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Japanese surrender at Mukden
Soviet troops receive arms and munitions surrendered by units of the 63rd Division of the Kwantung Army of Japan at Mukden, Manchuria Date: August 1945
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1945 Manchuria Mukden Munitions Pacific Sino Soviet Surrender
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This powerful image captures the moment of surrender in Mukden, Manchuria, as Soviet troops receive arms and munitions from units of the 63rd Division of the Kwantung Army of Japan on August 19, 1945. The end of the Pacific War was in sight as the Soviet Union joined the Allied forces in their final offensive against Japan. The Kwantung Army, the Japanese military presence in Manchuria, had been a significant obstacle in the Allied advance towards Japan. With the Soviet Union's entry into the war against Japan, the Japanese forces in Manchuria were quickly overwhelmed. In this photograph, Soviet soldiers can be seen accepting the surrendered weapons and ammunition, marking the end of Japanese military resistance in the region. The scene is a poignant reminder of the global scope of World War II and the role the Soviet Union played in the Pacific Theater. The image also highlights the complex history of Sino-Soviet relations, as China had been occupied by Japan since 1931, and the Soviet Union had supported the Chinese Communist Party during the Chinese Civil War. This photograph is an important historical document, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the Pacific War and the post-war reordering of East Asia.
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