Allies Against Japanese Aggression: How the USSR & Mongolia Defeated Tokyo Before WW2

Allies Against Japanese Aggression: How the USSR & Mongolia Defeated Tokyo Before WW2 During Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia, the Russian president engaged in discussions with his Mongolian counterpart before participating in the 85th anniversary celebrations commemorating the joint victory of Soviet and Mongolian forces at the Khalkh River. Historical Background: The Protocol of Mutual Assistance, signed in 1936 between the USSR and Mongolia, laid the groundwork for military cooperation. By 1937, units of the Red Army’s 57th Special Corps were stationed in Mongolia. Timeline: Spring to Fall 1939 Location: Near Japanese-occupied Manchuria (Northeast China) and the Mongolian People’s Republic. Historical Significance: Some historians argue that the Battle of Khalkhin Gol was pivotal in convincing the Japanese emperor to abandon initial agreements with Hitler regarding an eastern advance into the Soviet Union, ultimately leading Japan to strike Pearl Harbor instead. The events o... Source: Sputnik International