i have heard

And the collision of two armies in Nomonhan occurred.
This battle became a cease-fire by the generation of World War II.

But in fact, it was a big defeat of the Japanese army.

More than 70 percent casualty rate.
Why the Japanese army did not collapse with this until the cease-fire?

Reason is simple.
Because soldier of frontline continued to fight without regard to the sacrifice of their own.
(Therefore, would be the height of this casualty rate.)

Although this write relying on my memory.

"I have heard soldiers of Japan is strong.
I believe they will better the situation somehow."

Commander of the Japanese army of this battle.

When subjected to heavy losses by the counterattack of the Soviet army.
When he were confronted to the difference between the obvious combat power.
It is said that he said so.
　

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From the beginning，the Soviet Union had not intention to expand the front.
Because Europe was in critical situation.
Of course，this was more important matters to the Soviet Union at that time.　

However，diversion of the Soviet Far East Army to Moscow defense.
(as the main force of the counterattack strategy.)
After this, it is executed.　
Just maybe,this fight had  a significant meaning for the Soviet Union.

And from the beginning, General Staff Headquarters of Japan had oppose to expand the front.
(And, there was no power to stop it.)

And General Staff Headquarters of Japan.
Of course，They were not a pacifist so-called.

"Independence of the supreme command from the three branches."
This concept was raised by them in the first place.

Range to their consider were large than Kantō-Gun.
It's no more and no less.