Marco Polo Bridge - Wikipedia
The Marco Polo Bridge or Lugou Bridge (simplified Chinese: 卢沟桥; traditional Chinese: 盧溝橋; pinyin: Lúgōu Qiáo) [1] is a stone bridge located 15 km southwest of Beijing's city center in the Fengtai District. It bridges the Yongding River, a major tributary of Hai River.
Marco Polo Bridge incident - Wikipedia
The heightened tensions of the Marco Polo Bridge incident led directly to full-scale war between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China, with the Battle of Beiping–Tianjin at the end of July and the Battle of Shanghai in August.
Marco Polo Bridge Incident | Sino-Japanese War, 1937, Beijing ...
2024年11月25日 · Marco Polo Bridge Incident, (July 7, 1937), conflict between Chinese and Japanese troops near the Marco Polo Bridge (Chinese: Lugouqiao) outside Beiping (now Beijing), which developed into the warfare between the two countries that was the prelude to the Pacific side of World War II.
Marco Polo Bridge, Lugou Bridge Incident, Beijing, China
2016年4月2日 · Marco Polo Bridge, also known as the Lugou Bridge, is reputed for countless finely carved lions on the railings on both sides. It was described by the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo as a stunning bridge in his book, hence the name.
Marco Polo Bridge - Beijing Travel Guide - The China Guide
The Marco Polo Bridge is a stone bridge over the Yongding River, located in Fengtai District, 15km southwest of central Beijing. It makes for a good short excursion, particularly for those who have already visited Beijing’s main tourist attractions.
A heroic bridge -Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge)
The Lugou Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in Beijing, known as the Marco Polo Bridge. It has witnessed battles and played a vital role in connecting the Great Wall. Located in the southwest suburb of Beijing, it is a key gateway and transportation hub.
The Marco Polo Bridge Incident - ThoughtCo
2019年11月16日 · The Marco Polo Bridge Incident of July 7 - 9, 1937 marks the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which also represents the beginning of World War II in Asia. What was the incident, and how did it spark nearly a decade of …