During World War II, the four northern islands were Japan's "inherent territory". How did the Soviet Union catch them?
Japan is still protesting today, demanding that this piece be taken back? Inherent territory. ?
Four northern islands? Rich in resources, it is an important position for Russia.
The four northern islands are located at the intersection of cold current and warm current, and you can see fish in different waters at the same time. The fishing ground here is one of the world-famous fishing grounds, with rich aquatic resources and various types. There are also many animals and plants growing in the four northern islands, such as oak, spruce, blueberry, honeysuckle, seagull and albatross. Brown bears can be found occasionally.
Moreover, there are abundant underground minerals, including more than 200 kinds of sulfur, copper, gold and silver. At present, it has been proved that the four northern islands are rich in nonferrous metals, ore resources, oil and natural gas. In short, in modern times when every piece of land is extremely precious, the total resources of these four islands are valuable.
Strategically, the four northern islands are Russia's important positions in the East, and one of the important means for Russia to contain Japan is the four northern islands. It can make Russia unimpeded in the Pacific Ocean, and it can also play a role in obstructing Japan.
Four northern islands? Both natural resources and geographical location can attract the attention of Russia and Japan. The two countries are eyeing this land of feng shui, and no one will allow half a point.
Agreement? Four northern islands? The four islands belonged to the Soviet Union and were recovered by Soviet forces.
Historically, the four northern islands have changed hands many times.
/kloc-In the 8th century, Japan and Russia owned the South Kuril Islands and the North Kuril Islands respectively.
/kloc-In the 9th century, the Kuril Islands were occupied by Russia.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Russia was defeated in the Russo-Japanese War and signed a treaty to transfer the ownership of the four islands to Japan.
After Japan acquired the territorial rights of the four islands, it not only blocked Russia's passage to the Pacific Ocean, but also became an important military base for attacking the Far East and coastal areas.
During World War II, the Japanese army built a number of new airports, mobilized tens of thousands of troops, and got the support of the 1 1 Chariot Wing. These measures improved the armed forces of the four islands, but Japan was defeated.
At the end of World War II, on the eve of Japan's defeat, international agreements stipulated that the territorial rights of the four northern islands belonged to the Soviet Union. In order to carry out the decision, the Soviet Union decided to recapture the four northern islands occupied by Japan by military force, which is famous? The battle of the gatekeepers? .
The battle of the gatekeepers? The situation was fierce, and the Soviet army occupied the highlands and won the final victory.
1one day in August, 945, in order to achieve the surprise attack effect, the Soviet army10/division and the Pacific fleet were ordered to land on the island at night to fight.
The key to winning the battle is to win Zhanshou Island in the north of the Kuril Islands, because there are two available naval bases with the highest strategic position. Winning here is equivalent to winning the right to speak.
Due to the heavy fog during the landing operation, the Soviet army could not use aircraft support and had to rely on destroyers and artillery to cover the landing.
At 2: 30 in the morning, Soviet cruisers fired rockets at Japan, and the onshore troops shelled the Japanese every 12 km. At first, the Japanese army couldn't tell what troops it was until someone shouted on the battlefield. Ulla? The only thing that reacted was the Soviet army.
Two hours later, the Soviet landing forces approached the Tangka naval base, ready to occupy the commanding heights. Only then did the Japanese army react, using the fog to cover their own artillery fire and violently attacking the Soviet army in an attempt to save the defeat. In the melee with Japan, the Soviet army paid a heavy casualty price.
At six o'clock in the morning, the Japanese army charged at the wing level and tried to drive the Soviet troops out of the sea under the cover of artillery fire. During the confrontation between the two sides, most of the Soviet soldiers were tall and brave, so the Soviet army gained the upper hand in hand-to-hand combat and unarmed combat.
At 14 pm, the Japanese army used itself as the backing? Chariot United? , ready to do the last dying. When the tank is only nearly 200 meters, Soviet anti-tank personnel aim at the tank to attack. In a short time, many Japanese tanks caught fire and the Japanese firepower was suppressed.
In the afternoon 18, Soviet soldiers began to attack the highlands, and the Japanese used bunkers to shoot, but the Soviet soldiers had no cover and could never get close to the Japanese shooting point. Finally, a party member gave up his life and blocked the enemy's bunker with his body, so that the Soviet army won the final victory.
Four northern islands? This issue has been controversial so far, and Japan has never given up fighting for territorial rights.
Even today in 2 1 century, the four northern islands have not been abandoned by Japan.
In 2004, Russia agreed to return 7% of the disputed land, but Japan refused.
20 19 reporter asked whether Putin would lower the national flag in the four northern islands. Putin refused and responded that he would develop the economy of the Far East.
Today, the four northern islands are still Russian territory.
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