I’chang

I’chang (Yíchang;111.317E 30.676N) is located on the Yangtze River at the entrance to the famous gorges that mark the limit of steamer navigability of the great river. Goods were transshipped to river barges at this point and pulled by coolies through the rapids. Because of its location, the city was subject to disastrous flooding from time to time.

I'chang marked the limit of Japanese control of the Yangtze valley throughout the Pacific War. It was probably garrisoned by 13 Division and 39 Division when war broke out in the Pacific.