Shared memories: Marking 80 years since the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War

Summary

This year marks the 80th anniversary of major victories in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War. The script reflects on key historical moments, including the military parades in Beijing and Moscow, and China's first major victory in the war at the Battle of Pinguan. It highlights the heroism of the Chinese and Soviet peoples, the resilience in the face of invasion, and the shared struggle for justice and peace. The monument to victory symbolizes the enduring strength of the people and their contributions to the world’s defeat of fascism.

Takeaways

• 😀 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-fascist War.
• 😀 The monument to the people's heroes in Beijing commemorates the Chinese people's resistance to Japanese aggression, especially highlighting guerrilla warfare.
• 😀 The military parade in Moscow on November 7th, 1941 holds significant historical importance, especially as it occurred during the Soviet Union's struggle against Nazi Germany's advance towards Moscow.
• 😀 The Chinese army's victory at the Battle of Pinguan in 1937, led by the Communist Party of China, was a major turning point in the war against Japanese aggression.
• 😀 The eighth route army's success in killing over 1,000 Japanese soldiers, destroying their supply vehicles, and shattering Japan's myth of invincibility was pivotal.
• 😀 The Moscow Metro station holds historical significance, having served as an air raid shelter during the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
• 😀 Mao Zedong's treatise on protracted war, presented in 1938, emphasized that the war of resistance against Japanese aggression would be long, but the final victory would belong to China.
• 😀 The Chinese people fought for 14 years, marking the first complete victory over a foreign invasion in modern Chinese history.
• 😀 The base of the Victory Monument in Moscow, made from reddish-brown marble, stands 141.8 meters tall, symbolizing the 1,480 days of the Great Patriotic War.
• 😀 The monument also features reliefs depicting battles fought in 12 hero cities during the war, representing the sacrifices and contributions of both China and Russia to the victory over fascism.

Q & A

What is the significance of this year in the context of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression?

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-fascist War.

What does the monument to the people's heroes in Beijing symbolize?

The monument symbolizes the bravery and determination of the Chinese people who resisted Japanese aggression. It features reliefs depicting guerilla warfare, capturing the spirit of China's struggle against Japanese invaders.

What historical significance does the military parade in Moscow on November 7, 1941, hold?

The military parade in Moscow on November 7, 1941, holds great historical significance because it occurred during the most difficult phase of the Great Patriotic War, when Nazi German forces were closing in on Moscow. Soldiers who participated in the parade then marched to the front lines to fight the invaders.

What was the significance of the Chinese army's victory at the Battle of Pinguan?

The Chinese army's victory at the Battle of Pinguan on September 25, 1937, was significant as it marked the first major victory in China's war of resistance against Japanese aggression. It shattered the myth of Japan's invincibility and boosted the morale of the Chinese forces.

How did the Soviet Union contribute to the war effort against Nazi Germany?

The Soviet Union made significant contributions during the Great Patriotic War, with the military parade on Red Square in 1941 symbolizing their determination. Despite facing heavy pressure from Nazi forces, the Soviet army was able to successfully defend key areas, including Moscow, and push back the invaders.

What role did the May 1938 conference in Yangan play in China’s war strategy?

At the May 1938 conference in Yangan, Mao Zedong discussed the strategy of protracted warfare, emphasizing that the war of resistance against Japan would be a long struggle but that China would ultimately emerge victorious.

What was the significance of the Mygoosa Metro station during the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War?

The Mygoosa Metro station played a critical role during the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, serving as an air raid shelter and preserving important historical memories related to the war.

How long did the Chinese people fight in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression?

The Chinese people fought for 14 years in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, ultimately achieving the country's first complete victory over a foreign invasion in modern history.

What does the monument to victory symbolize, and what are its physical characteristics?

The monument to victory symbolizes the triumph of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War. It stands 141.8 meters tall, made of reddish-brown marble, and is decorated with metal bas-reliefs depicting battles from 12 hero cities involved in the war.

What was the international response to the contributions of China and Russia in the World Anti-fascist War?

The peoples of China and Russia made tremendous contributions to the victory in the World Anti-fascist War, and their efforts were widely supported by the international community, demonstrating global solidarity against fascism.