This is one of the most interesting little known conflicts on the ground front as well, due to similarities that make it look like a precursor and "sneak preview" to WWII as well: it was one of the first (if not the very first) Japanese defeats occurring before WWII even started and it was brought about by Georgiy Zhukov, the same guy who commanded the armies capturing Berlin a few years later.
Thanks for the information, book recommendation and pictures
