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1st Battle of Changsha
1939 • Hunan Verteidigung
Historical Overview
Successful Chinese defense against Jap. advance.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Chin. victory.
Rep. of China
- Commander: Xue Yue
- Strength: ca. 240.000
- Casualties: ca. 30.000
Empire of Japan
- Commander: Yasuji Okamura
- Strength: ca. 100.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.000
Strategic Context
Protecting the rice granary of China.
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Historical Locations
Exact location not recorded in historical records













