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Last time we spoke about the battle along the Wusong Creek. The situation was dire for the Chinese defenders, who faced overwhelming odds. Among them was Ogishima, a Japanese soldier who experienced the brutal reality of war firsthand. Amidst the chaos, battles erupted along the Wusong Creek, where both sides suffered heavy casualties. Chinese forces, despite being greatly outnumbered in terms of tactical superiority, demonstrated extraordinary resilience, fighting bravely even when retreat was necessary. As the battle raged on, tactics evolved; Chinese troops fortified defenses and implemented guerrilla warfare strategies. The soldiers transformed the landscape into a fortification, turning abandoned buildings into strongholds. October brought a fresh wave of violence. The Japanese pressed their attack, unleashing superior firepower that gradually saw them conquer Dachang.    #161 The Battle of Shanghai #6: the 800 heroes who defended the Sihang Warehouse Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Before the fall of Dachang, despite the threat of court-martial for anyone abandoning their posts, a general withdrawal of all Chinese forces in the Jiangwan salient was already in progress. As early as the night between October 24 and 25, the divisions within the salient had been ordered to move their baggage trains and support services back southwest across Suzhou Creek, utilizing the Zhongshan Bridge and Jessfield Railway Bridge. As the fighting intensified north of Zhabei in the subsequent days, the flow of soldiers, vehicles, and pack animals continued. By the night between October 26 and 27, the Chinese completely vacated metropolitan Shanghai north of Suzhou Creek. A foreign journalist wrot “The enormous Chinese army simply melted away and at dawn the Japanese found themselves facing empty positions. The two armies were no longer in contact.” During their retreat from Zhabei, the Chinese systematically set fire to thousands of shops and homes, implementing a scorched earth policy. At 7:00 am on October 27, eight narrow columns of smoke cut across the horizon from one end of Zhabei to the other. Two hours later, these columns had transformed into “huge black pillars stretching towards the azure sky.” By afternoon, a massive wall of smoke stretched four miles long, rising thousands of feet into the air. In the words of a German advisor, it was a fire “of unimaginable extent” that raged out of control for several days, repeatedly threatening to spill into the International Settlement. Refugees who had left Zhabei weeks or months earlier, hoping to return now that the fighting seemed to be over, were devastated to see their homes consumed by an immense sea of flames. The Japanese Army, or more specifically the doctrine guiding it in the field, failed in two significant ways by allowing some of China's best divisions to escape the trap they had set for them. First, on the evening of October 26, after taking Dachang, the Japanese columns could have advanced across Zhabei right to the edge of the International Settlement. Instead, they followed orders and ceased their advance at the line they had reached at sunset. German advisor Borchardt wrote “The only explanation for this is the lack of independent thinking among junior Japanese commanders and their fear of deviating even slightly from a meticulously detailed attack plan.  Since the Japanese focused on rallying and reorganizing their forces after the fall of Dachang, they missed an opportunity for a victory so decisive that the Chinese would have been forced to give up their continued resistance in Shanghai.” If the Japanese made their first mistake by leaving a door open for the enemy to escape, they committed a second error by failing to notice that the enemy was using that door. Although Japanese reconnaissance planes monitored the two main bridges utilized by the Chinese to retreat and even deployed parachute flares to detect movements at night, they inexplicably failed to observe the Chinese withdrawal. The retreat was executed precisely as planned, with every piece of artillery withdrawn. This allowed the Chinese to occupy prepared positions south of Suzhou Creek and around Nanxiang, enabling them to continue the fight another day. Despite their missteps, the Japanese initially celebrated their conquest of Zhabei as a victory, placing thousands of small Rising Sun flags throughout the district's ruins. Amid this sea of white and red, the only relatively intact structure, the Four Banks' Warehouse, starkly reminded them that the Chinese still maintained a foothold north of Suzhou Creek. Rumors began to circulate that the soldiers inside had vowed to fight to the death. The Japanese came to realize that their triumph in Zhabei would be perceived as flawed and would even resemble a defeat as long as the warehouse remained in Chinese hands. It was back on October 26, Chiang Kai-shek ordered all forces in Shanghai to withdraw to the western rural region. To facilitate a safe retreat, a rearguard was necessary, as is standard in military withdrawals. Chiang issued orders to General Gu Zhutong, the acting commander of the 3rd Military Region, to leave the 88th Division behind, not only to buy time for the retreating forces but also to stage a final grand stand in front of the Shanghai International Settlement. This was a last-ditch effort to gain international support, as the nine Great Powers were set to convene on November 6. However, General Gu Zhutong was personally attached to the 88th Division, and thus reluctant to abandon them. It's worth noting that he was acting commander in this position because his next post was to lead the 88th Division. Therefore, he telegrammed the divisional commander at the time, General Sun Yuanliang, who also opposed the plan to leave the 88th Division behind. While neither Gu Zhutong nor Sun Yuanliang were willing to disobey orders from the Generalissimo, Sun proposed a solution: They could leave a portion of the troops behind, just not the entire 88th Division. In his words, “How many people we sacrifice would not make a difference; it would achieve the same purpose.” Sun suggested leaving behind a single regiment from the 88th Division to defend one or two heavily fortified positions. Gu Zhutong agreed to this plan, and at that time, the 88th Divisional Headquarters was located at the Sihang Warehouse. The Sihang Warehouse is a six-story concrete building situated in the Zhabei district, just north of Suzhou Creek, at the northwestern edge of the New Lese Bridge. The warehouse was constructed collaboratively by four banks, hence the name "Sihang," which translates to "four banks." Directly across Suzhou Creek lies the Shanghai International Settlement, a neutral territory where Western foreigners resided. The fighting would occur literally just across the creek, forcing Western observers to witness the heroic last stand that China would make in Shanghai up close. For those who might not be aware, there is an outstanding film titled “The Eight Hundred.” I even reviewed the movie on my channel, the Pacific War Channel, on YouTube. The film excellently captures the remarkable situation, depicting an extravagant city on one side of a river, filled with entertainment, casinos, bars, and restaurants. The international community enjoys their vibrant lives, full of colors and lights, while on the other side lies a literal warzone. The Sihang Warehouse stands there, bullet-ridden, as the Japanese continuously attempt to storm it against the Chinese defenders. It's a compelling film worth checking out, feel free to take a look at my review as well! Returning to the story, Sun Yuanliang reconsidered and believed that leaving an entire regiment was excessive. Instead, he opted to leave behind an over-strength battalion. The 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment was chosen for this task. A young colonel, Xie Jinyuan, who was also new to the 88th Division, volunteered to lead the battalion. No one who had met Xie Jinyuan could doubt that he was the ideal choice to lead the battalion that would stay behind, holed up inside the Sihang Warehouse in a corner of Zhabei, demonstrating to both the domestic and international audience that China remained resolute in its resistance against Japanese aggression. The 32-year-old graduate of the elite Central Military Academy, who had been stationed in Shanghai with the 88th Division since hostilities began in August, was a soldier to the core. He stood as straight as a bayonet, and according to a foreign correspondent who met him, even while wearing a mask, he was unmistakably a military man. In the correspondent's words, he represented “modern China stripped for action.” Upon receiving his assignment on the night of October 26, Xie Jinyuan went directly to the warehouse and was pleased with what he found. It resembled a virtual fortress. Each of its walls was pockmarked with numerous rifle slots, ensuring that attacking infantry would face a barrage of fire from the building's well-defended positions. It was evident that once the Japanese arrived, they would surround the structure on three sides; however, a link remained to the International Settlement to the south across Lese Bridge. British forward positions were as close as 40 feet away, and with careful maneuvering and a bit of luck, it was likely that the injured could be evacuated under the cover of darkness. From a tactical standpoint, it was an ideal location.   