VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > H. East Asia, 1902–1945 > 5. Japan, 1914–1945 > 1933, May 27
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1933, May 27
 
Following the report to the League of Nations of the Lytton Commission, Japan announced its withdrawal from the League (to take effect in two years).  1
 
May 31
 
The Japanese invasion of Rehe (Jehol, Jan.–March) led to a truce signed at Tanggu which created a demilitarized zone in eastern Hebei province under Japanese domination.  2
 
 
 
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