The total strength of Japanese force was about 42,500 men.

However, the Japanese military force met with the much greater resistance that they had expected.

A Japanese force was sent to open this route, and met with success.

In the action, these companies were surrounded and cut off by a larger Japanese force.

Japanese forces occupied the whole island from 1942 to 1945.

Reports were received that a large Japanese force was approaching from the north.

By the time the sun began to rise, the entire Japanese force had been wiped out.

Even if the measure is approved, Japanese forces would probably not be sent to the gulf until early next year.

Japanese forces were rapidly advancing from both the north and south.

The Japanese forces would withdraw if these conditions broke down.