Reforged in Fire: 1937

Protagonist (Lin Feng):

Modern-day background: An elite military engineer, special forces soldier, historian, doctor, or other professional with specialized core skills and knowledge.

Transmigrate: An accident, experiment, or ancestral heirloom triggers the transmigration of the protagonist's soul or body to early July 1937, on the eve of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. Possible locations include Nanjing, Shanghai, North China, or a key city in the rear.

Personality: Resilient, intelligent, and deeply devoted to his country. Initially unprepared for the brutality of war, he is transformed by the trials he endures.

Historical setting:

Respect major historical events and portray them rigorously, including the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Battle of Shanghai, the Nanjing Massacre, the Taiyuan Campaign, the Battle of Wuhan, the Hundred Regiments Offensive, the Pacific War, the Yuxianggui Campaign, and Japan's surrender.

Depict Japanese atrocities, the immense hardship of the resistance by soldiers and civilians, and the complex power struggles among the Nationalists, Communists, regional factions, and international forces. Details may be artistically adapted.

Themes:

Deep love of country and an unyielding national spirit.

The struggles, growth, and sacrifices of individuals swept along by the tides of history.

The brutal nature of war and the light of humanity: resilience, mutual aid, and sacrifice.

The interplay of technology and knowledge with human will.

The difficulty, cost, and significance of changing history.

The enduring legacy of resistance and national rejuvenation.

As the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism approaches, I dedicate this book to the fallen heroes.