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I: SUMMARY OF DAILY MESSAGES

II: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
III: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1244 31 Aug 1945

TABLE QF CONTENTS

Ij SUMMARY OF DAILY MESS.AGtS

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Para

I. Honshht Conditions in Japanese PW Camps

2, Japan iFbod Drops to PWs
31 Hoisha Aircraft for Display of Force
Nansei i Intelligence Report on Okinawa
Nazrsei Is Progress of Surrender in Ryukyus
Nansei Is Report on PWs in Ryukyus
China Progress of Surrender in China
8. China Internal Situation in China
9 Philippines Progress of Surrender in Philippines
10 Philippines AYWESPAC Intelligence Data
11, Borneo Intelligence Report on Borneo
"I. REOME OF SITUATIONt

Para
1. Surrender Progrest
a, Philippines
b. Ryukyus
ENCLOSURES:

1. Orientation Map of Daily Messages

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Msg No,
EMPIRE
Honshu:
COM 3rd (1) Flash report shows Aomori Number 8 and Shinagawa complet-
FLEET ely evacuated during past 24 hours by 3rd Fleet Units with 707
X 221 PWIs regaining their freedom, except for a few very recent PW's;
100 percent are suffering from malnutrition, of which 80 per-
cent serious, Many are medical and surgical cases. Conditions
bestial and treatment brutal in extreme.
Medical care and evacuation of most critical cases to
Kawasaki is now going on and investigation of other nearby camps
is being made. Recommend CTG 30.6 continue efforts along water-
front until Army authorities present and ready to take over.

Japan
COM 3rd (2) 30 Aug: PWts are tremendously appreciative of food drops.
FLEET Pilots are urged to select nearby areas for drops, as some pack-
RA 33 ages without parachutes have been plummeting through roofs,

Honshu:
COMGEN (3) 31 Aug: This command will dispatch approximately 100
AF B-29 aircraft and 60 P-51 aircraft to the Tokyo area in a display
RA ll of force operation. Time in area will be from 0800 K to 1030 K.

Nansei Is:
COMGEN (4) 30 Aug: Continued routine patrols. 3 Jap EM surrendered.
10 Delayed report: Afternoon 29 Aug., 342 Jap EM, 55 Jap officers
ZOA 143 including 1 Col, 1 Lt Col, and 165 civilians surrendered in one
group on Southern Okinawa.

COM (5) 30 Aug: The following message was received from Miyake
GENIO Shima: "To Commanding Officer, 10th Army, 29 Aug 45. I am given
ZOA 141 authority of concluding peace treaty of all arn and naval forces
in the Okinawa Islands including Daito Islands and Saki Shima
Gunto.. I am ready to open negotiations with you at place and
time defined by you. Signed Tashiro Nomi, Lt Gen, Senior
Commander." The following message was sent to Miyako Shima in
reply to above: "From Commanding General, 10th United States
Army, to Senior Commander, Japanese forces in Saki Shima Gunto.
This is my message No. 3. Prepare to send representative immed-
iately by airplane to Headquarters, 10th United States Army, at
Okinawa with authority to make arrangements for surrender of all
Japanese forces in area 26 north 122 east - 24 north 122 east -
24 north 132 east - 26 north 132 east. Reply promptly." In
answer the following message was received: "To Commanding Officer,
10th Army, Okinawa. Will open communication with you tomorrow."

HQ 10th (6) 30 Aug: The following message was transmitted to Saki

ARMY Shima Gunto and Amami Gunto: "Give me name, rank, serial number
ZOA 16 and other means of identification and the location of Allied
prisoners of war and civilian internees in your designated area."
Message from Myako Jima in reply was as follows: "From Highest
Commander Japanese Forces, Saki Shima, to Commanding General, 10th
Army. There are no Allied civilian internees in the designated
areas. All airmen made prisoners of war have been occasionally
sent to Okinawa and Formosa; therefore, none exist at present in
these areas," No reply as yet has been received from Amami Gunto.

ASIA
Chinai:
COMGEN (7) 30 Aug: North China Report states that 600 Japanese troops
CHINA at Weihsien prison camp are now cooperating fully with American
YB 48 Rescue Team; that they are acting as guards and truck drivers, and
are handling the loading and transportation of supplies for the
camp efficiently. South China Report indicates that Japanese
Commander in Laokay area began surrender negotiations 26
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August with the Commander Chinese 16th Army, at Hukou.
COMGEN (8) 29 Aug:Chin. istuation report number 12. An 0SS retort
CHINA dated 27 August states that an attempt made by 2000 COP to enter
YE 31 Canton was repulsed by the KMT. (Commenti Theie have been in-
creasing reports of increased doimunist strength and activity in
this area capable of contesting dispited areas.) Weihsien was
further threatened yesterday with the 'diroundihg by 60000 OCP
in the neighboring towns of Anchiu, Chang Lo, and Kaomi. General
Li Wen Li, KMT Military Commander in the Weihsien area, is qubted
by OSS in an appeal to his Government: "Unless Central Government
immediately flies troops, arms, and ammunition, Central Shantung
will be completely lost," (Comment: Estimate of CCP strength
in this area still considered high. Pattern of information,
however, conforms with a genrally true report, Unconfirmed OSS
report indicates that several thousand Japanese, still in poss-
ession of their arms, have asked General Li Weh Li to be allowed
to defend Weihsien and its airfield from the CCP.)

SWPA
Philippines:
PRO (9) 30 Aug: Negotiations with General Tomoyuki Yamashita
LUZON are rapidly being brought to a close. The Japanese general
AREA has already agreed to a meeting of staffs at Baguio as soon as
COMMAND possible, but declined to attend the meeting himself, choosing
ZU CII instead to remain in his isolated mountain headquarters until
& PAC 34 the final signing of the surrender in Tokyo. Yamashita expressed
a willingness to complete the surrender of his troops in the
Philippines, offering his abundant thanks to American Commanders
for their "sincere efforts and deep concern" since the cess-
ation of hostilities. The general also announced with some
regret that he could not contact his forces in the Cagayan Valley,
Balete Pass and Clark Field areas, due to the severing of commun-
ications by American operations. Meanwhile, negotiations with
the groups unable to contact their commander continue, and are
rapidly drawing to a close. In the Cagayan Valley district, small
groups of Japanese are already beginning to surrender without
waiting for the final word from their commanding officer. Major
General Yuguchi, commanding a branch of the 103 Division, and
highest ranking officer in the Cagayan Valley, has agreed to
all arrangements for surrender, but continues to stand by for
an order from Yamashita before turning his troops over to the
American 37th Division.

CG, (10) A. Luzon Area Command:

AFWES 1. 32nd Inf Div: (a) 126th Inf: 7 Japs were captured
PAC in Yangiran area; 2 were killed near Dupax; (b)
2020 127th RCT: 2 Japs were captured in the Baguio
area in the vicinity of Camp 30.
2. 37th Inf Div: (a) 129th Inf: Jap Lt Col reported
that approximately 3000 Japs will commence to
surrender on 2 Sept; (b) 145th Inf: Jap officer
reported that troops in Tuguegarao River Valley
will surrender on order from Col Sakamaki; (c)
148th Inf: 13 Jap soldiers and 1 Jap newspaper-
man surrendered at San Mariano. 2 of the Japs
enroute to contact and bring in 43 Japs.
3. 38th Inf Div: Surrender negotiations are com-
pleted with remaining Jap troops on Bataan.
Formal capitulations will come between 1 and 2
Sept. Conference is still continuing with Shimba
Group Hq and Infanta Hq. (a) 152nd Inf: Co H
killed 4 Japs resisting capture in the vicinity
of Candelevia; (b) 151st Inf: Surrender negotiat-
ions are continuing with enemy force at Infanta;
(c)US AFIPNL, 121st Inf: 3 Japs were sighted
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digging foxholes. Attitude of enemy described
as :~un4 ndly, 2 Koreans surrendered to Co F and
1 Jap to Co L.
4. Casualties: Own trps: Nil, Enemy: 6 Japs killed,
13 Japs, 2 Koreans, 1 civilian newspaperman captd.
Cumulative: Own trps: 1 KIA, 4 WIA. Enemy: 148
Japs, 2 Filipinos KIA, 326 Japs, 91 Formosans, 6
Koreans, 1 civilian PW.
B. Southern Islands Area Command:
1. 24th Inf: 15 Japs surrendered at Valencia and 2
at Managok.
2. Casualties: Own trps: None. Enemy: approximately
36,700 PW's, Cumulative: Own trps: None. Enemy:
1 KIA, 316 PW plus 36,700.

Borneo:
CTU (11) 30 Aug: Brunei Summary 61. SRD report Japs refused to
93,6.15 believe surrender report and ambushed SRD party, 3 Jap casualties
X-41/31 reported in 24 hour contact.

II RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

1. Surrender Progress:
a. PhiliDpines: Contact has been established with
General Yamashita, Tomoyuki, CG Fourteenth Area Army, who states
that he is without authority to conclude final surrender in the
Philippines until after he has been officially notified of the
signing of the general surrender at Tokyo. His proposal to send
representatives to Baguio in about 5 days for preliminary negot-
iations has been rejected due to the excessive delay it will cause
before final terms can be agreed upon, and General Yamashita is
being requested to proceed to Baguio not later than 2 September
to complete surrender there immediately upon notification of the
signing of the general surrender at Tokyo. According to Yama-
shita, there are an estimated 40,000 Japanese in Northwestern
Luzon, more than one-third of whom are either sick or wounded.
Meanwhile negotiations with the groups on Luzon unable to contact
General Yamashita are drawing to a close. Surrender negotiations
were completed with the remaining troops on Bataan, and their
formal capitulation will take place on either 1 or 2 September.
Small groups of Japanese in the Cagayan Valley are continuing to
surrender without waiting for the final word from their commanding
officer, Maj Gon Yuguchi, commanding the 80th Brigade of the
103rd Division and highest ranking officer in the Cagayan Valley,
has agreed to all arrangements for surrender, but continues to
stand by for an order from Yamashita before turning his troops
over to our forces.
1. Ryuk1 s: The senior officer in the Sakishima
Gunto, Lt Gen Nomi, Toshiro with headquarters on Miyako Shima,
has answered the messages of CG 10th Army stating that he has
been given authority to conclude a peace treaty for all Army
and Navy forces in the Sakishima Gunto, Daito Islands, and the
islands in the Okinawa Gunto not already completely under our
control. Estimated strength of Japanese forces in these areas is
45,000. Final details for the surrender negotiations to take
place at Okinawa on 2 September are being arranged.

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Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications.

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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I: SELECTED INCOMING MESSAGES

II: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
III: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1243 30 Aug 4195

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I, DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES:

Par. 1 - Japanese Submarines
Par, 2 - Japanese Information on PWIs and Internees
Par. 3 - Report on Plans for Atsugi Landing
Par. 4 - Report on Status of Atsugi Airdrome
5 - Air Sightings over Kyushu, Western Honshu and Shikoku
Par,
Par* 6 - Rescue of POWls at Amori
Par, 7 - Report of B-29 Crash in North Honshu
Par, 8 - Use of Atsugi Airdrome By Air Couriers
Par. 9 - Directive on Use of Atsugi Airdrome
Par, 10 - Escort for Captured Japanese Submarine
Par. 11 - Eighth Army Landing Information
Par. 12 - Report on Surrender of Japanese Submarine
Par, 13 - Accidents as a Result of Supply Droppings
Par, 14 - Designation of Port in Eastern Japan
Par, 15 - Air Sightings of PW Camps
Par* 16 - 10th Army Intelligence Data
Par. 17 - Instructions for Japanese Surrender in Ryukyus
18 - Report on Su r render Status in Ryukyus
Par.
Par. 19 - Report on Status of Surrender in Ryukyus
20 - Instructions for Japanese Surrender in Ryukyus
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21 - Japanese Report on Korean Situation
Par.
Par. 22 - Air Sightings in China Theater
Par. 23 -China Theater Intelligence Data
Par. 24 - Report on PFT Supply Mission
Par. 25 - Surrender of Japanese Forces in South China
Par, 26 - India-Burma Intelligence Report
Par. 27 - AFVESPAC Intelligence Report
Par. 28 - Air Sightings in Kuching Area

II. RESUME OF SITUATION:

Par 1 - Surrender Progress
a, Moluccas
b. Philippines
c. China
d. Ryukyus

III. ENCLOSURES'
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Msg No.
EMPIRE
Honshu:,
(1) 29 Aug: Submarine roundup: 2 Nip subs were sighted on surface
UNKNOWN by our air patrols on morning of 27. Destroyers Murray and Dashiell dis-
X 29 patched to intercept one, and Blue and Mansfield the other, with orders to
board and investigate. Prize crew from Murray went aboard, then commenced
escorting toward Sagami. Blue and Mansfield had 7 hour chase at high speed
before sub was intercepted. Interception would not have been made before
dark if our sub had not induced sub to turn around and steam South toward
intercepting destroyers. Prize crew from Blue went aboard just before sun-
set and commenced escort toward Sagami, Both these subs were sighted and
enrolled in TG 38.1 -on 27 Aug. No hostile acts on either side. On morn-
ing of 28th, after escorting subs during the night, Murray was relieved
by Bangust, and Blue was relieved by Weaver.
JAP (2) 29 Aug: Referring to information concerning Allied Prisoners of
GOVT War and Civilian Internees mentioned in General Order Number 1, we are
X 324 oxercising our best efforts to collect the required data. But it is prac-
tically impossible to complete in a short time such comprehensive investi-
gations, including the latest changes, becuase the communications with
various places has been either severed or rendered extremely difficult,
Investigations in the Main Islands of Japan will shortly be com-
pleted, On the other hand, no reply to our inquiries has been received
from the other areas. We will continue to endeavor to collect information
as accurate and comprehensive as possible, and report to you as it is re-
ceived. Under existing circumstances, however, it is hoped that the re-
quired information on Prisoners and Internees outside of the Main Islands
of Japan will be obtained on the spot by the Allied authorites from the
local Japanese authorities concerned when Prisoners and Internees are
delivered,
COMGEN (3) 29 Aug: General Alexander ATC reports that Atsugi is in good shape
10 and that there is no question operation can proceed, weather permitting.
ZO 147 8th Army is ready to start movement tonight with H hour 300600. GHQ planes
satisfactorily integrated in flight plan,
COMDR (4) 29 Aug: Airdrome area is secured as follows: Airdrome proper by
ADV unarmed naval service troops. Inner perimeter by armed gendarmes. Outer
PARTY perimeter by armed CC civil police. Attitude of Japanese Liaison Committee
SCAP has been cooperative. Our word has so far been carried out without un-
X 445 toward incident of any kind. Adequate guards have been placed on main
roads and critical'points. Japanese authorities reported all combat troops
withdrawn from area of initial evacuation. On earnest request of Japanese
we have limited our reconnaissance to immediate area of Atsugi Airdrome,
Following matters of general interest: Maps and charts have been
obtained showing harbor facilities, road conditions, covered stbrage, and
water supply, Reports indicate usable berths in Yokohama, some capable of
berthing ships of 30,000 tons. Adequate POL storage available. Adequate
treated water supply available in all principal communities with water
mains generally intact. Road passable but will require heavy maintenance
under Army traffic. Japanese report best road Atsugi Airdrome to Yokohama
is via Chogo-Tutsuka. All transportation requirements have been met. The
Japanese have stated 227 telephones will be available for quarters and
offices in Yokohama, all central offices dial lines,
ADVON (5) 29 Aug: Sightings and incidents reported by Recon and Surveillance
FEAF missions over Kyushu, Western Honshu and Western Shikoku as follows:
X 343 Troop laden SC at Nobeoka headed north, troop laden train to Nobeoka head-
ing north, number of trucks on road south of Nobeoka with troops and
civilians, 1 surfaced-anchored sub in harbor on southeast coast Okuno
Shima, PI7 camp sighted at Niihama on north coast Shikoku, marked with
large letters on roof and approximately 200 personnel. Considerable small
shipping off shore in Hiuchi Bay. Authorized transport properly marked
with green crosses sighted about 1000I north of Kuga. At Kikaiga Shima
workmen filling craters in small dirt runway; AA guns nearby tracked
plane but did not fire. On Ashiya Airfield huge planes similar to Junkers
Eight 88. Karasiharr, Goita, Beppu, Kokura and Asmiya towers all gave
planes green light as they buzzed strips. Most serviceable fields in
Kyushu have planes lined up along runways and pilots report that all the
surface strips look suitable for P-51 landings. Approximately 20 fighters

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reported on Maysuyama west (Shikoku), Recon of Hiroshima at 200 feet
showed that the only standing things were twisted steel columns and corners
of reinforced concrete buildings. Rescue B-17 landed on Saishu Island
and picked up P-51 pilot forced down on 28 Aug, Pilot reported excellent
treatment by Nips. B-17 landing at Nittegahara to rescue another P-51
pilot was told by interpreter for Nip Colonel not to land there again as
he would not be allowed to depart,
COM 3d (6) 29 Aug: POl's at Amori successfully contacted and first patients
FLT being taken aboard Benevolence.
RA 116 (7) 29 Aug: 1 B-29 crashed and burned at 0823 hours 29 August at
Toga Village, Akita Prefecture. The Police and Civilian Defense Corps
JAP GOV were rushed to the scene to give aid. It is reported that 10 members of
X 212 the crow wrc killed and 1 slightly injured.
COMAF 7 (8) 30 Aug: Original courier schedule in effect 30 Aug utilizing
_ 143O B-24 type aircraft at Atsugi Airdrome Tokyo Terminal.
COM 3d (9) 30 Aug: SCAP reports numerous carrier planes landing at Atsugi.
FLT All space needed for Airborne Army Air Movements. Direct no planes land
X 43, Atsugi except in emergency or on specifically authorized mission,
CINCPAC (10) 30 Aug: Information available here indicates that all proper
ADV precautions have been taken and that Jap submarine escorted by US Sub-
RA 10 marine will arrive in Sagami Bay today 30 August.
CG 8th (11) 30 Aug: Dates of landing as follows: 1 Cav Div, Yokohama, 2
Army AdvSept; 112 Cav RCT, Tateyama, 3 Sept. Reconnaissance elements, Fleet
RA 119 Landing Force, will reconnoiter Tateyama on 1 Sept and remain till landing
of 112 RCT4
JAP GHQ (12) The Japanese Submarine No. 1401 reports that she met an American
X 196 submarine at latitude 40 10 North and longitude 143 32 East at 0400 hours
29 August and was ordered by the Captain of the American Submarine to move
direct into the Tokyo Bay. Taking into consideration the circumstances
that the position of the Japanese submarine is at the moment near Ominato
and also that it is not unlikely the entry of the submarine might cause
unfortunate incidents in the Tokyo Bay, where the American Forces are to
land on 30 August, we consider it advisable that she be ordered to move
direct to Ominato. Urgent reply is desired. Please inform the Commander
of the 3rd Fleet of the above, if request is accepted.
JAP GOV (13) Referring to information on civilian internee camps number 25,
X 345 it was learned that the following additional accidents happened as a
result of the dropping of the supplies to the camps by Allied aircraft
on 27 and 28 Aug.
1. A child was injured about 1620 hours 27 Aug when the supplies
were dropped on the internees camp at Urawa.
2. 9 Japanese were killed and 8 others were injured past 1600
hours 28 Aug when the supplies in drums were dropped on the prisoners and
internees in the Hokkaido area, but missed the mark.
3. 3 Japanese were killed instantaneously, 5 others were in-
jured seriously or slightly and 5 dwelling houses were damaged about 1600
hours 28 Aug when 8 drums and 2 packages were dropped on the internees
camp at Shimo-Ochiai Yodosashi Ward Tokyo,
4. In addition to the above some casualties were caused, al-
though details are still unavailable within Tokyo prisoners camp No. 4
at Naoetsu and prisoners camp No. 7 at Hanoka and other places. A drum
was dropped at 3 places in the central area of Tokyo in the vicinity of
which no prisoners or internees camps are located.
It seems that these accidents were mostly due to the faulty
attachment of the dropped material to the parachute causing the former
to come off from the latter ,hen dropped or to the failure of the para-
chute to open because of the extremely low altitude from which the
material was dropped.
There are some among the internees who would like to see
the dropping of supplies discontinued if it entailed such dangers. ,It
is earnestly desired that every precaution be taken in future regarding
the dropping of supplies.
COM 3d (14) Yokosuka is designated as Port in Eastern Japan for assembly
FLT Japanese submarines.
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COM 3d FL (15) Further POW camp information from 3rd Fleet Carrier Photo,
X 43/30 Numbers follow index list CINCPAC Bulletin 113-45 from 1 through 260.
Number 51 Naruni: (?) bearing 270 distance 2 miles just west of
Graving dock; 2 long barracks in compound; 150 persons. Number 55
Himeri Divisional Hq: Possible camp with high fence surrounding just
northeast of Castle; no personnel or panels seen. Number 128 Mukai
Shima: Over 100 men seen, 6 properly marked buildings around court-
yard. Number 140 Naruni: Displays signs "SOS". Number 189 Shibaura:
Sign states 566 men, 267 located in bend of Sumida.Gawa at east end rail-
road yard, ..Number 275: Very large camp 840 by 700 feet located east
of mine at end of railroad at Kamiyama; main building is made of wood
with many wings; ground signal states 460 prisoners. Number 276: Total
of 5 buildings, 100 prisoners seen. Number 279: New information shows
2 camps, each with 150 men. Unlisted camps assigned numbers as follows:
254 at 35-49 north 139-42 east; landmark is tall radio tower 2 miles
west; small barracks, 200 persons; No, 285 at 36-57 north 140-54 east;
barracks type buil9ing, 563 men according to sign,
Nansei Is:
CG 10 ( 6-- 21 9 Aug; G-3 Operations report No- 25, Period 281800I -
ZOA 165 2918001 Aug 45, Routine security patrol, 4 ap officers and 55 E
surrenderedd, No casualties period ending. 292.4,QCOIl
CG 10 (17) 29 Aug ssage number 2 to Sen.ir Jaoanese Commander,
Mes
ZOA 139 Miyako Jima, being dropped today as follows; :(1) Having been desig-
nated as the Representative of the Supreme Allied Commander for the
acceptance of the Japanese surrender in the Ryukyus, and acting under
the authority conferred upon me, I have instructions for you to com-
municate with me by radio dropped at Hirara Town and at Hirara air-
field on 28 Aug. (2) Since you have not complied with my instructions,
I repeat them. Establish radio communication with me on one of the
following frequencies without delay, in English clear text using maxi-
mum power: 3310 KC, 5090 KC, 6018 KC, 3686 KC and 3394 KC. (3) My
call sign is SPV. You will use 22 P as a call sign. J, W. Stilwell
General US Army".
Message number 2 to senior Japanese Commander, Ishigaki
Jima, also being dropped, is identical in text to above with substitu-
tion of Shika Town and Ohama as points where message number 1 was
dropped and prescribing E7L, as call sign to be used.
CG 10 (18) 29 Aug: Following message received from Tokuno Shima:
ZOA 64 "To Joseph W. Stilwell, General US Army, Commanding, from Toshisada
Takada, General, Japanese Army Commander, Tokuno Shima: At 8 p.m. on
28 August I had the honor to receive your message number 1 about es-
tablishment of radio communications dated the same day. I will use
5090 kilocycles.!'
CG 10 (19) Following message received from Toshisada Takada, Maj, Gen.,
ZOA 200 Senior Army Cmdr,..Tokuno Shima; "Will answer your message. Am re-
ceiving orders from Lt. Gen. Isamu Yokoyama who is in command of Kyushu
area.. I alone cannot anser you immediately. Will get in contact with
Lt. Gen. Isamu Yokoyama and ans.;,r you. So please understand. The
Navy around Amami Gunto is not under my command so I will get in contact
with these, too, and get ready to anser you.. There is no airplane
here.. There are no ships, except small motor boats. Very respectfully.
Signed Toshide Takada."
CG 10 (20) 29 Aug: Message number 2 to General Toshisada Takada,
ZOA 175 Japanese Army, Tokuno Shima, follows: "For Senior Commander Japanese
Forces in Amami Gunto from Commanding General 10th Army: Prepare to
send representative immediately by airplane to Headquarters 10th Army
at Okinawa with authority to make arrangements for surrender of all
Japanese Forces in the area 30 North 128 East, 27 North 128 East, 27
North 131 East, 30 North 131 East. Representatives bring information
as follows:. Location of all Japanese Forces and numerical strength
of each in personnel and weapons; number and type of aircraft, ships
and submarines; condition of runways; data for approach of ships and
landing craft to each island. Mark airplane carrying representative
with green crosses and red streamers 4 meters long, Give me estimated
time of departure now. I will furnish escort. Will notify you of
route later, Reply promptly," '
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Msg No.
JAP GOVT (21) According to reliable information from Korea:
X 238 1. The Representatives of the Allied Forces occupying Northern
Korea cancelled on 25 August the arrangement which they had agreed upon
with the Provisional Governors, and ordered the executive committee of
the Korean people on 25 August to take overall administrative powers
of the Government general. Moreover, it is reported all agencies under
the Government general, all financial and monetary institutions, broad-
casting stations, and privately ov.ned factories and workshops, are also
to be turned over to the said committee in a few days.
2. Representatives of the Soviet Army are awaiting on the
streets that all Japanese property in Korea should belong to the Koreans
in the Gensan and Joshin areas there have been cases of looting, kid-
napping, murder and other acts of violence. Thus, the situation in
Northern Korea is in a state of confusion, and the safety of lives and
property of the Japanese residents cannot be guaranteed6
3. The Japanese Government entertains serious apprehensions
regarding the above state of affairs and eagerly hopes for improvement 4
JAP GOVT 29 Aug: According to latest information from reliable sources
X 344 in Korea, the Soviet Army on 1000 hours, 28 Aug, took into custody at
Genzan the Governor of Kannan Province together with all department
directors and section chiefs; and also disarmed the gendarmerie and
arrested the chief police and important police officers of head (?)
Province. It is earnestly hoped that you will use your good offices
to cause the Soviet Army to cease such illegitimate acts of violence
against civil authorities, who are exclusively assigned to the task of
local administrations, and to release those who are held in detention
and send them to whatever places they desire.
Advon (22) 29 Aug: China recon and surveillance reports rdceived
FEAF through 21001: 4 trains sighted between Hangchow and Shanghai bound
X 353 for Shanghai; 2 passenger of 13 cars each and 2 freight of 28 cars
each, 9 locos and assorted cars in Hangchow railway yard. Chinese
infantry with rifles and machine guns 8 miles southwest Sung Kiang
marching northeast. Escort vessel towing barge with 250 men aboard 2
miles south of Hengsha Island headed northwest up Yangtze. Nip gunboat
on Vhangpoo east of Shanghai; also several Chinese junks. Nip trucks
and civilian vehicles moving freely on roads. Estimated 200 SD's and
20 SC's and 3 small patrol craft in V1hangpoo at Shanghai. 75 to 100
horse-drawn carts loaded with boxes parked in large open spaces southern
part Shanghai city. 12 car passenger train overflowing with civilians
headed for Chinkiang 10 miles outside Shanghai. On Tashau airdrome,
in addition to approximately 50 Nip fighters and 1 Sally, were 1 B-17
and 1 P-51 with group of unidentified soldiers.
COMGEN (23) 29 Aug: Central China report shows no Japanese south of
CHINA Unganhsien and Lingling. From Chenhsien and Yuhsien, Japanese were
YE 70 moving north to Leiyan. Lingling airfield has been mined by retreating
Japanese, states a Chinese 2nd Department report.
South China reports Japanese withdrawing eastward from Takhing
and Shuikoughu dumped their weapons into the river. From Yumqu, Japan-
ese were trucking munitions and weapons to Whampoa to dump in river.
Japanese Force at Chuchiant have moved south, leaving a request that
Chinese troops quickly occupy that city to prevent plunder.
Correction for Intellsum number 104 for 25 August: Chinese
131st Divisi6n Commander wjent to Kwanchoswan to discuss surrender, and
not Japanese 131st Division commander, These negotiations were con-
tinuing 27 and 28 August.
Indo China report stated Japanese by error attempted to move
fighting which
tlroug Chinese held Caosang from Soc Giang causing
Theater Intellsum
subsided into negotiations to surrender. China
number 108 for 29 August.
have not received
East China report stated Japanese at Ningpo
surrender order from their Senior Officer.
On ground in Central China 28 Aug: 29 Army: Chinese report
YE 47 meeting no Japs, Now
(?) regiment moved from Clauhsien to Lingling
94 Army: 121 and 43 Divisions and Army Headquart-
returning Chuanhsi.
30 Aug. Army ready
ers closed Liuchow; 5 Division scheduled to close
for air lift to Shanghai. 13 Army came under 2nd ATSW Group Command

