27 Sep 1931

China
  • In response to the Japanese aggression during the Mukden Incident, Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China called for a conference with his lieutenants to plan a secession of the region from the Republic of China. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
31 Dec 1931

Photo(s) dated 31 Dec 1931
Japanese troops at barracks, possibly in Harbin, Songjiang Province, China, circa late 1931
7 Jan 1932

China
  • Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, with support from the Japanese declared the secession of Heilongjiang from China to join the puppet state of Manchukuo. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
28 Jan 1932

China
4 Feb 1932

China
15 Feb 1932

China
12 May 1939

China
20 Aug 1945

Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1945
Soviet troops flying the red flag atop the train station at Harbin, Songjiang, China, circa 20 Aug 1945, photo 1 of 2Soviet troops flying the red flag atop the train station at Harbin, Songjiang, China, circa 20 Aug 1945, photo 2 of 2

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