Eloquent testimony of Japan's unwavering strength as a nation was provided in the launching of oporations in South China, which both scope and in purpose took the JChiang Kal-shek regime by surprise, Jo Japanese military spokesman declared here last night, Attributing the success of the landing. to the "august. virtues of His Imperial Majesty, our Com mander-in-Chief," the Army spokesman paid high tribute to the close Jand efficient ce-operation extended by the Navy. "T wish to take this opportunity io make public our. heartfelt appreciation of the sacridees made by our brothers in arms of the Navy so that our landing may.
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