Berlin, Oct, 1.
The bravery and dauntless courage of Chinese soldiers have aroused admiration in the entire German press which emphasizes in to-day's editions] that the increasing military strength of the Chinese troops is rendering. decisive Japanese advances or victories impossible.
The "Berliner Tageblatt" publishes as its leading article a report of its Shanghai correspondent on the remarkable bravery of Chinese soldiers. Not only are the Chinese excellent sappers it is declared, but in their ability to take advantage of natural surroundings. and utilize them for fortifications, they by far excel the Japanese. The writer goes on to state that the Chinese are past masters in defensive warfare and exhibit shrewd strategy in fighting until the crucial moment and then withdrawing in an orderly manner after having inflicted severe losses on the enemy.
Special words of praise are devoted to the Chinese anti-aircraft defences which in spite of not always having adequate equipment, are effective.
The individual soldier and especially the sniper is an example of rare courage, it is declared, and carries on to the bitter end even when fighting alone against entire groups which have advanced beyond his position leaving him isolated.
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