“City of Shanghai, prepare to be seized!”
That chilling proclamation echoes through time here at the \u4fb5\u534e\u65e5\u519b\u91d1\u5c71\u536b\u57ce\u767b\u9646\u5730\u70b9. This point marks a dark chapter in Shanghai’s history. It marks a significant event in the Second Sino-Japanese War.
This seemingly peaceful location was once the site of a stealthy invasion. The invasion took place late in the Battle of Shanghai. The Japanese military chose Jinshanwei due to its weaker defenses. They aimed to outflank the Chinese forces.
On November 5, 1937, under the cover of their 4th Fleet, a force of 100,000 Japanese troops landed here. They stormed Jinshanwei’s beaches. The defending Chinese troops numbered just over 300. These soldiers were divided into two under-equipped companies.
Outnumbered and outgunned the Chinese soldiers mounted a desperate defense. Only forty managed to break through the encirclement. The rest of the brave defenders were killed. Their sacrifice delayed the Japanese advance. But it could not prevent the inevitable.
In 1966, the Jinshanwei People’s Commune erected a monument here. It was a grim reminder of the Japanese atrocities. The monument was titled “The October Third Tragedy.”
In 1984, the Shanghai Municipal Cultural Relics Management Committee declared this site a protected landmark. It was a memorial to the Japanese imperialist invasion of Shanghai.
Since 2004, the Jinshan District Committee and Government have rebuilt the site. It now covers 24,000 square meters. It is now known as Jinshanwei War of Resistance Heritage Park. This park includes the Jinshanwei War of Resistance Museum.
In 2014, the site was re-designated as a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit. Later that year, it reopened as the Jinshanwei War of Resistance History Museum. It is now open to the public.
The \u4fb5\u534e\u65e5\u519b\u91d1\u5c71\u536b\u57ce\u767b\u9646\u5730\u70b9 serves as a poignant reminder. It is a memorial to those who resisted. It is a place for reflection on the cost of war. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the Chinese people. It reminds us to never forget the sacrifices made. This sacred ground whispers tales of courage and loss. Let us remember them always.