Manchurian Crisis

  • 1931

    1931

    Incident occurs in Manchuria, where a section of the Japanese-controlled South Manchuria Railway is allegedly sabotaged. Japan uses this as a pretext to invade Manchuria.
  • September 19

    September 19

    Japanese forces begin a full-scale invasion of Manchuria, seizing key cities and territories.
  • September 30

    September 30

    The League of Nations receives the Chinese delegation's formal complaint against Japan's aggression in Manchuria.
  • 1932

    1932

    The League of Nations establishes a Commission to investigate the Manchurian situation.
  • March 24

    March 24

    The commission report was presented, condemning Japan's actions and recognizing China's territorial integrity.
  • May 4

    May 4

    Japan resigns from the League of Nations
  • June 14

    June 14

    The League adopts a resolution, calling for Japan's withdrawal from Manchuria and the restoration of Chinese sovereignty.
  • December 9

    December 9

    Japan recognizes Manchuria as an independent state
  • 1933

    1933

    Japan announces its withdrawal from the League of Nations
  • March 27

    March 27

    Japan completes its military occupation of Manchuria, solidifying its control over the region.