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Australians in China Face Harsh War Realities in Salt Feature
VX27806 Lieut. J. M. Sandell recounts Australians’ close ties with Chinese Surprise Battalions amid malaria dysentery and limited supplies. He notes improvised Chinese weapons, need for artillery and aircraft, and Chinese endurance against Japanese occupation. Describes guerillas aiding Hong Kong refugees, village rebuilds, and harsh war economies from rice shortages to black market prices.
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China
J. M. Sandell
Army Education Journal
Hong Kong
Canton
Chungking
L'Ve
Kumming
Shanghai
Australia
Assam
Calcutta
Delhi
Simla
Eoen
Maurice Kimbell