Still, improvements were possible, and Xie ordered the soldiers already present to work through the night to enhance their defenses. They had an ample supply of large bags filled with wheat and corn at their disposal, which served as excellent substitutes for sandbags. Xie Jinyuan's first challenge was to rally the soldiers of the 524th Regiment's 1st Battalion to occupy the warehouse positions. This was a complex task, given the short notice, as the companies and platoons were scattered throughout Zhabei, and some had unknowingly begun moving west with the rest of the Chinese Army, unaware of the orders their battalion had received. Throughout the night, Xie and his second-in-command, Yang Ruifu, dispatched orderlies through the blazing streets in search of their men amidst the throng of retreating soldiers. Eventually, their efforts bore fruit. By 9:00 a.m. on October 27, the last remaining soldiers of the battalion arrived at the warehouse. By then, Xie Jinyuan's force consisted of just over 400 officers and soldiers. This was a minuscule number compared to the might of the Japanese military, and they were immediately put to the test. Xie was unfamiliar with the men under his command, effectively being thrown into the deep end, so to speak. The location chosen for their stand was, of course, the Sihang Warehouse. The 1st Battalion originally comprised eight hundred men, but casualties incurred during the Battle of Shanghai had reduced their numbers to just 452 soldiers before the defense of the Sihang Warehouse began. Each soldier was armed with either a Hanyang 88 or Chiang Kai-shek rifle, an 8mm Mauser, grenades, a German M1935 Stahlhelm, a gas mask, and they also had some Czech ZB vz.26 light machine guns, along with four Type 24 Maxim guns. They would face off against the forces of the 3rd IJA Division, commanded by General Iwane Matsui, as well as the 10th Battalion, 8th, and 9th Companies of the Shanghai Special Naval Landing Force under Captain Okochi Denshichi. The Japanese forces were further bolstered by approximately 260 sailors from the Yokosuka 2nd Independent SNLF Company and another 200 sailors from the Kure 1st SNLF 2nd Company. Additionally, the 8th and 9th Companies of the Shanghai SNLF, originally attached to the 4th Artillery Battalion, would provide support with howitzers and mountain guns. In total, around 980 infantrymen from the reinforced 10th Battalion of the Shanghai SNLF, along with another 200 artillerymen from the 8th and 9th Companies, were involved in the Japanese assault on the Sihang Warehouse. Xie Jinyuan consolidated his battalion's defenses inside the Sihang Warehouse, believing it would provide his men the highest chance of holding out for as long as possible. He correctly assessed that the Imperial Japanese Army would be unable to use their heaviest artillery, aerial bombardment, gas attacks, or naval guns for fear of accidentally striking the International Settlement. It's important to remember that this was 1937, and the Empire of Japan was not willing to risk open warfare with Western nations until 1941. What the Japanese did have access to were armored vehicles, such as the Type 94 tankettes. The Japanese infantry were equipped with various weapons, including the Arisaka Type 38 rifle, Type 11 and Type 96 light machine guns, the Nambu Type 14 pistol, Type 92 heavy machine gun, Type 97 grenade, Type 89 grenade discharger, and the Type 93 flamethrower. On October 27, various companies of the battalion reached the Sihang Warehouse after a fighting withdrawal. By this point, they numbered 414 men, who essentially volunteered for a suicide mission and were later acknowledged by Chiang Kai-shek for their “exemplary soldierly conduct.” The 1st Battalion was commanded by Army Major Yang Ruifu, and their forces included the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Companies, as well as a Machine Gun Company, totaling 452 men once the remaining soldiers arrived. Due to two months of intense fighting in Shanghai, many of the German-trained elite troops had been killed or wounded, leaving the majority of the reinforcements at the Sihang Warehouse to be garrison troops from the surrounding provinces. Many of these soldiers came from the 5th Regiment of the Hubei Province Garrison, which meant that many were also inexperienced recruits. On October 27, news began to circulate throughout Shanghai that Chinese forces were still resisting the Japanese in the Zhabei district at the Sihang Warehouse. At 4 a.m., a Girl Guide named Yang Huimin approached a British guard at a post at the Chinese end of the New Lese Bridge, where she noticed a British soldier tossing a pack of cigarettes into the warehouse. Yang asked the soldier what he was doing, and he informed her that there was a battalion of Chinese soldiers inside. She then wrote a message and requested that the soldier place it inside a cigarette box and toss it over. Soon, the Chinese tossed back the cigarette box with a message indicating they needed food, ammunition, and lubricant for their weapons. Yang then left the bridge and began pleading for help at the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, but no one believed her story. Xie Jinyuan deployed the 1st Company, led by Captain Tao Xingchun, on the right side of the warehouse along Tibet Road. The 3rd Company, led by Shi Meihao, was stationed on the left across from the Bank of Communications building, while the 2nd Company, commanded by Deng Ying, held the other sides. Two heavy Type 24 Maxim machine guns were mounted on the roof of the Sihang Warehouse, with additional machine guns distributed among each company. A forward platoon from each company was sent out to provide early warning of any enemy attack. Furthermore, Xie ordered his combat engineers to place remote-detonated charges in front of the warehouse. His units were strategically dispersed with rifles and machine guns throughout the warehouse and on the rooftop. They reinforced the building with bags of sand, corn, and beans, and razed surrounding structures to create a deadly killing field. At 7:30 am an advance outpost reported seeing Japanese marines near the North Train Station, and 45 minutes later, it confirmed that the enemy's flag was flying over that building. The Chinese soldiers were ordered to engage the advancing IJA 3rd division, and over the next two hours, they executed a fighting retreat back toward the warehouse. A brief pause ensued, during which the Chinese defenders prepared themselves, with some taking up positions on the various floors of the warehouse and others crouching behind an outer wall surrounding the building. At 1:00 pm a Japanese column approached the warehouse, confidently marching down the middle of the road behind a large Rising Sun banner. It appeared more like a victory parade than a tactical maneuver. Once they were in range, the Chinese officers ordered their men to fire. Five Japanese soldiers fell, causing the rest of the column to scramble for cover. Within an hour, the Japanese had amassed enough troops to attempt a storming assault on the warehouse. A sizable force surrounded the building, unleashing so much firepower that the Chinese were forced to abandon the outer wall and retreat to the warehouse itself. Although the defenses remained solid, the crisis was far from over, and the attackers appeared to have gained dangerous momentum The first bloodshed occurred when ten IJA soldiers were killed while attempting to secure fortifications around the warehouse that had been rigged with explosives. At 2 p.m., a National Revolutionary Army  platoon led by Yin Qiucheng exchanged fire with approximately fifty IJA troops. By 3 pm, an IJA company consisting of around 194 men launched an attack on the warehouse from the west. During this engagement, the 3rd Company commander, Shi Meihao, was shot in the face but continued to lead the defense until he was shot again in the leg. Meanwhile, about seventy IJA soldiers took cover in a blind spot just southwest of the warehouse. In response, the NRA climbed to the rooftop and threw grenades at the IJA, killing seven and wounding twenty. The initial assault by the IJA was a failure, prompting them to set fire to the northwestern section of the warehouse, where fuel and lumber were stored. By 5 pm., firefighter efforts had extinguished the blaze, as the IJA were preoccupied with looting the Zhabei area. At this point, Yang Ruifu, the second-in-command, commanded a dozen soldiers to rush to the roof and lob hand grenades at the Japanese forces below. This counterattack halted the Japanese advance. As the Japanese withdrew, they left behind seven dead. Much of the fighting was closely watched by excited Chinese on the other side of the 60-yard Suzhou Creek. Each time news spread of another Japanese soldier being killed, a triumphant cheer erupted from the crowd. At 9 pm, battalion commander Yang Ruifu assessed that there would likely be no further IJA attacks that day and ordered the NRA to repair their fortifications and eat their meals. However, no one slept that night. The NRA suffered two deaths and four wounded, while the IJA reported seventeen dead and twenty wounded. Foreign correspondents witnessed the battle from the safety of Suzhou Creek, enjoying a front-row seat to the harsh reality of urban combat. One reporter observed a small group of Japanese soldiers cautiously approaching the warehouse, navigating through the broken masonry and twisted metal. Crawling from cover to cover, it took them 50 minutes to traverse just 50 yards. The Chinese defenders, watching from concealed vantage points, had been monitoring their movements all along. Once the Japanese party was close enough, the defenders unleashed a barrage of hand grenades. After the dust settled, they used their rifles to finish off anyone still able to move. Several Japanese attempting to rescue their wounded comrades were also killed. It was a war without mercy. Even after darkness fell over the warehouse, there was no time for sleep. The soldiers worked tirelessly to repair damages and reinforce their positions.  The next morning, Xie Jinyuan contacted the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce for assistance, having received their phone number from Yang Huimin. At 7 am on October 28, Japanese bombers began to circle the warehouse but refrained from dropping any bombs for fear of hitting the International Settlement. Surrounding the rooftops of nearby buildings was a sea of Rising Sun flags, serving to intimidate the NRA and signal that they were encircled. By 8 am, Xie delivered a pep talk to the defenders and noticed an IJA squad advancing along the Suzhou Creek. According to Yang Ruifu's memoirs, Xie picked up a rifle and shot one of the IJA soldiers from over a kilometer away, halting the squad's advance. At 3 pm, it began to rain as the IJA launched a major attack on the west side of the warehouse, taking control of the Bank of Communications building. From there, they deployed machine guns and cannons to bombard the north face of the warehouse. However, the cannons were unable to significantly damage the six-foot-thick walls, and the Japanese troops in the bank building were easily suppressed by the defenders on the warehouse roof, who enjoyed a superior vantage point. After two hours of fighting, the Japanese gave up on the attack but managed to cut electricity and water to the warehouse. Yang Ruifu ordered strict rationing, with each company placing its water reserves under guard and collecting urine in large barrels for firefighting purposes if necessary. Witnessing the fierce Chinese resistance, the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce was invigorated, and news of the stand quickly spread via radio. Crowds of 30,000 people gathered along the southern bank of the Suzhou Creek, cheering the defenders on. In response, ten truckloads of aid were donated by Shanghai citizens, making their way over the bridge to the warehouse throughout the night. The defenders received