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Last time we spoke about the Japanese Victory over Changkufeng. Japan's generals hatched a plan: strike at night, seize the peak, then bargain if need be. Colonel Sato, steady as a compass, chose Nakano's brave 75th Regiment, selecting five fearless captains and a rising star, Nakajima, to lead the charge. Ahead, scouts and engineers threaded a fragile path through darkness, while distant Soviet tanks rumbled like distant thunder. At 2:15 a.m., wire breached and soldiers slipped over the slope. The crest resisted with brutal tenacity, grenades flashed, machine guns spit fire, and leaders fell. Yet by 5:15 a.m. dawn painted the hill in pale light, and Japanese hands grasped the summit. The dawn assault on nearby Hill 52 and the Shachaofeng corridor followed, with Takeshita's and Matsunobe's units threading through fog, fire, and shifting trenches. Narukawa's howitzers answered the dawn with measured fury, silencing the Soviets' early artillery as Japanese infantry pressed forward. By daybreak, the Russians were driven back, their lines frayed and retreating toward Khasan. The price was steep: dozens of officers dead or injured, and a crescent of smoke and memory left etched on every face.    #181 The Russian Counter Offensive over the Heights 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. After admitting the loss of Changkufeng and Shachaofeng by dawn on 31 July, the Russian government issued a communique the next day asserting that Soviet troops had "hurled back a Japanese division… after a two-day battle" involving tanks, artillery, and aircraft. Some hours after the Japanese penetration, Soviet regulars rushed to the scene and drove out the invaders. Japanese losses amounted to 400 men; Soviet losses were 13 killed and 55 wounded. On Soviet soil, the Japanese abandoned five cannons, 14 machine guns, and 157 rifles, while the Russians admitted losing one tank and one gun. A Soviet reconnaissance pilot may have fallen into Japanese hands after bailing out. "Both before and during the Japanese attack… Soviet troops did not once cross the Manchukuoan frontier,which deprived them of the possibility of surrounding or outflanking the invaders." By 1 August, Russian ground forces were deployed and the Soviet Air Force took action. Soviet aircraft appeared at 24:30 to reconnoiter. Soon after, more than ten planes flew in formation, launching strikes against forward units. Eight sorties, light bombers and fighters, roughly 120–150 aircraft in flights of two or three dozen, bombed and strafed. Raids were conducted by as many as 30 planes, though no Soviet losses were reported. The Russians also hit targets on the Korean side of the Tumen. The 75th Regiment judged that the Soviet Air Force sought only to intimidate. Russian planes dropped several dozen bombs on the Kyonghun bridge, but the span was not struck; damage was limited to the railway, producing an impression of severity that was misleading. The lack of air cover troubled the troops most. Japanese casualties on 1 August were modest: three men wounded in the 75th Infantry, and one wounded and a horse killed in the 76th. However the three Japanese battalions expended over 15,000 machine-gun and 7,000 rifle rounds that day. The appearance of Soviet air power at Changkufeng drew anxious international attention. Shanghai reports electrified observers, who anticipated that major Russo-Japanese hostilities would transform the China campaign overnight. Some observers were openly dismayed, foreseeing a prolongation of the mainland war with potential benefits to Soviet interests. Japanese Army spokesmen sought to downplay the situation. Officers in Hsinking told correspondents that the raids, while serious, represented only a face-saving measure. The Red Army was reportedly attempting to compensate for losses at Changkufeng and other disputed positions, but aside from the bombings, the frontier remained quiet. If the Russians were serious, observers noted, they would have bombed the vital Unggi railway bridge, which remained untouched; raids focused on minor bridges, with limited damage. In Tokyo, foreign observers believed the appearance of about 50 Soviet heavy bombers over North Korea signaled an extension of the incidents and that the Japanese government was taking urgent measures. Military leaders decided not to escalate but prepared for emergencies. The Korea Army Headquarters denied Soviet bombing of Harbin in Manchuria or Najin and Chongjin in Korea. Regarding retaliation, an American correspondent reported that the Japanese military had no intention of bombing Russian territory. Although Soviet use of aircraft introduced a new