The Archive · 1938

In Tsinpu Sector

The Chinese forces Liuehu: in the northern sector of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, are in a desperate plight, following a rapid thrust by the Japanese from Chaiho, between Tsouhsien and Tenghsien Although still resisting stubbornly they are said to have been completely surrounded by the attacking Japanese troops, Reinforcements, according to Chinese sources, are rushing to the aid of the beleaguered column, and are stated to have already Paishaho, north of Tenghsien.

One Japanese detachment is approaching Lungshan from Kang-chen, while another is attempting to march on Paishaho and Tenghsien from the south side of Lungshan—

Reuter,

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