Chungking, Sept, 19.
possibility of a new large-scale Japanese offensive in North Hunan; probably pushing towards Changsha, capital of the province, is indicated in the latest Chinese field despatches from the Hunan front.
Yesterday morning at dawn Japanese forces launched a simultaneous offensive, with several columns pushing southward and crossing the Sintsiang river and, at the same time, effecting landings on the eastern shore of Tungting: lake in the vicinity of Yingtien.
It is noteworthy that the Japanese are at present adopting the game tactics which they followed in the drive. towards Changsha almost exactly two years ago, when they were turned back after they were within sight of the Hunan capital Army units at Lelshihshan, which }was captured by the naval forces two [hours before the arrival of the mili-
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