Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Guandong army

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Guandong army

関東軍
alternative words: Kwantung army, Kantogun, Kanto gun, Kantougun, Kantou gun
keywords: china , colony , office , weapon , world war 2
related topics: Guandong army , Manshukoku , Russo-Japanese war , Nomonhan incident
explanation: After Russo-Japanese war, Japan created an independent army group at Port Arthur in 1919 to protect Liaodong peninsula and south Manchurian railroad. After Manchurian incident in 1931, it conquered all the Manchuria and strove to protect Japanese interests by provoking Nomonhan incident. During the world war II, the best units were sent to Pacific front to fight against Americans so when Soviets entered the war on August 8, 1945, they collapsed without resistance.