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Shanghai Massacre
A day of blood and destruction
April 12, 1927
Initiated by nationalist Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek
The Nationalists' attempt of purging communism from its core in Shanghai
Nationalist soldiers rounding up communist supporters
Nationalist soldiers preparing to invade Shanghai