dimension of danger, the main efforts remained ground-based on both sides. After Japanese troops cleared Changkufeng and Shachaofeng, the Russians appeared to be redeploying to contract their defensive frontage; no troops or works remained west of Khasan. Four or five Russian infantry companies and ten artillery pieces stood between the lake and Paksikori, while the main forces, with numerous gun sites, were concentrated west of Novokievsk. On the Kwantung Army front in southeast Manchuria, no changes were observed. "The Russians were apparently shocked by their defeat at Changkufeng and must suddenly have resorted to negative, conservative measures." Korea Army Headquarters assessed the situation as of the evening of 31 July: "The enemy must fear a Japanese advance into the Novokievsk plain and therefore is concentrating his main forces in that district. Our interests require that we anticipate any emergency, so we must prepare the necessary strength in the Kyonghun region and reinforce positions at Wuchiatzu."  At 20:45 on the 31st, the 19th Division received a detailed message from the Hunchun garrison commander describing his northward deployments. Suetaka was heartened; he "earnestly desired to bring about the end of the incident as a result of the fighting of 30–31 July but was equally resolved to defend the border firmly, based on Japanese interpretation of the Hunchun pact, in case the Soviet side did not perform intensive self-reflection." First, Suetaka issued instructions from Kyonghun at 8:15 on the 31st via K. Sato: "It is our intention that Changkufeng and the high ground northwest of Shachaofeng be secured, as well as the high ground south of Shachaofeng if possible. Enemy attacks are to be met at our positions, but you are not to pursue far." Second, Colonel Tanaka was instructed not to fire as long as Russian artillery did not bombard friendly forces. "Except for preparing against counterassaults, your actions will be cautious. In particular, harassing fire against inhabited places and residents is prohibited." Suetaka was finally armed with formal authority, received at 22:05 on 1 August. He did not delay in implementing it. At 23:00 he ordered the immediate rail movement of strong reinforcements: the alerted infantry brigade headquarters, as well as four infantry battalions and the remaining mountain artillery battalion. Thus, Suetaka could deploy forward not only the forces he had requested but also a brigade-level organization to assume control of the now sizeable combat elements massed at the front for "maneuvers." Earlier that afternoon he had already moved his division's message center forward to the Matsu'otsuho heights at the Tumen, and he regularly posted at least one staff officer there so that the center could function as the division's combat headquarters. An additional matter of explosive potential was built into the divisional order: provision of Japanese Air Force cover for rail movements forward, although use of aircraft had been prohibited by all higher headquarters; Nakamura intended only ground cover. At the front, Japanese units spent most of their time consolidating their hard-won positions. By 3 on 1 August, a column of Soviet forces with vehicles was observed moving from the east side of Khasan. Late in the day, the division received an extremely important telegram from the 2nd (Intelligence) Section of the Kwantung Army: "According to a special espionage report from our OSS in Khabarovsk city, Red Army authorities there have decided to retake the high ground along Changkufeng." From other intelligence, the Kwantung Army concluded that the Russians were rebuilding in the Novokievsk region. Frequent movements observed immediately to the rear of the Soviet battle zone caused K. Sato to grow apprehensive about a dawn counterattack on the 1st, and he reinforced Changkufeng with the 6th Company. The second of August was marked by continuation of Soviet air attacks and the anticipated Russian counteroffensive. According to Japanese intelligence, Marshal Blyukher had arrived in Khabarovsk, and Lieutenant General Sokolov was in Voroshilov. An offensive buildup, estimated at about 3,000 men plus tanks and guns, was reported in the Kozando area by evening on the 1st. Hirahara, commanding the battalion at Changkufeng, grew concerned about Hill 52. With day's end approaching, he reinforced the defenses further and ordered the battalion medical officer to establish a dressing station at Fangchuanting. Around 15:00 Soviet artillery began firing at forward areas, especially gun positions; the bombardments were described as severe. Japanese artillery sought to conserve ammunition, firing only at worthwhile, short-range