It is estimated by Chinese ciretes that the strength of the Japanese column totals four detachments, or: About one division strong. comprising mainly" cavalry and. infantry" units with Tight mountain guns The Japanese are said to be attempt ing to elude the main strength Chinese forces south of Nanning before Tuunehing a surprise attack on the city. stated -hat the Chinese troops stubbornly held on to their position the eastern suburbs while Japanese and Chinese troops in the west fern district of the city launched infnuimerable attacks arid counter-attacks, changing positions no less than eight times. Heavy casualties were Ssulfered by both sides.
'A statement issued by the Chinese command at Kweilin, capital Kwangs, urges the Chinese public not
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