The headquarters of the Japanese expeditionary force last night claimed that the military situation was turning favourably for the Japanese army. Despite the rain, the communique said, the soldiers are in "very high spirits." The main body of the Wakizaka and Shimoe units, which crossed the Soochow Creek yesterday afternoon, continued to advance late last night, it was claimed, pushing the Chinese defenders in a southerly direction.
Chinese positions midway between Lincoln Avenue and Hungjao Road were subjected to severe aerial bombardment, according to the Japanese naval spokesman yesterday. He also stated that strategic Chinese positions south of Pah Zu Jao were "destroyed."
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