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and 71 Army under 4th Army Group Command 26 Aug. Nanning airfield
is
again operational. New Falot Army: Leading serial 38 Division reached
Notung with last serial at Paklow. 52 Army:, 2nd Division enroute
Bac
Quang via Ha Giang; 25 Division starting move to.Ha Giang via Quan Ba,,
62 Army: 451 Regiment 151 Division engaged Japs retreating from Cao
Bang area; 452 Regiment arranging surrender terms with Jap Commander
in area,. 64 Army: 156 Division concentrating in Yanshien for move to
Yangshun,
COMGEN (24) 29 Aug: 'Psupply mission No. 1, target Peking; Area No.,6,
USATAF Weigsien were successful with no aircraft, no enemy reaction. Dropped
X 20 _ 3 days supply for 1550 men.-,
CTG 111.2 (25) Report states: "I am now in communication with Japanese
X 261/29 Commander at Hong Kong by W/T in plain language. I have no authority
to deal with Allied Officers; I should deal with Lieutenant General
Tanaka at Canton, which I am trying to do. Japanese Forces in South
China have as yet received no instructions from their home government.
Aircraft which flew over Hong Kong this morning, and which dropped
messages, met no opposition.. Have received warnings from Japanese
that Channels are fouled by American magnetic mines. Am informing
General Tanaka that I intend to enter Hong Kong and occupy Naval dock-
yard tomorrow or Fiday. Bad weather is restricting flying.
COMGENIB (26) 26 Aug: 4th Corps to 1800 hours (Operation Summary 26 Aug):
ZUB 146 Situation quiet throughout area., No leaflets dropped.
AFWESPAC (2.7) 28/29 Aug: Daily operations report Number 10. Period
2008 281800 to 291800 Aug 45.
Results of Operations:
A, Luzon Area Command
1) 32nd Inf Div
a) 128th Inf: 7 Japs, 1 Formosan captured Kiangan-
Tubalo Area..
b) 127th RCT: 4 Japs captured Atok. Area.,
2) Casualties: Own TRS: nil; Enemy: 11 Japs, 1
Formosan POW.
Cumulative: Own TRS: 1 KIA, 4 WIA; enemy, 142 Japs,
2 Filipinos KIA; 33 Japs, 91 Formosans, 4 Koreans POW,
B. Southern Islands Area Command
1) No contacts Zamboanga and Mindanao.
2) 95 POI received at Valencia.
3) Panay: Preliminary negotiations to be completed on
2 Sept for formal surrender of 1200 Japs on 3 Sept
and 500 on 16 Sept.
4) Casualties: Own TRS: Nil; Enemy:. Approx 36,750 POW.
Cumulative: Own TRS Nil; Enemy, 1 KIA, 299 POW (exact)
plus 36,700 POW (approx).,
AOR lstAF (28) 29 Aug: Labuan operations 29 Aug, all times I. TAF 993
ZYA 133 Squadron. Light meagre inaccurate fire from barge at 0352 north 11302
east. Sightings: 12 flags plain and colored, Batu Lintang., Approx-
imately 200 possible white men same area, TAF 513 Sqdn: 1 Ventura,
message bags and leaflets dropped on and around Lintang barracks
Krokong and Trombol strip. Population target area appeared unconcerned
at sight of airplane.. Working parties Kuching airdrome waved and
picked up leaflets. 2 possible powered SDs sighted 0243 North 11110
East, course 020 degrees. T 111 Squadron:, 2 Mosquitoes sighted,
2 circular discs flat on ground with letters P and W superimposed.
Between buildings barracks area letter L formed with white cloth.,
Later removed into open and full message LX 111 displayed. Kuching
airdrome reveals nil obstructions, but across center appeared soggy.
TAF 124 Squadron: 2 Boomerangs. Dropped leaflets on Riam Poad, No
enemy movements or activity..

II RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

(1) Surrender Progress: Continued evidence of the Japanese

willingness to negotiate surrender terms and to surrender to the
Allies is reported in the following sectors:

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a. Moluccas: All Japanese on Halmahera and Morotai under the
command of Lt Gen Ishi, Yoshiho, approximating 31,700 Army and
5,000 Naval troops surrendered on 27 August. The strength of these
troops was previously reported in initial dispatches as 3,170 Army
and 5,000 Naval troops (see Daily Summary No. 1242).
b. Philippines: On Luzon several of the local commanders are
negotiating surrender, A Japanese emissary is discussing surrender
of the 30th Airfield Battalion to take place on 1 September. A
local commander stated that he would surrender troops under his
command only when directed by Maj Gen Yuguchi, CG 103rd Division.
Negotiations are in progress with Admiral Furuke for surrender of
approximately 1,500 Japanese in the Infanta area east of Manila.
c. China: The commanding officer of British Forces planning to
occupy Hong Kong is in communication with the Japanese commander
there who states that he has no authority to deal with the Allies
and that contact should be made with Lt Gen Tanaka, Hisakazu,
CG 23rd Army (Corps), at Canton. He states further that Japanese
forces in South China have not as yet received instructions from
their home government. It is planned that British Forces will
enter Hong Kong and occupy the Naval dockyard on 30 or 31 August.
d. Ryukyus: The commanding officer Tokuno Shima, Maj Gen Takada,
Toshisada, CG 64th IMB, has answered the message of Commanding Gen-
eral, Tenth Army, in regard to making necessary arrangements for
surrender of forces under his command. Gen Takada stated that he
must contact both Lt Gen Yokayama, Isamu, CG 16th Area Army at
Fukuoka, Kyushu, and the commander of Naval Forces in the Amami
Gunto before he can fully answer our demands. Gen Takada was
instructed to send representatives to Okinawa immediately with
authority to make arrangements for surrender of all Japanese forces
in the Amami and Tokara Guntos and to bring information relative
to location and strength of personnel, number and type of aircraft,
ship and submarines, condition of runways and data for approach
of ships and landing craft to each island.
Japanese commanders on Miyako Jima and Ishigaki Jima in the
Southern Ryukyus did not answer our initial message; a second
message has been transmitted to these commanders ordering them to
establish communication without delay using the radios dropped to
them and frequencies assigned,

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an Officer, See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications.
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I., SELECTED INCOMING MESSAGES

II: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
III: MISCELLANE-OUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
2422 28/29 Aug 194.5

I: SELECTED fICOING IIESSAGES

PABA M~boAGE TITES

Honshu moveiment Notice on Japanese Relief. Vessel,

20 Honshu Air Sightings of' POUT Camps.
Honshu Japanese.Sub Surrenders Pf'f Honshu*
Honshu Report on Oerational Status of' Atsugi Airdrome.
Honshu Japanepe Request U.S. Disc~ipline ?WAs and Internees.
6. Kytushu-Honshu Air Sightings over_,K ushu and Western Honshu.
7. Nansei Is Tenth Armyr G--3 Operations Report.
8. Nansei Is Tenth Army,G-3 Operations .Report.
9. Carolines Status of' Japanese Surrender.
Naru Id Report on Occupation of' POA Islands.
101. Air Sightings in Shanghai AreA,
China
China Recco Reports nil. Japanese Actiivity Tsingtao Area*
13-6 China Report on Situation in China Theater.
China Report on Pfs in China Theat er#
China Air Sightings -over Formosa anid China Coast,
* 16. China Report on Situation in China Theatere.
17. China China Theater Operations Rep6rt.
* 18. China Japanese ActiLv:ties' in the China-Theatezr.
Fr Indo-China Air Sightings over French'Indo-Chinao
20. Philippines AFTESAC operational.Replort.
So..PhiL-ippines .Sound Contact.
'22. PI"Halmahera AFWESPAC Operation Report.
Borneo First Australian, Corps Operations Report.
234, Borneo Japanese Activities.
Borneo First Austr'alianl Corps Operations Repobrt.
Borneo Air Sightings.
27o Borneo Air Sightings in Kuching Area.
28.6 moluccas Status of' Japanese Surrender.

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CINCPAC (1) Japanese relief vessel will leave Yokosuka for .Mrcus 16001
ADV 25 August. Course direct to M1arcus. ETA 06001 28 August. Depart
RA 51 Marcus 16001 29 August. -ETA Tokyo 0800 1 September, Vessel is
destroyer type transport, number 16, displacement 1200 tons, 2 masts,
1 funnel, green crosses on both sides of bridge, Japanese flag
hoisted, prescribed navigational lights showing at night. All ex-
plosives removed; remaining guns rendered inoperative. Action
addressees take all necessary steps to insure safe passage this
vessel.
COM3RD (2) 28 Aug: Additional accurate locations POW camps spotted by
FLT 3rd Fleet carrier planes. Numbers for identification assigned 1
X 81 through 260 index list CINCPAC Bulletin 103-4 5 All properly marked.
Number 54:Himiji Camp bearing 300 distance 3600 feet center Hirohita
Village; 3 barracks, 11 small associated buildings, 100 prisoners
observed in compound. Number 78: Kawasaki Sub Camp No. 25, 2 long
barracks. Number 140: Narumi, large rectangular building, 2nd
building with FP markings and 15 smaller buildings, 40 yelling,
waving men. Number 223: Tokyo Camp No. 31, 1 double story building,
no prisoners observed. Number 146: Ofuna bears 310 degrees 1.5 miles
from Yamanouchi town, U-shaped buildings, 100 persons. Number 183:
Sekiguchi, large 3 story L shaped building, 250 prisoners showing.
United States flag, Number 212: Takatanobaba, 6 story hotel, 12
persons on roof. Number 224: Tokyo Camp No. 5, large 6 story build-
ing, 100 prisoners seen; Unlisted camps assigned numbers follows:
Number 278: At 36-37 N, 140-28 E, 15 hut-type buildings, 400 per-
sons. Number 279: At 36-36.5 N, 140-38 E across river from Hitachi
Refinery, 1 large building, 500 men. Number 280: At 43-38 N,
41l-Sh E on west side of river on railroad south of mining village,
2 story frame building, 300 men waving 'arms and Dutch flag. Number
281: At 41-42.5 N, 1i0-50 E, located in valley surrounded by wooded
hills, bearing 125 degrees 35 miles from Aomort. Number 282: At
40-16 N, 140-56 E, 6 barracks on hill, O0people waving. Number
283: At h0-15 N, lh0-57 E, 6 to 8 barracks in 2 rows in ravine, 100
prisoners waving. Note number 138 Narashino not marked but build-
ing in woods with US flag; several prisoners observed.
USS (3) 29 August 1945: Commander Hiram Cassidy USN assumed co.imand
WE VER of Japanese Submarine number 400 (I 15 Class) a t 10301 28 August
PA 134 with prize crew from subdiv ENU 6 on board. Position Lat 37-30
North, Long 142-30 East. Fuel on board 450 tons. Flying American
Ensign above Jap colors in addition to large black pennant. itx-
imum speed 15 knots. 1 main motor inoperative. 20 Jap officers
and 170 men on board. Seem cooperative. Intend leaving crew on
board until reaching Sagami Wan unless otherwise- directed. No
ammunition small arms or torpedoes aboard. Short on drinking water,
request permission to tie up alongside USS Proteus (AS 19) upon
arrival, ETA Point X 03301 29 August.
COADV (4) .28 Aug: Report on Atsugi Airdrome, Tokyo Area: a) East
SCAP runway suitable for all types aircraft. b) West runway not suitable
X 466 for landing of any type aircraft for B-60. c) Subject to further
check, -temporary strip to northwest not suitable for landings any
type aircraft, nor is it accessable or suitable for parking on field;
cleared areas are unimproved. Any type aircraft including B2hts
can park during dry weather easy on Z day; any type aircraft can be
accomodated at maximum rate of 20 per hour during daylight hours.
If connecting taxiway leading from south end of concrete runway .to
south end of east concrete aprons is completed by Z day, aircraft
can be received at rate of 30 per hour if majority of aircraft are
mobile troop loaded.
JAP (5) 29 Aug: The question of maintaining order after the release
GOVT of prisoners of war and internees. In effectuating the stipulations
X 473 of para 7 of the instrument of the surrender and the General Order

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g N' number 1 regarding the treatment of Allied prisoners of war and

internees, it isquite necessary to pay particularly careful attention
in order to maintain perfect order by continuing the satisfactory
cooperative relations between the camp authorities on the one hand
and the prisoners and internees on the other when the latter are
placed under the direction of a senior officer or a designated rep-
resentative. Otherwise it is feared that some unfortunate incidents
may occur. As a matter of fact, the prisoners held in the Kobe
prisoners of war camp (the second branch of the Osaka prisoner of war
camp) have since the night of Aug 19 begun to refuse to listen to
the order of the camp authorities; they ran away from the camp in
small groups, broke into store houses in the neighborhood (canned
foods, beer, etc.), entered civilian homes and annoyed women and
girls. On Aug 22 several men of the said camp went to the Osaka
prisoner of war camp (the first branch) and instigated the prisoners
held in the latter place. As a result the latter camp has also
fallen into a similar state of confusion. In the light of these
circumstances, it is readily seen what sort of disturbances and
untoward incident might happen, in case such prisoners come into
possession of arms and munitions of the camps as provided for under
the stipulations of order number 1, para 9. Therefore, in order to
preclude such possibilities, we earnestly desire that the military
authorities of the Allied powers very speedily issue such necessary
orders as will make prisoners of war and internees to obey orders
of their leaders and maintain complete order, and to restrain them-
selves after their release, We wish to state that our views in this
regard are shared by the representatives of the protecting powers
for the Allied Powers and International Red Cross committee rep-
resentative in Japan.
Kyushu-Honshu:
ADV : (6)-2 Aug: Rheconnaissance-surveillance flights Kyushu and
FEAF Western Honshu restricted by poor visibility and rain squalls.
X 395 Following observations reported: 5 troop laden barges and 1 SC
headed for Kyushu from Tsushina 1100, also 6 barges and 1 tug
vicinity Okishima; numerous barges and 1 tug vicinity Okishima;
numerous serviceable vessels in Kurelarbor included DD, CVE, TA and
FTA. About 300 prisoners waving American flags seen in well-marked
POW camp on small island off Nagasaki; approximately 19 naval vessels
DE, TD, CL in Nagasaki Harbor. Approximately 200 airplanes total
of which 50 serviceable sighted on East Kyushu fields in orderly
rows, 2 strips each about 4,000 feet long sighted on Saishu Island,
with 9 airplanes on either. 2 SD's sighted within 10 miles of Kyushu.
south tip; stationary SB at 3515 North 12656 East; trucks moving
south on roads South Korea; trucks and rollers seen working on
Kenoyo airfield, approximately 40 aircraft lined up on field.
Nansei Is:
COIDEN (7) G-3 Op report nr 22, period 2618001 - 2718001 Aug 45: 1. No
TEN change; 2. Sky 1/3 to 2/3'covered with scattered clouds, scattered-
X 88 showers, winds NE 5-8 IMH, temperature 75-86, flying conditions
satisfactory; 3. Routine security patrols killed 3 Japs and 11 Japs
surrendered; 4, No casualties period ending 2624001; 5. Omitted.
COMEN (8) G-2 Op Report No, 24 Period 27180011 - 2818001 Aug 45; l.. No
TEN change; 2. Scattered showers 1/3rd cloud cover,,wind 3-4 from RP,.
ZO A 10 Temp 76-86; 3. Routine patrols, 18 Japs surrendered;-4,. No casualties;
5. FEAF planes dropped msgs on Amami, Kikaiy, Tockuno. Miyako,.
Ishigaki Iriomote directing Jap Commanders establish radio contact
with this Hq,

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Carolines:
ISCOM (9) 28 August 1945: Preliminary conference with Jap represent-
PELELIU atives of Lt Gen Inoue on board DE 168.indicates they are anxious to
RA 212 surrender as soon as officially authorized by Emperor. Gave
assurance of intention fully abide by Emperors orders but unwill-
ing to proceed in advance of them. Inoue Command includes Palaus
and Yap but not Merir and Sonsorol,
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Naru Id:
CINCPAC (10' 26 Aug: Have concurred in the occupation of Ocean and.Nauru
ADV by British Commonwealth forces under the direction of CINCBPF. It
X 28 should be understood that such forces are subject to coordination
by CINCPAC CINCPOA since these islands are within the Pacific Ocean
areas.

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China:
ADV (117 2 Aug: Search up river to Hangchow and back to near Shang-
FEAF hai nil sightings of activity. On Shanghai area airdromes from min-
X 392 inum alt following sightings: Tashang parked B-17 iwth crew waving
to our plane 1 Tony and 60 Tojos lined up on taxiway; Woosung 1
Helen and 1 Nick; Kiangwan 8 trainers so disposed on 3 runways as
to prevent landing on any; City of Shanghai festooned with Chinese
Nationalist flags and streets thronged with celebrating crowds,
COMAF 5 (12) 28 Aug: Recco and surveillance flight of 8 B-24s to Tsingtao
X 270 area reports nil enemy activity observed en route or in target area,
5/10 cumulus tops 5000 on route out, 7/10 at 8000 at target and 7/10
at 5000 on route back,
COMNEN (13) 28 Aug: Daily China situation Number 11. Japanese Commander
CHINA on French Indo China stated he has received order on 25 Aug to start
ZUA 159 armistice negotiations with Chungking. He suggested preliminary
meeting before negotiations'in Hanoi in order that representatives
ight see actual conditions. Stated public order poor and expressed
fear that negotiations would not run smoothly and outbreaks would
result. 10000 CCP reported southwest-of Ningpo waiting for Japs
to leave cr surrender, Comment: Communists have been present in force
in this area for over 1 year and in position between Japs and KIeT
Report states 60000 I WTbeing brought up to occupy Ningpo Area. 3000
CCP south of Lung Chai Tang. 2000 12 miles north of Jucheng, KT
9th Div engaged Reds 23 miles east Jucheng vith main body of Reds
escaping to mountains near Chungi. 300 at Pengchung Niao, Comment:
These forces are possibly those carried in the Leiyang-Anjen Area.
They are probably guerrilla units. This movement would indicate that
they have retired to a mountainous area, away from the general
Hengyang Area toward which they were reported moving. 20000 CCP
reported 15 miles east of Kweiteh, Comment: Estimate believed high,
Forces in this area are in position to block 10th War Zone advance
north to Lunghai railroad or in support of garrison at Kaifeng.
Chiuhsien in hands of Reds. Following report from Yenan observer
group: Reds nowfeel United States will not support Gimo in civil war,
that support of KI.T was a var measure. They state that without
United States help, Gimo feels he cannot wage successful large scale
war. They feel United States is backing out because: a) War would
be long; b) Communists cannot be annihilated quickly; c) International
intervmation would result; d) United States does not wish Russia
involved in international problems in China.
CONGEN (14) 28 Aug: China Theater Prisoner of War Sitrep Number 9 as of
CHINA 1100 hours, Chungking: .Mu1den Area: Details concerning evacuation of
YA 72 General Wainwright covered in ourad number 6152, this date. Peking
area; a) 306 internees, mostly residents of the Shanghai Area, remain
in the Pedang Area. Plans are being formulated to move these people
back to Shanghai as soon as facilities permit. In addition there are
many hundreds of European and American priests and sisters who want
to be relocated in China, b) Internees in all places in the Peking
Area stated that they had been well treated. They are in good con-
dition and have nothing tut praise for the Japs. c) In Shanghai Camp
(at Fengtai) the record book, lists of prisoners of war formerly
in the Shanghai area and locations of the burial place of prisoner
of war dead in Shanghai have been received and locked in the Swiss
Legation,
Weihsien Area: Information from Weihsien states that
between 0730 and 1030 on 27 Aug 12 bombers were in the area, B-29s
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from Okinawa dropped supplies, which the report said would ,take all
day to collect, One B-24 from China Theater also dropped supplies.
1 plane landed with additional personnel. Message stated "Wjhat an
air showl Was wonderfull"
In the Fort-Bayard Area, one of the team members has visited
the French internees, whom as yet the Japs have refused to liberate.,
Food has been supplied by the team to the internees, but baby food
is required for a baby born on 25 Aug. The internees total 79,
including $1 men, 18 women, 10 children and the baby. Homes of the
internees have been stblet to all comers, A daily visit is being
made to the internees, and an attempt is being made to liberate them,
It is unlikely though that the liberation will be possible until the
arrival of responsible Allied officials. A food drop has already
been requested from the Pacific for Fort Bayard.
Saigon Area: The following message from the Headquarters
Japanese Army, Southern Regions, and addressed to Headquarters SEAC
and Headquarters USA in China Theater was intercepted: "This is
our suggestion to your plan of dropping supplies in the Saigon area
for prisoners of war There are numerous swamps and rivers in this
area and therefor we suggest that you drop them on our airfields and
we will convey to prisoners of war." All other areas: No further
reports have been received.
CTG (15) 28 Aug: Fleet Airwing 17 search summary: 9 planes from
73.4 Clark times sighting I. All sectors full distance4 Average cover-
X 307- age 90%. 1035: Tug and Barge anchored Swatow. 1130: 1 SCS 1 SD
2 luggers anchored Amoy. 1230: 6 luggers anchored Takao. 1030:
3 SD anchored 4 luggers underway Kiirun Harbor. 1310: 1 converted
PC 1 SD 6 luggers anchored Hoi How Bay, 1200: 4 luggers underway
23-05 N, 119-53 E. Course 180, speed 8. Sightings yesterday by
plane late returning 1745# 1 tug 2 SD's anchored 2 launches under-
way Yulin Bay.
COMGEN (16) 26 Aug: Tension in Tientsin increasing as Japs enforce
CHINA Martial Law.
ZUC-2 OSS reports that on 22 August Japs sent Emissary to Soviet
Army at Ku-Pei-Kou, Soviets refused cessation of fighting stating
they would continue attack. Cormment and source is US Officer being
accommodated by Japs in Peiping.
Follows Puppets situation in Canton: Puppets received news
of surrender 10 August. Puppets organized on 11 August as policing
unit and to preserve-peace, Puppets could join IKMT Ordered
Puppet rest in present garrisons. Unconfirmed report stated KMI
has appointed Puppet Chao Kpwi Chang Commander "advance troops"
pending arrival Chinese"Regulars. Some Communists have entered city
and are becoming active, Later reports indicate situation becoming
serious. Puppet Government losing control of city, Jap concerned
mainly with protection of residents. Comment: Organized CCP Mili-
tary Forces in Canton are not considered a threat. However, CCP has
maintained party organization and prospect of their creating local
disturbance is likely.
Following towns reported occupied by CCP. Source: Yenan
broadcast. Rated C-3, Wuchuan and 3 towns East of Lueisui on
Peiping-Suiyuan railroad, Yang Lin Ching 10 miles West of Tientsin
on railroad, CCP also occupied Jap airfield 2 miles North of Yang-
tsun.
Lines of communication: CCP is reported to have cut the
following lines of communications: Peiping-Hankow railroad at
Hsinyang, 10 miles North of Sinsiang. Tsingpu railroad at point 50
miles North of Nanking, Peiping-Tientsin railroad at many points.
Comment: 'Railroad lines of coimunication have been particularly
vulnerable to attack by CCP,
In a press reported speech before the joint meeting of the
Supreme National Defense Council and the General Executive Committee
of the Kuimintang on 24 August, the Generalissimo stated that China's
National independence and freedom would never be restored without
the reestablishment of China's territorial and administrative
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Formosa and the Pescadores. He said that outer Mongolia should be
granted independance and Tibet should be granted autonomy in view
of its seclusion and the fact that it has been an independent entity
since the days of the Peiping Government. Generalissimo also stated
that, Chinese must give every possible assistance to other nations
which possess the Self Governing Power and the spirit of independence
sustaining their ends, mentioning Burma, Thailand, and Indo China,
and that they should be helped. He said that the status of Hongkong,
leased territories, concessions which are based on treaties will be
determined through diplomatic means, "China will resort to diplomatic
means to restore concessions and leased territories including Hong-
kong from ether powers."
According to a Domei broadcast item from Peiping on 22
August, the Japanese Army authorities in North China have sent a note
to Yenan Army authorities advising them to control their lawless
activities for an early unification of China. It was pointed out that
some Yenan Army elements are contemplating unlawful occupation of the
VHG cities in North China, thereby causing extreme confusion among
the Chinese population, Japanese Army authorities in North China
state that they have to assume full responsibility till the last
moment for the maintenance of peace and order. The note added that
destruction of communications and occupation of towns should immed-
iately cease. The Japanese Army it stated, will take appropriate
steps to check' any such activities or lawless elements. In con-
clusion it urged all Yenan Armies to strive for an early unification
of China and thus save China from the danger of a Civil War.
Three Chinese columns from Laokay, Hagiang, and Caobang are
reported at Indo China frontier, Jap authorities feel that entry
of Sino troops prior to surrender may prejudice political situation
and stir possible trouble ANNAMITES and French population.
C03VEN (17) 28 Aug: Central Cina: l Army: 11 Division began move to
CHINA Taohuchiang 26 Aug, Army Headquarters and 18 Division enroute iat-
YFB 56 sihtang, 118 Division enroute Hengshih; 100 Army, Army Headquarters
enroute Tsohuoping, 19 Division moving to Kwangkromaio, thence to
Hengyank; 73 Army: 77 -Division moving 29 Aug to Nanyoj on 4 September
15 Division to move to Chukoupu. South China: 29 Army, 169 Division
arrived Kweilin, Reserve 11 Division enroute Kweilin from Kwanyang,
Army Headquarters leaving Kungcheng; $2 Army, Elements 58h Regiment
195 Division occupied Hoang Su Phi after Japs withdrew, enemy not
pursued; 62 Army, 95 Division arrived Dong Dang; 64 Army,'Army to
move overland to Toishang Area via Hopu-Limkong-Yeungkongi A Division
to occupy Hainan Island,
COL'DEN (18) 29 Aug: China Theater intelsum number 107 for 28 Aug. East
CHINA China report stated Japanese at Hangchow were preparing to move heavy
ZUC 38 equipment to Nanking, Central China reports indicated Japanese
supplies were being moved north from Changsha. At.Nanchang the
senior Japanese Officer informed Commander Chinese 58th Army that
Chinese should not attack Nanchang as Japanese troops were being
concentrated in the area to surrender.. Recent reports from the
Paoching area that Japanese troops there were rioting and slaughtering
Chinese was positively denied by Chinese General Ho Ying China.
South China report showed Japanese troops at Chuchinag moving south
by boat to Canton, 200 Japanese were reported reinforcing Samshui
where they told Allied personnel any further advance eastward on west
river would be fired on. At Kongmoon the Japanese stated they will
not move out as they have no orders to do so from higher authority,
The Luichow peninsula Japanese stated they have not been informed
officially of surrender, Indo China reports stated Japanese senior
officer in Tonkin has ordered all Japanese troops in the province
to concentrate at Hanoi.
French Indo-China:
COFAW (19) 28- Aug: Palawan FAW 10 searches, all times I. Sectors 1 thru
10 h 850 miles averaging 95 percent. All negative. Sectors 5 thru
X 368 9 full distances to coast: All 100 percent. Found Cape St Jacques

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Misg No.
. emp a 8 excpt for numng boats.. No sightings at
Que apt al 1030 Tourane at 1.0 or.iue at 1200. miles south of
Tour
~a bout 200people marching single file down road waving
red flag with yellow center in friendly fashion.