food, fruit, clothing, utensils, and letters of support from the citizens. A few journalists attempted to visit, but due to the commanding officers being busy, they only managed to meet with Lei Xiong, the Machine Gun Company commander. Xie Jinyuan also utilized the same trucks to transport ten wounded men into the International Settlement. During these truck transit actions, three NRA soldiers were killed by Japanese sharpshooters. Yang Huimin courageously ran to the warehouse to personally deliver the Republic of China flag to Xie Jinyuan. Upon receiving the flag, Xie was asked by a reporter about his plans, to which he simply replied, “Defend to the death.” Yang Huimin then requested a list of the soldiers' names to announce to the entire country. However, Xie was reluctant to provide this information, fearing it would reveal his actual numbers and prompt the Japanese to storm the warehouse. Instead, he wrote down 800 names from the original 524th Regiment's roster. Thus, the legend of the “800 Heroes” was born. The next morning, the Republic of China flag was hoisted on a thirteen-foot pole atop the Sihang Warehouse. Since Yang Huimin had only delivered the flag without a pole, the defenders constructed a makeshift pole using two bamboo culms tied together, holding a flag-raising ceremony. Crowds gathered in the International Settlement, reaching up to thirty thousand in number, shouting “Zhōnghuá Mínguó wànsu!” (Long live the Republic of China). Japanese aircraft attempted to destroy the flag with strafing fire but were unsuccessful and were forced to retreat due to anti-aircraft fire. At noon, the IJA launched their largest offensive to date, attacking the warehouse from all directions with Type 94 tankettes and cannons. The 3rd NRA Company was pushed out of their defensive lines to the base of the warehouse and then further into the warehouse itself. The IJA's cannon fire chipped away at the warehouse structure, creating new firing ports on the windowless west wall. The Japanese attempted to scale the walls to the second floor using ladders. Xie Jinyuan was positioned near a window when two IJA soldiers managed to climb into the second floor beside him. He choked the first soldier to death and shot the other while kicking over the ladder they had used. The situation became dire as a platoon of IJA soldiers began placing explosives to breach the west wall. As the battle raged on, the IJA platoon continued planting explosives at the base of the west wall in an effort to breach it. When the Chinese defenders noticed what they were doing, 21-year-old Private Chen Shusheng, armed with a grenade vest, jumped from a second-story window onto the IJA platoon that was planting the explosives. His suicide attack killed himself and twenty Japanese soldiers below. The fighting continued until darkness fell, with waves of IJA soldiers storming the warehouse using armored vehicles. Ultimately, the IJA had to abandon their assault and began digging a tunnel towards the warehouse with an excavator. In response, posters emerged in the International Settlement, showcasing the movement of the IJA to the NRA. At 7 am, on October 30, the IJA recommenced their attacks, this time employing heavy artillery, firing approximately one shell per second throughout the day. The NRA responded by reinforcing the warehouse with additional sandbags. As night approached, the IJA utilized floodlights to illuminate the warehouse, allowing their artillery fire to continue unabated. Despite the overwhelming firepower, the defenders still managed to destroy some of the IJA's armored vehicles. The International Settlement exerted pressure on the IJA to cease the artillery fire, as it was dangerously close to their area. They informed the IJA that they would attempt to persuade the NRA to end their defense. A petition was sent to Chiang Kai-shek to stop the fighting for humanitarian reasons. By this point, the defense of the Sihang Warehouse had accomplished all its objectives. The NRA forces in Shanghai had successfully redeployed to more favorable positions in the rural west. Moreover, the defense of the warehouse had garnered significant attention from the Western world. Consequently, Chiang Kai-shek authorized a retreat. Chiang Kai-shek ordered the battalion to retreat into the foreign concession and to rejoin the 88th Division, which was now fighting in western Shanghai. A meeting was arranged with British General Telfer-Smollet and Yan Hu of the Shanghai Auxiliary Police to facilitate the retreat. The 524th Regiment would retreat to the International Settlement by crossing the New Lese Bridge. The 3rd IJA Division commander, Matsui Iwane, was notified of this plan and agreed, promising to allow the defenders to retreat unharmed, although he would ultimately not fulfill this promise. At midnight on November 1, Xie Jinyuan led the retreat of 376 men out of the warehouse and across the New Lese Bridge into the International Settlement. Ten NRA soldiers had been killed, and twenty-seven were too wounded to move; those soldiers volunteered to stay behind and man the machine guns on the rooftop to provide cover for the retreat. During the crossing, ten additional NRA soldiers were wounded by IJA sharpshooter fire. By 2 a.m. on November 1, the retreat was complete, marking the end of the defense of the Sihang Warehouse. After the battle, Xie Jinyuan reported that more than 100 Japanese troops had been killed by the defenders. General Sun Yuanliang stated, “Enemy corpses in the vicinity of Sihang Warehouse totaled approximately two hundred.” Xie Jimin claimed, “More than 200 enemy troops were killed and countless others were wounded. Two enemy tanks were also destroyed, and two more were damaged. The number of enemies was based on the daily counts obtained by observation posts.” The NRA suffered ten deaths and thirty-seven wounded, while the IJA incurred an estimated two hundred killed, along with several others wounded. However, a Japanese report indicated that after the SNLF 10th Battalion stormed the Sihang Warehouse, they found only 80 Chinese corpses. As of 2022, historians now estimate that 377 Chinese soldiers managed to retreat, suggesting that the actual death toll for the Chinese was likely around 33. The Battle of Shanghai was arguably unwinnable for the Chinese from the outset. It was only a matter of time before the Japanese would gain the upper hand due to their material and technological advantages. As the fighting dragged on, with the Japanese capturing stronghold after stronghold in the countryside surrounding the city, the immense toll exacted on the defenders led a growing number of Chinese generals to question the wisdom of clinging to a city that was ultimately destined to fall. They pushed for a more comprehensive withdrawal rather than the tactical retreat from Zhabei and Jiangwan that had already taken place. Otherwise, thousands more soldiers would die in vain. Moreover, there were serious concerns about morale taking a devastating hit, which could compromise China's ability to continue the fight. This was becoming a pressing issue. Chinese troops, who had initially entered the battle with an upbeat and patriotic spirit, gradually lost their fervor as casualties mounted in a seemingly hopeless battle. Once a division was reduced to one-third of its original strength, it was sent to the rear for reorganization and replenishment before being returned to the frontline. Most soldiers perceived the odds of survival as heavily stacked against them. Despite regular visits to the front, Chiang Kai-shek remained largely unaware of these grim realities. Officers who understood the true conditions in the trenches were also familiar with the supreme commander's stubborn nature and his determination to defend Shanghai to the bitter end. Given the circumstances, they felt it unwise to reveal the full truth to him. This charade could not continue indefinitely. In some units, the situation was deteriorating so rapidly that it became increasingly likely soldiers would simply abandon their positions. With mutiny looming as a possibility, senior commanders sought to persuade Chiang Kai-shek that a complete withdrawal of all Chinese troops from the Shanghai area to a fortified line stretching from Suzhou to Jiaxing, a city about 35 miles to the south, was the only viable option. In early November, General Bai Chongxi informed Chiang that the officers at the front could no longer control their men and that a pullback would serve as a face-saving measure, forestalling potential rebellion within the ranks. However, nothing they said seemed to impress Chiang Kai-shek. General Li Zongren, another officer who had previously attempted to advocate for a retreat, realized that arguing with the man at the top was futile. “War plans were decided by him personally, and no one else was allowed to say anything,” Li noted in his memoirs. Despite this, there were moments when Chiang appeared tantalizingly close to being swayed by the views of his lieutenants. As early as the first days of October, he seemed to favor a withdrawal from the front, only to reverse his decision later. A similar situation arose late in the month when Chiang called a meeting with his frontline commanders in a train carriage at Songjiang Railway Station, southwest of Shanghai. Before his arrival, the generals discussed the battle and concluded they could do little against the enemy's superior firepower. Upon Chiang's arrival, Zhang Fakui, the commander of the troops in Pudong, suggested moving ten divisions to prepared positions further in the rear, where defense would be easier than in Shanghai. The majority agreed with this proposal. At this point, Madame Chiang Kai-shek made her entrance, dressed in an expensive fur coat and fresh from a visit to the Shanghai front. “If we can hold Shanghai for ten more days,” she declared, “China will win international sympathy.” She was vague about the specifics but seemed to be referring to the upcoming Brussels conference. This declaration galvanized Chiang. “Shanghai must be held at all costs,” he asserted with firm conviction, as if that had been his sentiment all along. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. As Chinese troops retreated across Suzhou Creek, a small battalion under Colonel Xie Jinyuan held their ground, transforming the warehouse into a fortress. Despite fierce attacks, including artillery and tank assaults, they showcased unparalleled bravery. Reinforced by messages of support from locals, spirits soared. Amidst mounting casualties, they persisted until a strategic retreat was ordered. As dawn broke on November 1, Xie led the remaining troops to safety, leaving behind a legacy of valor that inspired future generations. Thus, the "800 Heroes" legend was born.

