Since ancient times, war has been a contest of strength and wisdom between nations. During World War II, the world was in full flames, and many countries were involved. If we mention the Asian theater in World War II, then the Sino-Japanese War is undoubtedly the most tragic of them.
Assuming that the Soviet Union and the United States had not entered the war, would China have been able to defeat Japan alone?
1. From the point of view of military strength, the gap between China and Japan at that time was not insurmountable.
Although Japan rose rapidly after the Meiji Restoration as China's main competitor in Asia, China had advantages in terms of population and land area. Moreover, China has a vast land and vast strategic space, which is conducive to resisting the attack of the Japanese army. At the same time, China has a long history and cultural heritage, and strong national cohesion, which also makes up for the lack of military equipment to a certain extent.
2. Judging from the international situation, if the USSR and the United States had not entered the war, then China would have faced greater diplomatic pressure.
In the course of Japan's aggression against China, the international community generally adopted a policy of appeasement, and some countries even provided material support to Japan. Under these circumstances, if China is to defeat Japan, it will have to deal not only with a formidable enemy, but also with a complex diplomatic environment. The entry of the Soviet Union and the United States into the war effectively contained Japan's forces and reduced the pressure on China.
At the same time, we cannot ignore the positive impact of the Soviet Union and the United States on the Chinese battlefield. The intervention of the Soviet Union dealt a serious blow to the Japanese army in the northeast battlefield and relieved the pressure on China. The entry of the United States into the war caused Japan to retreat in the Pacific theater and won more international support for China. More importantly, the resources consumed by the Soviet Union and the United States in the war greatly weakened Japan's combat effectiveness.
3. We must not forget the tenacious will of the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japan.
It was at the moment when the nation was in danger that countless heroic martyrs came forward and waged a desperate struggle against the enemy. The famous War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, such as the victory of Pingxingguan and the Battle of Taierzhuang, all demonstrated the courage and wisdom of the Chinese army. It is precisely with this indomitable spiritual support that the Chinese people have been able to defeat a strong enemy.
4. From a strategic point of view, if the USSR and the United States had not entered the war, China would still have been able to defeat Japan.
While the process may be more difficult, China's strategic depth and human resources are sufficient to sustain a prolonged war. Moreover, with the development of the war, China continued to sum up experience, improve tactics, and gradually explore a set of methods to deal with the Japanese army. In addition, the changes in the international situation and the strategic mistakes exposed by Japan in the war created conditions for China to defeat Japan.
Therefore, although the entry of the Soviet Union and the United States into the war brought great help to China's War of Resistance Against Japan, we cannot ignore the efforts of the Chinese people in the war. Even without the support of external forces, China had the ability and determination to defeat Japan. All of this is inseparable from the bravery, wisdom and unity of the Chinese nation. It is precisely this national spirit that has allowed China to stand tall in the torrent of history.