If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     The Sino-Japanese War This war was instigated by Japan. It began before World War II, but eventually became part of the global conflict. 1. How did the war begin? 2. What aspects of Japanese behavior in Nanjing were so horrific? 3. How did the Soviet Union manipulate the war for their own benefit? 4. How was the United States involved in the war? 5. How did General Stilwell hinder the Chinese war effort?