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Your picture isn't showing -- there must be something wrong with the source.

I do speak Japanese, buy not especially well, and my reading ability is pretty limited. I suspect there are others on the forum who can do a better job than I.

However, I do have a good kanji dictionary, and with a little time I could probably give you a pretty good idea of what any text on the map means if you can get the link fixed.

Cheers,

YD

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I hope you to compensate for my bad English by your imagination. smile.gif

Title: The battle of Rauiloan bridge. 1310, 3/March.

Under the title: The 4th company reached the left bank of the Tjisadane bridge which the enemy had demolished. When they reached and scouted at a riverside, the enemy opened fire suddenly from the positions.

Top left: The enemy strength was a matter of 2,500 about here.

Bottom left: Guns 2-3

Near the bridge:The bridge was destroyed at 2/March.

Top right: The main element of the regiment.

Middle right: The Ujiki platoon.

As soon as the enemy opened fire, the platoon advanced and engaged with the enemy.

The names of scounts: 2nd Corporal Abe(upper), Sergent Chiyoda(lower)

The names of the tank commanders: Kanno?(upper), Usami(left), Akimoto(middle), Mizuochi?(right)

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Thanks Japanzer

Just what we needed!

Does Ujiki mean anything or is it just a name?

Ah Japanzer I believe you are a native speaker? If you have the inclination and time could you check the Japanese language websites for anything to do with the Pacific war? In particular the campaign against Malaysia and the Dutch East Indies and specifically any armor actions (Kalidjati), the invasion of Ambon(Ambonia) and the airborne invasion of Palembang. Dreadfull lack of small scale maps on those subject!

Thanks again

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Hi, Hans,

You are welcome.

"Ujiki" is a name. And I am a Japanese native speaker.

I recommend you searching the words "Takizawa Akira Japanese Army".

He writes some excellent articles.

But, there are few maps suitable for CM....

Would you tell me(japanzer@hotmail.com) your E-mail address?

When I find some maps, I'll tell you.

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