Changchun, Aug. 29.
Two divisions of Soviet and Outer Mongolian infantry equipped with a large number of tanks were repulsed by Japanese and Manchoukuo forces in a clash on the western border yesterday, according to a field dispatch.
'The' most intense artillery duel since the Nomonhan fighting last May was reported to be going on. Soviet and Mongolian batteries concentrated their fire on Japanese posi. tions in front of Chiangchunmiao and Nomonhan.
Several hundred Soviet tanks attempted to out-flank the Japanese right wing, but were intercepted by Japanese aeroplanes, which successfully destroyed or disabled "160 of them, according to a message from Chiangehunmiso. The remaining tanks retreated in disorder.
Big shells screamed across the Khalka River as the Japanese Geld batteries went into action on a broad front In response to the Soviet hom-
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