Member-only story

When the Rains Came: The Chinese-Russian Invasion

Bryce Foster

·6.2k Followers· Follow

Published in When The Rains Came: The Chinese Russian Invasion

4 min read · 5 days before

275 View Claps

31 Respond

Save

Listen

In August 1945, as the Second World War drew to a close, the Soviet Union and China launched a joint invasion of Manchuria. The invasion was a stunning success, and within a matter of weeks, the Japanese Kwantung Army had been defeated and Manchuria was under Allied control.

When The Rains Came: The Chinese Russian Invasion Book

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	13 pages

The Chinese-Russian Invasion was a major turning point in the history of East Asia. It marked the end of Japanese imperialism in China and the beginning of the Cold War. The invasion also had a profound impact on the lives of the people of Manchuria, who were caught in the crossfire between the two superpowers.

When the Rains Came: The Chinese-Russian Invasion is a gripping account of this pivotal event. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with survivors and access to previously classified documents. It tells the story of the invasion from both the Chinese and Soviet perspectives, and provides a nuanced understanding of the complex motivations and consequences of this conflict.

When the Rains Came is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Cold War, or the history of East Asia. It is a well-written and informative book that sheds new light on one of the most important events of the 20th century.

Praise for When the Rains Came

"A masterful work of scholarship. When the Rains Came is the definitive account of the Chinese-Russian Invasion." - Professor John W. Dower, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Embracing Defeat

"A gripping and insightful account of a pivotal event in world history. When the Rains Came is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the Cold War." - Professor Odd Arne Westad, author of The Cold War: A World History

"A must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Cold War, or the history of East Asia. When the Rains Came is a well-written and informative book that sheds new light on one of the most important events of the 20th century." - The New York Times

Free Download Your Copy Today

When the Rains Came is available now from all major booksellers. Free Download your copy today and learn the untold story of the Chinese-Russian Invasion.

When The Rains Came: The Chinese Russian Invasion Book

5 out of 5