly increased its troops in North China, and claimed to be the first in the squadron. This series of actions is undoubtedly a premeditated provocation and an act of aggression that the Japanese militarists have been planning for a long time.
There are many reasons why Japan chose to launch a full-scale war of aggression against China in July 1937. First of all, Japan hoped to quickly solve its domestic economic problems through war, plundering China's resources and markets. Second, Japanese imperialism was eager to divert social contradictions and political pressures at home through military expansion. Moreover, Japan has a deep contempt and hostility towards China's territory and culture, and sees its conquest of China as a crucial step in realizing its dream of a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
The outbreak of the Lugou Bridge Incident marked the beginning of the all-out War of Resistance Against Japan. This war has brought profound disasters to the Chinese people, countless lives have been lost in the war, and countless homes have been reduced to ashes in the artillery fire. However, it was precisely this arduous war that gave birth to the indomitable national spirit and firm will of the Chinese nation to resist the war. In the eight-year War of Resistance Against Fascism, the Chinese people made tremendous sacrifices, but they also won the final victory and made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
To sum up, in July 1937, Japanese imperialism deliberately created the Lugou Bridge Incident as a pretext for launching a full-scale war of aggression against China. This act is not only a blatant challenge to international law and human conscience, but also a serious violation of the Chinese nation's right to subsistence and development. Although the war brought untold suffering and losses, it also inspired the Chinese nation's spirit of resistance and demonstrated the national character of the Chinese people's perseverance and courage. History has taught us how precious peace is, and the responsibility and responsibility for maintaining peace is the unshirkable mission of every country and nation.