targets. Main Russian ground actions focused on the far-right (Hill 52) and far-left (Shachaofeng) sectors, not Changkufeng. In line with Hirahara's orders, two infantry companies and four heavy machine guns were moved by 8:00 from Changkufeng to the heights 800 meters southeast. Soviet heavy artillery pounded the zone between Fangchuanting and Hill 52; observing the enemy became difficult. Russian planes engaged at 9:00 fighters, then bombers, to soften defenses and gun positions. Meanwhile, the Soviets deployed firepower southeast of Khasan, while two infantry battalions and more than ten tanks advanced through the pines on the western slopes. Japanese regimental guns and two machine-gun platoons at Hill 52 attacked the enemy heavy machine guns and neutralized them. By 10:00 the Russians had advanced with heavy weapons to the high ground 800 meters from Hill 52. From Changkufeng, the battalion guns engaged heavy weapons. Hirahara moved with the engineers and battalion guns to the heights to which he had transferred reinforcements earlier, took command, and prepared an assault. Initially, Soviet troops advanced in formation, but after cresting a dip, they dispersed and moved onto the high ground opposite Hill 52. Heavily armed, they drew within 700 meters, with artillery and heavy machine guns providing coverage. By 10:00 Sato requested Shiozawa's mountain guns across the Tumen to unleash a barrage against Hill 52's front. For about half an hour, the battery fired. By 10:30, the Soviet advance grew listless. Believing the moment ripe, Hirahara deployed his men to charge the foe's right wing, ordering rapid movement with caution against eastern flank fire. On the heights north of Hill 52, Inagaki watched the struggle; with the telephone out and the situation urgent, he brought up firepower on his own initiative. Taking the main body of the 1st Machine Gun Company, along with the battalion guns, he moved out at noon, making contact with the 10th Company on Hill 52 around 14:00, where the Japanese machine guns and battalion guns joined the fray. The Russians, losing momentum, were checked by Japanese heavy weapons and by mountain guns from Hill 82. Hirahara's main battalion advanced onto the high ground north of Hill 52 around noon. By 15:00, two enemy companies began to fall back, climbing the western slopes of Hill 29 as the main forces retreated piecemeal to a dip. By 16:00, Suetaka observed that his units were continuing to secure their positions and were "gradually breaking the hostile intention." Despite heat and rain, front-line troops showed fatigue but remained vigilant. Between 11:00 and 16;00, Sato inspected the lines and directed defensive positions, particularly at Hill 52. After a poor initial performance, the Russians awaited reinforcements before attempting another assault on Hill 52. They moved up a mechanized corps, and by 15:00 50 tanks massed east of Maanshan. Around 17:00, the Russians began moving south along the high ground across Khasan. Another two Soviet battalions advanced along the Tumen hills, led by armor. Hirahara anticipated an assault at twilight, especially after 18:00, when nine bombers struck Hill 52. Earlier, Takeshita had received reports from the antitank commander, Lieutenant Saito, that at 17:00 several enemy tanks and three infantry battalions were advancing from Hill 29. Convinced of an imminent Soviet strike, Takeshita ordered the defense to conceal its efforts and to annihilate the foe with point-blank fire and hand-to-hand fighting. He sought to instill confidence that hostile infantry could not reach the positions. Before 19:00, the enemy battalions came within effective range, and Japan opened with all available firepower. Rapid-fire antitank guns set the lead tank alight; the remaining tanks were stopped. Support came from Hisatsune's regimental guns and two antitank gun squads atop Changkufeng. The Russian advance was checked. By nightfall, Soviet elements had displaced heavy weapons about 400 meters from Japanese positions. As early as 16:00, Suetaka ordered a mountain artillery squad to cross the river. Sato told Takeshita at 7:30 that there would be a night attack against Hill 52. Takeshita was to annihilate the foe after allowing them to close to 40–50 meters. The Russians did mount a night assault and pressed close between 8 and 9 p.m. with three battalions led by four tanks. The main force targeted Takeshita; all ten Russian heavy machine guns engaged that side. Japanese machine guns and battalion guns joined the fray. The Russians pressed within 30 meters, shouted "Hurrah! Hurrah!" and hurled grenades before advancing a further 15 meters. The Japanese repelled the first waves with