Debacle At Sung Kiang CBI (id:#60119)

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Sung Kiang, China 1937-11-08 (0 others)

Overview:

Chiang Kai-Shek had built up an awesome army around Shanghai and its surrounding provinces. His army totaled 71 divisions with a strength of nearly 500,000 men. This army contained several elite divisions that were trained by German advisors and contained the best equipment available. The Chinese significantly outnumbered Japanese forces in the area; however, the Japanese had the edge in training and quality. The Japanese edge was put to the test on 8 November when the 10th Army attacked the Chinese in the city of Sung Kiang. For nearly three days the battle ebbed and flowed as Japanese forces with their armor support, armored cars, attempted numerous times to breach the Chinese defenses. The Chinese threw their own armor into the struggle to hold back the Japanese juggernaut and raise the morale of their own troops.

Defender: Chinese (Elements of 3rd War Area Group)  

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