When I returned to my unit, I learned that the Japanese had launched two breakout attempts under cover of darkness. Of course, their breakout direction wasn't the headquarters building where our 15th Regiment was stationed, but rather the Huishan Wharf and Gongda Cotton Mill, which were guarded by the Central Army.
After all, the headquarters building was right behind the Nationalist army's territory, wasn't it? Plus, the soldiers had brought over a dozen searchlights from the armory, illuminating the area around the building as bright as day; only a fool would choose the headquarters building as their point of attack.
"Company Commander!" Platoon Leader Chi, lying next to me, leaned closer and said, "I heard the Japanese have successfully broken through a portion!"
"Ugh!" I tightened t
