Marco Polo Bridge Incident

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident
The Marco Polo Bridge Incident was a battle that occurred in July, 1937. It marked the start of the 2nd Sino-Japanese War between IJA vs CNRA and the Red Army.

Incident
During the battle, IJA soldiers entered the game and started upon their side of the bridge, on the other side CNRA were defending with a light Garrison. At about 4:00PM Japanese soldiers opened fire upon Chinese troops across the Bridge marking the first shots of the war, shortly after the shots were fired the Leader of CNRA at the time, Moofasian, was alerted and arrived at the front. By the time he arrived there at 4:45PM Marco Polo Bridge had been lost and the Chinese were forced back to Tianjian.

Controversy
At the battle it is said that the server was empty raided, and no Chinese were there at first. Many IJA veterans however claim that a message had been sent beforehand telling CNRA of their intentions of arriving.

Aftermath
After the short skirmish IJA had launched an offensive, this was however stopped at Tianjian and a cease fire was called. The Casualties were somewhat low due to the Chinese retreat but in the end IJA had scored 95 Kills to CNRA's 27, it was not labeled as a victory due to no plan established and the cease fire afterwards.

Battle of Tianjian
The Battle of Tianjian was brief but deadly, a force of about 17 CNRA held the town against 25 IJA, IJA forces attacked across the river surrounding the town and were opened fire on by Chinese MG Positions, prompting a quick retreat.