The unheard facts and truths that show the reality of Nanking during WW2 history

The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, was a horrific event that took place during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937. Here are some facts about this tragic event:

1. The Japanese government has never officially apologized for the Nanking Massacre, and many Japanese textbooks continue to downplay or deny the event.

1. The massacre was not limited to just killing; women were raped, and men were tortured and used for bayonet practice. It's estimated that over 20,000 women were sexually assaulted by Japanese soldiers during this time.
2. The Japanese soldiers took pleasure in murdering Chinese civilians, often making them dig their own graves before shooting or bayoneting them to death.
3. There were several foreign nationals who worked to protect Chinese civilians during the massacre, including a group of 22 Westerners who formed the Nanking Safety Zone. They risked their lives to shelter around 300,000 Chinese civilians and saved countless lives.
4. The Nanking Massacre lasted for six weeks, during which time the Japanese Imperial Army brutally slaughtered an estimated 300,000 Chinese civilians and prisoners of war.
5. Some Japanese soldiers who participated in the massacre documented their actions in diaries and letters, which have been used as evidence of the atrocities committed.