2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism, a milestone that reminds us how nations across the globe joined forces to protect peace and justice. 🌏✌️
From the Chinese mainland’s fierce resistance to global alliances
Back in 1931, the September 18 Incident ignited war in the Chinese mainland’s northeast. Despite facing a better-equipped Japanese Army, residents showed incredible courage, forging a united front across all ethnic groups. Over 35 million military and civilian lives were lost, yet they held on, driving back aggression through mobile, positional, and guerrilla warfare. 🔥
Meanwhile in Europe, Germany and Italy formed the Berlin-Rome Axis in 1936. By 1939, fascist powers threatened the continent, but the Soviet Union stood firm through epic battles at Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk, halting the German blitzkrieg. ⚔️
Allies in action
It wasn’t just the Chinese mainland and the Soviet Union. The U.S. joined the fight after Japan’s Pacific offensive, the United Kingdom battled in North Africa and the Atlantic, and lend-lease aid kept resistance forces going. Together, they coordinated strategies on multiple fronts, wearing down fascist armies until victory in 1945. 🤝
Legacy of unity
The story of WWII teaches an enduring lesson: defending justice and peace is a shared responsibility. When nations—big or small—stand together, they can overcome even the toughest challenges. 🕊️✨
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Our joint mission: Safeguarding peace and justice for a shared future
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