Nanchang (115.889E 28.671N) is the capital of Kiangsi Province of China and a regional communications center. It dates back to at least the 12th century. The city is a river port on the Kan River where it drains into Poyang Lake (which in turn drains into the Yangtze River.) Tea, rice, tobacco, and hemp are raised in the surrounding region.
The city was near the front line between Chinese and Japanese forces at the time of Pearl Harbor, with Japanese forces in control of the city itself. It was garrisoned by 34 Division and the airfield based 8 Air Regiment with 12 Ki-51 Sonia. It remained in Japanese hands throughout the war.
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