The Western Hubei Operation was an engagement between the National Revolutionary Army and

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during the

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. Three Infantry, one Cavalry and an artillery Regiment of the 13th Division crossed to the south bank of the

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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 Conflicts in 1941 Western Hopei 1941, Western Hopei Operation 1941 in China 1941 in Japan Military history of Hubei March 1941 events {{battle-stub