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 we're back for another week's entertainment!  that is, entertainment for everyone - Us, You, Him, Her, the UPS guy, EVERYBODY!  meanwhile, we'll be off next week - got some skybox seats for the local minor league baseball game on sunday and going with the daughter and granddaughter and son in law.  but in the meantime, this one is ready.  you know the story - you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 new one is ready to go and it's a long one.  since the previous was shorter than normal, we went the opposite extreme on this one.  lots of talk about box office and thunderbolts.... or as it's known known,  the new avengers.  blame disney for that spoiler, not me.  so go grab it because the time is upon us.  the time of the gathering.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to welcome a very special guest to this episode of The Talk Music Podcast—the twice GRAMMY-nominated flautist, RON KORB. Ron's extraordinary music transcends genres, weaving together elements of Instrumental, World, Crossover, Classical, Latin, Soundtrack, and New Age. Deeply rooted in the cultural richness of his Asian-Canadian heritage, his compositions reflect a global journey—both musically and literally—as he's traveled the world collecting indigenous flutes from Europe, Asia, and South America.With 30 albums to his name, Ron has also made his mark in film, contributing to the score of The Eight Hundred, the highest-grossing international box office hit of 2020, as well as working with celebrated directors like Ang Lee, Atom Egoyan, Mira Nair, and John Woo. His music has been featured in Being Julia, The White Countess, and two IMAX films narrated by Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lawrence.I recently had the pleasure of seeing Ron perform live with an exceptional ensemble at the Sakura celebration at the Japanese Cultural Centre. It was an unforgettable evening filled with magical moments and mesmerizing music.In our conversation, we dive into Ron's incredible music journey, and I'm excited to share song clips from across his entire career. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 yup.  that time again.  new show.  i delayed putting it up a few days longer than normal since there isn't a show on the 20th due to golf and a granddaughter.  enjoy.  you know what's going on - you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 awwwwwwww HELL YEA!  it's that time AGAIN!  us homo sapiens are back in the room!  or something witty like that.  trying to sound all youthful and shit.  ya know.  new one is ready and online.  go grab it and make your mother proud.  she's currently sadly disappointed in you.  do better.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