grenades and emplaced weapons, leaving light machine guns and grenade dischargers forward. Soviet illuminating shells were fired to enable closer approaches within 100 meters. Japanese grenade-discharger fire blasted the forces massed in the dead space before the works. While the Hill 52 night attack collapsed, other Russian units, smaller in strength and with one tank leading, moved against the hill on the left that the Japanese had not yet occupied that morning. The Russians advanced along the Khasan slope north of Hill 52, came within point-blank range, and shouted but did not charge. By 22:00, the Japanese, supported by machine guns, had checked the foe. Thereupon, the 6th Company, now under a platoon leader, Narusawa, launched a counterattack along the lake. "The enemy was bewildered and became dislocated. Buddies were heard shouting to one another, and some could be seen hauling away their dead." The Soviet troops held back 300–400 meters and began to dig in. Sato decided artillery should sweep the zone in front of Hill 52. At 21:30, he requested support, but the mountain guns could not open fire. Still, by 23:00, not a shadow of an enemy soldier remained on the Hill 52 front, where the Japanese spent the night on alert. In the northern sector, eight Russian tanks crossed the Japanese-claimed border at 5:25 on 2 August and moved south to a position northwest of Shachaofeng. Around 7 Russian artillery opened fire to "prepare" the Japanese while a dozen heavy bombers attacked. An hour later, the ground offensive began in earnest, with one and a half to two infantry battalions, a dozen machine guns, and several tanks. Supporting Takenouchi's left wing were several batteries of mountain artillery and two heavy batteries. Well-planned counterfire stopped the offensive. There was little change north of Shachaofeng and in the southeast, where Kanda's company held its positions against attack. On Takenouchi's front, Akaishizawa notes 120-degree daytime heat and nighttime chill. Men endured damp clothes and mosquitoes. To keep warm at night, soldiers moved about; during the day they sought shade and camouflage with twigs and weeds. No defense existed against cold night rain. Nocturnal vigilance required napping by day when possible, but the intense sun drained strength. For three days, Imagawa's company had only wild berries and dirty river water to eat. At 6:00 on 2 August, Colonel Tanaka exhorted his artillery to "exalt maximum annihilation power at close range, engage confirmed targets, and display firepower that is sniperlike—precise, concentrated, and as swift as a hurricane." Tanaka devised interdiction sectors for day and night attacks. At 10:30, the artillery laid down severe fire and eventually caused the enemy assault to wither. Around 24:40, Rokutanda's battalion detected a Russian battalion of towed artillery moving into positions at the skirt of Maanshan. When the first shells hit near the vanguard, a commander on horseback fled; the rest dispersed, abandoning at least eight artillery wagons and ten vehicles. Suetaka, observing from the Kucheng BGU, picked up the phone and commended the 3rd Battalion. Japanese casualties on 2 August were relatively light: ten men killed and 15 wounded. Among the killed, the 75th Infantry lost seven, the 76th Infantry two, and the engineers one. Among the wounded, the 75th suffered nine and the 76th six. Infantry ammunition was expended at an even higher rate than on 30–31 July. In Hirahara's battalion area, small arms, machine guns, ammunition, helmets, knapsacks, and gas masks were captured. A considerable portion of the seized materiel was employed in subsequent combat, as in the case of an antitank gun and ammunition captured on 31 July. Soviet casualties to date were estimated at 200–250, including 70 abandoned corpses. Twelve enemy tanks had been captured, and five more knocked out on 1–2 August; several dozen heavy bombers and about 5,000 Soviet ground troops were involved in the concerted offensives.  