The Archive · 1939

Japanese Army Day

March

Japanese military and_naval units Biationed in and near. Shanghai took part in extensive celebrations Birch 12, the 24th anniversary of the {all of Mukden in the Russo-Japanese 'War. Also taking part in the parades held daring the day were units of the newly-organized Chinese soldiers of the "Reformed Government" Foreign nests who viewed the celebrations Sluded" members of the alplomatic Sorpe, miliary' and aval oars and Council. "Tro military. parade. took ftclale "of. the Shanghai. Municipal

place on Kiangwan Bord the saluting Fare age omned front of the iito Shrine near Hongkew Parte W.CD.N. Photographs, Mfr, Fu Sino En (in ight overcoat), Mayor of Shanghai, was an interested spectator, Col, L, Perretier, Commanding OMfeer of French Forces in Shanghai, 'Major' Prineipini, and Capt. the Duke Catalono Gonzaga di Cirella, Commandant of the Italian cruiser Colleont, at the Japanese parade.

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