The Archive · 1939

Much Success Claimed

For Guerillas Year's Action in Chekiang — Told by Correspondent

Reviewing the results of guerilla warfare in Chekiang during tne past year, a "Shun Pao" correspondent in Kinnwa states that more than 200 battles were, fought and about 9,000 Japanese soldiers killed during the meriod. Most of these battles were fought in west Chekiang where in addition to Hangchow which is a municipality, only 12 hsiens have been occupied by the Japanese, The posttion of guerillas in West Chekiang is said to be well established and their achievements are said to be satisfactory.

The railways and highways in the provinces have been damaged by guerillas more than 200 times. Fifty bridges have been destroyed. Between 80 and 90 steam launches used by the Japanese have been either sunk or destroyed. In addition to 50 military trucks, the guerillas captured more than 30 heavy machine guns and other war materia Tt is pointed out that the flat terrain in west Chekiang is mostly unsuitable for guerilla warfare and therefore the results should be considered satisfac-

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