Battle of Shanggao

Battle of Shanggao Part of Second Sino-Japanese war Retaking a lost bridge. Date 14 March – 9 April 1941 Location Shanggao, Jiangxi Result Decisive Chinese victory Belligerents China, National Revolutionary Army Japan, Imperial Japanese Army, Central China Area Army Commanders and leaders Luo Zhuoying Korechika Anami Strength 100,000 troops in 11 divisions 65,000 troops in 3 divisions, 1 independent regiment, 40 armoured cars, 150 planes Casualties and losses 20,533 troops Chinese claim:22,000 troops Japanese estimate: ~1,000 troops

The Battle of Shanggao (simplified Chinese: 上高会战; traditional Chinese: 上高會戰; pinyin: Shànggāo Huìzhàn) was one of the 22 major engagements between the National Revolutionary Army and Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

On the 14th of March 1941, the Japanese 11th army attacked the headquarters of the Chinese 19th army. Fierce fighting began and after taking heavy losses, the Japanese retreated. The battle allowed the Chinese to capture a large amount of military supplies and boost fighting morale in their war against Japanese aggression.

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