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 posted a few days late for your approval.  enjoy.  you know the deal, lucille.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

looks like i've gotten hooked on more tv shows.  years and years of quitting TV and here i am back where i started.  currently watching paradise, daredevil born again, mythic quest, severance, last week tonight and M/W/F episodes of Try Channel on youtube.  oh and hot ones weekly from first we feast.  which bill murray is on this week!  good show.  not as comical as you might expect but still a good solid episode.  check it out.  meanwhile, the new one is ready to go so grab it now before luke gets flipped again.  long story.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 no time for puns and quips!  captain america is in theaters and i gotta run!    ahh, you know better.  charlie will go though.  i actually already saw it.  good movie.  good falcon movie.  not a great captain america.  i'm just not into sam as cap.  has nothing to do with race.  has everything to do with charisma.  i just don't that character has it.  but that's just me and your mileage may vary.  meanwhile, new one is a little late getting posted but here nonetheless.  you know the routine.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 as february begins, we're also a month into our 21st year of webcasting!  yay to us!  january 8th, 2005 is the date it all began, if i remember right.  what does all this mean?  NOTHING!  just chatting.  we're here and we're here to stay.  at least till we're not.  could be a year, could be another 20 years if i keep outliving my doctors predictions.  you know the story, morning glory - you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 so.  severance.   why did no one tell me about this series before now?   thankfully my daughter clued me in.  what a wild trip.  i think of it as a kind of twin peaks meets the office meets the prisoner.   kind of.  it's weird.  but extremely enjoyable.  VERY slow moving.  do not expect a smash bang up moving quickly.   it's oddly calming to watch too.  check it out if you already haven't.  new one is online and cued up.  you know the tale by now:  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 new one.  online.  get it.  BEFORE THE END OF THE WORLD!  it's gonna happen and you know it.  you just won't admit it to yourself.  you know the routine - you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 HAPPY MOTHER FIFI NEW YEAR!  as i write this, we're about 5 hours or so away from midnight here in the eastern us time zone.  thanks for being here this year, if you are one of the regulars and welcome to the fun if you're new to the show!  it's relaxed here.  come on in.  meanwhile, the new one is up and on - you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 holy schnikes!  i've never been THIS late posting!  i got so busy (sleeping for 13 hours a day) and totally zoned on posting the new show.  son of a BITCH!  so now it's up and ready for you.  we don't do much "GOTTA HEAR IT NOW BEFORE IT'S OUTDATED" kinda stuff so you're good.  just box office.  go grab it and sorry i got it up late, peoples.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

