That the Japanese army felt it necessary to be fully prepared for any emergency was clearly demonstrated in the outbreak. e China eonfilet, the pamphlet stated, The Soviet Union was described as still pursuing its traditional policy of eastward advance and displaying a "challenging attitude" by eoncentrating armed forces in horder areas.
Pojnting out that Russia had been gradually strengthening her armed forces with the progress of the fiver year plan, the pamphlet estimated Soviet armed strength at 110 infantry Givisions, 35 cavalry. divisions, 8,000 aeroplanes, 8,000 tai and mechanized brigades.
It estimated that 400,000 men were stationed in Asiatic Russia.
The pamphlet concluded with an admonition to the people of Japan to watch closely Britains attitude in East Asia.—Domei,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.