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John Rabe — Where the Story Was Set

1 real historical location · China

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The true story of John Rabe, a German Nazi Party member and Siemens director in Nanjing who established a safety zone during the 1937-38 Japanese massacre, sheltering over 200,000 Chinese civilians. His party membership provided protection — but became his downfall when he tried to tell the world.

CinemaMapped has mapped 1 real historical location where the story takes place, spanning China.

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Nanjing, China

German Nazi Party member and Siemens executive John Rabe establishes the Nanjing International Safety Zone — personally shielding 200,000 Chinese civilians f...

John Rabe (1882-1950) was chairman of the International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone. His Nazi Party membership ironically gave him protection to challenge Japanese officers. He personally intervened to stop ...

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