 Happy Thanksgiving!  lol.  just kidding.  fuck thanksgiving.  worthless holiday.  and who REALLY wants stuffing?  nobody.  it's wet croutons with spices.  meanwhile, new one is up and online.  grab it.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

what a week.  insane.  it can't get any nuttier than it already has.  i think i'll just hunker down here in the basement shelter and forget the world for awhile.  just do the show with charlie and watch tv.  sounds like a plan.  meanwhile, the new one is up and on.  number eight hundred and one.  enjoy.  you can find us at Spotify, PodBean, iTunes and Amazon  (just say 'alexa, play the latest apocalypse radio')!  use the rss feed link on the left... or CLICK HERE, O FAITHFUL LISTENER!! or right click back there, do a "save target as" and save the mp3 on your hard drive. and until next time - if you'd like to donate, donate here. otherwise, you can reach us at shaman@apocalypseradio.com and charlie@apocalypseradio.com .

This week we're talking about the Nintendo and AI, California cracking down on digital sales, Guerilla Games making Horizon Online, Ubisoft shattering Concord's record, and more!

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In der 38. Folge beschäftigen sich Anja und Klaus mit den Erfahrungen Chinas während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Für China begann dieser Leidensweg nicht nur früher, sondern mündete direkt in dem blutigen Bürgerkrieg. Dieses oft unbekanntere Kapitel des Weltkriegs und die Erinnerungskultur in China und Taiwan beleuchten wir diese Monat. Der Trailer zu "The Eight Hundred" (八佰) findet ihr hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbikn8Q148c Der Podcast wird unterstützt von der Fränkel AG: https://fraenkel-ag.de/ Folgt uns gerne auf unseren Socials: https://www.instagram.com/chinaungeschminkt/ https://twitter.com/CNungeschminkt

This week, by popular demand, the boys sat down with none other than Jimmy Watkins.From the World Champs to touring the USA with his band, back to running and - you guessed it - back to touring the USA!What a story. What a guy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

最後登機廣播，2023長榮航空線上旅展將於11/26結束，尚未購買機票的旅客請盡速前往長榮航空官網購買。除享有全航線最低72折起優惠外，還可再抽一年全球飛到飽機票！https://go.fstry.me/3uom1k9 —— 以上為 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/ck2ymcbpa2cpi0869qq23bkji 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ck2ymcbpa2cpi0869qq23bkji/comments 【H&M 365 EP.305】 1937-11-01 四行倉庫保衛戰 中國不會亡！民族英雄謝團長！青天白日滿地紅屹立不搖！ 《八佰》The Eight Hundred, 2020 . ➡ 收看YouTube影像：https://youtu.be/EHU0WjmjfNU ➡ 收聽PODCAST聲音：https://open.firstory.me/story/cloc9pw8c02fr01wbdkj2ex6y/platforms .

What is reciprocity?  Can we apply that concept to our trade dealings with China? Congress is exploring the idea. Listen for more on today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

DEFA minister on food supply, two year wait at Hillside Dental, eight hundred attend STEM Fest, new approach to illegal drugs & UNESCO Biosphere awards. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

Welcome to another enchanting episode of Saturday Matinee on Vintage Classic Radio! Get ready to journey back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of radio entertainment. In today's lineup, we have three captivating shows that will transport you to a bygone era filled with laughter, romance, and musical delights. So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a delightful afternoon of radio magic. "Bringing Up Baby" - Colgate's Theatre of Romance - July 24th, 1945 In this timeless tale of love and unexpected connections, "Bringing Up Baby" follows the lives of Robert Lawrence, a reserved and successful businessman, and Margaret Davis, an adventurous and free-spirited woman. Their paths cross under unusual circumstances, involving a lost pet and a series of comedic misunderstandings. As they navigate the challenges of their differences, a heartwarming romance blossoms amidst the chaos. "Lou Inherits Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars" - The Abbott and Costello Show - January 21st, 1948 Join the hilarious antics of the legendary comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in this uproarious episode. When Lou receives an unexpected inheritance of eight hundred thousand dollars, he envisions a life of luxury and excitement. However, a series of misadventures and misunderstandings turn his dreams into a sidesplitting nightmare. With Bud's exasperated guidance, Lou's attempts to manage his newfound fortune lead to uproarious laughter. "The Cat and the Fiddle" - The Railroad Hour - October 18th, 1948 Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of musical theater with "The Cat and the Fiddle." This delightful production features the timeless songs of Jerome Kern woven into a romantic storyline. Follow the journey of a struggling composer, Victor Florescu, and his chance encounter with a talented singer, Shirley Sheridan. Set in the backdrop of Paris, their artistic passions and budding romance intertwine as they collaborate on creating the perfect melody of love. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Saturday Matinee on Vintage Classic Radio. We hope you enjoy this journey into the past, rediscovering the charm and charisma of these timeless shows. Stay tuned for more captivating broadcasts and relive the magic of vintage radio entertainment. Until next time!

