Chinese "Gains the Japanese forces in Shansi were Chinese reports of successes against
spokesman, at y'b press con-loughable, said EA Akiywma, any ference here. The campaign in Shansi was over, he said. and Chinese casualties for the entire campaign were 50000 dead. 25.000 prisoners, a tremendous number of deserters and wounded, and 150 pieces of artillery. Thirteen Chinese divisions had been completely annihilated end ten other divisions had lost two-thirds of their officers men. including the higher commanding and staff officers. Col.
declared. It was impossible Wor the Chines, to launch a mew campaign in Shansi, he added.
Curious tactics were employed by Chinese forces retreating to the Yellow River from the north, said the army spokesman. Instead of crossing the river, they retreated toward the Japanese positions. This was welcomed by the Japanese who were enabled o deliver a fresh blow, which completely dispersed the Chinese, said
for the Chinese 1o get across he said, e points made it impossible Akiyama. control of
and considered it interesting that the remnants did not flee to the Com-of Qe. Yang Shishang who prompt reig g who promptly disarmed them. Chinese influence was completely wiped out of the South Shansi Alps area. said the Spokesman. Some units of the remnants had hidden in caves, he added.
Chungking-controlled newspapers had reported that the Central forces would Munch an offensive in September of this year. said Col. Akiyama. This would be welcomed by the Japanese, he said, who were always to trap the enemy, there being Col Akiyama estimated that the of Gen. Yeng Shi-shang's army was between 100,000 and 120.000.
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