Western Hupeh, June 11.
Smashing through the final Chinese defences four Japanese columns, at 5 O'clock this afternoon cut their way into the walled town of Ichang, last Chungking stronghold in the 5th War Zone.
Two other Japanese columns, according to field reports reaching headquarters here, have entered the town. The first columns to enter the walled citadel stormed the walls after smashing their way up the north bank of the Yangtze.
Japanese forces are sweeping through the town clearing out remaining Chungking forces, reports brought to headquarters revealed.—Domei.
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