Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov20 August 1939
Attacks the Japanese in what began as a series of border skirmishes in May
Russia · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Attacks the Japanese in what began as a series of border skirmishes in May
The Japanese are prevented from making any further incursions into Russian territory. In 1 day the Japanese suffer 50,000 casulties, their worst ever defeat. Defeat by Russia convinces the Japanese that they cannot fight against the Russians
Destroys the IJA forces in & around Nomonhan, 45000 Japanese soldiers were killed
Victory over Japan at Nomonhan means that Russia does not have to fight a 2 front war. After Nomonhan transfers 1700 tanks, 3 cavalry Divs, 15 rifle Divisions & 1500 aircraft
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