Shanghai 1937

This meticulously researched account explores the Battle of Shanghai, one of the 20th century's most significant yet overlooked conflicts, involving nearly a million soldiers and millions of civilians. It reveals how the battle transformed into a broader war between China and Japan, foreshadowing global conflict through its intense and technologically advanced urban combat. Featuring notable historical figures, the book highlights the event's impact on shaping modern history and its role as a grim precursor to World War II.