SWPA
Philippines:
AFWES (20) . Results of Operations:
PAC A. Luzon Area Command
ZU B 17/ (1) 37th Div.
28 (a) 129th Inf: 2 Japs captured vic Aguszao 26 August
not previously reportedo
(b) 125th Inf: 1 Jap Officer met vic Dalaya rep-
resenting Colonel Sakamoto to arrange surrender,
(c) 48th Inf: 1 Formosan captured vic Oscariz 26
Aug not previously reported.
(2) 32ndInf Di%.
(a) 128th Inf. 5 Jap civilians surr vic TVMUT.
(3) USAFIP
(a) 2 Rummaging Japs KIA one Jap captured.
(b) Surr negotiations in progress.
(4) 38th Inf Div,
(a) 152nd Inf: 3 Japs captured vic Angeles, 3 Japs
surr vic Paniqui, 2 Japs surr vic Fort Stotsenburg 26 August not
previously reported.
(b) 149th Inf:'3 Japs captured vic San Jose Del
Monte, 1 Jap captured vie Amgat, 7 Japs and 2 Filipino pro-Japs killed
resisting capture vie Balaog.
(c) 151st inf: 10 Japs kia vic .ountalban: 1 Jap
captured same area, 2 Japs captured vic Wawaca 1 Jap captured vic
Batangan, 1 Jap killed vic Calauag.
- (5) Casualties: Own troops: Nil; Enemy: 20 Japs and
2 Filipino killed; 24 Japs, 1 Formosan POW. Cumulative: Own troops:
1 killed, 4 wounded; Enemy: 42 Japs, 2 Filipinos killed; 230 Japs,
86 Formosans, 4 Koreans ]i.
B. Southern Islands Area Command
(1) Mindanao, 124th Inf received surr of 203 Japs vic
Valencia.
(2) Palawan. Delayed report 15 Aug: Pat Co M 51st
Inf (PA) 'made minor contact vic Tarulpato.
(3) Zamboanga, Delayed report 21 to 23 Aug: Pats Co E,
368th Infattacked by Vic Tungaukl, Pats Co G, 368th Inf attached
by enemy group vic Sibucob
(h) Casualties: Own troops: Nil; Enemy: 203 Pi.
Cumulative: Own troops: Nil; Enemy: 1 killed, 205 Pv, liscellaneous
No change.
Southern Philippines:
CTF 93 (21) 29 Aug: Doubtful sound contact reported at 10-36 North 129-37
X 480 East at 2902301. One full pattern dropped 30 minute search negative.
VPB 53 send plane daylight to assist.
Philippines-Halmahera;
(22) A. Luzon Area Command:
(1) 32nd n-f Div:
(a) 128th Inf: 19 Jap soldiers, 5 Jap civilians, and
4 Formosans captured in Kiangan-Lamut-Bablap Area,
(2) 37th Inf Div.
(a) 129th Inf: 2 Jap surr at Gonzaga.
(b) 14Sth Inf: 1 Jap surr. Jap emissary negotiating
surr of 30th Airfield Bn on 1 Sept,
(c) l148th Inf: 2 Japs surr. Message from Matsui
states he will surr when directed by Gen Yugchi. Sickly Japs will
surrender before main force,
(3) 38th Inf Div*
(a) 152nd Inf: 1 Jap captured by civilians 1000 yds
N' Naniqui, 1 Jap captured 8 miles S Angeles and 2 Japusyr .ar
Bangbang. : ,

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ilMg No, (b) 149th Inf: Contacted officer of Ikeda Force
and discussed surr terms. Next meeting will occur 7000 yds hNW Montal-
ban 5 Sep. 16 Japs surr NW ontalban,
(c) l5lst Inf: 18 Japs surr Novaliches Water Shed
Area. 3 Japs surr Wawa, 1 Jap surr Tanay and 1 Jap surr to PA Unit.
Awaiting surr of Jap Force Inner Boso Boso-Montalban River junction
area. Negotiations in progress vwith Japanese Admiral in Infanta Area
for surr of 1500 Japs,
(h) USA FIP, NL, No change.
(5) Casualties: Own Troops: Nil. Enemy: 72 Japs, j
Formosans PW. Cumulative Onm troops: 1 killed; h wounded, Enemy: 142
Japs, 2 Filipinos killed, 302 Japs, 90 Formosans, 4 Koreans PW.
B. Southern Islands Area Command:
(1) Morotai: Maj Gen Johnson, 93rd Inf Div accepted
surr of approx 31700 (?) Army and 5000 Navy from Lt Gen Ishi Army
and Capt Fumita Navy. This surr of all Jap troops under Lt Gen
Ishils command on Halmahera and Ibrotai took place at 2710, 30 Aug 45,
Turning over of arms and conc of Jap troops in billeting area is now
in progress. Data on personnel and material will be forwarded soon,
Australians advised.
(2) Other Areas: No contact.
(3) Casualties: Own troops: Nil. Enemy: Approx 36700
(?) PW. Cumulative: Own troops: Nil. Enemy: 1 killed, 204 POW
(Exact) plus 36700 POW (Approx),
(4) Miscellaneous: No Change*
Borneo:
I AUST (237 216 27 Aug: Daily operational report 142: Balikpapan-Brunei
CORPS Bay: protective patrolling all areas. Air rcn Kuching airfield
X 7) sighted Jap aircraft displaying red pennant, Tarakan: No report,
I AUST (24) 27 Aug: Confirmed is Chinese report movement PW Kuching to
CORPS Singapore 6 months ago. States HQ 71 INB Kuching, Civilian admin-
X 149 istrator Kuching Province Senga Tomojiro formerly hajor General.
Comd Kuching garrison Lt Col Seki CO IND lachine Gun Bn. Natives
report 50 enemy burnt 10 native huts Kunarut as reprisal for killing
of 1 Jap by native. Sighting Kuching town of several hundred white
men and over 100 white women in PW compounds, signs observed welcome
and all well here. Jap parties and vehicles on roads did not dis-
perse on approach of aircraft, Tarakan. 10 PW brought in by Jap
army patrols.
I AUST (25) 28 Aug: Daily operational report 143 period 2724001 to 2824-
CORPS 00I. Balikpapan 7 Div: No report; Brunei Bay-Tarakan: Protective
X 34 patrolling all areas; enemy casualties Tarakan: PW 8.
ADRC (26) 28 Aug: NEI 17: 3 'itchells searched areas CDE with no enemy
X 98 sightings; 2 Venturas searched areas F and G with no enemy sightings.
TAF 34:4 Spitfires from 27012, to 270225 completed recce Jesselton
Kiora-Balikpapan-Keningau areas reporting nothing of importance,
TAF 97:6 Mosquitoes completed recce Kuching area sighting soe Japs
but little activity, 1 Catalina search area A with no sightings.
1 Catalina searched area B with no sightings.
I AUST (27) 28 Aug: TAC uching saw 1 Topsy on airfield flying red
CORPS pennant also staff car with red pennant which drove from Kuching to
X 124 Lintang barracks. Number of loaded trucks moved from south to
Kuching.
Moluccas:
AFWES (28) 27 August 45: Signal from CG 93 Div to CG AFWESPAC received
PAC by this Hq 27 August indicates that all Japanese troops on Halmahera
X 41 and Morotai under command of Lt Gen Ishi approximating 3170 Army and
5000 Navy have surrendered 1030, 27 August 45 to Ihjor Gen Johnson
CG 93 Div. Lt Gen Ishi, Army Commander, and Captain Fujita, Navy
Commander, present on Morotai where surrender was effected. Turning
in of arms and troop concentration in billeting areas in progress with
further information on material and personnel to be forwarded at an
early date. The Australians have been advised by the CG, 93 Div.
By radio this Hq to CG Southern Islands Area Command dated
27 August the latter has been instructed to limit his negotiations

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Msg No ,:
for surrehder terms to that part of his area comrand within the
Philippine Island Group, excluding all other areas of his command
which for purposes of Japanese surrender negotiations have been placed
under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Allied Commander Southeast Asia
Commander the CG Australian Forces.

II: RESUI". OF THE SITUATION:

,1 Surrender of Japanese in Bypassed Areas: Further evidence of

Japanese willingness to comply wivth the ErTperor's rescript and to surrender
to the Allies is furnished by the recent surrender of troops on Halmahera and
Morotai and by the stated intention to surr of trpf on the.Pa aus & Yap, On 27
August all Japanese troops on Halmahera and lforotai reported under command of
Lt Gen Ishi, Yoshiho, approximating 3170 Army and 5000 Naval troops, surrend-
ered to the CG 93rd Division. Lt Gen Ishi, CG 32nd Division on Halmahera,
was present on Morotai where the surrender was effected. Turning in of arms,
and troops concentration in billeting areas is presently in progress. MJain
combat units in this area are 32nd Division and 128th Independent Ixed
Brigade. The total of 8170 Japanese on the two islands appear low, when
compared with the last official estimate of approximately 23,000. *Pending
further details it is difficult to explain this discrepancy unless, as
appears uplikely, Lt Gen Ishi is not the overall commander in the area.
Japanese troops in the Palau group and on Yap had not surrendered by 24
Augusta but representatives of Lt Gen Inoue, Sadae, CG 1~th Division, have
indicated their willingness to surrender as soon as officially authorized
by the Emperor.
2. Disposition of Naval Personnel: Information concerning the strength
of Japanese Naval personnel and dispositions was furnished by the Japanese
emissaries at anila on 19 August 1945. The information given was an est-
imate which can be classified as accurate except for the Philippine Islands
and those southeastern and southwestern islands which have been partially
occupied or by-passed by Allied forces. From a total strength of an est-
imated 809,115 personnel we can probably eliminate twenty percent of the
listed strength given for the Philippines, the southwestern islands, and the
southeastern islands reducing the grand total to 768,164, (See End No. 2),

III: LISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

RECENT POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN JAPAN.-

An extraordinarily frank statement, revealing deep-seated differences
and even confusion in high places, was made by Admiral Suzuki on 16 August
1945 when announcing the resignation of the Cabinet.
He stated "there were many cases where the Emperorts decision was asked
because decisions could not be reached in the cabinet meetings, which I
deeply regret"..
The normal procedure is for decisions to be submitted to the Emperor
in a most formal session for his approval. This system appears to have
failed because of the insuperable difficulties of arriving at a decision
on surrender. The army was large, well-equipped and fully prepared to
fight, however hopelessly. The natural unwillingness to surrender may be
deduced from the promptness wi.th rhich the iinister of ar, General ANAl.I
Korechika, committed suicide.
At that time. Ary suicide units seriously threatened the maintenance
of order. The best, if not the only, way was for the Emperor to act on
his own (at least outwardly), This would probably prevent a clash between
the feelings of the people (including reactionaries, political parties and
all those eager to fish in troubled waters) and those in authority.
This was the situation in which Prince HIGASHIKUNI was commanded to
form a cabinet. A Domei news agency report of 17 August contains three
points of vital significance with regard to this appointment.
a, "It is inprecedented in the history of the Japanese, Cabinet system
that an Imperial Prince receives a mandate to form a cabinet".
Comment: The fact that the Premier is an Imperial Prince creates a sense
of stability and continuity among the Japanese people which will sof'en
the shock of defeat. For the same reason he is less liable to assassination".,

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b. "The event is particularly exceptional because the Emperor has

granted the Imperial Mandate to Prince HIGASHIKUNI on his own august decision,.
Comment: After the passing of the original Elder Statesmen, it became
customary for the Emperor to consult a "committee" of the ex-Prime Ministers
and the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. In this case the Imperor allegedly
made the appointment personally and without consulting this "committee",
c. "The SUZUKI Government will be fully responsible for all negotia-
tions to be conducted with America, Britain, the Soviet Union and China
in carrying out the (provisions) of the Potsdam Declaration",
Comment: This provision is designed to give the new Cabinet a clean start,
*without any legacy from the immediate past.
It is clear that the people realize something of the above confusion
and are demanding clarification as to the responsibility. The mperor is
above all blame, but the people want some scapegoats. As soon as any
groups are publicly stated to be responsible, they will become suicide or
assassination targets. This can easily develop into widespread unrest and
even chaos.
Since the Emperor appears to be shielding the culprits, a wave of
"hara-kiri" has resulted, as the people can find no other outlet for their
emotions.
The edicts issued by the Emperor have to be implemented by. ahinistra-
tive and political power. The surrnoning of the extraordinary session of the
Diet on 2 and 3 September may be in order to find out what parties and
leaders are strong enough to assist the Emperor in this task.
Analysis by ATIS, GHQ.

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will hot be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed, When not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of an
Officer, See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 1I, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications.

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1. Ominato GuardDistrict. 2,9084 33j883 35,9967

2. Maizuru Naval District 3,1334 28,893 432.027:

3. Yokosuka Naval District 1 17,9229 162,9129 179,358

46. Osaka Guard District 1,817 26,9904 28,721

5. Kure Naval District 7,t906 98,039 105,945

6. Inland Sea 6th & 7th Fl1eets, 1,077 10,399 114476

Sasebo Naval District- 7,218 87,535 94.9753.

8. Chinkal Guard District 1,*372 14o4O7 15,t77.9
9, Formosa 1,320 32,o454 33)77/+
10,v Hainan 539 8,783 9,*322

110 Philippine Islands 2,409. 44,285 46,694

12. French Indo-China 424 2,980 3,P404

13, Borneo 468. 11,22.0 11~,688

14. Celebes 254, 3,261 3-,1,5

Java 908 11,9004 11,s912

16. Malay 1,303 15,100 16,403

Grand Surface Escort Force 1,543 8,t772 10,315
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I-l: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

iuIV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
Sii V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
12h1 27/28 Aug 1949

I GROUND:

BORNEO:
1,Tarakan: 25/26 Aug: 10 PWitaken.
CHINA:
2,North China: 25/27 Aug: Japs at Shangchiu (80 mi E Kaifeng) surrendered
to Central Govt Chinese; Japs at Sunghsien (135 mi ,TWSKaifeng) rptd to
have killed Chinese peace enissaries on 18 Aug; 101 Japs at Loyang (110
mi IW Kaifeng) waiting for Chungking Forces to take over before surrender-
ing; estimated 50,000 Communists (probably high) surrounded at Kaifeng
on 20 Aug; trp concentrations indicated that Communist forces rill attack
Weihsien (90 mi VTWNWT
Tsingtao),
3oEast China: 26 Aug: Japs moving into Hangchow from SE dumped large
quantities arms and some field guns into river; Japs at Nanking garrison
burning documents on 18 and 19 Aug.
h.Central China: 26 Aug: Commander Jap forces at Hankow posted notices to
cease fighting, protect Chinese property, use arms for defense only, and
in withdrawal not to destroy railroad property; Japs at Changsha say they
vwill not surrender.
5,South China: 26 Aug: Some Japanese Luichow Peninsula opposed to surrender;
new defenses being constructed Ft Bayard where Japs intend to destroy town
and fight to the end.
RYUITYUS:
60okinawa: 26/27 Aug: 3 Japs killed, 11 surrendered.

II AIR:

Nil Air Activity

III NAVY:

JAVA:
l,Bawsean Id: 28 Aug: 1 destroyer, 1 freighter (150/300T), crs E, h0 mi N
of Bawean Id,
FRENCH IDO-CHINA:
2.C St Jacques: 27 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T), 1 freighter-tpt (700/1300T),
crs E,. spd 8.
3.Cape Padaran: 27 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) anchored
HAINAN:
h.Hoi How: 27 Aug: 1 tug, 1 freighter (150/300T), 6 luggers anchored.
FORM}SA:
5.Takao: 27 Aug: 7 luggers anchored inner hbr.
6.Keelung: 27 Aug: 3 freighters (1L0/300T), 6 motor launches underway,
CHINA COAST:
i, 7*Ft Bayard: 27 Aug: 2 luggers anchored.
8.Amoy: 27 Aug: 3 freighters (10/300T), 1 freighter-tpt (700/1300T), 1
freighter (300/100T), 1 frigate, 1 barge, h luggers anchored, inner hbr.
CENTRAL PACIFIC:
9,Palau: 21 Aug: 1 drifting horned mine exploded, SE Peleliu.

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IV RESUMv OF THE SITUAt I ON:

A. GROUND:

l. Southern Areas:
a) Battle Order: The most noteworthy fact in Japanese dispositions
of major combat units in the Pacific, Southwest Pacific and West Pacific
areas furnished by the Japanese emissaries to Ltnila on 19 August is the
weakness in the southwestern position of the perimeter. In the area of the
Greater and Lesser Sundas from Sumatra through Java to Timor, there are shown
only 2 divisions and 3 brigades,- However, the movement westward from this
area is shown by the withdrawal of the 46th Division from the Lesser Sundas
to Malaya and 48th Division west from Timor. The build-up in strength at
Malaya evidences the apprehension of an Allied threat to that area. The 616th
Division is shown here but the 37th Division shown in Siam and previously
reported from Chinese sources in South China, might have been enroute to
Malaya. Evacuation from Burma is indicated by the eastward movement of the
15th Division which the Japanese place in Siam (38th Division shown in Burma
is an error for 33rd Division). Only two brigades are allotted for the
defense of Borneo. The 71st Brigade, which the Japanese show at Balikpapan,
has not been identified by Allied troops in that area, but is currently
carried at Kuching.- In the Philippines, the Japanese still show 13 divisions
and 6 brigades, the majority of which now exist in war history files only..
The 44th and ~$th' Brigades shown in Sulu-Zamboanga are in error for the 5th
and 55th. Of interest to note is the large and inexpensive concentration
camp embraced by the area from the Halmaheras to the Solomons where 10
divisions and 5 brigades have been cut off by Allied moves and confined by
a relatively small number of our troops. The area army boundry symbol shown
between 2nd Army and 18th Army is in error for an army (corps) boundary.
In conclusion, it must be pointed out that while on paper or map,
the listing of Japanese major combat units presents a formidable array of
strength, in effect this strength does not exist, for in the Philippines,
Burma, New Guinea, Bismarcks and Solomons the bulk of the major combat units
constitute more than ineffective remnants of their original strength.
The Japanese list the total Pacific strength by major combat units
as follows:
Strength of 10th Area Army Strength of 7th Area Army
6 Divs. 3 Divs.
10 Brigs. 11 Brigs..

Total Strength of Southern Army Strength of 2nd Army

39 Divs.-Flying Forces - 3 4 Divs..
26 Brigs. 2 Brigs.

Strength of French Indo-China Strength of l1th Area Army

Garrison Army 13 Divs
2 Divs. 5 Brigs
1 Brig.

Strength of Siam Garrison Army Strength of 8th Area Army

5 Divs. 2 Divs.
2 Brigs . 3 Brigs.

Strength of Burma Area Army Strength of 17th Army

8 Divs. 1 Div.
3 Brigs. 1 Brig.
(See Enclosures Nos 1 and 2).

B. AIR;:
1. Empire and Japanese Occupied Regions:
a) Status of Army Air: The following information on the status of the
Japanese Air Forces was contained in the documents submitted to the Supreme
Commander for the Allied Forces by the Japanese mission to Manila.

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Formlosa Operational 136 53 243

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1. In addition to the air-olanes sho-Lvn~ in'tis table the following
numbers of airplanes are hold for use by training forces,

Southern Area - about 300

Japan Proper - about 393

K'orea - about 1914

IManchuria - about 41
China - about 16
Total -about 91414
. This table is a compilation as of about 20 July. Some changes since
that time can be expected.

The following table outlines the plan for the employment of the suicide
air units.
Plan For Organization of Japanese
Army Air Special Attack Strength

Imperial GH1Q, Army Dept. 17 Aug 1945

Area No. of Airplanes

Tohuk-u, anto, Chubu About 600

Chugokcu, Shikoku, Kyushu About 1000
Korea, 1.1anchuria About 550
China About 150
Formosa "bout 150;
Total About 2450

Notes: 1. About half the number of airplanes shovi i- this table w:ill be
intermediate trainers.
2, Since tactical organization is still in progress, some are
completely ready but others are not.
3.. Some changes from the dispositions shown in this tabi can be
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Note: Presumably a few airplanes have been expended in operations and

training after this table was compiled.

V fLSCELUNEOUS INFORhiTION:

Notes on Relations With the Japanese, No. 1 U

To of the qualities demanded in dealings with the Japanese are firmness

and self-control. Japanese society is a caste society. It is organized on
different levels someTat like ranks in the army.
On the highest level the Japanese Government has shov a readiness to
comply fully with the explicit orders given. They know the score. It is
in the implementation of these orders on the lower levels that hitches and
delays will possibly occur. A crystal ball, in excellent working order,
would be needed to discover haether these hitches and delays are intentional
or not.
Be firm and courteous, but quietly insist that the letter of the order
be fulfilled.
Look for a justified reason, but accept no excuses. The Japanese make
excuses very pleasantly. They don't care whether they are lying or not,
the idea is to soothe the authority into acceptance. If, for example, they
say that a typhoon has blown down the houses allotted for quarters, how do
you know that those particular houses really had been allotted? Certain
houses may be lying flat, and that's too bad, but it is their job to provide
suitable quarters. It will save trouble, temper and hours of interpreting
if Allied authority in question quickly comes to a wise decision, insists
on its being carried out, and makes arrangements to see that it is carried
out. The Japanese do not like personal responsibility and will often try
to dodge it. Give them an inch and they will take a "ri (2 miles). You
are not dealing with reasonable, mature people. It is more like dealing
with a bunch of kids with touchy ideas of honor, privilege and position,
Politness and firnness will gain respect and get better results than
angry bluster. It is common sense, not weakness, to treat Japanese holding
official positions with the degree of respect due to their position. Remem-
.ber that the man acting as Mayor of Tokyo has administrative power over some
6 million people. If he is treated disrespectfully he loses some of his
control over those people. Similarly, in dealing with the headman of a
village. Granted, he's nothing to worry about, but if the Allied official

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gains and maintains h e; secb and treats' im a little better than the others
in public, it ill p bnhis vanity, bolster his authority and get results.
If the headman is treated badly in public, he loses face before the villagers,
won't be able to control them and wonft wvant to control them.
In the early stages guard against the American tendency to relax and be
friendly. They are a proud people beaten for the first time in their history.,
Their smiling faces are no indication of their feelings*
Offical correctness of behavior -will carry you through,

-This item is prepared by T.I.S., GHQ Japanese Language Agency.

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

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the Staff Section to which it is addressed. Vhen not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a sade and is chargeable to the custody of an
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IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1240 26/27 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

PHILIPPINES:
l.Luzoni: :224 Aug: 500 Japs rptd desire to surrender N Mayoyao; negotia-
tions in progress with 3 Jap officers; 16 en surrendered; 7 of 12 Japs
killed raiding barrio vicin Batangas. 25/26 Aug: Negotiations for
surrender of M1aj Gen Noguchi (formerly CG 81st Brig, 103rd Div) force
poss strength 8500 progressing satisfactorily. 20 Japs surrendered or
: captd "during period.
:?.txind.anao: 23/24 Aug: Casualties inflicted on en group vicin Malaybalay.
ASIA:
..
China: 25 Aug: Communists rptd to have 18,000 underground workers Shon-
shia area; 20,000 (prob high) between Kwangte and Esuancheng; 50,000
(prob high) W of Chekiang; 50,000 (doubtful) Tsingtao area; 20,000 along
banks of Yangtze fr Wuhu to Kueichih; 20,000 have reinforced 50,000
already in Tin Hopie (e'sts prob high) but rpt Communists intend to take
Tientsin and Peiping prob true. 26 Aug: Rumor E China approx 8000 Japs
.incl 1100 AC personnel to form resistance movement; civil strife rptd
Shanghai area; unconfirmed rpt Jap troops rioting Paoching region,
RYUKYUS:
4.0kinawa: 24 Aug: Additional 36 Japs surrendered Tokaskiki Id.

II AIR:

Nil Air Activty

III NAVY:

FRENCHl INDO-Cf IINA:

1.Saigon: 26 Aug: 1 freighter (300/1000T), crs E, spd 12.
2.Tuy Hoa: 26 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T), crs N, spd 3, 3 mi E.
3,Cape Varella: 26 Aug: 1 freighter (1500/2500T).
PHILIPPINES:
4.Panay Gulf: 25 Aug: Mine sighted.
HAINAN:
5.Yulin Bay: 26 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T), 2 luggers anchored.
6.Hoi How: 26 Aug: 1 tug, 6 luggers anchored.
FORMOSA:
7.Takao: 26 Aug: 15 luggers anchored.
8.Shinchiku: 26 Aug: 4 luggers, crs W, spd 5; 1 subchaser.
9.Keelung: a) 26 Aug: 4 freighters (150/300T) anchored, b) 26 Aug: 2
freighters (150/300T), 1 lugger anchored 10 mi N.
10. Coast: 26 Aug: 3 freighters (150/300T) anchored, 60 mi off NW Coast.
CHINA COAST:
11.HongKong:.26 Aug: 4 freighters, 4 riverboats, 6 luggers anchored,
12.Hunghai Bay: 26 Aug: 1 freighter, 1 minelayer, anchored, 10 mi E.

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IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION

A. GROUND:

1, Asia:
a) Battle Order - Manchuria and Korea: Japanese disposition of major
combat units of the Kwantung Army as furnished by the Japanese emissaries to
Manila on 19 August, shows a concentration of the bulk of their troops of this
force in Southeastern and Southern Manchuria. Korea was garrisoned by the
relatively strong force of 6 divisions and 2 brigades. The Japanese in
Manchuria evidently realized the futility of defending all of the vast expanse
of Manchuria and concentrated their forces along the border area near Vladi-
vostok and the communication centers of Southern Manchuria. Before the
cessation of hostilities, it was only in the Vladivostok zone, where Soviet
forces were driving westward towards Harbin, and in Northern Korea that the
Japanese were able to offer any appreciable resistance to the rapid advances
of the Russian troops, (See End No. 1).

