"The enemy, as if they had already learned of our purpose, posted machine-guns on the east and south sides of the godowns and a powerful searchlight on the west side. Thus during our retreat we were directly in their line of fire.
"However, we withdrew safely, while a small detachment of our soldiers were fighting a gallant rearguard action. Several times we thought of rushing toward the enemy to engage them in a hand-to-hand battle, but we held ourselves in check in view of the order from our highest command.
Reviewing the four days' stand in the two godowns, Major Yang revealed that the greatest difficulty they had was not food but water supply.
In recognition of their valour, Gen, Chiang Kai-shek has promoted the officers and men of this now famed battalion one rank above. Posthumous honours were bestowed on
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