Nomonhan

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Source of the Nomonhan Incident/Battle of Khalkhin Gol, 11MAY-16SEP 1939. Perhaps the first use of Blitzkrieg tactics. Notable participants include Georgi Zhukov of later WWII fame. This can be considered the start of WWII as far as Russo-Japanese conflict goes. Not well known outside of military circles.
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Coordinates:   47°47'35"N   118°47'34"E
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