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Scenes from fighting between Japanese and Chinese soldiers in Shanghai during the January 28 ‘incident,’ in the North Bay Nugget. March 5, 1932. Page 11. Top left: Armed with a pistol and sword, Lieut-.Col. Murayama, commander of the Japanese marines at Kiangwan, is shown here on his way to the front.

Top right: Under the added protection of armored cars, the Japanese marines are pictured shove in a sandbag barricade as they defended themselves against counter-attacks of China's 19th Route Army in the fighting near the northern station at Shanghai while other troop pushed forward at Kiangwan.

Bottom left: Japanese bluejackets, taking cover as Chinese shells rained on the wharves at Shanghai, are pictured here awaiting an opportunity to attack with armored cars shown at the left. The picture was taken in the Japanese sector in the International Settlement. Chinese laid down a bombardment to prevent landing of reinforcements The Japs are now in complete control of the area.