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On this day in 1931, China denied any claims of war declaration as the Japanese had seized a large portion of Manchuria at the time. Here is a British Movi China - - Japan he Chinese had denied any claims of war declaration. Word spread the day before that the Chinese had declared war on the Japanese, who had seized a large portion of Northeast China (Manchuria) at the time. Japanese troops advance into Northern Manchuria and drive Chinese before them. Japanese troops march past camera. Elevated shot of civilian refugees fleeing, with belongings on barrows etc. Close shots of soldiers firing from sand bagged positions. Long shot of troops advancing. Close shot of man jumping out of trench and runs off. Elevated shot of cavalry in action. Troops firing small arms. Long shot of infantry running across field from trenches. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is BM1515. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: Instagram:
