From the photos taken by my grandfather, I saw the true history of Japan's invasion of China. I was scared, shocked, and couldn't sleep." Recently, French young man Marcus Dretz brought these photos to China.

The Shanghai Songhu Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall has received photographs. On a specific date, the Information Office of Baoshan District in Shanghai informed the chief correspondent that the Shanghai Songhu Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall has now taken in the photographs, and subsequent authentication will be conducted under the guidance of relevant national authorities.

▲ Marcus always carefully wears gloves when handling the photos. These photos document the atrocities committed by the Japanese invading forces in China, with some even bearing bloodstains.

Marcus Dretz, a young Frenchman in his twenties, is a teacher. In a certain year, while cleaning out his grandfather's garage, he accidentally discovered an album preserved in a waterproof bag. The album contained a collection of old photographs, some of which even had bloodstains. Marcus initially found a batch of related photos. Last year, in a certain month, he and his family unearthed several hundred more related photos, totaling a certain number.

Marcus stated that these photos were taken by his grandfather, Roger Pierre Lawrence, in Shanghai during the last century. His grandfather served as a plantation supervisor in the French Concession at that time and used his camera to document atrocities such as the Japanese bombing of Shanghai and the massacre of Chinese civilians. Most of the photos have handwritten notes on the back. After the war, Marcus's grandfather traveled through Vietnam, Australia, and other places, eventually returning to France, where he passed away on [specific date].

According to Marcus, "Based on family records, my grandfather Lawrence had several children, some of whom died due to the Japanese invasion." Having witnessed the atrocities committed by the Japanese army in China, his family elders have been haunted by these memories for many years.

After discussing with relatives and friends, Marcus decided to personally donate a total of photos to China free of charge. They told the reporter in Chinese: "We want the whole world to know the truth."

Recently, Marcus and his two friends, who assisted him, brought these photos to China. During this trip to China, the trio plans to visit the places where Marcus's grandfather, Lawrence, had been. Accompanying them is a young Frenchman, Shi Jie, a former staff member of the French Embassy in China. He told reporters in Chinese: "Although we are not Chinese, we are international friends. We want the whole world to know about this matter."

Marcus, whose profession is a language teacher, stated that he plans to establish an association in France to further raise awareness of the atrocities committed by the Japanese army during their invasion of China and to promote friendship between the Chinese and French people. They are also planning to publish related books and educational materials, collaborating with institutions from both the East and the West to conduct research, ensuring a complete and truthful representation of this historical period.

Marcus also mentioned that he learned this year marks the anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Despite the arduous journey, coming to China at this time seems to be the best arrangement. The truth should not be concealed, and history must not be tampered with. Remembering history and maintaining peace, we look forward to more developments together.