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Gran Turismo Composer Andrew Kawczynski. Based in Los Angeles, Andrew Kawczynski is a composer specializing in film, television, commercials and video games. He has written original music for feature films (The Eight Hundred, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as a member of the band- Hans Zimmer and "The Magnificent Six,) various commercials (Apple, Audi, Mercedes-Benz,) and short films (Laboratory Conditions, The Escape.) Andrew has also been credited with additional music on over 25 major motion pictures, most recently including Top Gun: Maverick, Dune, Aquaman, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Thor: Ragnarok, Chappie, and the Grammy-nominated The Dark Knight Rises. On Gran Turismo, he collaborated with Lorne Balfe for the film's soundtrack. Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story is now playing in theatres.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Eight Hundred Heroes: China's Lost Battalion and the Fall of Shanghai is available from Exisle Publishing.  Eight Hundred Heroes tells the story of a ‘lost battalion' of Nationalist Chinese soldiers fighting against the Japanese in 1937.  It focuses on a week of fighting around the Sihang Warehouse in October in... The post #WavellReviews Eight Hundred Heroes by Stephen Robinson appeared first on Wavell Room.

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Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s and the highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. Their patter routine "Who's on First?" is one of the best-known comedy routines of all time. Their popularity waned in the early 1950s due to overexposure a191946nd their film and television contracts lapsed. The partnership ended soon afterwards. The team's first known radio broadcast was on The Kate Smith Hour on February 3, 1938. At first, the similarities between their voices made it difficult for radio listeners (as opposed to stage audiences) to tell them apart during their rapid-fire repartee. As a result, Costello had a high-pitched, childish voice. "Who's on First?" was first performed for a national radio audience the following month. They performed on the program as regulars for two years, while also landing roles in a Broadway revue, The Streets of Paris, in 1939. Abbott and Costello on radio (note Abbott without toupee normally worn in films) After debuting their own program, The Abbott and Costello Show, as Fred Allen's summer replacement in 1940, Abbott and Costello joined Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy on The Chase and Sanborn Hour in 1941. Two of their films (Buck Privates and Hold That Ghost) were adapted for Lux Radio Theater that year. Their program returned in its own weekly time slot starting on October 8, 1942 and Camel cigarettes as sponsor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

Intro song: Number TwoOutro song: Walking My Cat Named Dog20. Apartment Four19. Pictures of Pandas Painting18. Or So I Have Read17. Eight Hundred and Thirteen Mile Car Trip16. Electric Car

In this episode we compare and contrast two modern Chinese Blockbusters.The 800, telling the tale of a doomed Chinese Battalion in the last ditch defense of Shanghai, was plagued by delays, censorship, and CCP meddling. The Battle of Lake Changjin on the other hand, was a top down propaganda piece about the Korean War ordered to be ready for the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Both movies were extremely successful commercially, and are interesting in their own way. However if you're just going to watch one... it should be the 800. 

Author : Renan Bernardo Narrator : Diogo Ramos Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes Discuss on Forums PodCastle 737: The Eight Hundred Legs of the Rio-Niterói Bridge is a PodCastle original. Content warnings for death of a parent, grief, and brief mentions of torture Rated PG-13 The Eight Hundred Legs of the […] The post PodCastle 737: The Eight Hundred Legs of the Rio-Niterói Bridge appeared first on PodCastle.

David Hill reviews Eight Hundred Heroes: China's Lost Battalion and the Fall of Shanghai by Stephen Robinson, published by Exisle Publishing

News coming out of Mariupol in Ukraine reminds me of an episode from the Second Sino-Japanese War, what eventually became a part of WWII.As the Chinese military was forced to withdraw from Shanghai in the face of a superior Japanese army in October 1937, one regiment stayed behind to guard a strategically located warehouse to cover the retreat. Soon, "the Eight Hundred Brave Warriors" became a rallying cry for the Chinese for the remainder of the war. Even today, their story lives on. But of course it has become more myth than fact, more propaganda than truth. And unfortunate details and tragic codas are largely forgotten.

This week we examine The Eight Hundred a recent Chinese spectacular which tackles the the defence of Sihang Warehouse, during the battle of Shanghai in 1937. Directed by Guan Hu and starring Huang Zhizhong, Oho Ou, Jiang Wu, Zhang Yi, Wang Qianyuan, Du Chun, Vision Wei, Li Chen, Yu Haoming, Tang Yixin, and Zheng Kai. While their are strong performances they're largely lost in the edit and the film's saving grace is its spectacle. While fascinating to see a film about an intriguing battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which is often forgotten in the West, the film looses cohesion, likely due to Chinese government interference, and is slightly marred by latent propaganda which is woven into the story of a battle which predates the Chinese Communist Party's rise to power. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening!   

Russian forces in Ukraine continue to pound civilian targets.

