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...thus cut off. They would remain, as a giant hedgehog behind the Allied front, just as the German garrisons in Channel and Biscay ports remained after the sweep across France. They would remain for a similar purpose : to deny such ports and bases as Singapore and Saigon, Batavia and Suerabaja to the Allies. Others like them would remain in major Chinese ports, such as Canton, Amoy and Swatow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fortress Nippon | 6/11/1945 | See Source »

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