B. NAVY:

1. General Western Pacific Area:

a) Disposition of Japanese Submarines: Information furnished on 19
August 1945 by Japanese emissaries at Manila relative to disposition of sub-
marines as follows:

Jap submarines:

Yokosuka 4
Maisuru 9
Kure 9
Kure-Western Inland Sea 13
Saeki 2
Sasebo 1

*At Sea:
Between Okinawa and
Philippines 3
In vicinity Marianas 3
In vicinity Truk 2

Total 46

German submarines manned by Jap crews:

Kobe 2
Singapore 2
Batavia 1
Sourabaya

Total 6

GRAND TOTAL 52

*The eight submarines at sea have with them 18 Kaitens (human torpedoes).
Submarines at sea on 16 August were issued orders to stop hostilities and
return to base; on the 18th, the order was repeated. (See Enclosure No. 2).

V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

The Japanese Attitude to Defeat:

Two episodes, in Tokyo, and on Guam, illustrate the emotional Japanese
reaction to the news of defeat.
In Tokyo the Domei News Agency describes how on 14 August 1945 the crowd
"of loyal people are bowed to the very ground in front of the Double Bridge
(entrance to the Imperial Palace). iear flow unchecked. Alas! in their
shame, how can the people raise their heads? With the words, 'Forgive us,
Oh Emperor, our efforts were not enough', the heads bow lower and lower as
the tears run unchecked." .
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The Japanese felt shame for having lost the war, not for having started
it. They had committed the unpardonable sin of failure.
The Associated Press describes the highly emotional way in which the
Japanese PsW on Guam received the news of defeat.
"When the announcement was mnde that their Emperor would speak on the
radio, the all rose solemnly and bowed in the direction of Tokyo.
When they learned that Japan ;had conceded defeat, they broke into crying
and moaning.
Since the Restoration of the Emperor Meiji in 1868 the Japanese people
have been encouraged to parade on the broad plaza in front of the Imperial
Palace and mutely to express their loyalty in bowing.
Since 1931, however, the custom of bowing towards the Imperial Palace,
from a distance has been instilled by indoctrination. A further stop was
taken in 1938. The Japanese public passing the Imperial Palace in street-
cars, and buses were warned by the conductresses. They were expected to
rise, doff their hats and bow. The awkwardness of movement involved for those
sitting with their backs to the august precincts was the subject of comment
in the Press. Soon the public was encouraged to bow when passing the
Yasukuni Shrine, where dwelt the deified spirits of those who had given
their lives for the Emperor.
This development of the Imperial Palace into the religious Mecca of the
Japanese race is of very recent date, has been made a part of the "spiritual
training" of the armed forces since 1937.
These episodes illustrate the malleability of the Japanese character.
This malleability, in the hands of the Japanese militarists, was a permanent
thereat to any democratic world order. But in the fact that this emotion-
alism has been diverted into certain channels by intense propaganda also lies
the hope of restoring the Japanese people to a more healthy, human point of
view. Analysis by ATIS, GHQ.

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I GROUND:

BORNEO:
1.Northeast Sector: 24/25 Aug: Natives claim en Keningau moved to Tambunan;
en Kinarut dest bridges, burned villages, carried off natives as porters.
PHILIPPINES:
2.Mindanao: 25 Aug: Sm nbrs PWs rcvd in Wangal-Unapan-Biao area.
MARSHALL ISLANDS:
3.Mille Atoll: 22 Aug: Strength of surrendered Atoll garrison rptd as 2400.
RYUKYUS:
4.0kinawa: 25 Aug: 6 Japs killed, 34 surrendered. 23 Aug: En garrison 21
of 221 EM Tokaskiki Id (W of Okinawa) surrendered.
JAPAN:
5.Kyushu: 25 Aug: Much rail activity all parts of island, considerable motor
truck movement on Hvwys; 1000 bathing Fukuoka beaches, waved to planes;
troops in parade formation Kurums,

II AIR:

JAPAN:
1.Kyushu: 25 Aug: a) Lone Tpt a/c sighted over Mlyakanojo a/d by surveil-
lance fighter patrol; tpt landed when approached by Fs. b) Approx 40 Fs
& 6 Bs parked on grd at Myakanojo; AA guns in area all manned & tracked
U.S. a/c over area; nil fire. c) 30 Fs, 15 biplanes & 21 Bs parked at
Tomitaka a/d. d) 20 Fs & 30 trainers parked at Karasehara a/d.

III NAVY:

HAINAN:
1.Yulin Bay: 25 Aug: 2 freighters, 1 tug anchored.
2.Hainan Straits: 25 Aug: 1 tug, 6 luggers, anchored.
FORMOSA:
3.Takao: a) 25 Aug: 8 luggers anchored, b) 25 Aug: 2 luggers, on crsNNW,
spd 5, 3 mi NW Takao. c) 25 Aug: 1 lugger, 2 barges, anchored, 10 mi W
of Takao.
4.Keelung: 25 Aug: 2 freighters, 2 launches anchored.
5.NW Coast: 1 lugger, 5 mi N of Taien, crs NE, spd 7.
CHINA COAST:
6.Ft. Bayard: 25 Aug: 2 luggers anchored.
7.St. John Id:.a) 25 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) anchored, 15 mi NE. b) 25
Aug: 1 tug anchored, 15 mi NE.
8.Amoy: 25 Aug: 1 freighter (300/1000T), 1 freighter (150/300T) & 1 lugger
anchored.
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IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION

A. GROUND:

1. Asia:
Battle Order - China: The tactical disposition of troops in China as
of 18 August and as obtained from the Japanese emissaries to Manila on 19
August presents a picture of troop concentrations along the main lines of
communication in the Shanghai-Nanking-Hangchow triangle of Eastern China and
in the Hankow-Kaifeng area of North China. This disposition confirms the
trend of enemy movement northward and eastward noted during recent months and
as reported by various sources in China, The enemy had been withdrawing many
of his veteran combat divisions northward from Central and Southern China,
and garrisoning the areas vacated by these divisions and his lines of communi-
cations with many brigades recently formed in China mainly from puppet and
Japanese -ivilian sources. The Japanese, then, were in the process of realign-
ing their troops and preparing defensive installations in Northern and Eastern
China, a reaction attributable to the recognized possibilities of Allied land-
ings, at the time of the order to cease hostilities. (See Encls Nos. 1 and 2)

V AISCELLANEOUS INFORvMTION

According to a Domei dispatch, General Sadamu Shimomura has been appointed

Minister of War in the cabinet of H.IH. Prince Higashi-Kuni.

General Shimomura is a staff officer with a broad knowledge of world affairs,

and recognized ability as an organizer. He is 58 years of age, and the fact
that he was born in Kochi, Shikoku: indicates that he comes from the Tosa clan.
He was graduated from the Military Academy in Artillery in 1908 and from the
General Staff College in 1917. In 1919 he took a course at St. Cyr, the
French Staff College. He was promoted Colonel in 1931 and in 1933 was a mem-
ber of various diplomatic missions to Europe, after which he was appointed a
member of the Geneva Disarmament Conference. He became Chief of the 4th
Section of the General Staff (War History and Military Geography) in 1937
when he was a Major General. In 1939 he was promoted Lieutenant General and
became Commander of the Tokyo Bay Fortresses. The following year he was
Commandant of the Artillery and Engineer School and just before the outbreak
of war he became Commandant of the General Staff College. In 1942 he was
given the 13th Army, with HQs in Shanghai. He returned from the Chinese front
to become Commander of the _esternDistrict Army early in 1944. At that time,
this army occupied Kyushu, Shikokul and Honshu, west of and including Hiro-
shima Prefecture. In Nov, 19lA, he returned to China to become Commanding
General of Japanese forces in North China, a post which he has hold until the
present time.

He was promoted General in May 1945.

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an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 Lhrch 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
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No. DATE
1238 24/25 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
1,Bougainville: 22 Aug: Many trps obsvd throughout area and supplies being
stacked Buin Beach.
MARSHALL ISLANDS:
2.Mille Atoll: 22 Aug: USj Navy unit received surrender of en garrison.
PHILIPPINES:
3.Mindanao: 24 Aug: PW collecting points rcvd 15 Japs in Bisco area.
RYUKYUS:
4.Okinawa: 24 Aug: 29 en surrendered; 29 killed refusing to surrender,

II AIR:

Nil Air Activity

III NAVY:

HAINAN:
1.Hoi How: 24 Aug: 3 landing craft, 1 tug, 1 freighter (150/300T), 5 lugger
& 1 subchaser anchored.
2.Yulin Bay: 24 Aug: 4 freighters (150/300T), 4 luggers anchored.
FORMOSA:
3.Keelung: 24 Aug: 2 freighters (150/300T), 1 subchaser underway.
4.Takao: 24 Aug: 4 freighters (150/300T) anchored.
CHINA:COAST:
5.Amoy: 24 Aug: 2 luggers anchored.
6.Swatow: 24 Aug:'2 luggers anchored.
7,Ft. Bayard: 24 Aug: 3 luggers anchored.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

A. GROUND:

1. Empire:
a) Battle Order - Western Japan: Disposition of major combat units
as furnished by the Japanese emissaries to Manila on 19 August, reflect the
enemy's appreciation of the vulnerability of the home islands. This was
particularly true in the case of the Tokyo Plain area (see Daily Summary
No. 1237). Vith respect to Western Japan, the bulk of the divisions, by
18 August, were deployed in Kyushu (16th Area Army) with particular emphasis
logically placed on the Island's southern regions. Vestern Honshu appears
to be lightly held but the defense of Shikoku, despite its natural character-
istic restricting maneuver and its seemingly low priority as an assault
target, has been given considerable attention. Dispositions as| by
the Japanese may not depict an entirely accurate picture of actuS ~ ense
patterns; major units shown on their naps perhaps were in transi o~ empor-
arily deployed. Further information ei ed ba.ebore;. a poitive situation

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can be developed showing the method and means which were to be employed to
meet homeland invasion. (See Enclosure No. 1).

2. Asia:
a) China: The military situation in China continues to be vague. The
Japanese Government in a message to the Supreme Allied Commander on 22 August
states that in spite of their utmost efforts, the Chinese regular forces,
bandits and the disturbances of mobs are causing serious difficulties in
their attempt to cease hostilities. The forces of the Communist Government
and the Central Government are still at odds although late, unoffical reports
state that the Communist Party is sending a representative to the Chungking
Government for a conference. Reports emanating from the China Theater in-
dicate that not only the Chinese Forces under the two separate commands,
but also the Japanese demonstrate an extensive lack of combat control.
Japanese Forces have given up Yuncheng, Linfen, Chaocheng and Kiehsu
in North China to forces of the Central Government. Details are lacking but
it is reported that Communist Forces have occupied the following North and
East China cities: Wuhu, Pukow (across the river fron Nanking), I: foig Tsingto ,
Tientsin and 'eihaiwei (on the S;a.ntung Peninsula). There are indications
from increased troop strengths that the Communists will make a strong effort
to seize Peiping. At Hofei (95 miles west of Kaifong) the Japanese surrender-
ed to puppet forces under command of the Central Government and north of
Hofci Japanese puppets are reported engaging Communist troops. The Japanese
are reported to have repulsed a Communist attempt to enter Suchow (170 miles
northwest Nanking). In t.o North China coastal cities, in the Tientsin
vicinity, the Japanese were said to be massing material and personnel for
shipment to Japan; all rail-lines into Nanking are busy transporting Japanese
troops into the city., In Central China 30,000 Japanese reportedly reached
Changsha from Hengyang. In both Changsha and Hengyang the strong enemy
garrisons are prepared to defend these cities, stating that they have received
no order to surrender. Reports from South China state that the Japanese in
Lochang (140 miles north of Canton) are prepared to surrender upon receipt
of proper orders from higher authority, and at Waichow (60 miles north of
Hong Kong) Japanese elements in anticipation of surrendering, were selling
their supplies. Central Government forces now report Hoang Su Phi in Norther
Indo-China surrounded instead of captured as previously reported. The Japan-
ese here refused to surrender, saying they must wait for orders from higher
headquarters.
Thus, with all three forces shuffling their troops and with the
Japanese surrendering on one hand and resisting on the other, apparently
depending on whether or not the local command has received the official
declaration ordering cessation of hostilities, the military situation in
China presents a picture of confusion. (See Enclosure No. 2).

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

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the Staff Soction to which it is addressed. When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications.,'

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3. Japanese forces have surrendered the, N China towns of Yunchengp Linfenp Chaocheng-and Kiehzi, to Central Government Foreez,
while &ending omissarics to the 2nd.'War Zone mcrinandor for surrender negotiations*
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under Central Government control is now reported still hold bythe Zapanese with Communist party troops surrounding the
city,*
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5.o Kaifeng, recently occupied by Chungking forcet is now surrounded by Communist troops who may move into tht, city.- The
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7w Japanese in Hofei surrezda.rd to the Central Govermento N of Iofei, puppet forces were engaging Communist party troops.
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114 The Japaneso at Lochang are prepared to surrender imiediately upon receipt of proper orders from higher, authority* At
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I-ITI: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1237 23/24 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
1.Bougainville: 23 Aug: Approx 60 en moving fr Hari area to Buin.
NEW GUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 23 Aug: Lrg fires obsvd Keravaf, Wafom, and N Borpop.
PHILIPPINES:
3.Mindanao: 23 Aug: Minor contact 4200 yds S Tiaong, 2 en killed, 27
captd during period.
RYUKYUS:
4.Okinawa: 23 Aug: En trps on Asa Shima surrendered 22 Aug.
CHINA:
5.Central China: 23 Aug: Puppet strength Nanking area est 20/30,000;
puppet 3rd Div surrendered to Communist troops near Huaiyii on 14 Aug.
6.Indo-China: 23 Aug: Hoang Suphi surrounded, but Japs refuse to sur-
render without instructions fr higher headquarters.

II AIR:

CHINA SEA:
1.Hainan Id: 23 Aug: En tpt a/c approached PB4Y; when collision appeared
prob, friendly a/c fired 75 round warning; en plane pulled away
waggling wings; 13401.

III NAVY:

FRENCH INDO CHINA:

.1C. St Jacques Area: 23 Aug: 1 freighter, crs N, spd 12 in Mekong R.
2.Camranh Bay: 23 Aug: Oil slick 85 miles E, extending 10 mi NExSW,
HAINAN:
3.Yulin Bay: 23 Aug: 6 freighters (150/300T), 2 luggers anchored.
4.Hoi How Bay: 23 Aug: 1 tug, 1 subchaser, 6 luggers anchored.
FORMOSA:
5.Takao: 23 Aug: 8 sm speed boats maneuvering at high spd in Bay,2 mi N.
CHINA COAST:
6 oFt Bayard: 23 Aug: 3 luggers.
7.Swatow: 23 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T), 2 luggers anchored.
8.HongKong: 23 Aug: 1 freighter (300/1000T), crs E, 60 mi NExE.
9.Amoy: 23 Aug: 2 luggers, 2 freighters (3/850T) anchored inner hbr.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

A. GROUND - NAVY:

1. Empire:
a) Battle Order - Northern Japan: A map furnished by the Japanese
Emissaries to Manila on 19 August gives a picture of the Japanese disposi-
tion of major units to meet the threat of Allied invasion. They obviusly
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considered the Tokyo Plain area to be the vital defensive sector of Northern
Japan, for here were concentrated a total of 16 divisions and 4 independent
mixed brigades. In the Sendai Plain area of Northern Honshu, considered
vulnerable to attack by virtue of its excellent landing beaches and fairly
easily transversable terrain inland, the Japanese had deployed only two
divisions. Once again, the Japanese clearly indicate that their deployment
of troops is primarily based on enemy intentions instead of capabilities,
for here they concentrated nearly all of their troops in one vital area
and apparently were content to "write-off" the Northern Honshu and Hokkaido
sectors where only numerically small forces were disposed° (See End No. 1)
b) Strengths - Naval and Guard Districts: The Japanese emissaries
to Manila furnished data concerning their naval forces, including information
regarding bases and strength of Naval Districts and Guard Districts, which
appears in this issue of the Daily Summary. (See Enclosure No. 2). Further
data as to Naval Order of Battle, suicide weapons, etc., supplied by the
Japanese, will appear in subsequent issues,

V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Control of the Japanese People:

The directive on the behavior of the Japanese people, issued by
the Home Ministry, is unusually specific for a Japanese proclamation. It
shows a desire to make the best of a bad business. Amazing rumors concerning
the Allies have already been reported.
The Home Ministry takes it for granted that the system of neigh-
borhood associations will be maintained. (For detailed account of this
system see ATIS Research Report No.. 126 Parts I and II of 26 April 1945).
The provision that "English-speaking persons must be distributed
in all neighborhood associations" cuts both ways, it reduces the number of
Allied interpreters required but the Home Ministry now has a communication
net of observation posts on Allied behavior throughout the country.
No action could be more authoritarian, less democratic, than this
arbitrary assignment of English-speaking people throughout the country.
The amazing degree of official control reveals:
a. The tremendous gulf between the authoritarian Japanese out-
look and the democratic respect for human rights.
b. That there is a real possibility of maintenance of peace and
order.
The task of civil control by the Japanese has been enormously
aided by the appointment of Prince Higashikuni as Premier. The fact that
he is both an Army man and an Imperial Prince makes obedience easier.
It is in such intangible ways that the Imperial Family influences the people.
United Press reports that the instructions issued by the Japanese
Home Ministry included:
"l. People must strictly refrain from causing any unnecessary
confusion.
"2. People residing in occupation zones must remain calm and cool,
"3. People must disregard rumors.
4. People when approached by any &ember of the occupation troops
should display courtesy and proper attitude. However, the people should
refrain from individually approaching occupation troops,
5. English-speaking persons must be distributed in all neighbor-
hood associations and villages in order to avoid difficulties arising out
of misunderstanding and misinterpretation of languages.
The governor of Kanagawa prefecture, which is the first to
be occupied by the Allies, asked his people to receive the incoming "forces
"with manner and attitude befitting the Japanese people"."
(Analysis by ATIS, GHQ).

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the Staff Section to which it is.addressed, When not actually in use,
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an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
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I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1236 22/23 Aug 1945

I GROUND;

BORNEO:
1.Brunei Bay-Miri Area: 22 Aug: Newly cut trail marked with- luminous
paint found near Miri possibly indicates en contemplated night attack;
2 en killed during period.
2.Tarakan: 22 Aug: 2 en captd during period.
PHILIPPINES:
3Mindanao: 22 Aug: Est 4000 en airforce personnel 50 km E Valencia sent
envoys to arrange surrender, and were instructed to proceed to Valencia
via Pulangi R.
4.Luzon: 22 Aug . Scattered contacts Bambang area; L4 en contacted vic
Hwy 11 and attempts are being made to induce them to surrender; est
50 en near Carranglan refused to'surrender, and 21 were killed in the
ensuing engagement; 21 en killed, 13 captd during period,
RYUIYUS i
5.Okinawa: 22 Aug: 20 en killed, 81 captd during period.
CHINA:
6.S China: 22 Aug: En at MyongHuong surrounded but refuse to surrender.

II AIR:

Nil air activity.

III NAVY:

FRENCH INDO CHINA:

1.Haiphong: 22 Aug: 2 freighters (1l0/300T), 3 luggers, 2 barges,
anchored.
HAINAN:
2.Yulin Bay: 22 Aug: 1 subchaser, 2 tugs, 1 dredge anchored.
3.Hoi How Bay: 22 Aug: 1 tug, 10 luggers anchored.
FORMOSA:
U.Keelung: 22 Aug: 5 freighters (150/300T) anchored, 1 ferry underway.
CHINA COAST:
5.Taichow: 14 Aug: Enemy sub 1-373 rptd to be at Sasebo 1 Aug now rptd
by prisoner to be sunk on 14 Aug enroute to Takao.
6.Ft. Bayard: 22 Aug: 2 freighters (150/300T), 2 luggers.
7.HongKong: 22 Aug: 3 freighters (150/300T), 1 riverboat, 1 subchaser
anchored.
8.Swatow: 22 Aug: 2 luggers anchored,
9.Amoy: 22 Aug: 3 luggers, 2 poss freighters (3/850T), 1 barge anchored,

IV RESUE OF THE SITUATION:. .

A, GROUND:
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1. Philippines:

a) MINDANAO: Another Japanese surrender party, a 1st Lt. and 4

enlisted men, arrived at our 31st Division on 22 August to arrange the
surrender -of approximately 4,000 air force personnel presently living in
the mountains 31 miles east of Valencia in Central Bukidnon. These sur-
viving troops have hidden there since Sayre Highway was cleared in May,
and in strength approximate nearly half of estimated remaining Japanese
on Mindanao. A 3-day voyage on homemade rafts down the Pulangi River was
necessary for the Japanese party to reach our units; the 1st Lt.ls personal
message to his CO, advising the latter to conduct the entire troop body
into our lines by similar means, will be transmitted by scheduled airdrops
of mimeographed copies thereof.

V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Jap Emissaryls impressions of Americans in Manila:

The following is a Domei broadcast of 21 August in English from
Tokyo: The American forces are very modest and they are not displaying the
haughty air of a victorious army, declared one of the Japanese military
emissaries who returned today from Manila where he attended the conference
on the occupation of Japan. In a press interview, he continued that the
journey to and from Manila went on smoothly, mainly because of the efforts
of the American military authorities,
Commenting on the conference proceedings, he said that during the
meeting, attending American military leaders were tolerant and understand-
ing, About the city of Manila, the emissary said that although destruction
has been very heavy, the city itself is lively with the activity of the
American forces. At night the city is bright with lights and there is
a very brisk movement of materials being transported about by American
automobiles,

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document*

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed .Mhen not actually in uses
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an officer, See AR 380-s, l March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
lnstructions..No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classi||pations.
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1235 21/22 Aug 1945

I GROUND.:

BORNEO:
1,Brunei Bay: 21 Aug: Minor contacts vie Padas R; 2 en kd; 2 captd during
period.
PHILIPPINES:
2.Luzon: 21 Aug: Aggressive en grps contacted Agno R Valley; minor contacts
vie Angeles, Infanta; 12 en kd, 18 captd during period.
RYUKYUS:
3.0kinawa: 21 Aug: 28 en kd, 69 captd during period,
CHINA:
4.Peking: 20 Aug: Nil Japs in Peking area,
5.Shanghai: 20 Aug: Japs request Americans not enter occupied areas in
Shanghai, Nanking, and other areas until formal signing of surrender,
lest "accidents" occur.
6,Central China: 21 Aug: En at Changsha storing arms and looting civilian
homes; en burying arms and ammo at Paoching,
7.South China: 21 Aug: Est 15,000 en trps located Canton area; Hq Jap S
China Expeditionary Force burning files since 17 Aug; en at Chuchiang
declare surrender is Anglo-American rumor; en at Waichow show no incline
ation to surrender, but are conscripting coolies to move supplies W.
8.Indo China: 21 Aug: Minor contacts Maluntsi, Phobang, Thanthuy, and
Laotchay; Chinese attempt to obtain Jap surrender at Hoangsuphi failed,
with fighting resulting,

II AIR:

Nil air activity

III NAVY;

PHILIPPINES:
l.Samar: 21 Aug: Periscope rptd sighted, 60 mi NxE of Bulan,

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

A. GROUND:

1. Asia:
a) CHINA: i) Reports throughout the country continue to reflect
a chaotic uncontrolled Japanese reaactionto the Imperial surrender, Even
within the same localities are found contradictory combinations of voluntary
self-disarmament and persistent defensive resistance. In North China active
Japanese resistance was still reported on 16 August; at Shanhsien they
allegedly opened fire withrifles and mortars, and with artillery at Lingpao.
Japanese elements in Central China are storing their arms at Changsha, but
looting of civilian homes is still prevalent and additional barbed wire
defenses have been erected in the same area, In other CentfrlChina sectors
the Japanese have been reportedly burning ammunition and supplies, Since 17

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August, Headquarters of the South China Expeditionary Force has been burning
files but in South China generally the Japanese show little indication of
surrender intentions,. For example, at Chuchiang they maintain strict discipline
and order but have declared that any Imperial surrender is merely an "Anglo-
American fabricated rumor", ii) Various teams dropped by parachute or landed
by transport in areas near Prisoner of War camps for the purpose of locating
and ministering aid to Allied internees of these camps reported they were
afforded treatment varying from "very cooperative" at Peking to "cold" at
Canton, Below are listed excerpts from some of the reports made by, or as a
result of the landing, of these teams:
Mukden Area: A report from the Mukden team on 20 August stated that
until permission was received by the Japanese from the Russians for the Amer-
icans to land, all American personnel landing would probably be interned,
Peking Area: A 20 August message from Lieutenant General Takahashi,
Chief of Staff of the Japanese North China Garrison, addressed to General
Wedemeyer stated: "Major Ray A. Nichols and his suite who came down at the
Peking Airdrome on the evening of the 17th are staying at the Wagons Lit Hotel
in the City under the courteous protection of the Imperial Japanese Army Head-
quarters authorities in North China. For the successful and perfect execution
of their mission the said Japanese Army authorities consulting with the
Superior Headquarters are giving them every possible assistance and they are
also very satisfied with the above". A message from Major Nichols states that
no Japanese have been located in the Peking area and thtsthe 317 internees
now reported to be located at 10 different places in Peking are all comfortably
quartered and except for minor inconveniences are in good condition, Law
and order is being maintained by Japanese troops, but because of feeling of
troops all internees have been strongly advised to remain in thier camp area,
It is reported that there are obstacles on the Lanuienchi Airport on the west
side of Peking.
Shanghai Area: The team arrived safely in Shanghai on either the
19th or 20th of August, the exact time was not given. It was reported that
until the Peace Terms are signed direct radio contact will be limited. The
team is staying with the Swiss Consul until further arrangements are made.
The camp leaders were to be contacted the day the team landed and the camps
were to be visited the following day. There are only a few Prisoners of War,
all reported to be in good condition. Until Peace Terms have been formally
signed the Japanese have requested that "Americans poised to enter occupied
SChina in Shanghai, Nanking, and other areas wait for further instructions as
accidents may occur."
Canton Area: A team landed at White Cloud airdrome, Canton on 19
August. After two hours of discussion with Major General Tomita, Naoaki
Chief of Staff to General Tanaka, Hisakazu a decision was made to leave,
Reception was cold at first but ended on a cooperative and friendly basis.
Troops were hostile. Since General Tomita had not received any official
notice that the war was over he could not assure the safety of the team and
requested that they return to freindly territory. He stated that when official
word was received from Nanking the utmost cooperation would be given, and that
Allied assistance would then be welcomed. The team was assured that the
prisoners were being given the best of care possible under existing conditions.
They also stated that other airfields were mined as is the perimeter of White
Cloud. The team was at the field for a total of three hours.
Swatow Area: An unconfirmed report states that the American
Prisoners of War in Swatow have been released and are enjoying the freedom
of the city.

