World War II - Japanese captured Hengyang

Time: Wednesday Aug 9, 1944

Place: Hengyang, Hunan, China

Details: On June 22, Japanese divisions received their orders to attack the city, which started the 48 days of siege and defense. Japanese have captured the city of Hengyang by August.

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