Since the battle took place in such a proximity to the concessions of foreign nations, Japan couldn't use naval artillery to shell the warehouse. It was too risky to hit the foreign concessions and provoke maybe a war with other nations.

Note the ROC flag on the roof.
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Defense of the Sihang warehouse

one part of chinese new four army ，Crossing the river

Cross the river

Three soldiers of the famous Chinese 88 Division which fought a renowned stand in Shanghai for the French concession. They were brought from Singapore by the Japanese to work as labourers in New Britain during the Japanese occupation. Now liberated, they stand outside the internment camp to welcome Australian forces who entered the area after the Japanese surrender.

17 September 1945
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