Shanghai falls to Japanese in 1937

The transcript describes the Japanese military's aggressive expansion into China, highlighting their capture of major cities and the resulting acts of barbarism that led to significant Chinese casualties.

What was the total area conquered by the Japanese troops in China?

How many Japanese troops were involved in the conquest mentioned in the text?

Which cities were captured by the Japanese forces according to the text?

Describe the nature of the military actions taken by the Japanese forces as mentioned in the text.

What were the consequences of the Japanese military actions in terms of Chinese debt?