1941 ⟶ Escalation of Conflict Between Chinese Nationalists and Communists
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🔪 Shanghai Massacre Begins the Chinese Civil War
The Shanghai massacre of 5,000-10,000 communists, perpetrated by the Kuomintang, marks the end of the First United Front and the beginning of the Chinese Civil War, which evolved into a proxy war between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany until 1936.⟶

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🚩 Foundation of the Chinese Red Army
⚔️ Chinese Communists Launch Hundred Regiments Offensive
Chinese Communists launch the Hundred Regiments Offensive against the Japanese in North China.⟶

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⚔️ Chinese Conflict and Japanese Setback at Changsha
Chinese Nationalist and Chinese Communists fight each other in southern China. Meanwhile, Japanese forces have a setback at Changsha.⟶
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⚔️ Escalation of Conflict Between Chinese Nationalists and Communists
The rivalry between Chinese Nationalists and Chinese Communists becomes more evident; large numbers of the latter are forced to give up their arms.⟶
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💥 Hostilities Erupt Between Chinese Nationalists and Communists
Hostilities between Chinese Nationalists and Chinese Communists break into the open.⟶
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