The Archive · 1938

Guerilla Attacks

Chengchow, Mar. 14.

Chinese guerillas, operating in the western section of the Taokow-Chinghua Railway in northern Honan. launched sudden night attacks on the Japanese garrisons at Shihtzeying, Siuwu, Talwang and Liho, respectively 17, 23, 28 and 32 miles west of Sinsiang, on Friday, according to military reports received here yesterday.

During the attack on Liho, the guerillas succeeded in destroying a dozen Japanese motor trucks laden with military supplies. More than 20 Japanese soldiers were killed. Upon the arrival of Japanese reinforcements, the Chinese withdrew to their original positions.

The guerillas succeeded in burning

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