C138 Liushui Was Attacked

On December 1, 1937, Matsumoto received Order No. 8, issued by the base camp of the Japanese, which read as follows: "The commander of the Central Branch's forces, Matsumoto, collaborated with the navy in the attack on the enemy capital, Jinling."

With the telegram in his hand, Matsumoto straightened his back, his small eyes flashing like a beast who has found its prey, and shouted at his men