Western Hubei Operation

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Western Hubei Operation
Part of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Date March, 1941
Location Western Hubei
Result Chinese victory
Belligerents
Taiwan National Revolutionary Army, Republic of China Japan Imperial Japanese Army, Empire of Japan
Commanders and leaders
Taiwan Li Zongren Japan Lt. General Waichiro Sonobe,
Strength
River Defense Force: 26th Corps (32nd, 41st, 44th Divisions), 103rd Division 11th Army: 13th Division
Casualties and losses
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Began in 1931–1937
Began in 1937–1939
Began in 1940–1942
Began in 1943–1945
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The Western Hubei Operation was one of the engagements between the National Revolutionary Army and Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Three Infantry, one Cavalry and an artillery Regiment of the 13th Division crossed to the south bank of the Yangtze River near Ichang to attack the Chinese positions there.

References

  • Hsu Long-hsuen and Chang Ming-kai, History of The Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) 2nd Ed., 1971. Translated by Wen Ha-hsiung, Chung Wu Publishing; 33, 140th Lane, Tung-hwa Street, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China. Pg. 342-344, Map 23

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