11 May 1939
Invasion of Russia
Japanese attacks on disputed border areas is renewed between Japanese and Russia
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Nomonhan in Russia. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Japanese attacks on disputed border areas is renewed between Japanese and Russia
Attacks the Japanese in what began as a series of border skirmishes in May
Russian forces stop their attacks. In 4 days 40,000 Japanese & 27,000 Russian soldiers have been killed
Destroys the IJA forces in & around Nomonhan, 45000 Japanese soldiers were killed
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
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
Provenance
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