The Archive · 1928

Sweeping Victory for Wuhan

Successes Gained Despite General's Secession Hankow, Jan. 28, The latest news from Hunan indicates sweeping victories for the Wuhan Armies over the China New Year in spite of the fact that General Yeh Kai-hsin with his 44th Army turned over to the enemy.

The Hunan forces have evacuated Changsha, which has since deen occupied by the 13th Army, while the Gth, 7th and 19th Armies have all reached Changsha and the vicinity.

Generals Ho Chien, Liu Hsin and Yeh Kai-hsin are consolidating their position at Changteh, where they may make further stand, General Li Ping-hsien is retreating towards Hengchow.—Reuter.

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