B., NAVY:

2, Empire:
a) FLEET UNITS: The Japanese representatives at Manila furnished
the following information regarding the conditions and location of fleet units
as of 1 August 1945:

Battleships:
Nagato Damaged Yokosuka
Carriers:
Katsuragi Moderately damaged Kure
Hayataka Heavily damaged Sasebo
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Light Carriers:
Ryuho Slightly damaged Kure
Hosho Slightly damaged Kure
Heavy Cruisers
Takao Heavily damaged Singapore
Myoko Heavily damaged Singapore
Light Cruisers:
Kitagami Moderately damaged Kure
Sakawa Undamaged kMizuru
Destroyers:
1 Heavily damaged Yokosuka
1I Unmanned Yokosuka
1 Undamaged Yokosuka
3 Unmanned Kure
4 Damaged Kure
4 Undamaged Kure
6 Unmanned Maizuru
Undamaged
Heavily damaged Cminato
Undamaged Singapore
Undamaged Tsingtao
Undamaged Moji Area
Undamaged Kanayama
Undamaged Osaba
1 Undamaged Niigata
10 Undamaged Inland Sea
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Undamaged At Sea
4 Undamaged Yokosuka
Undamaged Kure
Undamaged Kure or W Inland Sea
1 Undamaged Sasebo
7 Undamaged Maizuru
2 Undamaged Saeki
2 Undamaged Singapore
2 Undamaged Kobe
1 Undamaged Sourabaya
1 Undamaged Batavia

Photographs taken subsequent to 1 August 1945 indicate that this list

is not complete and that there are other heavy units still afloat..

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No, 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications,

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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE

1234 20/21 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
1.Bougainville: 20 Aug: 104 en surrendered Mobiai R area and will pro-
ceed to Buin via Mobiai and Mivo; no other contacts.
NEW GUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 19/20 Aug: Minor contacts inland sector; loud explosions
heard vic Marir (2); en believed moving N from Sepik R to Taraibis-
Wonginara area; 5 en killed during period.
3.Balikpapan: 20 Aug: Minor contacts only; 1 en killed, 1 captd during
period.
4.Tarakan: 20 Aug: 90 Japs surrendered.
PHILIPPINES:
5.Mindanao: 20 Aug: Minor contacts NW Davao and vic Waloe; civilians rpt
100 Japs near Waloe; 107 civilians, 14 en trps surrendered along
Kibawe-Talomo Trail; PW stated 19th Shipping Regt in jungle S Waloe;
4 en killed, 23 captd during period.
RYUKYUS:
6.0kinawa: 20 Aug: 5 en killed, 217 captd during period.
CHINA:
7.South China: 19/20 Aug: No indications of surrender, but intensity
of en fire diminishing Luichow Peninsula area. Chaunshien reoccupied
,as Japs withdraw; en contacted Maotao Ling area. En still resisting
in N Indo-China; resistance met at Cao Bang.
8.North China: 20 Aug: 4-5000 en at Spehwan indicate they will fight
to last man; others waiting for surrender orders from Loyang.

II AIR:

SOUTH CHINA SEA:

1.Hainan Id: 20 Aug: 2 en Fs fr Samah a/d attempted intcptn of PB4Y-2;
nil action as search a/c used cloud cover; 11301.

III NAVY:

FRENCH INDO CHINA:

1.Phan Thiet Area: 20 Aug: Numerous junks between Phan Thiet & Phan Ring;
3 junks, 4 schooners anchored.
2.Nha Trang: 20 Jul: 30 junks anchored.
3.Coi Bay:. 20 Aug: 10 junks anchored.
4.Quinhon: 20 Aug: Empty.
5.Haiphong: 20 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) anchored.
HAINAN:
6.Hoi How Bay: 20 Aug: 1 tug, 2 freighters (150/300T), 5 luggers
anchored.
7.Yulin Bay: 20 Aug: 1 poss subchaser, 4 freighters (150/300T), 1 barge,
1 dredge anchored.
FORMOSA:
8 Suo: 20 Aug: 1 tug, 3 sm craft anchored.
Navy - Cont'd 1 , Summary 1234- Cont'd

CHINA COAST:
9.Ft Bayard: 20 Aug: 4 luggers anchored.
10.HongKong: 20 Aug: 3 freighters (150/300T), 4 riverboats anchored.
ll.Amoy: 20 Aug: 1 poss freighter (3/850T),
12.Yellow Sea: 19 Aug: 5 freighters (150/300T) crs E, spd 7.
JAPAN:
13.Tsu Is Area: 19 Aug: Convoy of 3 freighters (300/1000T), 2 freighter-
tpts (700/1300T), 5 freighters (150/300T), 1 destroyer on crs SE, spd 6.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

A. GROUND:

1. Asia:
a) CHINA: Despite previous declarations by Domei that the
supreme Japanese commander in China had ordered cessation of hostilities
(see Daily Summary No, 1232), widespread local resistance continues. In
South China there still are no indications of surrender on Luichow Penin-
sula, although the intensity of Japanese fire is diminishing. U.S. teams
landing at Canton were advised by the Japanese to withdraw to friendly
territory until peace terms were actually signed. Japanese in Northern
Indo China are still fighting and, in the opinion of local 'observers,
will continue to resist. In North China scattered Japanese groups evince
intentions of suicidal defense, while others still interpose the alleged
necessity of waiting for orders from higher headquarters before surrender-
ing. Probably to justify, in some measure, this chaotic situation the
Japanese Government has radioed the Supreme Allied Commander that Japanese
troops in China are merely executing their best efforts for the 'protection
of the people as well as of their own nationals. Official Tokyo alleges
that various military authorities of Chungking and Yenan, and troops under
their command are rushing unwarrantedly and without discipline into areas
under Japanese control and separately demanding the Japanese to disarm.
Japan maintains that appropriate measures are necessary for the general
public's protection. JWhether it is deliberate or unavoidable, Japanese
forces in China demonstrate a widespread lack of command control;

V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

The following is reported by Headquarters, Eighth Army:.

"A P-38 pilot, who crashed in enemy territory nine days ago, was
escorted through enemy lines by the enemy on 19 August. Immediately
after capture he was subjected to interrogation for three days, but on
15 August he noted a distinct improvement in the treatment afforded.
He was then given medical attention and before given his freedom was hand-
ed a letter addressed to the US Force Commander. Letter simply stated
that the pilot had conducted himself in the best tradition of the military
service and had revealed no military information, During internment he
was unaware of the actual surrender of Japan and was first informed of it
by Filipino troops after his release."

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document,

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of
an Officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security Classifications.

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UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE

1233 19/20 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

NEW GUINEA:
l.Wewak Area: 18/19 Aug: Scattered minor contacts only.
PHILIPPINES:
2.Mindanao: 18/19 Aug: Scattered minor contacts only; 9 en killed, 12
captd during period.
3.Luzon: 1/19 Aug: Friendly patrol fired on in Agno R Valley; Japanese
Sgt Maj and est 20 others surrendered to patrol in Kiangan area (Highway
4); civilians est 1000 military, naval and civilian Japanese in Upper
Dummun R Valley; 10 surrendered in Sibal Springs-Infanta area; 126
Japanese killed and 19 captd during period.
CHINA:
4.Kaifeng: 19 Aug: En surrendered town intact.
5.Yellow River Area: 19 Aug: En rptd assembling Yuncheng to surrender.
6.Suikai: 19 Aug: Strong en posns contacted 1 mi NW Suikai Airfield;
fighting continues at village 3 mi NE Suikai.
RYUKYUS: 19 Aug: 162 en captd Okinawa.

II AIR:

Nil Air Activity

III NAVY:

HAINAN ISLAND:
1.Hoihow: 19 Aug: 3 freighters, 6 luggers anchored.
FORMOSA:
2.Keelung: 19 Aug: 3 luggers, 1 tug, 1 poss sub, all anchored inner hbr.
CHINA COAST:
3.Swatow-Hongkong Area: 19 Aug: 20-25 Irg sailing junks headed S in pairs,
1-2 miles apart.
4.Ft Bayard: 19 Aug: 1 freighter, 6 luggers anchored.
NANSEI SHOTO:
5.Yonakuni Is: 19 Aug: 1 lugger underway on crs E, spd 6.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION:

A. GROUND:

1. Philippines:
a) MINDANAO: A wounded Japanese Lt. has reported an estimated 800
Japanese with a radio at the junction of the Tigua and Pulangi Rivers near
Kibawe-Talora Trail, northwest of Davao; the fact of surrender is reportedly
known to them. Our troops have received a message signed by the CO of the
Lasang area, northeast of Davao, acknowledging that the Imperial surrender
is known but that no local capitulation is possible until orders are rec-
eived from higher headquarters. The Japanese requested, in this sae mess-
age, that communicatibo be', esabl ed with our forces in the Davao area.

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Resume of the Enemy Situtation - Cont'd Summary 1233 - Contcrd
2. Asia:
a) CHINA: The Japanese Army Forces in China are making no militant
moves either offensively or defensively, but appear to be willing to accept
surrender to either the Chinese Central Government of Communist Forces dep-
ending upon with whom they are in contact. The 5th Army of the Central Gov-
ernment occupied Kaifeng, an important communication center of North China,
after the Japanese had withdrawn eastward. In the Yellow River Bend area the
Japanese are reported to be assembling at Yungcheng (200 miles west of Kaif-
eng) to surrender. Unverified reports state that the CG of the Japanese
China Expeditionary Force reported to the Chinese Minister of War at 3rd War
Zone Headquarters to surrender, and that the South China Expenditionary Force
Headquarters asked Chinese 7th and 9th War-Zone Commanders to set time and
place for surrender negotiations. Chu Teh, Communist Army Commander, has
-issured detailed instructions to the Japanese as to surrender procedure and
has sent a message to the United States, Soviet Union and Great Britain req-
uesting the right to take over Japanese and puppet arms and to participate
in Allied acceptance of Japanese surrender. To date there has been no
indication that the Japanese are surrendering to Communist Forces. However,
it is reported that the 3rd, reputedly one of the better, puppet divisions
formerly stationed in Nanking deserted to the Communist troops. Communist
forces are presently augmenting their forces northwest of Hengyang and 65
miles south of Nanking for probable drives on these two cities.

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it israddressed. When not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of an
Officei, See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procudure
Instructions No. 14, 14 March 1944, regarding security classifications.

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UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1232 18/19 Aug 19T5

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
lNil contacts rptd; explosions heard direction of Rabaul, New Britain.
NEW GUINEA:
2.Nil contacts rptd.
BOREO:
3,Nil contacts rptd. On Tarakan, 3 en surrendered, apparently aware of Iir
perial Rescript.
PHILIPPINES:
4hMindanao: Nil contacts rptd. En personnel captd not aware of surrender.
SoLuzon: 18 Aug: Jap attack on our perimeter repulsed vicin Kabayan night
17/18 Aug; minor contacts other areas.

II AIR:

Nil Air Activity

III NAVY:

LESSER SUNDAS:
loSoembawa Area: 15 Aug: 3 light cruisers sighted on crs ESE, spd 9-10 off
Satengar Id, (Very doubtful size - exaggerated if enemy).
HAIINAN:
2.Hoi How Bay: 18 Aug: 2 freighters (150/300T) & 5 luggers anchored.
CHINA COAST:
3.HongKong 18 Aug: 3 subchasers underway, 1 freighter (150/300T) & 1 river-
boat anchored,
4,Canton Area: 18 Aug: 1 freighter (300/850T) underway; 1 freighter (2/4500T),
3 freighters (10/300T) anchored; 1 freighter (10/300T) underway moving
up Canton R mouth.
5oHaichow Bay Area: 16 Aug: freighters (150/300T) sighted.
YELLOW SEAI
6,Yellow sea: 16 Aug: Lrg junk on crs INW, spd 4, sighted.
CAROLINES:
7.Ulithi: 18 Aug: Oil slick 10 miles x 30-40 miles sighted, 90 miles NxE.
MRIANAS:
8.Guams 18 Aug: Oil slick 30 miles x 2 miles sighted, 10 mi NNW.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION

A. GROUND:

lo Northeast Sector:
a) NEW BRITAIN: Long range patrols report hearing heavy explosions
in the direction of Rabaul, suggesting the enemy is aware of surrender and.\
destruction of some materiel or installation is underway, This is thedseco
such report received from the Northeast Sector; stores ,were :dumped fromb-
." - .
Ground - Contld Summary 1232 - Conttd

jetty on Sohana Island (north Bougainville) on 16 August,

2. Northwest Sector": .
a) BORNEO: On, Tarakan yesterday, 3 enemy surrendered, apparently
aware of the Imperial Rescript, Despite almost coimpleteannihilation, Tarakan
remnants seem to be in radio contact with the outside. However, our "own" Jap
PW emissaries brought in 13 on 16 August and the word may be spreading,

3. Philippines:
a) MINDANAO: Evidence of the difficulties involved in communicating
the fact of Japanese surrender to isolated garrisons was indicated on 17 Aug-
gust when 5 Japanese military and 39 Japanese civilians were interned on the
Kibawe-Talomo Trail; none of the prisoners knew that hostilities had ceased,
Our units continued the establishment of PW collecting points and the mainten-
ance of reconnaissance and security patrols along the communication nets in
areas where Japanese remnants are known to exist.
b) LUZON: Even though small groups of Japanese have been seen in the
open and on ridges, some of whom waved at our aircraft, indicating their
knowledge of the cessation of hostilities, there has been no case of large-scale
surrender to date. Instead the Japanese are continuing their familiar tactics
of employing small groups to harass our positions and patrols. A minor Japan-
ese attack on the night of 17-18 August against our perimeter in the vicinity of
Kabayan (4 miles south of Buguias) was repulsed. Three Japanese were killed
attacking a security patrol near Adaoay (9 miles south of Buguias), a native
patrol and civilians were fired on in the vicinity of Kiangan and 1 of 3 Japanse
attacking a patrol in the Infanta area was killed.

4. Asia:
a) CHINA: According to Domei the supreme commander of all Japanese
troops in China, Gen. Okamura, Yasuji, CG of the China Expeditionary Force,
ordered his forces to cease fire at dawn 17 August. The Chinese Communist
t
Commander in Chief has recently ordered all anti-Japanese armed forced in
liberated areas" to issue ultimatums to all Japanese forces to give up their
arms, to order puppet troops to surrender, to attack in event either apan or
puppets do not surrender, and also allegedly stated that Communist Armies have
full power to accept such surrenders and to subsequently administer occupied
areas. However, current reports indicate widespread armed clashes between
Chinese Central Government and Communist forces in North and East China, and
elsewhere dissension is evident between the two. For example, the Central
Government guerrilla commander in the Tsingtao area announced that the local
Japanese commander offered to surrender the city, airfield and harbor with all
facilities intact if Japanese civilianst life and property there were guaranteed
protection; but, local Communist forces persisted in further attacks within 8
miles of the city. In the Shanghai-Nanking-Hangchow area local estimates
place over a million Communists now deployed for occupation, the bulk of which
are interposed between Central Government troops and the Japanese, Contril
Govcrnme t forcegh'ear Hangchow itsielf
C ap6rt armis-tice and surrender feelers
o
from the local Japanese commanders. Intevrovon throughout this confused situa-
tion arc numeo unp.confirmed rumors of Chinese Communist-Japanese collaboration
to the exclusion of the hinese National Government.
V NISCELLANEOUS INFORIMTION

Officially Concocted Rumors as a Japanese Morale Factor:

Evidence has heretofore been presented showing that morale-raising

rumors have been deliberately and officially circulated among Japanese troops
in difficult situations (See ATIS Research Report No. 123)o Later examples of
such rumors have since been found and collated. Internal evidence suggests
that most of them are part of the old game of humbug still being practiced on
the predominately ignorants ill-informed and gullible Japanese soldier by his
leaders:

1, The most fantastic recent rumor, considering the circumstances of

the writer on the date (M y 5, 19h5) when he solemnly set it down, is a striking
illustration of all these characteristics,
Extract from diary belonging to member of 84 Field Anti-airraft
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Miscellaneous Information - Cont'd Summary 1232 - Contld

Artillery Battalion dated 1 February 1942-1 June 19145'

"5 May. MacARTHIUR has fled to New Guinea. t ity-l be a very short
time now before we enter Mati- (ATIS Blletin No. 21S1, page 3)
2. Another, almost e iybtartling, illustration which has, in the
phrase "it is reported" and the officer status of the diarist, a strong impli-
cation of official origin, also comes from Luzon.
Extract from two hardwritten diaries covering period 7 July 1944-
23 February 1945 belonging to an officer, presumably Second Lieutenant Maki,
commanding a company attached to Philippines Railway Unit:
"26 January 1945. Went to see Major Fujikuro to receive orders.
It was reported that in European Theater of Operations Eisenhower surrendered
to German Army and prisoners of war nuribered 700,000.
"2 February 1945. It was reported that an armistice was declared
between Germany and Soviet."
3. From Cebu Island comes a statement clearly expressing the suspicion
of the diarist that the rumor is an official concoction.
Extract from notebook containing diary entries dated 6 iarch 19)4*-
25 March 1945: owner and unit not stated:
"I hear rumors of favorable battle conditions, probably circulated
to raise the morale of the soldier. They say our air force will come to bomb
this area, If just one plane flew over, it would raise our spirits," (Eighth
Army ATIS Advanced Echelon Translation No. 71 page 4).
Comment by ATIS GHQ.

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document,

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyona
the Staff Section to which it is addressed, iWhen not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of an
Officer0 See AR 380-5, 15 March 1944 and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 14, 1 March 1944, regarding security classifications.

3 II
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 GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1231 17/18 Aug 19h

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
1.Bougainville: 16/17 Aug: Hvy explosions heard vicin Buka Airfield; nil
contacts.
lNErTGUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 16/17 Aug: Minor contacts 3200 yds NWN Boiken, 7 mi ESE
Kaboibus, and vicin Mandi.
BORNEO:
3.Nil contacts rptd.
PHILIPPINES:
.1Mindanao: 17 Aug: Nil contacts,
5.Luzon: 17 Aug: Sniper fire rcvd Agno R Valley; numerous small groups seen
in open and on ridges V Pacdan, indicating knowledge of surrender.

II AIR:

JAPAN:
1.Tokyo Area: a) 17 Aug: i) 9-11 en Fs intcptd h B-32s on photo mission; 2
Fs prob shot down and 1 dam; B-32s undam; 1050-11551 ii) 1 B-32 holed
by AA over Yokosuka Naval Base; 1135I; 1 F7 fired on by Yokosuka AA; nil
dam; 1100I. b) 15 Aug: Final rpt 3rd Flt Strike: 38 en a/c shot down,
10 a/c dest and 13 dam on grd at Kashima and Hyakurigahara a/ds.
2.Kyushu: 17 Aug: 2 FSs were fired on by AA fr 1iyakonojo with nil dam;
10401.
III NAVYt

LESSER SUNDAS:
l.Lombok Str: 11 Aug: Allied subs sank 1 seatruck, damaged 1 picket boat,
JAVA SEA:
2.General: 9 to 12 Aug: Allied subs sank 1 prahu, 1 junk, 2 luggers, 1 sm
coastal tender, 6 schooners, 1 landing craft, 1 loaded explosive.freighter;
damaged 1 landing barge.
GULF OF SIAM:
3.General: 12 Aug: Allied subs sank 1 sm coastal vsl, 15 junks, and 1 patrol
boat.
FRENCH INDO CHINA:
4.Pulo Tenggol: 12 Aug: Allied sub sank b schooners, 2 junks, 2 sampans off
coast.
SOUTH CHINA SEA:
5.General: 12 Aug: Allied sub sank 1 junk,
HAINAN:
6.Yulin Bay: 17 Aug: 2 luggers.
7.Hoi How Bay: 17 Aug: 1 subchaser, 1 tug, 3 luggers.
JAPAN:
8.Honshu: 13 Aug: Photos of Yokosuka reveal following damage to battleship
Nagato from 18 July attack: main mast blown off at base, stack missing;
hull and main battery damaged not visible due to camouflage.: p- :'|: .

IMIILl~llbS
N1avy - ContI Sumnary 1231 - Cont t
9.General: 13 Aug: 3rd Fleet previously unrptd results: old livy cruiser
Kasuga capsized, old destroyer sunk, old hvy cruiser Asama with Irg hole
in starboard quarter.
CENTRAL PACIFIC:
lO.Iwo Jima: 16 Aug; Allied destroyer attacked enemy sub, 160 mi E; indica-
tions of damage.

IV RESUME OF THE SITUATION

A. GROUND:

1. Northeast Sector:
a) BOUGAINVILLE: In the northern sector enemy artillery continued to
be active. Japanese were observed dumping stores from the jetty on Sohana
Island. This is the first evidence in the north eastern sector of Japanese re-
action to the Emperors rescript.
b) EASTERN NEW GUINEA: Some enemy activity was noted in the VWewak
Coastal sector at Mandi where artillery shelled our lines. Minor engagements
occurred near Karawop (west of Boiken) and at Kiariva in the inland sector.

2, Philippines: On both Mindanao and Luzon the combined effect of our

information leaflets and receptivity of remaining Japanese signal communica-
tions, all pointing toward general cessation of hostilities, is apparent:
a) MINDANA0: No Japanese contacts were reported throughout the island
on 16 August, Rather, our units are withdraving and establishing PW collect-
ing points along communication nets in Agusan Valley, Sayre Highway, Kibawe-
Talomo Trail and northwest of Davao.
b) LUZON: In Cagayan Valley on 17 August no Japanese contacts develop-
ed, Some sniper fire was encountered in Agno Valley* A guerrilla patrol re-
turning from the Sibul Springs-Infanta area reported finding 21 Japanese dead
from disease. However, in Northern Lugon there have been some surrenders and
air sightings reveal numerous small Japanese groups moving westward out of the
mountains, waving at our aircraft. West of Pacdan, along upper Highway 41
numerous small groups have been observed in the open and on ridges indicating
their knowledge of the cessation of hostilities.

3. Asia:
a) CHINA: In North China unverified reports stated that the Japanese
110th Infantry Regiment of the 110th Division will send surrender emmissaries
to Kursien (190 miles west of Kaifeng), and that the Japanese llth Division
representation arrived at Tinghotien (200 miles southwest of Kaifeng) to nego-
tiate surrender to Central Government Forces, In Central and South China,
however, scattered fighting continues with minor clashes reported 65 miles
northeast of Kwveilin in the Chuanhsien sector, along the Indo-China-Kwangsi
Province border, and in the Suichi sector of Northern Luichow Peninsula.

4. Ryukyus:
a) OKINAWA: A sharp increase in-the number of enemy surrenders occur-
red on 17 August when 135 Japanese, including 13 officers, were taken by
routine security patrols. One Jap was killed.

B. AIR:

5, General Japan Area:

a) EMPIRE:
i. Sporadic Air Activity: The Japanese continued small-scale air
operations on 17 August over the iokyo area, Nine to 11 Jap fighters engaged
4 B-32s on a photo mission. In the ensuing action, during which 9 to 10
passes were made on the B-32s, two fighters were probably shot down and one
was damaged. The B-32s were undamaged.
ii. Continued Operations by Japanese AA: On 17 August, our photo
and search aircraft received AA fire from the Yokosuka Naval Base. One B-32
was damaged while a B-24 (F7) was not hit* Over the airdrome at Iiyakonoyo
(KIyushu) 2 P-38s (FSs) were fired on by AA wLthout damage..
Air - Conttd Sunmmnry 1231 - Conttd

iii, Third Fleet Air Operations 15 August: In a final report of

the last dayts air operation by aircraft of the Third Fleet, 15. August,
carrier aircraft shot down 38 enemy aircraft. Of this total, 30 were destroy-
ed over the Tokyo area, 3 by rescue CAP, and 5 over the fleet units. Types
encountered included fighters principally,; and a few torpedo bombers.
In the area north of Tokyo, 10 Jap aircraft were destroyed on
the ground at Hyakurigahara and Kashima airfields., An additional 13 were
damaged, Total score: 61 destroyed or damaged,

MISCELLANEOUS IIFORMLTION

Japanese Political Manipulation in Defeat:

Realignment of conquistadorial aims in the Far East into declarations

of colonial freedom which the Allies -will accomplish anyway, is an artful ruse
by which the Japanese hope to identify themselves with victory.
The promise that the East Indies would be granted independence in the
middle of August was officially announced on 7 August 1945. This is clever
Japanese propaganda. It is calculated to take the wind out of the Allied
sails, It costs the Japanese nothing and is in line with their protests
that they are fighting as the champions of freedom for all Asiaticso It may
deceive some of the people of Java into resisting the Allies and will certainly
prove athorn in the flesh of the Allied uliberators"l The move puts the
Allies on the psychological and political defensive and reflects the public
expression of the Imperial wish. The Japanese in Judo-fashion are seeking to
turn the ideals of the Allies to their detriment,
"Felicitation over the imminent attainment of the independence of the
East Indies was expressed in a statement by the Supreme Commander of the
Japanese armed forces in Djawa which was released today, close on the heels of
the announcement by the Japanese forces in the Southern Regions, of the estab-
lishment of a Preparatory Committee for the Independence of the East Indies.
The Supreme Commander declared that independence is to be granted to the East
Indies, following the completion of necessary preparations by the Preparatory
Committee for Independence. The independence of the East Indies wil come into
existence at the middle of August. The Supreme Commander further added that
during the last three years, since the people of the hast Indies emancipated
from Dutch fetters, they had been heartily cooperating with the Japanese ad-
ministration. Therefore the Japanese Empire had promised to grant them glorious
independence in asnwer to the peoplets enhanced desire for racial independence,
in accordance with the Japanese national policy based on Hakko Ichiut the
people of the East Indies with the foundation for independence now laid, are
welcoming the dawn of the day of independence. The Supreme Commander further
expressed the wish that the preparatory committee would fulfil its mission
of laying plans for the new State, and for the defense of East Asia, in answer
to the general desire of the people and all Asiatic nations,. In conclusion
the Supreme Commander urged the people of Djawa to give utmost cooperation to
thepreparatory committee so that it may carry out successfully its important
mission," Analysis by ATIS GHQ,

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed, '.hen not actually in use, this
document is to bekept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of an
officer. See AR 380-5 l~1 arch 19h., and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No. 1h, 1 March 19h., regarding security classifications.
 GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-ITI: DAILY SUMMARY OF MESSAGES

IV: RESUME OF THE SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE
1230 16/17 Aug 1945

I GROUND:
SOLOIIONS:
1.Bougainville: 15/16 Aug: En arty fire received E Buio Plantation; minor
contacts 5000 yds N iMobai R ford; 12 en killed during period,
NEW GUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 15/16 Aug: Minor contacts vicin Kumun and 500 yds W Kiarivu
Airfield; 9 en killed, 1 captd during period.
BORNEO:
Nothing to rpt.
PHILIPPINES:
3.indanao: 16 Aug: Small en attack repulsed near Halapitan; scattered
contacts along Kibawe-Talomo Trail; 74 en killed, 7 captd during period.
h.Luzon: 16 Aug: Widely scattered contacts Cagayan Valley and Agno River
Valley.
EDPIRE:
5,Tokyo: 16/17 Aug: In connection with surrender, members of Imperial family
to be dispatched by air to hqs Kantung Army, ExF in China and to forces
in S regions. Emperor issues Imperial Order 1616001 to armed forces to
cease hostilities immediately.

