Changsha Chainsaw CBI (id:#65824)

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Changsha, China 1942-01-04 (0 others)

Overview:

On 27 December 1941. 120,000 Japanese of the 11th Army advanced southward in three columns to keep Chinese troops from attacking towards Hong Kong. The Japanese columns faced strong resistance from 300,000 Chinese-the initial defenders were pushed aside, but were not crushed and they retreated into the Eastern Mountains. Changsha, which had been captured twice before, was evacuated except for Chinese troops and some 160 civilians who wished to stay to help the defense. On 31 December, the Japanese stormed the southeastern defense of the city, but failed to make any gains. They eventually cut through the first line of defense, only to meet stubborn resistance near the city center.

Defender: Chinese (10th Army)  

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