Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, Nov 21 – 27, 1940

Nov 21, 1940: Several Japanese divisions involved in campaign in north China to suppress partisan offensive

Nov 22, 1940: Japanese authorities detain two Americans for allegedly taking photos of military installations at port city of Haiphong, northern Indochina

Nov 23, 1940: Heavy cruiser USS Augusta leaves Manila for US West Coast, aiming to investigate reports of Japanese naval activity north of Hawaii. Photo: Naval History and Heritage Command

Nov 24, 1940: About 20,000 Japanese soldiers reportedly moved to Formosa as Tokyo is said to shift its strategic focus to the south

Nov 25, 1940: Japanese troop concentrations observed in occupied city of Wuhan, triggering speculation of renewed drive up the Yangtze River

Nov 26, 1940: China’s ambassador to Washington Hu Shih renews call for US aid in war against Japan

Nov 27, 1940: Japanese Army says it forestalls Chinese attempt to retake important Yangtze city of Yichang

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