II AIR:
BORNEO:
l.Keningau: l Aug: S/E a/c strafed by h P-JOs did not burn.
NANSEI SHOTOS:
2.Okinawa: 13 Aug: 1 en suicide a/o showing IFF and running lights crashed
into the Lagrange (Attack transport) anchored in Buckner Bay; 2nd a/c
narrowly missed ship; casualties 15 killed, 1 missing and 14 wounded;
structural dam to vsl; early eve.
3.Iheya Shima: 15 Aug: 2 suicide planes crashed at same time 1 en plane
dropped bomb on le Shima; 20451.
Sh4.Ie Shima: 15 Aug: 1 en plane dropped bomb on le Shima; 20451.
JAPAN:
S.5,Shikoku: Matsuyama: 12 Aug: 10 serv S/E a/c rptd prior to B-2 strike;
1 a/c set on fire 9 others poss dest or dam by bombs.
6.Tokyo: 15 Aug: 26 of 45 airborne en a/c shot down by 3rd Flt over Tokyo
area; 6 dest on grd; 5 en planes dest nr TF plus 3 bomb-laden T/Bs head-
ing toward Force; strikes cancelled when cease firing order rcvd; early
morn.

III NAVY:

FRENCH INTO CHINA:

1.General: 16 Aug: Search planes found Phanrang, vicin Hao, Phan Thiet,
Tourane, Quinhon empty.
HAINAN: ,.
2.Yulin Bay: 16 Aug: 1 luggers anchored.
3.Hoi How Bay: 16 Aug: 1 tug, 6 sm, 1 Irg luggers anchored; 2 dredges ~A
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FORMOSA:
4.Kizan Is: 16 Aug: 1 lugger anchored.
PESCADORES:
$.General: Night 14/153iag: Navy search planes sank 1 lugger and 1 sm
freighter, S of the Islands.
CHINA COAST:
6.Ft. Bayard: 16 Aug: 3 sailing vsls anchored.
NANPO SHOTO:
7.Iwo Jima: 16 Lug: Allied destroyer rptd attacking definite sub contact,
160 mi Ei
MANSEI SHOTO:
8.Sakishima: 16 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) anchored, at Yonakuni.
KOREiA:
9.Jinsen: 15 Aug: 2 destroyers and 10 sm gunboats fired on 7 AF P-47ts,
off coast.
JAPAN:
10.Tsu Is Area: 14 Aug: FAW 1 Privateers damaged 3 merch vsls.
ll.General; 15 Aug: Allied subs sank 3 sm merch vsls in Japan Sea and 3 sm
craft off Kyushu.
MARSHALLS:
12.Eniwetok: 13 Aug: Anti-sub operations instituted, 60 mi W.

IV RESUE~ OF THE SITTTION

A. GROUND:

1. Northeast Sector:
a) BOUGA'WVILLE: Minor engagements occurred in the southern sector,
West of the Mivo River 50 to 60 enemy clashed with our patrol in the Hanung
Gardens. Angau reports approximately 100 heavily armed troops astride the
Agyuna-Kingori track. In Central and Northern Bougainville, artillery ex-
changes continued. Enemy guns on Sohana Islands were silenced. Total enemy
casualties were 12 killed and 2 wounded,
b) EASTERN NEW GUINEA: The only activity reported occurred west of
Kiarivu, where patrols engaged an enenm ambush position and also killed 3 of
20 to 30 enemy moving east. Total enemy casualties were 9 killed and 1 PW.

2. Northwest Sector:
a) BORNEO: Protective patrolling in all sections, resulted in no
enemy contacts or casualties. On Tarakan, 13 Japanese were brought in by Jap
PW emissaries.

3. Philippines:
a) LUZON: In the Cagayan Valley and east of Highway 5 wivdespread
patrolling resulted in 124 Japanese killed and 6 captured. In an area 12 miles
east southeast of Jones, a group of 18 enemy was contacted and killed. Per-
imeter guards of the 127th Infantry killed 4 south of Buguias in the Lower
Cordilleras, while patrols east of Highway 11 and in the Agno River Valley,
killed 10 and captured 4. Several other minor patrol contacts with individuals
and small groups of enemy occurred throughout east Central Luzon howevers no
organized enemy activity was reported.: Security and reconnaissance missions
to determine the location of Jap troops in remote areas of Luzon continues.
As yet, no response has been received to 165,000 14th Corps surrender instruct
tion leaflets dropped on enemy positions. All casualties were inflicted prior
to order to cease aggressive action except those killed in defensive action.

4. ASIA:
a) CHINA: Chinese First War Area troops are reportedly preparing to
occupy the Yellow River Bend area in North China and accept Japanese surrender
there. The CG of the 2nd War Area and the Japanese are said to have agreed
that 2nd War Area troops will occupy Taiyan, 530 miles northwest of Shanghai,
There are indications that Japanese forces in the Hangchow area of East China
are making exploratory moves in preparation for surrender. Totally unverified
reports from South China allege that Japanese Expeditionary Army forces in the
Canton area will refuse to surrender and that Canton will be defended..

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B. AIR:

5o General Japan Area:

a) FORMOSA-KOREA-EMPIRE: No reports of enemy air activity on the 16th
have been received0 For the l th, however, additional activity has been report-
ed. Two suicide planes crashed at Iheya Shima at the same time that a single
enemy aircraft bombed Ie Shima; the fragmentary report gives no indication as
to the suicide target. There are indications that other attacks planned
against Okinawa were cancelled,
During early strikes on the 15th before offensive operations were
halted 45 enemy aircraft were encountered by 3rd Fleet planes in the Tokyo
area, Twenty-six of these were shot dowan Of 8 planes destroyed in the vicin-
ity of the Force 3 torpedo bombers were bomb laden. Later reports establish
that the vessel subjected to suicide attack at Okinawa on the 13th vas the
Lagrange and not the Woodbury as earlier reported. One aircraft showing IFF
and with running lights on crashed into the attack transport while a second
suicider narrowly missed the ship. Fifteen men were killed.
b) AIR EMISSARIES: The Japanese Government has evolved the following
plan to make known to the Japanese armed forces the Imperial order to cease
hostilities:
"W1ith a view to making the august wish of his Majesty regarding
the termination of the war and the Imperial order thoroughly known to all con-
cerned, members of the Imperial family vwll be dispatched as personal repre-
sentatives of his Majesty to the headquarters of the Kwantung Arm, Expeditionmy
forces in China, and the forces in the Southern Region, respectively.
The itinerary expected to leave Tokyo at 0900 on 17 August. The
party for the South (iii below) is due to-leave on the 18th.
By way of the following route, the itinerary is subject to some
alterations owing to weather and other conditions:
i Bound for Manchuria (Tokyo-Yonago-Seohl).
ii Bound for China (Tokyo-Fukoka-Shanghai-Nanking).
iii Bound for the South "Tolcyo-Fukuoka-Shanghanghai-(staying one
night)-Canton-Tourane-Saigon.
Type and markings of airplanes:
iv Planes for M.nchuria and China are low-winged monoplane,
twin-engined, middle-sized transport of itsubishi MC20-2
type. (Topsy)
v Plane for the South is middle-winged monoplane, twin-engined,
middle-sized bomber with the cigar-shaped fuselage re-
sembling that of B-26. (Betty)
vi Markings are sun flag with red streamer of four (4) metres
length.
It is presumed that the said Imperial Order will reach the front
line and produce full effect after the following lapse of time.
vii In Japan proper - 48 hours.
viii In China, Manchuria, Korea, Southern regions except Bougain-
ville, New Guinea, the Philippines - 6 days.
ix In Bougainville - 8 days.
x In New Guinea and the Philippines, in the case of various
local headquarters - 12 days but whether and when the order
will be received by the first line units is difficult to
foresee.

V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Evidence of Imperial Connivery to stay in Office:

An interview in Chungking on 3 August supports earlier suggestions that

Imperial authority has found'divinity an insufficient Case for power.
Evidence indicates that Prince Chichibu is not regarded by influential
Japsnese with as much favor as the third brother, Prince Takamatsu. Remarks
below about the Emperor having to give into the militarists to maintain his
position is borne out by the general attitude of the leaders of the Kwangtung
Armyo
"The Emperor of Japan has been afraid of losing his job through a strong

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and ambitious brother " FripWtp e ~N-"toldby HSU Shu-ying, last Chinese
Ambassador to Tokio who granted him the first interview he has given in more
than seven years., r. HSU made the assertion that the February 1936 revolt by
units of the Japanese army was backed by Prince Chichibu, young brother of the
Emperor. Despite the failure of that revolt, the Emperor feared that another
attempt might be successful. So he had given in to the militarists whenever
a show-dov became imminent in order to hang on to his job, .AM. HSU, a close
friend of the former American Ambassador, Mr Grew, differs from many navy
men in the State Department. He thinks that the difference between the Japanese
"Liberals" and "Militarists" is merely one of method. They both favor Japanese
expansion, one group with the bloody swords the other by more subtle means.
But China's former Ambassador to Japan likewise differs from many Americans
who feel that the only good Jap is a dead Jap., The first victims of Japanese
aggression were the real Japanese liberals# For 15 years the goals of Japan
have been filled with men and women who thought peace better than war and
freedom preferably to slavery. Thousands have died under torture for the same
beliefs we hold. Only five feet tall and looking as fragile as a piece of his
own Chinese pottery, Mr. HSU offers this reipe for dealing with Japan after
her defeat: Destroy the Japanese war-making machine, treat the common.people
generously, give what real Japanese liberals we can find a chance to form
their own democratic government,
Comment by ATIS GHQ

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officer. See AR 380-5, 15 March 194k, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions No, 14, 4lMarch 1944, regarding security classifications.,

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I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF ENEMY INTELLIGENCE

IV: G-2 ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
No. DATE
1229 15/16 Aug 19$

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
l.Bougainville: 14/15 Aug: En attacks repulsed at Musaraka and Katsuwa.
NE-i GUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 14/15 Aug: Minor contacts 4000 yds E Kaboibus; slight en
activity vic Kairivu Airstrip; 4 en killed, 3 captd during period.
BORNEO:
3.Balikpapan: 14/15 Aug: Minor contacts vic Soengaiwain and Samarinda Rd;
15 en killed during period.
PHILIPPINES:
4 Mindanao: 15 Aug: Scattered contacts Ialagos area; minor contact 3500 yds
SE Biao, Linco Bay area, and 6000 yds W Bunawan.
5.Luzon: 15 Aug: Minor contacts Cagayan Valley, Agno Valley, and 12 mi ESE
Jones.

II AIR:
FORMOSA:
l.NE Formosa: 15 Aug: 4 en Fs intcptd search a/c off NE Formosa, each
dropping 1 air bomb; nil dam either side; 10051I
2.Matsuyama: 12 Aug: 1 en a/c dest on grd by 2 F4Uso
KOREA:
3oYangdok: 14 Aug: 1 en a/c intcptd 1 B-24; nil dam either side; 01101.
EMPIRE:
,4General: 15 Aug: 5 en a/c shot dovn while heckling TF 38; 1200-13131;
numerous bogies approaching retiring force.
5.Honshu: a) 14 Aug: 3 u/i a/c blinking lights obsvd by 1 B-24 in Tokyo
area; nr coll ision with en B on crs, in same area. b) 13 Aug: (Final Rpt):
254 en-a/c dest on grd, 149 dam, plus 19 shot down & 2 prob shot down
by CAP, mostly in Tokyo area; our losses, 7 a/c in cbt,
6.Kyushu: 12 Aug (Further Rpt): 3 en a/c shot down by 89 P-38s, 72 P-47s
9 P-51s hitting RR bridges; 7 friendly a/c lost in day's strike.

III NAVY:

MALAY PENINSULA:
leSingapore Str: 14 Aug: 1 junk (50T) left listingo
2eDempo Str: 13 Aug: 13AF P-38ts fired 1 freighter-tpt (2/4500T), 1
freighter (300/1000T), 8 barges; left smoking 1 tug, 3 barges.
FORMOSA:
3cTainan: 14 Aug: 1 freighter (2300T) sunk, 20 mi VTW.
PESCADORES:
4.lNko: a) 14Aug: 1 freighter unsuccessfully attackedo b) 14 Aug: 1
lugger sunk, mi So
CHINA COAST: . - *44

SHongKong: 14 Aug: 1 Irg lugger sunk, 15 mi W. :

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KOREA:
6.Chinkai Bay: 14 Aug:i AF- ts destroyed 3 reI rs (150/300T), 1
loaded barge; 25 freighters (150/300T), junks & sm craft strafed,
damaging many.
7.SE Coast: 12 Aug: Photos show that 5AF B-25ts prob destroyed 1 freighter
(150/300T), 1 fishing boat (100T), damaged 1 spec duty subchaser, 2
freighters (150/300T),
8.S Coast; 14 Aug: 1 u/i ship (200?) unsuccessfully attacked by Privateers.
JAPAN:
9.Sea of Japan: Night 13/l1 Aug: 5AF B-32ts destroyed 1 sloop.
lO.Kyushu: a) Night 13/14 Aug: 5AF B-24 sank 1 tender (lO0OOOT) off coast;
also scored near misses on freighter (150/300T) & lugger; b) 14 Aug: 5AF
P-51s damaged 1 freighter (2300T), 2 freighters (3/850T), 2 freighters
(150/300T) at Kuchimotsu; damaged 3-gunboats (75') E of Goryo; damaged
or destroyed 10 sm ships, 8 luggers, fired 1 PT boat & 2 freighters
(300OO00T); damaged 2 flak boats, 2 freighter-tpts (700/1300T), 100
fishing craft & attacked with unobsvd results 2 freighter-tpts (2/4500T)
c) 14 Aug: Privateers rocketed 1 freighter-tpt (2/450OT) off Nv coast,
d) 14 Aug: 6 freighters (150/300T), off NY coast,
llTsu Is Area: a) Night 13/1l Aug: $AF B-24 sank 2 freighters (2500/6000T),
b) 14 Aug: 5AF B-25ts sank 1 freighter (700/1300T), 1 freighter (150/
300T) & 1 fishing boat & scored near misses on 1 freighter (5500/7500T),
c) L14 Aug: Privateers scored 1 hit on u/i freighter (101r) & caused hvy
explosion freighter (3501). d) 14 Aug: 4 transports on crs SExE,
12,Honshu: 13 Aug: 3rd Fleet planes sank 1 RO sub & 8 luggers & damaged 1 RO
& 21 luggers.

IV G-2 RESUnDE OF THE SITUATION:

1. Summary of the Situation,

a. Activities in Forward Areas:
Northern Philippines (Luzon):
Minor contacts Cagayan Valleys Agno River Valley, and east
southeast Jones.
Southern-Central Philippines (Mindanao):
Scattered minor contacts vicinity Biao, Malagos, Linco Bay,
and Bunawano
Borneo:
Minor contacts vicinity Soengaiwain and Samarinda Road,
b. Activities in Rear Areas:
- Fo sa: 4 en Fs inttd search a/c off NE Formosa; 1 en a/c dest
at Matsuyama a/do
Korea: 1 en a/c intcptd B-24.
TF 38: 5 en a/c shot down heckling fleet.
Honshu: Total. 22 en a/c dest by 3rd Fleet, 13 Aug.
Kyushu: 3 en a/c shot down,
ci Identifications: None.
d- leather; Nil rptd interference with principal Allied strikes*

2. Situation Report.
a, Operational Areas:
Northeast Sector:
1) Bougainville.
2) Eastern New Guinea.
Northwest Sector:
3) Borneo.
Philippines:
4) Mindanao.
5) Northern Luzon.
General Japan Area:
6) Formosa'-Korea-Empire.

In Pacific areas where Japanese expeditionary troops still remain, no

reaction has as yet been evinced to the Imperial surrender,, In all formerly
operational sectors, only minor contacts were reported. -
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Northeast Sector:
1) Bougainville: Enemy activity continued vith attacks on our
positions in the Musakaka and Katsuma areas* In the north *enemy artillery
shelled our lines.. Total enemy casualties was one wounded.
2) Eastern New Guinea: There were only minor engagements in the
Wewak inland sector where four enemy were killed and three surrendered.
Natives state that parties 6f Japanese are moving towards Sulnamdu, Malabeim
and Kumiciai south and southeast of the Gwalip group of villages.

Northwest Sector:
3) Borneo: Several small scattered enemy groups were encountered
during our extensive patrolling in all sectors. In the northwest 2 enemy
were killed in the Padas River bend, 4 miles east of Beaufort, another in the
vicinity of Lakatan River, 15 miles to the south. On the Samarinda Road in
the Balikpapan area, only two contacts were made resulting in 1 enemy killed
9- miles north of Batochampar and an additional 9 one mile further north,

Philippines:
1 ) Mindanao: Of an undetermined but small number of Japanese
unsuccessfully attacking a Philippine Army perimeter near Halapitan in upper
Agusan Valley, 15 August, 9 were killed. In the same area, 38'were found
dead southeast of Waloe. Scattered contacts continued along the Kibawo-
Talomo Trailo No contacts developed around Sarangani Bay,
5) Northern Luzon: There was no change in the situation yesterday
on Luzon; isolated and minor resistance, particularly noticeable in the areas
west of Highway 4 in the Cordillera Mountainss continued. Elements of a
Philippine Army regiment advancing on Mb Puloy encountered strong resistance
500 yards southwest of the mountain, while patrols of the 1st Infantry,
operating in the Banaue-Ducligan-Hapao area, reported no enemy activity, A
minor enemy night infiltration attempt carried out 1,200 yards west of Pacdan
was repulsed. Southeast of Mb Kapiligan (9 miles northeast of KP 90), an
estimated enemy company was ambushed by Philippine Army troops. Troops of
the 37th Division, probing into enemy bivouac areas west of the Cagayan
Valley, developed only minor contacts during the period.

General Japan Area:

6) Formosa-Korea-Empire: Scattered enemy air contacts continued
on 15 August. At 10051, off northeastern Formosa, 4 ehemy fighters inter-
cepted a U.So search aircraft. Each enemy fighter dropped one air bomb
without success. Along the East Central coast of Korea, off Yangdok, another
search aircraft was ineffectually intercepted by a lone enemy fighter at 0110I.
In the Empire waters5 enemy aircraft continued to shadow
the Third Fleet as it withdrew. For self protection, 5 of these enemy
"snooperst were shot down between noon and 13131.
During the period 28 AMrch through 15 August, Third Fleet
forces, with British carrier task force in company from 16 July to 12 August,
attacked 260 airfields in the Nansei Shotots, Kyushu, Shikoku Honshu and
Hokkaido, Two hundred and ninety enemy aircraft were shot down, 1301 dest-
royed and 1374 damaged on the ground for a grand total of 2965 planes put out
of action, Of this total, 6 were shot down 131 destroyed on the ground,
and 217 damaged by Task Force 37 (British Units).

V MIISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Japanese Combat Training Report on Rabaul Defenses:

Aside from the following reportts dubious training value, it completely
and typically ignored Rabaults obvious status. The tactful ascription of no
air "cooperation" to a shift of strategy, was in similar dissimulating vein.
According to R Adm Tomioka (formerly Chief of Staff), who returned
recently from Rabaul, in view of the training given by successive large-scale
enemy air raids, every man in the southeast area, Army or Navy, is determined
to fight to the death. Under extremely difficult conditions and with in-
sufficient material they have been doing their best to make Rabaul and New
Ireland a fortress zone. After six months the major part of the work has been
finished, hereafter it will be further strengthened.
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Fortification has been giv L teni a 4erground

installations have been built. ~oriexpansion
6rsies of positions
and for storage of materiel are all of the cave type. The total length of
these underground installations has reached 250 km,
"Go"-board type (TN Japanese checker board) positions have been adopted
for defense against landings. On fronts vdJere landings are expected tank
traps have been constructed in depths of from ten to twenty.
An "ideas squad" (Soihan) (section) has been organized to devise tactics
weapons and materials. They are achieving great results.
Up to 25% of the strength has been assigned to the exploitation of local
resources, Anaverage of 200 Tsubo per man has been cultivated. Complete
self-sufficiency is being achieved.
A halt in the above work was unfortunately necessary on account of daily
enemy attacks by as many as 100 planes, but training has continued night
and day. Recently training in anti-tank combat hds been stressed. All per-
sonnel are being trained to become anti-tank warriors (the army commander and
others have personally trained in attack by use of mines),
The above training and preparation for combat in the southeast area is
a fine example at a time when the strategy of the Imperial Army is changing
so that a great deal of cooperation from the air can be expected only in areas
of decisive battle and when inter-communication will become difficult,
Extracts'from bound mimeographed file of Training references kept by'Head-
quarters, Okokosu 17664 Force, Dated 20 Sep hh - 17 Dec h4. 612 pp.
Captured at'Central Luzon - 2-12 Mar 45. Recd ATIS - 163 Lang Det, I Corps
5-12 Mar 45, Recd ADVATIS - 2 May h~5 Recd ATIS - 10 Jul 45. ATIS
translation of document No. 606872, Item 2*

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I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF ENEMY INTELLIGENCE

IV: G-2 ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
No. DATE
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1228 14/15 Aug 1994

I GROUND:
SOLOMONS:
1.Bougainville: 13/14 Aug: Several en counterattacks repulsed E Kalikoku;
2 en killed during period.
NEW GUINEA:
2.Wewak Area: 13/14 Aug: Minor contact 2000 yds NNW Malabeim; 20 en killed,
12 captd during period.
BORNEO:
3oBalikpapan: 13/14 Aug: Minor contact 3 mi E Tempadeong; 5 en killed
during period.
PHILIPPINES:
40lindanao: 13/14 Aug: Scattered contacts along Kibawe-Talomo Trail; minor
contacts vic Waloe; 70 en killed, 6 captd during period.
5.Luzon: 14 Aug: Est 300 en dislodged PA trps from high ground 6 mi E KP
90; en counterattacks repulsed 3 mi ENE KP 90; en driven from peak 4hI
mi ENE KP 90; scattered contacts vic Gambang; intense sm arm and M
fire caused friendly trps to withdraw 1 mi NW Pacdan.

II AIR:

NANSEI SHOTOS:
1.Okinawa: 13 Aug: 2 en suicide a/c hit Woodbury (APA 124); extent of dam
unrptd; 1981.
KOREA:
2.General: 14 Aug: 3-4 en Fs attacked 7 P-47s; 2 P-47s shot down; 11201,
JAPAN:
3.S Honshu: Strike Photos 12 Aug: 6 S/E & 3 Tpt a/c dest on grd at
Iwakuni a/d (Kure area) by 5th AF Bs; 27 serv S/E & 1 Tpt a/c remain
at a/d,
h.Central Honshu: 14 Aug: 17 en a/c dest in air, 2 dest on grd & 2 dam in
air by P-47s sweeping Nagoya-Osaka area,
5.N of Tokyo Area: 13 Aug: a) 157 en a/c dest on grd, 150 dam on grd; nil
air opposn to 3rd Flt strike; Tokyo weathered out; Nagano, Kiryu,
Utsunomiya, Tateyama, Tsuluba & Koriyama a/ds hit. b) 22 en a/c shot down
by CAP covering friendly fleet dispositions; dawn to dusk,

III NAVY':

LESSER SUNDAS:
l.Flores: a) 13 Aug: 5 schooners strafed& hit off NW coast. b) 13 Aug:
4 schooners strafed & hit. 15 mi E Reo,
2.Besar Is: 13 Aug: 10 schooners bombed, 3 near missed.
3.Jamdena Is: 13 Aug: 3 prob barges strafed & hit,
HAINAN:
4.Hainan Str: Night 13/1 Aug: 1 3-masted junk thoroughly strafed.
$.Hoi How Bay: 14 Aug: 1 tug, 2 freighters (10/300T) & 8 luggers.
S6Yulin Bay: l4 Aug: 3 freighters (1l0/300T) ,.~ . : d
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FORMOSA:
7.Takao: 14 Aug: 7 luggers anchored,
8.S Coast: 14 Aug: 1 floating derelict barge sunk, 10 mi SE.
PESCADOPRES
9,Mko: 13 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) sunk, 10 mi NE.
10.Kitsubai Is: ll Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) sunk.
CHINA COAST:
ll.Foochow: 14 Aug: 2 luggers damaged, 40-mi E on crs S, spd 5,
12,Swatow: 14 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T), 4 luggers anchored,
13*HongKong: a) Night 13/14 Aug: 8 3-masted junks damaged, 15 mi E b) 14
Aug: 1 lrg lugger sunk, 20 miV W
14.St John Is: 14 Aug: 1 subchaser seriously damaged, off NE coast,
15oFt Bayard: 14 Aug: 2 luggers, 2 lrg sailing vsls anchored, 5 mi E.
16oCanton R: 14 Aug: 1 tug left dead in water & listing,
KOREA:
17.S Coast: 13 Aug: 5AF B-25ts strafed 1 lugger with unobsvd results 30 mi
E of Fusan; sank 1 lugger, 10 mi NNE & sighted 1 destroyer S of Yosu and
much shipping in Fusan Hbr,
JAPAN:
18.Inland Sea: Night 12/13 Aug: 7AF B-24 destroyed 1 u/i freighter or med
stack-aft freighter,
19.Honshu: a) 13 Aug: 5AF B-2s destroyed 1 of 2 freighters (150/300T), 30
mi IT of Shimonoseki Str & sank freighter (150/300T), 4 mi W of the
strait; sank 1 freighter (3/85OT), 30 mi 1MA of Oura; b) 14 Aug: 17
freighters anchored at Nagashima.
20.Kyushu: a) 13 Aug: 3 subs anchored in cove on W coast of Hirada Is; 2
vsls sighted N coast of Iki Is; -llrg freighter on E coast Iki Is, b)
13 Aug: Photos of Hiji, Beppu Bay, reveal escort carrier Kaiyo sunk by
B-25 attack on 9th, although photos at time revealed no damage.
21.Sea of Japan: 13 Aug: 2 merch vsls, 50 mi ExS of Ullong-oo.
22,Tsu Is Area: a) Night 12/13 Aug: 5,F B-24ts sank 1 transport (2 stacks),
1 tanker (5200T), 2 freighter-tpts (5500/7500T), 1 freighter-tpt (2/
hOOT); damaged 1 freighter-tpt (700/1300T); prob dam 1 u/i vsl;
unsuccessfully attacked 1 destroyer escort & 6 u/i vsls. b) 13 Aug:'SAF
B-25's sank 1 freighter (150/300T); sighted 1 damaged freighter-tpt,
2 gunboats & 2 subchasers, c) 14 Aug: FAT 1 plane damaged 1 freighter
(7000/10,500T); seriously damaged 1 freighter (1500/2500T) on c NExE,
spd ,.d) 14 Aug: FAW 18 B-25ts damaged 1 freighter (3/80OT) in straits.
23,Inland Sea: 14 Aug: 40 ships (type doubtful), sighted.

