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October 1937*
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Soochow creek north of Shanghai*
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Sergeant Ichino of the scouts has brought me news that enemy is massing in great numbers and seems to have a interest in contesting the ground I stand on. I have had to reaffirm him that any number of the rabble that have gathered against us has little meaning compared to our martial sprit.*
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Regiment has confirmed the support of a battery and a cavalry platoon.*
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