Quite simply incredible, as much as it hurt us this week. 807 and 59 hat tricks. Jeez...it's just incredible the career that Ronaldo has had.We cover our usual (mid) GW review, not sure we'll get another end of GW review before the end of the season. We look back at how variance has impacted us so far season to date, how chips are looking for GW29 and then move swiftly on to plans for BGW30 with respect to whether you free hit or not.Some great guests coming up in the near future as we look to get Andy Martin, Sam Bonfield and the FPL General on the show soon!  ====================================================================This podcast is supported by @CryptoBlockDan on TwitterDan is a personal friend of ours and has done very well in the crypto world, deciding to support our journey with this podcast.If you are interested in getting to know more, head over to Dan's Twitter page and check him out.#ad====================================================================Thanks again to all our new listeners, hopefully we give you some entertainment and we can keep getting you back to the pod in the future. Look out for us as we appear on Twitter Spaces throughout the week, look forward to chatting with you all there soon!The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at Above Average

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》》》》》》》》一键领取入口《《《《《《《​关注微信公众号「Albert英语研习社」, 获取本节目图文讲义。Big-budget Chinese war epic “The Eight Hundred” is on course to be the first blockbuster film of the year in the Middle Kingdom, after super-strong Monday previews confirmed audience willingness to return to theaters. The film earned $7.24 million from 17,200 screenings on Monday, according to data from local analysis firm Ent Group. Even more impressive, that translates as 1.28 million consumers overcoming six months of coronavirus-caution in order to view the much-anticipated title.主播：周邦琴Albert●没有名牌大学背景，没有英语专业背景●没有国外留学经历，没有英语生活环境●22岁成为500强公司全球员工英文讲师●24岁自学成为同声传译●25岁为瑞士联邦总统翻译

》》》》》》》》一键领取入口《《《《《《《​关注微信公众号「Albert英语研习社」, 获取本节目图文讲义。Big-budget Chinese war epic “The Eight Hundred” is on course to be the first blockbuster film of the year in the Middle Kingdom, after super-strong Monday previews confirmed audience willingness to return to theaters. The film earned $7.24 million from 17,200 screenings on Monday, according to data from local analysis firm Ent Group. Even more impressive, that translates as 1.28 million consumers overcoming six months of coronavirus-caution in order to view the much-anticipated title.主播：周邦琴Albert●没有名牌大学背景，没有英语专业背景●没有国外留学经历，没有英语生活环境●22岁成为500强公司全球员工英文讲师●24岁自学成为同声传译●25岁为瑞士联邦总统翻译

》》》》》》》》一键领取入口《《《《《《《​关注微信公众号「Albert英语研习社」, 获取本节目图文讲义。Big-budget Chinese war epic “The Eight Hundred” is on course to be the first blockbuster film of the year in the Middle Kingdom, after super-strong Monday previews confirmed audience willingness to return to theaters. The film earned $7.24 million from 17,200 screenings on Monday, according to data from local analysis firm Ent Group. Even more impressive, that translates as 1.28 million consumers overcoming six months of coronavirus-caution in order to view the much-anticipated title.知识点big-budget [bɪɡ ˈbʌdʒɪt]大成本的；高预算的epic [ˈepɪk]可以作形容词表示“史诗般的”，这里作名词指“史诗级的电影；史诗大片”。 on course to [ɑːn kɔːrs tu] 在去往…的路上；引申出去表示：即将成为…；即将能够做到…。blockbuster [ˈblɑːkbʌstər] 原本指二战期间能摧毁（bust）整个街区（block）的炸弹。后来引申出去可用来指票房上威力巨大的电影，即“大片”。preview [ˈpriːvjuː]预映；点映；预告片willingness [ˈwɪlɪŋnəs]意愿；意愿度screening [ˈskriːnɪŋ] 放映translate [ˈtrænsleɪt]最本初的意思是“转变、转化”，比如translate作“翻译”讲就是将一种语言转化为另外一种语言。 前缀trans-可以代表“转变，变换”。比如 “变形金刚”和“变压器”的英文transformer，指的都是两个事物之间的转变。much-anticipated [mʌtʃ ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd]万众期待的title [ˈtaɪtl]这里字面意思指电影的“标题”，在文章上下文都交代清楚的情况下，可以直接用title来指代这部电影本身。主播：周邦琴Albert●没有名牌大学背景，没有英语专业背景●没有国外留学经历，没有英语生活环境●22岁成为500强公司全球员工英文讲师●24岁自学成为同声传译●25岁为瑞士联邦总统翻译

》》》》》》》》一键领取入口《《《《《《《​关注微信公众号「Albert英语研习社」, 获取本节目图文讲义。Big-budget Chinese war epic “The Eight Hundred” is on course to be the first blockbuster film of the year in the Middle Kingdom, after super-strong Monday previews confirmed audience willingness to return to theaters. The film earned $7.24 million from 17,200 screenings on Monday, according to data from local analysis firm Ent Group. Even more impressive, that translates as 1.28 million consumers overcoming six months of coronavirus-caution in order to view the much-anticipated title.知识点big-budget [bɪɡ ˈbʌdʒɪt]大成本的；高预算的epic [ˈepɪk]可以作形容词表示“史诗般的”，这里作名词指“史诗级的电影；史诗大片”。 on course to [ɑːn kɔːrs tu] 在去往…的路上；引申出去表示：即将成为…；即将能够做到…。blockbuster [ˈblɑːkbʌstər] 原本指二战期间能摧毁（bust）整个街区（block）的炸弹。后来引申出去可用来指票房上威力巨大的电影，即“大片”。preview [ˈpriːvjuː]预映；点映；预告片willingness [ˈwɪlɪŋnəs]意愿；意愿度screening [ˈskriːnɪŋ] 放映translate [ˈtrænsleɪt]最本初的意思是“转变、转化”，比如translate作“翻译”讲就是将一种语言转化为另外一种语言。 前缀trans-可以代表“转变，变换”。比如 “变形金刚”和“变压器”的英文transformer，指的都是两个事物之间的转变。much-anticipated [mʌtʃ ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd]万众期待的title [ˈtaɪtl]这里字面意思指电影的“标题”，在文章上下文都交代清楚的情况下，可以直接用title来指代这部电影本身。主播：周邦琴Albert●没有名牌大学背景，没有英语专业背景●没有国外留学经历，没有英语生活环境●22岁成为500强公司全球员工英文讲师●24岁自学成为同声传译●25岁为瑞士联邦总统翻译

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