IV G-2 ESTIMATE OF THE ENEIvM SITUATION

1, Summary of the Enemy Situation.

a. Activities in Forward Areas:
SNorthern Philippines (Luzon):
Highway 11: Estimated 300 Japs gained high ground E KP 90;
enemy forced to withdraw in sharp encounters ENE KP 90.
East Highway 11: Scattered contacts near Gambang,
Kiangan Sector: Friendly troops withdrew NW Pacdan.
Southern-Central Philippines: Scattered minor contacts only.
Borneo: No significant contacts,
Nansei Shotos: APA hit by 2 suicide en a/c at Okinawa,
by Aciitivities in Rear Areas:
Korea: 3-4 en Fs shot down 2 P-47s.
Honshu: a) Ttl of 329 en a/c dest or dam N of Tokyo area by 3rd
Fit 13 Aug.j b) 21 en a/c dest or dam by 87 7th AF P-47s in Nagoya-
Osaka area.,
ca Identifications: None
L. Weather: Nil rptd adverse effect on air operations.

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2. Conclusions,
a. Enemy Situation in Operational Areas:
Northeast Sector (Ground): ,
1) Bougainville,
2) New Britain
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3) Eastern New Guinea

Northwest Sector (Ground):
I) Moluccas
5) Borneo
Philippines (Ground):
6) Mindanao
7) Visayas
8) Luzon
Empire:
9) Enemy Air Dispositions
10) Enemy Fleet Disppsitions and Strength

Enemy Situation in Operational Areas:

1) Bougainville: The passive defenders of Bougainville haves for the

last several months, been steadily compressed into an ever decreasing area
of operations. Their total estimated strength of 13,600 troops form the
remains of the once powerful XVII Army (Corps); they are the 6th Division
and the 38th Independent Mixed Brigade and miscellaneous naval and base and
service troops. The principal areas of troop concentration are delimited
generally by the south and east coastal sectors of Bougainville and Buka
Island lying immediately to the north* Of all these enemy held zones, the
southern area of Bougainville$ contains by far the largest number of troops,
viz: approximately 6,000.
2) New Britain: Restricted to the confines of the Gazelle Peninsula on
the northeastern tip of New Britain, since around mid-1944k the enemy here
has persisted in a policy of passive but alert defense in his established
positions. Today, his estimated strength of 7j,000 troops is made up
principally by the 17th and 38th Divisions augmented by the 39th, 'O4th and
65th Brigadose These major elements plus the usual base and service com-
ponents coupled with the XVII Army (Corps) on Bougainville constitute the
vestige of the Eighth Area Anira the headquarters of which is still located
at Rabaul,
3) Eastern New Guinea: Confronted by steady pressure, the remnants of
the XVIII Army (Corps) have continually withdrawn inland until at the present
time the bulk of this force is indicated as in the process of displacing
from the general Wewak area toward the Sepik River. The Armyts strength
presently totals approximately 8,000 and is formed by the sur-ivors of the
20th, 41st and 51st Divisicns,
4) Moluccas: The 32nd Division, 57th Independent Mixed Brigade, and 10th
Expeditionary Force, except for those elements lost on Morotaii remain
comparatively intact on Halmahera in strength approximating 21,500. Some
1,200 are possibly still in hiding on Morotai, On Talaud and Sangihe, facing
serious problems of survival, remain approximately 200 and 800 Japanese
respectively.
5) Borneo: In the northwest the enemy has been withdrawing inland from
the eastern1and western coastal areas, as well as from the northern tip of
the island, into the fertile Keningau Valley, which extends from Tenom to
Ranau, between the Crocker and Wetti Mountain ranges. The major enemy units
disposed in this area are believed to include elements of the 56th Independ-
ent Mixed Brigade, the 25th Independent Mixed Regiment, 432nd and $$2nd
Independent Infantry Battalionso with an estimated over-all strength
of approximately 6,000. From the Miri area, enemy troops have moved steadily
southward in the direction of Kuching. The 5$3rd Independent Infantry
Battalion and several depot units were identified enroute. totalling about
1,500 troops. Information concerning enemy dispositions in the Kuching area
has been meager, it is kncwn that the main strength of the 71st Independent
Mixed Brigade is present, although reports indicate 'that the battalions
making up this organization were not all organized due to the non availability
of troops for transfer to Borneo. Considering the apparent evacuation into
this vicinity, it is believed the total strength now is close to 6,500.
In Southern Borneo, the enemy concentration is oentered around
Bandjermasin. Here, the 369th Independent Infantry Battalion, elements of
the 454th (about 250 were reported to have arrived from Balikpapan about the
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end of May) and some naval base personnel estimated at 2S000 made up the
defense. The 22nd Naval Base Force and elements of the hShth Independent
Infantry Battalion were identified by our troops operating in the Balikpapan
Bay and town area. All reports indicate that about 2,000 are concentrated
in the vicinity of Semoi and Sepakoe, 30 miles north of Balikpapan* Troops
in the Samarinda oilfield area may have planned to join the forces from
Balikpapan, with ultimate destination of Kuching on the west coast or Band-
jermasin in the south; the latter being the most probable due to the nature
of the route and distance involved, The estimated strength in this area was
1,500. Estimated strength on the mainland across from Tarakan does not exceed
500. Further north in the Tawao area, the 370th Independent'Infantry
Battalion, estimated strength of 500, was reportedly located, having remained
after other elements of the $6th Independent Nixed Brigade left for the west
coast. The enemy in the northeast, around Sandakan and Lahad Datu, estimated
at 1,000, have not been definitely identified, however, it is believed that
the 554th Independent Infantry Battalion. organized from the old 41st
Independent Ground Battalion early 1945. present. The 774th Independent
Infantry Battalion has also been identified on Borneo, but the exact location
is unknown, The total enemy strength on Borneo as of 10 August was estimated
at 21,500.
6) Mindanao: Surivivors of the 30th and 100th Divisions and some naval
and base and service troops are haphazardly deployed from Agusan Valley to
Sarangani Bay, their combined strength probably not exceeding 9,OO An
estimated 600 Japanese, from the destroyed 54th and 55th Independent Mixed
Brigades, are still isolated in Zamboanga and the Sulu Archipelago.
7) Visayas: Widely dispersed among remote inland mountains, an estimated
1,200 and l,600 Japandse troops respectively remain on the northern portions
of Cebu and Negros; this personnel principally comprises remnants of the
102nd Division. Only widely scattered remnants remain on Panay and Palawan.
8) Luzon: With the exception of those troops in the lower Cordillera
Central, "he enemy on Luzon is widely scattered and ineffective. It is
doubtfuL that groups located generally in areas northeast of ihnila and
along the eastern coast of Luzon are organized or under a central command,
Although only minor contacts have been made in recent'weeks along
the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Northern Luzon, between the
Dummun Piver and Palanan Bay Trail, an estimated 3,000 Japs, mostly'remnants
of the 103rd Division, are estimated to be scattered in these areas. Isolated
from the remainder of the Fourteenth Area Army Command during the battle
for Highway 5, these troops have adopted a familiar course of action, short
of surrender, viz: aimless wandering in the rugged and food-less regions
of the Sierra Madre Mountains. That their condition is extremely critical
was evidenced by recent uncoverings of enemy dead who have died from
diseases resulting from malnutrition and disease.
While the situation in the lower Cordilleras is similar to that of
other operational areas, evidence of better physical condition is noted by
the small scale but continuous and stubborn resistance during recent
weeks of fighting. Observers and'enemy documents place the enemy strength
in this sector at approximately 3,000 mostly remnants of the 10th, 19th,
103rd, 105th and 2nd Armored Divisions, Here, however, the enemy is
completely cut off and encircled by our troops and Philippine Army units,
North of Luzon, limited reconnaissance to Fuga and Batan Island
during the last week of July indicates that the enemy's strength on these two
islands possibly approaches 3,500, under the 61st Independent Mixed Brigade
Their physical condition, according to the civilians, seems to be, with the
exception of the Fuga Island garrisons faire Troops on Fuga Island, with
food not as abundant as on other islands, are sick from malnutrition and
malaria, Civilians and captured PWs further report that enemy activities
are confined mainly to gathering food, farming and coastal patrolling.
Thus the enemy situation on Luzon at the time of capitulation, is
one of degeneration. Only on the high ground west of Highway 4, lower
Cordillera Mountains, does he appear to maintain any semblance of unified
control and organization0 (See Enclosure No. 1)o
9) Estimated Enemy Air Strength: On the day of acceptance of the Allied
terms of.the Potsdam ultimatum, the enemy is estimated to have approximately
$5653 first line operational aircraft, In addition, approximately 5,000

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trainders, old'and obsolescent aircraft., equipped for suicide missions~vwere

being held for projected oporations against an Allied landing on the home
islands. The bulk'of' these trainers wrore d istributed in the Tokyqs Nago'ya,
and IKittshu areas.
Strengths and-dispositions of first-line aircraft are sho'wn in the
table here below:,
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LOCATION ISEF I 2EF iSE13 2EB REC CE TOTAL

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KURILES-HOKKAJJJO 100 10 65 130 125 430
TOKYO AREA, 80 225 165 150 1335
NqAGOYA--OS;L' K&AREA 560 40 170 180 275 1225.
KU1YRE-KYUSHIJ AREA 675 50 60 90 260 1135
KORE A 225 25 5 55 140 450
MAINCHURIA 125 30 50 50 255
CHINA: 175 25 45 245
FORMOSA 162 12 20 49 25 268
II\IDO CHINA 30 12 47
THIIAND-BURMA 3 3
MRAL.Y-SUMAETRA 10 40 60- 180
AST NoEoI., 20 40 68
CAROLINES-1.1RSHILLS 12 12
2557 257 125145 797 1197 5653
10) Estimated Enem FleetDispositions and Strength: VIth the cessation
of hostiliies the enemy fleet-disposition and strength is estimated as,
follows*-

Battleships:
Nagato Superstructure badly damaged, possibly, Yokosuka
resting-on bottom.
Haruna Beached, with large hole in stern,
flooded aft, bow smashed, inoperational Kure
Battleship Carriers:
Ise Badly, battered dom by the bow and
apparently resting on the bottom., Kure
Carriers:-
Anagi Still afloat-but minus large portion
of flight decksv Kure
Katsuragi Still afloat but minus large portion
of flight decks. Xure
Hayataka Camouflaged -inoperational. Sasebo
Kasagi Canou41aged - inoperational. Sasebo
Light Carriers:
Damaged*- Inla-.,nd Sea
IbuJki Damaged. Sasebo
InoperationAl. Kure
Escort Carriers:
Heavily'damaged, N tip of Shikoku
Kobe type Damaged, Kobe
Inoperational. Yokohama
Heavy Cruisers--,
Beached, domn by stern, listing. Kure
Tone Beachodl heavily damaged,, Kure
I yoko Stern 1Is sing9 Singapore
Takao Heavil.y danaged. Sing apore
1.Light Cruisers:
Katagami Daimgcdo Kur"e
Kashima (trainer) Damagedf Maizmru
Sakawa Operational Maizuru
Destroyers:
26 esti mated operational 2 Singapore
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The enemy,merchant fleet is believed to have approximately 300 ships

over 1,000 gross tons north of 300 N and 50 to 60 south of this latitude
and a total tonnage of about 1- million tons of ships grossing 500 tons and
over

V AMISCELLANEOUS INFORMITION:

PW Analysis of Empire Military Government Problems and Public Reaction

Thereto:
Prisoner of War KATO, Kitano claims to have been 25 years in the consular
service, and to have spent 11 years in England; that he was Commercial Attache
in London, England at the outbreak of the war, An extensive questionnaire
was put to him in English. He wrote the answers in English, which has not
been edited. The more significant are quoted:
"The failure of liberalism in Japan was entirely due to the terrorism
machinated by ilitary and Naval cliques who aspired long time for the es-
tablishment of hegemony in the Great East Asia."
"The present Emperor and his family should be sent abroad after sign-
ing peace. They will find an ideal home of sojourn in England where Em-
peror HIROHITO will observe himself how English people conduct their state
business in Westminster. The Crowa Prince will also be benefitted in his
study by such an environment, Ultimately he will have faith in democracy.
It is a good antidote against totalitarianism in future. In the meantime
Japanese people will be told and encouraged to learn to govern themselves
under democratic form of government. If they want to have an Emperor they
can have him some day, but not until they have proved before the world that
they can be a decent member of democratic community. Anyway, the Emperor
and his family should be sent abroad immediately after the war. His pres-
ence in the country after the peace may cause great hindrance in building
up a new democratic country,"
"Supposing that Regency system being adopted in post-war Japan I would
suggest that Prince TAKAIMTSU be a good selection for such a post of res-
ponsibility. His elder brother, Prince CHICHIBU may be a natural selection
in seniority, but because of his health condition, and various rumors regard-
ing his propensity of nationalism and private affairs, the intelligent
class would not accept him as an ideal Regent."
"Now certain sections of Japanese people raust be wondering: if Em-
peror is really the head of Great Family and can declare, war, why he cannot
conclude the war at an early date in face of widespread miseries of people
all over the country. People may now realize that Emperor is a mere robot,
but they will still hold him responsible to that extent."
"It is imperative for Allied control to station their armed forces
inland in order to eliminate reactionary elements everywhere which may at-
tempt to keep, vith intimidations, honest citizens from participating in
New Regime,"
"I advocate exclusively occidental control fromwhich I can expect
fair and upright treatments."
"Bitterness against their former political leaders may not be so great,
but against military leaders intense bitterness will be fprmented in the
mind of civilian population through all classes of communitya"
"One must expect a widespread suicide wave in post-war Japan."
(ATIS Preliminary Interrogation Report, unconfirmed),

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein uill not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. .When not actually in use,
this document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody
of an Officer.. See AR 380-5r 15 March 1944, and Standing Operating Pro-
cedure Instructions 'No. 14, 14. March 19hL, regarding security Classifications"
 To Accompany End No 1
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ELNATORY NOTES:

On 13/14 Aug:
1. Estimated 300 Japs drove PA troops from high ground
6 miles ENE KP 90; Jap counterattack repulsed 3
miles ENE KP 90; eneay driven from peak 4V' miles
ENE KP 90.

2. Scattered contacts in vicinity of Gambang (4- miles

WNW Buguias); 11 Japs killed, 1 captured.

3. Minor contacts developed in areas vicinity Kasibu;

8 Japs killed.

4. Intense enemy small arms and MG fire forced slight

withdrawal of friendly troops 1 mile NW Pacdan.
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I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF ENEMY INTELLIGENCE

IV: G-2 ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. DATE

1227 13/11(Ju 19145

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
l.Bougainville: 12/13 Aug: Small en counterattack repulsed 4600 yds ENE
Vrai; en party encountered 3S00yds SE Rusei; 2 en killed during period*
NEW GUINEA:
2 0 Wewak Area: 12/13 hug: En posns encountered 1000 yds E Kaboibus villages;
nil "en casualties during period,
BORNEO:
3.Balikpapan: 12/13 Aug: Minor contacts 4000 yds E Tempadeong; 5 en killed,
1 captd during period,
4.Brunei Bay: 12/13 hug: Minor contact E Beaufort; 1 en killed dring period.
PHILIPPIES:
5,Mindanao: 12/13 Iug: Minor contacts 7000 yds SW Tamogan and 3500 yds SW
Baguio; scattered contacts along Davao R and 7500 yds W Bunawan.
6.Luzon: 12/13 Aug: Minor contacts Cagayan Valley; mopping up continues
IHapao area; attack against strong en posn 1 mi S Antipolo continues;
scattered contacts in Pingkian-Kayapa area and along Agno R Valley; small-
scale night attacks repulsed 1 mi E Badayan; Kasibu captd against moderate
resistance,

II AIR:

FORMOS.A:
l.Kiirun: 13 hug: 2 en Fs attacked B-24 investigating shipping; 1100I.
NANSEI SI-HOTOS:
20.kinawa: 12 Aug: Aerial torpedo dam BE Pennsylvania while at anchor in
Buckne- Bay; early evening,.
KOREA:
3*Keijo: 13 hug: 16 on a/c shot dom over Keijo, 2 prob, by P-h7s on 48
armed rcn.
JAPAN:
4.Kyushu: 12 hug: a) Tanoga Id: 4 serv S/E a/c attacked on a/d by 46 P-47s.
b) Omuta: 1 en F dest by 4 P-51s over Nagasu RR yds (6 mi S of Omuta),
5oGeneral: 12 hug: Japan Sea: 2 en Fs intcptd 21 B-25s attacking shipping;
1 B-25 holed; LA fr shipping holed 11 B-25s, 2 planes missing.
60 Shikoku: 12 hug: Maitsuyama a/d: 2 a/c dest on grd by B-24 bombing.
7Honshu: 13 hug: a) Tokyo: i) Prelim Rpt: 3rd Flt a/c shot don 21 en a/c
vicin TF (12 believed snoopers); 46 planes dest on grd, 71 dam. ii) Nil
intcptn 30 Okinawa P-47s on Tokyo rcn, b) Sagami Nada: 11 iug: 4 Fs att-
acked 2 PBLYs; 1 F shot dovnm, 1 Privateer crashed vwith no survivors,

III NA VY:

LESSER STJDAS:
l.Lomblem Is: 12 hug: h schooners bombed, nil obsvd damaged.
2.Flores: 12 hug: 11 schooners bombedP near mis
obsvd damagedo
3,Timor: 12 hug: 17 barges at Dilli.

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SUMTRA:
4.Bangka Str: 12 Aug: 2 freightt (2500T), 1 freigh ooo00T), sm
shipping, t '
HJINAN: 1/OT)
5,Hoi How: 13 Aug: 1 freighter 16/300T)s 3 luggers.
6,Hainan Strait: Night 12/13 Aug: 10 junks thoroughly worked over,
CHINA COAST:
7.Swatow: 12 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) damaged by strafing, 3 river boats.
80HongKong Area: 13 Aug: 25 junks effectively strafed.
9.St John Is: 13 Aug: 1 freighter (150/300T) anchored,
1O0.Canton R: 13 Aug: 1 tug destroyed.
NANSEI SHOTO:
110kinawat 12 Aug: Allied landing craft followed for 60 minutes by piloted
torpedo, 360 mi SE xS; torpedo madking speed of 10, exploded, 1 mi astern,
KOREA:
12.Chosen Str: 13 Aug: 5 AF planes attacked 2 u/i vsls.
JAPAN:
13.Sea of Japan: 12 iAug: B-25ts (SA) sank 2 freighter-tpts S freighters
(150/300T); damaged 3 luggers.
14.Shikoku: 12 .ug: 1 poss freighter (1500/2500T), 10 mi N of Matsuyama; 1
tanker, 1 freighter (1500/2500T) & 1 poss freighter (1900T), 5 mi N,
15-Kyushu: a) 12 Aug: P-S1's (SAF) sank 2 freighter-tpts (2/4500T); damaged
I freighter (300/1000T), 1 freighter (3/8OT), 1 freighter (1S0/300T), 15
mi NNE of Sasebo. b) 12 Aug: P-1ts (SAF) attacked 1 sm sub, 85 mi ESE of
S tip,
16.Tsu Id'Area: a) 13 Aug: A/c attacked 2 escorts & 1 u/i vsl sinking the
latter, b) 14 Aug: 1 of 5 transports on crs SExE, sunk, 50 mi E of N tip.
17.Tsushima Str: a) Night 11/12 Aug: B-24ts (SAF) sank 1 freighter-tpt (700/
1300T), 1 freighter (1900T), 1 freighter (150/300T), & 1 u/i freighter;
damaged 1 hvy cruiser & 1 vsl, b) 13 Aug: B-25 s (SAF) sank 1 freighter
(150/300T), 1 lugger, & 2 fishing craft. c) 13 Aug: 2 dostroyer escorts
& 1 u/i tanker.
18.Honshu: a) 12 Aug: Privateers rocketed 1 freighter (3/850T), left it
burning; attacked 2 freighter-tpts (700/1300T), off SW coast, b) 13 Aug:
25 Irg merch vsls in Shimizu Thbr,
CENTRAL PACIFIC:
19:Palau: 12 Aug: Sub sighted, 700 mi N.

IV G-2 ESTIM1TE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION:

lo Summary of the Enemy O ituation,

a.. Abotiitios_ in Forwaad Aroa;1r:
Northern Philippines (Luzon):
Cagayan Valley: Minor contacts only.
Kiangan Sector: Mopping up continues near Hapao; strong enemy position
being attacked south Antipolo,
Highway 5: Kasibu captured against moderate resistance; scattered
contacts Pingkian-Kayapa area,
Highwayll: Small night attacks repulsed East Badayan,
Central-Southern Philippines: (Mindanao):
Scattered minor contacts vicinity Tamogan, Baguio$ Davao River, and
Bumawan*
Borneo:
No significant contact, Nil en air active
Nansci Shotos:
Okinaywa: US. Battloship
t dam by aerial bomb.
b. Activities in Rear Areas:
Formosa: 2 en Fs attacked B-24*
Korea: 16 en a/c shot down by Ph7ts over Keijo.
Japan Sea: 2 en Fs intcptdB-25ts.
Tokyo: 21 en a/c shot dovn; 46 planes dest & 71 dam on grd by 3rd Pit;
4 en Fs attacked 2 Privateers.
c, Identifications: None
d. Weather: Bad weather hampered morning operations of 3rd F1t but improved
steadil uring day. 2
 Summary 1227 Contd
2. Conclusions., !
a. Enemy Capabilities:
Operations in the Phiipines:. : li l
1) Scattered Resisade :Northern Luzon.
Operations on Borneo:
2) Continued Withdrawal in the Southeastern Sector.
Operations in Northeast Asia:
3) Defense of Ihnchuria.

Operations in the Philippines:

1) Scattered Resistance, Northern Luzon: With the exception of a few
night harassing attacks against our positions in the Highway 11 sector, the
enemy situation in Northern Luzon remained static during yesterdays operations.
Observers report that in the Tuccucan (.Tokukan) area, hb miles east of Buguias,
an estimated 100 Japs are in caves and air raid shelters and that an additional
300 are entrenched and occupying tunnels along a stream approximately 1 mile
east of Tuccucan. It was further claimed that during the night of 8 August an
estimated 1,000 (probably exaggerated) were observed moving from the Tuccucan
area toward Tinoc, 3 miles south southeast, and that more recently, the enemy
has been observed transporting supplies and equipment over this same route.
This information coupled with the absence of serious resistance since the battle
for Mnkayan, indicates again that the enemy is unable to defend favorable
positions along the approaches to his remaining bivouac areas, That this
movement is for the purpose of a reconsolidation contemplating an all-out stand
in the future is doubtful; more likely it illustrates his completely passive
attitude and desire to continually shift to areas affording maximum protection
by employment of only a few troops,
Information obtained from PWs'and captured documents indicate that
the troops now disposed east of Highway ll generally in the areas surrounding
Mt Palugloko and Tuccucan (Tokukan), are remnants of the former 19th and 23rd
Divisions and 58th Independent Mixed Brigade, all, perhaps under the command of
the 19th Division. The enemy troops west of Highway h consist principally
of remnants from the former 2nd Armored Division, some elements of the 19th,
103rd and 105th Divisions. Aside from their commander, the identity of troops
in areas north of Iayoyao is lacking,' It is possible that they are the remnants
of units formerly defending Highway 5, which have during our drive northward,
withdrawn west with the intention of joining those troops in the Kiangan area
(see Daily Summary No. 1220). The large-part of the remainder of the 103rd
Division, with other miscellaneous units, is presently located generally in
the areas east of Tuguegarao, along the foothills of the Sierra 1dro Mountains.
While strong resistance is being encountered in the Cordillera Contral, enemy
activity east of Highway 5 is chiefly characterized by efforts to avoid combat,
Although there have been isolated instances of moderate resistance from small
groups, the bulk of the enemy has succeeded in these efforts. It should be
recalled that according to several PWs, the principal objective of most of the
remaining forces in this area is to disperse into the hills in small independent
groups; some may atterpt to reach the eastern coast. Recent enemy activities
in the lower Cordillera Mountains especially on the high ground west of High-
way h, indicate that here, by virtue of a complete encirclement by our troops,
the enemy has no other course but continue resisting from positions most
favorable for defense and prolonged survival. (See Enclosure Noe 1).

Operations on Borneo:
2) Continued Withdrawal in the Southeastern Sector: An Allied patrol
yesterday engaged a small enemy group approximately 3 miles east of Tempadoeng
in the upper reaches of the Balikpapan Bay: causing some casualties. Elsewhere,
there were no contacts of significance.
During the past several weeks there has been no significant
change in the enemy situation north of the Balikpapan town and bay sector.
Harassing and delaying action along the inland Samarinda Road has been reduced
considerably, although small enemy parties occupying dug-in positions are offer-
ing some resistance in the vicinity 6 miles north of Batochampar. There are
still indications that the enemy will continue to oppose any Allied attempt to
move northward, at least as far as Mt Mlentawir, where the road branches north-
west to Asa-Melak (previously suggested escape route) and northeast to Samar-
indao Any resistance would permit the withdrawal of troops from the Samarinda

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oilfield area west along the Mahakam Rver, as well as the Balikpapan force
on the trail leading to Semoi, Sepakoe and eventually to the headwaters of the
Barito River, which offers a convenient means of movement south to Bandjermasin.
Some of the troops from Mt Mentawir, probably elements of the 65hth Independent
Infantry Battalion rather than Naval troops, may leave the escape route to
join forces with those troops withdrawing along the Mahakam River. Whether
these personnel, after reaching Asa-Melak will follow the Balikpapan troops down
the Barito River or continue west to Nawan, thence to Sibu and Kuching on +he
west coast, can not be determined as yet. However, the bulk of evidence points
to withdrawal south. The enemy trend in the southeast remains unchanged viz,
continued inland withdrawal accompanied by slight delaying actions along the
Balikpapan-Samarinda road to check Allied movement northward.

Operations in Northeast Asia:

3) Defense of Mhnchuria: Reports reeeived thus far concerning the
combat situation in Manchuria have been fragmentary; little positive information
has emerged rblative to Japanese reactions and resistance, major unit indentifi-
cations through actual contact, and lines of action the enemy may be following
with respect to defense of the ianchurian stronghold. Only in the southeast,
has there appeared any semblance of vigorous reactions. From the general tenor
of activity in the entire area of operations, a withdrawal from the north and
perhaps the east, centered on the key rail center of Harbin, possibly is
developing.
Japanese Army Forces in Ianchuria were reported by the War Depart-
ment to have as their major mobile combat units b1triangular infantry divisions,
2 armored divisions and 2 tank regiments as of 31 July; total enemy strength
was given as 660,000 troops. This force however, has had little success in
halting the drives of the Soviet Far East Armed Forces, made up, according to
a War Department dispatch 12 August, of a total strength of 1,300,000 men of
which one million comprise the Army Ground Forces. The Russians are attacking
on three distinct fronts, and are in a position to bisect Manchuria along the
general line Voroshilov-Harbin-Lupin. Some attention is apparently being given
to Sakhalin Island as unofficial reports indicated that Soviet forces landed
at two unlocated points on the west coast of Karafuto.
Prior to the opening of hostilities of this fronts the Japanese
had concentrated the bulk of their lanchuria forces in the southeast, and in
this sector the enemy has offered consistently stubborn resistances from many
strongpoints, to the Russian advance. In the Vladivostok zone, Soviet forces
have driven west approximately 65 miles across the Ianchuria border along the
railway towards Harbin. Several cities were captured in Northern Korea and in
Manchuria just north of the Korean border. By amphibious operations the
Northwestern Korean ports of Yuki and Rashin were seized. Other Soviet units
have made advances of up to 50 miles along the approximately 500 mile front
created by the crossing of the Amur River along the Northeastern ihnchurian
border. On the trans-Baikal front, the Russians have advanced approximately
185 miles to the southeast seemingly without resistance astride the Hailar-
Harbin Railway. Mobile units have reached the eastern slopes of the Great
Khingan Mountain range of Western Manchuria and are approximately h75 miles
from leading elements of Soviet forces who are advancing westward towards
farbin from the Vladivostok area.
During recent months the Japanese have concentrated at least 18
divisions in key rail centers of Northern and Northeastern China, some of vhich
were probably to be used for reinforcement of either the North China coast or
Manchuria in the event of an Allied attack. Although this reinforcement
potential is numerically large the speed of the Soviet advances by superiorly
trained and armed troops and the continued destruction of the Japanese lines
of communication by the Soviet Air arm, which possesses local a aupremacy pre-
clude the possibility of a Japanese reinforcement in strength sufficient to
seriously affect the numerical superiority of Russian Forces now committed to
the Manchurian campaign. (See Encl No, 2).

b. Relative Probabilities:
1) Assessment of Enemy Strength, Northern Luzon: Recent enemy activities
in the lower Cordillera Mountains especially on the high ground west of High-
way U, indicates that here, by virtue of a complete encirclement by our troops,
Relative .Probabilities - Cont'd - Summary 1227 - Cont'd

the enemy has no other course 'but to-continue resisting fom positions most
favorable for defense and prolonged survival.
2) Continued Withdrawal in the Southeastern Sector (Borneo): The enemy
trend in the southeast remains unchanged; viz, continued inland withdrawal
accompanied by slight delaying actions along the Balikpapan-Samarinda road to
check Allied movement northward.
3) Defense of Manchuria: Although the reinforcement potential in North-
ern and Northeastern China is numerically large, the speed of the Soviet ad-
vances by superiorly trained and armed troops and the continued destruction of
the Japanese lines of communication by the Soviet Air arm, which possesses
lodal air supremacy, preclude the possibility of a Japanese reinforcement in
strength sufficient to seriously affect the numerical superiority of Russian
Forces now committed to the Manchurian campaign.

V IASCELLANEOUS INFORMTION:

Service Statistics Polled from Lcyte Ps:

An analysis of preliminary interrogations of 442 PWs captured in the Leyte
Area from 20 Oct 4h to 20 Mar 45 brings to light the following points of
interest:
1) Average length of service was 1 year 8 months. 90% of the 442 had
nil previous service prior to induction, Remaining 10% averaged 1 yr 3 months
previous service.
2) Length of training in Japan previous to embarking for overseas
service averaged 8 months, 90% of the P s had come direct to P.I. with no
other combat experience.
3) Of the 90% lacking previous combat experience, 60% arrived in P.I.
during 19h4, 2h% arrived during 1943, 9% in 19h2, 7% in 19h1. Remaining 10%
had an average of 2 years overseas service prior to arrival in P.I.
4) 90% of all PWs captured were privates, 8% NCOs, 2% Officers.
Average age, 26. (Preliminary Tnterrogation ATIS Information Section.
Analysis made from 166 Lang Dets 8 Army HQ.)

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond the
Staff Section to which it is addressed. Vhen not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a-safe and is chargeable to the custody of an Officer.
Sec AR 380-5, 15 March 1944h and Standing Operating Procedure Instructions,
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3. Of estimated 50 Japs E of Ilagan, 23 were killed by artillery fire, remainder dispersed eastwards
40 Small arms and MG fire encountered as our troops continue advancing to crest of Mt Puloys
5. Small aale harassing attacks during night on our positions 1 mile E Badayan repulsed; 51 Japs
killed in attack on hill position 1 mile W Tuccucano
6. No opposition as Kasibu (13 miles E.Dupax), occupied; patrols in surrounding area killed 2 Japs ,
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EXPLANTORY NOTES:

1. On the trans-Baikal frontSoviet Forces have adv-

vanced approximately 185 miles astride the Hailan-
Harbin Railway, Japanese resistance was reported
as nil at the start of the drive and there have
been no further reports to indicate the amount of
resietance being.net. Mobile Russian units have
reached the eastern slopes of the Great Khingan
mountain range and are approximately 475 miles
from leading elements of Soviet Forces who are
advancing westward towards Harbin.

2. Soviet Forces have made gains of up to 50 miles

along the approximately 500 mile long front
created by the crossing of the Amur River.

3. Incomplete and unofficial reports state that Soviet

Forces landed at two unlocated points on Sakhalin
Island.(Karafuto).

4. Stubborn Japanese resistance from many strong

points is being overcome by Soviet units who
have driven approximately 65 miles past the
Manchurian border astride the railway towards
Harbin.

5. Several cities have been captured by Soviet Forces

who have made steady advances in the zone of Northb
ern Korea and Southern Manchuria just north of the
Korean border. The Korean ports of Yuki and Rashin
were captured in amphibious operations.

6. For several months the Japanese have been with-

drawing troops from South and Central China to
communication centers in North and Northeast China
under constant harrassment by Chinese Forces. These
strategically located troop concentrations were
probably intended to be employed as reinforcements
in the event of a Russian attack on Manchuria or an
American landing on the North China Coast. Soviet
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communication in Southern Manchuria probably with
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UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES, PACIFIC
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION, GENERAL STAFF

I-III: DAILY SUMMARY OF ENEMY INTELLIGENCE

IV: G-2 ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION
V: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

No. No.DATE

1226 12/13 Aug 1945

I GROUND:

SOLOMONS:
l.Bougainville: 12 Aug: En posns located 1500-2000 yds NW Ruri and 1500 yds
N and 2500 yds W Chabai; minor contacts 3400-5500 yds ESE Shishigatero;
approx 50 Japs encountered 4400 yds NNE Rusei; 6 en killed during period.
TfO GUINEA:
2.,Wewvak Area: 12 Aug: 32 en located 2200 yds WJ Rindogim; minor contacts vic
Yamil; well-prepared posns encountered near Shlabeim; en posn captd in
Gwalib Villages; Kwimu (1000 yds S Gwalik) occupied; 38 en killed, 17
captd during period.
BORNEO:
3.Brunei Bay Area: 12 Aug: Minor contact Padas R bend area; no contacts
other areas.
PHILIPPINES:
h.Mindanao: 11/12 Aug: Minor contacts on Kibawe-Talomo Trail via Kibangay;
scattered contacts N Biao; scattered minor contacts 1500 yds SW 1Waloe; en
driven fr posns 6000 yds NXV Bunawan.
5.Luzon: 11/12 Aug: Minor contacts 6000 yds E Aguzzao and 500 yds ESE Con-
zaga; sdattered contacts 10 mi E Cabangan, 8 mi NE Penablanca, and 11 mi
E Iguig; counterattack repulsed 2500 yds SThMt Palugloko; strong resist-
ance encountered on high ground 1900 yds SW same mountain; hill 3200 yds
SE Mt Data captd against stubborn resistance; strong en posns encountered
500 yds S t Puloy.
II AIR:

KOREA:
1*Fusan: 10 Aug: 1 u/i a/c intcptd 4.B-2hs over dock area; nil dam; night.
2.Tokushin: 10 Aug: 2 u/i S/E a/o obsvd by 5 carrier a/c;3nil intcptn.
EMPIRE:
3.Honshu: a) 12 Aug: 1 en a/c shot down by P-ls WVTof Bofu a/d* b) 10 Aug:
i) Further )t: addtnl 62 en a/c dest on grd, 76 dam by 3rd Flt a/c; 16
addtnl en'a/c dest on grd, 3h dam by British a/c; 7 US, 7 British a/c lost.
ii) Final rpt: Ttl 720 en a/c dest or dam by US & British a/c during 9 & 10
Aug, iii) 2 en T/E Bs dam by 2 B-24hs over Iwakuni a/d.
h.Kyushu: a) 12 Aug: i) 1 en a/c dest on grd by 162 P-k7s at NLyazaki a/d;
en AA shot down 2 friendly a/c. ii) En L1 shot dovn 1 of 48 P-38s over
Kadogawa. iii) 30-40 en S/E s obsvd over Sasebo by 10 P-51s; 1 en a/c
shot down; nil intcptn by others, b) 11 Aug: i) $ en S/E a/c intcptd
3 P-1Sls & 3 carrier a/c over Fukuoka, 1 en a/c shot down; nil dam friendly
a/c; 1025I. ii) Ein AA shot down 3 P-4.7s vicin Yashiro Id.
$.Shikoku: a) 11 Aug Many en a/c on grd at IItsuyama a/d dest & dam by 3 Grps
hvy Bs. b) 10 Aug: 1 en a/c dest on grd by 117 P-h7s at tsuyana a/d.

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MOLUCCALS:
l.Soela Is: 11 Aug: 1 launch destroyed*
2.Banggai Arch:, 11 Aug: 2 luggers & 5 canoes left unserviceable#
LESSER SUNDAS:-
3.Flore's: 11 Aug: 3 sailboats sunk on N coast; 2 prob luggers, 12 sailboats
unsuccessfully attacked,
HINAN:
4.Yulin Bay: 12 Aug: 1 prob tanker (10O0T)a
5oHoi How Bay: 12 Aug: 1 tug., 5 luggers.
FORMOSA1:
6.Keelung: 12 Aug: 5 luggers anchored.
7.Ryuku Is: 12 Aug: 5 luggers anchored.
PESCADOR~ES:
8.iv&ko: 11 lug-: 1 tug, 2 luggers.
CHINA COAST:
9.A1moy: 12 Aug: 1 freighter-tpt (700/1300T), 1 freighter (1501300T) anchored.
lO.Swvatow: 12 A1ug: 1 freighter (150/300T), 3 riverboats.
ll.H-ongKong: Night 11/12 Aug: 9 lrg junks bombed & strafed, 20 mi E.
NAN2-SET SHOTO -
12.Okinawa: 11 Aug: Doubtful sub contact, 290 mi S.
13.Anmami-O-Shima: 12 Aug: 5 u/i ships (poss freighters).
JAPAN:
lh.Sea of Japan: a) 11 Aung: 1 freighter (150/300T) on crs-NEXN, spd 5o 4O mi
S of Ulluwng.-do Id. b) 11 Aug: 2 destroyers on crs NExN, spd 20/25, 40 mi
ESE of Ulluig-wdo Id..
15* Inlan~d Sea q)11 Aug: .B-25s (511F) sank 1 tanker (1000/2800T) 2 1 freighter
(2300T): 1 freighter (300/10OOT).? 1 freighter (150/300T) & 1 u/i merch vslo
b) 12 Aug: 1 poss u/i freighter undenry, 1 lrg u/i freighter.,
16*Kure: A3rea: 11 Aug: P-h7s (7AF) destroyed 1 sm freighter,& left 1 trans-
port smoking. -Near misses scored on 1 sub & 1 battleship.,
17.Shikoku: a) 11 Aug: P-47s (MAW 2) scored rocket hit & direct misses -on 1
,1.,-troyer on crs NE,. 20 mi W of 11,kuyana. b) 11 Aug: 3 subs heading SSW,
triin of Nagahama.
l8*.yushu: a) 11 Aug: 1 freighter (300/850T), 18 mi SIV of Sasebo.- b) 11 Aug:
P-47S (IffiW 2) destroyed 1 beached destroyer & badly damaged 1 u/i vsl (125t)
at 0 Id, c) 11 Aug: P-51s (5AF) caused fire & explosion on 1 freighter-~
tpt (700/1300T) in Usuki Bay. d) 11 Aung: 1 merch vsl & 1 Wi ship off
.,aikue Id; 2 lrg merch vsls, 3 freightezrs (150/300T) & 11 luggers, 35 mi E
of Tanega Id; 20 freighters (150/300T), 18 mi NE of Usa; 1 tanker (10OOT)
1 u/i freighter, 11 freighters (150/300T) at Nagasaki; 1 destroyer, 15 mi
NE of Usa; 1 freighter-tpt (?/4500T), 1 vsl., 1Q mi E of Shimonoseki Stro
e) 12 Aug: 2 u/i. tankers, 7 freighters (150/300T), numerous sra craft in 0
Id area.
19.Tsushima: 12 Auki 5 AF planes sighted 1 poss light cruiser, 1 destroyer
(Terutsuki class), 4 1;/i vsls; the poss light cruiser was attacked &,
damaged.

IV G'-2 ESTIIMATE OF THE ENEIVY SITUATION

1.. Sumary of the Eemy Situation.

a. Activities in Forward Areas
Northern Philippines TTLuZ7n)
Cagayan Valley: Minor contacts vicinity Augazzao and Gonzaga; scat-
tered contacts Cabagan-Penablanca.-Iguig Area.
Kiangan Sector: Strong resistance encountered on high ground south-
west Mt Palagloko:- counterattack repulsed 600 yds further southwest; strong
enemy~ positions encountered South Mt Puloyo
Highway.11: High ground southeast Mit Data captured against stiff re-
sistance.
Central-Southern Philippines (1lLndanao):
Enemy driven from poositions Northwest lBunawman; scattered minor con-
Summary of the Enemy Situation - i . .Summary 1226 Cont'd

b. Activities in Rear Areas:

SKorea: 1 on a/c intcptd B-2hs over Fusan; 2 en a/c obsvd over Tokushin.
Honshu: Ttl 720 en a/c dest or dam by 3rd Fit 9/10 Aug.
Kyushu- en a/c intcptd P-5ls over ukcuoka.
Shikoku: ITany en a/c on grd at Matsuyama dest & dam.
c. Identifications: None.
d. Weather: Nil rptd interference with principal Allied strikes.

2. Conclusions:
a, Enemy Capabilities:
Operations in theBhilippines:
1) Defense of High Ground West of Highway 4, Northern Luzon.
Operations on Borneo:
2) Withdrawal in the Northwest Sector,
Operations on Japan:
3) Mobile Divisional Pack Artillery Available for Empire Defense,

Operations in the Philippines:

1) Defense of High Ground West of Highway 4; Northern Luzon: The
probability thate our troops have reached.the .core of th enemy s defenses in
the lower Cordillera Mountains is evidenced by stiffening resistance offered
along the ridge line' extending generally between the barrios of Hapao, Pacdan
and Antipolo, west of Highway 4. Forward elements of Philippine Army infantry
units attacking toward Batiki, 2 miles north of Hapao, gained 100 yards against
enemy positions 500 yards south of Baniki. In the Pacdan area stiffening
resistance was encountered and intense 1i fire received by other Philippine
Army troops advancing to within 500 yards south of Mt. PuloYs while patrols
operating in the area 1,300 yards southwest: of the mountain, meeting only
scattered rifle fire, killed 10 enemy during the few clashes. Troops of the
63rd Infantry attacking high ground southwest of Antipolo developed stubborn
opposition 2,000 yards southwest of the barrio.
Mopping up operations by elements of the 127th Infantry continued
astride the mountain trail east of Highway 11, Only contacts with scattered
enemy groups, squads or lss, have been made, Philippine Army troops driving
south from Mb. Abao secured commanding terrain 2,900 yards to the southwest
and overcame strong opposition to capture a hill 1- miles southeast of Mt. Data,
Numerous scattered contacts northeast of Ianila were highlighted
by the capture of 22 Japs near Novaliches; 21 surrendered in a group. Fifteen
enemy dead were found 2 - miles west of Infanta, apparently the result of an
air strike. In areas southwest of Sibul Springs our patrols have located
several enemy dumps containing small arms ammunition and personal equipment.
Stiffening resistance on the high ground west of Highway 4 tends
to suggest a probability that our troops have reached the core of the enemy's
defenses in the lower Cordillera Mountains* Vile enemy activities in other
areas on Northern Luzon do not forecast the imminent development of significant
points of resistance, resistance along,the ridge line between Hapao-Pacdan
and Antipolo may continue. However, the increasing rate of attrition as
evidenced by the number of enemy dead in this sector, plus our continuous air
and ground pressure against these defensive installations, precludes a pro-
longation of their existence. (See Enclosure No, 1)

Operations on Borneo:
2) Withdrawal in the Northwestern Sector: Yesterday only one small
enemy party wasencountered in thsejadas iver area, southeast of Beaufort,
during our extensive patrolling throughout the entire sector.
Recent information on guerrilla activities indicates that sub-
stantial casualties have been inflicted on the enemy, especially in the inland
areas. During the period 10 June to 31 July a total of 1039 enemy were re-
ported killed by the guerrillas in the following West Borneo locations:

Limbang 90
Trusan 291
Padas 106
Sembakoeng River 281
Upper Baram River 191
Upper Rajang River 120
Enemy Capabilities - Contd

It is also interesting to note thai i several instances the guerrillas have

preceded the Allied troops in occupying small villages, i.e,, La'was, Trusan
and Ukongo In addition to these casualties, othr reports show that the Dyaks,
a hostile tribe which inhabits Central Borneo, have also from time to time
attacked small enemy groups endeavoring to escape from our patrols; the actual
loss cannot be determined, but it is knovaw that they have caused the enemy
considerable annoyance,
The situation in the Northwest remains virtually unchanged; the
enemy appears to avoid contact whenever possible as the withdrawal to areas
he considers less vulnerable continues, viz; the Keningan Valley.

Operations in Japan:
3) Mobile Divisional Pack Artillery Available for Empire Defense:
The Japanese Army organized and equipped' to fight over varied terrain having
a minimum of developed ground communications with a minimum of transport, has
given much attention to pack weapons. The great utility of pack weapons.
particularly artillery, in a defense of rugged home-island areas is obvious;
enemy loss of communications and tranpport in critical target areas will in-
crease the immediate employment of light, mobile artillery against an Empire
assault, Organic within the Japanese divisional mountain artillery are the
following pieces
a, Type 41 (1908) 75mm Mountain (Infantry) Gun: This light, short-
barreled weapon, -c
Wh we wodT'hi TTll- a . ic
' er bt "-ich the enemy
calls a mountain gun,was designed immediately after the Russo-Japanese War as
the weapon of the mountain artillery regiment. Large numbers of this small
gun have been manufacturedo It has a monobloc tube, a long trough-type
cradle housing the hydro-spring recoil mechanism, and an interrupted thread
breech mechanism. Two tubular shafts form an open box trail, coming together
at the rear to a single pole trail having a fixed spade. This unusual con-
struction permits an elevation of 40 degrees, rare in weapons of that period.
Traverse is limited to 6 degrees. The weapon weighs but 1,180 pounds and
breaks readily into six loads of about 200-pounds each. Despite its light
weight, and apparently flimsy construction, the gun is very steady in action.
The maximum range is 7-000 yards, and a wide variety of rounds is provided,
including both armor-piercing high explosive and hollow charge.
A new weapon for the mountain artillery was designed in the early
193 0ts and when its issue began in1936, Type 41 was withdrawn and issued to
infantry regiments as a close-support heavy weapon. This experiment was
immediately successful; as new divisions were formed in preparation for Japants
southward drive, the prodiction of Type 41 was resumed on a large scale and it
is now very widely distributed. When-ever a battalion or more of enemy troops
are committed to a forward area, they will probably employ at least one Type
41 gun as an infantry gun. Usually appearing singly, the gun is almost in-
variably fired by direct laying without the use of any special instruments;
even if used in pairs in immediate support of a defensive position, fire is
normally observed visually.
Although normal issue of Type 41 has been 4 to each infantry
regiment for use in the Infantry Gun Company, special organiztions may have
more,'and many independent units may also employ it. It may be pulled by one
horse, or frequently manhandled, or carried in a motor truck. It is an ideal
ambush weapon, and its hollow-charge round has been effective against our
armor at short ranges. Essentially an infantry weapon, its presence in a
given area does not mean that enemy artillery .is:.present or that anything re-
sembling a battery with instruments for indirect laying is committed to that
area,
b. Type 94 (1934) 75mm Mountain Gun: This entirely new design ,
showed strong evTience of Scehnei r characteristics, but apparently was not a
copy of any Schneider weapon. The gun is thoroughly modern and is a fine
example of lightweight design, electric welding having been used to decrease
its weight, which can be packed easily by horses. Type 94 weighs but 1,180
pounds and readily breaks into 11 sections, forming 6 packhorse loads of about
200 pounds each, Its issue is normally confined to tountain artillery units,
and in the field has been encountered in only limited numbers.
The tube is a light auto-frettaged monobloc, with a horizontal
sliding breech block. The hydro-pneumatic recoil system is carried in the
Enemy Capabilities Cont
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usual trough-type cradle. ng split trails with driven spades, electrically

welded to reduce weight, are provided. The gun may be elevated 45 degrees, aid
a traverse of 40 degrees is possible, A large variety of rounds is provided,
some weighing over 14 pounds. Maximum range is 9,000 yards, although the
weapon would normally be employed at ranges of about 3,000 to 5,000 yards.
c. Type 99 (1939) 105mm Mountain Howitzer: This weapon has.an
unusual history, Originally produced.by Schneider in 1919 as one of their
first post-war weapons, it was adopted by the French Army, but given up in
1937. Some pieces were obtained by the Spanish Army, always interosted in
pack artillery, in 1939. Although it was known that the Japanese had copied
the weapon, no examples could be obtained, Finally, it was found on exhibi-
tion in the Red Square in Moscow in 1943, having been captured by the Russians
from the Germans, from the French.
Type 99 is a short howitzer, with an auto-frettaged monobloc
tube, and an interrupted thread breech mechanism. Ammunition is separate
loading, and a De Bange obturator is fitted. The cradle, which is about the
same length as the tube, houses a hydro-pneumatic.recoil mechanism. An un-
usual box trail, which may be broken into two parts, is fitted with a removable
spade. The howitzer may be drawn by two horses, but is usually broken down
into seven loads for pack transport, The total weight of the piece is only
1,760 pounds.
This weapon is not regarded as a success, and there appears to be
no good reason why it should have been adopted by the Japanese Army. Because
of its instability, only a small propelling charge is used, giving a mazimum
range of only 6,000 yards, even with a light 27-pound projectile, Documents
show that it may be issued to mountain artillery units, but the weapon has
not been encountered in the field.
Since the enemy has no specially-designated "mountainldivisions,
as do the American, French, Italian and formerly the German Armies his in-
fantry divisions operating in difficult inland terrain probably rill have their
normal divisional artillery replaced with pack types; his progressive loss of
communications and transport during an assault phase would accelerate such
conversion. Independent units, e.g,s independent Mountain Artillery Regiments
and Battalions, will frequently be assigned to tactical forces to supplement
their firepower, Disruption of railroads, loss of motor transport$ lack of
good road nets, and rugged terrain will not appreciably hamper the employ-
ment of such weapons; throughout the enemy s Asiatic-Pacific operations, pack
artillery has been encountered in extremely remote and inaccessible sites,
by its practical light design being lent mobility equal to that of the in-
fantry that in most cases manhandled it.
Several types of pack artillery, which would be encountered as
infantry divisional artillery in any Empire assault particularly in rugged in-
land areas, accords the enemy appreciable fire-support capabilities not sub-
stantially affected by loss of ground communications or transport.

b. Relative Probabilities:
1 ) Deense of High Ground WJest of Highway : IWhile enemy activities in
other areas on Northern Luzon do not forcast the imminent development of
significant points of resistance, resistance along the ridge line between
Hapao, Pacdan, and Antipolo may continue, However, the increasing rate of
attrition as evidenced by the number of enemy dead in this sector, plus our
continuous air and ground pressure against these defensive installations,
precludes a prolongation of their existence.
2) Withdrawal in the Northwestern Sector (Borneo): The situation in the
Northwest remains virtually unchanged;.he eneimy appears to avoid contact
whenever possible as the withdrawal to areas he considers less vulnerable
continues, viz; the Keningau Valley.
3) Mobile Divisional Pack Artillery Available for Empire Defense: Several
types of pack artillery, which would be .encounterd as infantry divisional
artillery in any Empire assault particularly in rugged inland areas, accords
the enemy appreciable fire-support capabilities not substantially affected,y
loss of ground communications or transport.

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V MISCELLANEOUS INFOR~MTION

1. More Enemy Mass Murde.:kfi't Civilians

Identical in patte | a i iiber of gruesom |®nc attempts,
elsewhere in the Philippines, ntleir _;ov.i.. civi rom surrendering,
is this scene reported along eK'iba-e-Talomo Trail NW of Davao, Mindanao:
PW stated that he saw about 40 Jap civilians, mostly women and children,
dead in an abaca field between Tamogan and Tuli (Kibangay) on 1 Jul 16. He
stated that although some seemed to be victims of an artillery barrage, the
majority had their throats cut. This was the result of a mass murder and sui-
cide, according to a 12 - 13 year old girl, who was the lone survivor left-
in the vicinity." ATTIS Interrogation of PYW Ito, Haruo, Civilain Employee
Akatsuki (In Shipping Group), 18056 Force, Captured in the vicinity of Kibangay,
Mindanao, P.io., Jul L6. From 167th Language Detachment Preliminary Inter-
rogation 0180 (subject to confirmation)*

2. Japanese Naval Emergency Weapons:

Documentary evidence described a series of short mortars manufactured
by the Japanese Navy as emergency weapons. These weapons (8-cm., 12-cm., 12,
7-m, and 1--mm) were designed for the use of Japanese Navy land forces, and
were to be used to fire normal Navy artillery projectiles, "when their guns
had been put out of action".
Several of these weapons have now been captured on Mindanao. All
were manufactured by the Kure Naval Arsenal in 191., They are crudely made
and can only be used for short range fire; even at short ranges they would be
inaccurate, since the Naval projectiles to be used are unstabilized by fins
or other means. However, they do provide a means of using up unexpended
Naval ammunition. (Source: ATIS Current Translations 166 and ATIS Bulletin
2077; Ordnance Intelligence Report No. 103, 30 July 46, AC of S, 0 2 AFESEAC).
Comment: The provision of these emergency mortars shows a Japanese apprecia-
tion of the accuracy of our air strikes and Naval gunfire.

Special care must be taken to insure the secrecy of this document.

Information contained herein will not be circulated or reproduced beyond
the Staff Section to which it is addressed. IJhen not actually in use, this
document is to be kept in a safe and is chargeable to the custody of an Of-
ficer. See AR 380-5, 1 March 1944, and Standing Operating Procedure
Instructions, No. ll, lh March 19L8, regarding security Classifications.

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Daily Sumnary No. 1226

EXPLANATORY NOTES

On 11/12 Aug
1. Philippin6'*Amny troops gained 100 yds agcnst enemy resistance from undetenmined number of enemy, 500 yds St7
of Baniki.
2. Against stiffening resistance, troops of the 20th Inf advanced to a point' 500 yds S of Mt Puloy; patrols oper-.
ating in area 1,300 yds SW of mountain killed 10 Japs.
3. Strong enemy positions 2,000 yds SW of Antipolo impeded advance of 63rd Inf and guerrilla troops, attacking
(y
high ground 1 mile SW of barrio.
Mopping up of Mountain Trail area by elements of the 127th Inf continues with scattered contacts only.
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5. Against an unreported armount of opposition 15th, PA Ift elements secured commanding terrin;2,900 yds SW of it
Abao and overcame strong opposition to capture hill 3,200 yds SE of Mt Data.
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