Nevertheless, reports of an imminent Soviet night attack against Hill 52 on 2–3 August alarmed Suetaka as much as his subordinates. Shortly after 20:00 accompanied by his intelligence officer, Suetaka set out for the hill, resolved to direct operations himself. Somewhat earlier, the division had sent Korea Army Headquarters a message, received by 18:30, reflecting Suetaka's current outlook: 30 to 40 Soviet planes had been bombing all sectors since morning, but losses were negligible and morale was high. The division had brought up additional elements in accord with army orders, and was continuing to strive for nonenlargement, but was "prepared firmly to reject the enemy's large-scale attacks." Impressed by the severity of the artillery and small-arms fire, Suetaka deemed it imperative "quickly to mete out a decisive counterassault and thus hasten the solution of the incident." But Japanese lines were thinly held and counterattacks required fresh strength. This state of affairs caused Suetaka to consider immediate commitment of the reinforcements moving to the front, although the Korea Army had insisted on prior permission before additional troops might cross the Tumen. Suetaka's customary and unsurprising solution was again to rely on his initiative and authorize commitment of every reinforcement unit. Nearest was T. Sato's 73rd Regiment, which had been ordered the night before to move up from Nanam. Under the cover of two Japanese fighters, these troops had alighted from the train the next morning at Seikaku, where they awaited orders eagerly.   K. Sato was receiving reports about the enemy buildup. At 20:10 orders were given to the 73rd Regiment to proceed at once to the Matsu'otsuho crossing and be prepared to support the 75th. Involved were T. Sato's two battalions, half of the total infantry reinforcements. Suetaka had something else in mind: his trump, Okido's 76th Infantry. At 23:40 he ordered this regiment, coming up behind the 73rd, to proceed to Huichungyuan on the Manchurian side of the Tumen, via Kyonghun, intercept the enemy, and be ready to go over to the offensive. On the basis of the information that the division planned to employ Okido's regiment for an enveloping attack, K. Sato quickly worked out details. He would conceal the presence of the reinforcements expected momentarily from the 73rd Regiment and would move Senda's BGU and Shimomura's battalion to Huichungyuan to cover the advance of the 76th Regiment and come under the latter's control. Japanese forces faced the danger of Soviet actions against Changkufeng from the Shachaofeng front after midnight on 2 August. Takenouchi had been ready to strike when he learned that the enemy had launched an attack at 01:00 against one of his own companies, Matsunobe's southwest of Shachaofeng. Therefore, Takenouchi's main unit went to drive off the attackers, returning to its positions at 02:30. The Russians tried again, starting from 04:00 on 03 August. Strong elements came as close as 300 meters; near 05:00 Soviet artillery and heavy weapons fire had grown hot, and nine enemy fighters made ineffective strafing passes. By 06:30 the Russians seemed thwarted completely. Hill 52 was pummeled during the three battles on 2 August. Taking advantage of night, the Russians had been regrouping; east of the hill, heavy machine guns were set up on the ridgeline 500 meters away. From 05:00 on 03 August, the Russians opened up with heavy weapons. Led by three tanks, 50 or 60 infantrymen then attacked from the direction of Hill 29 and reached a line 700–800 meters from the Japanese defenses. Here the Russian soldiers peppered away, but one of their tanks was set ablaze by gunfire and the other two were damaged and fled into a dip. Kamimori's mountain artillery reinforcements reached Nanpozan by 07:15 on 03 August. Tanaka issued an order directing the battalion to check the zone east of Hill 52 as well as to engage artillery across Khasan. A site for the supply unit was to be selected beyond enemy artillery range; on the day before, Russian shells had hit the supply unit of the 3rd Mountain Artillery Battalion, killing two men and 20 horses. The exposed force was ordered to take cover behind Crestline 1,000 meters to the rear. After 09:00 on 03 August, the artillery went into action and Japanese morale was enhanced. Near 09:00, Soviet bombardment grew pronounced, accompanied by bomber strikes. The Japanese front-line infantry responded with intensive fire, supported by mountain pieces and the regimental guns atop Changkufeng. Enemy forces stayed behind their heavy weapons and moved no further, while their casualties mounted. At 11:00 the Russians began to fall back, leaving only machine guns and snipers. One reason the Soviets had been frustrated since early morning was that K. Sato had seen the urgency of closing the gap midway between Changkufeng and Hill 52 (a site called Scattered Pines) and had shifted the 2nd Company from Changkufeng. Between 06:00 and 07:40, the company fired on Soviet troops which had advanced north of Hill 52, and inflicted considerable casualties. A corporal commanding a grenade launcher was cited posthumously for leading an assault which caused the destruction of three heavy machine guns. In the afternoon, the Japanese sustained two shellings and a bomber raid. Otherwise, the battlefield was quiet, since Russian troops had pulled back toward Hill 29 by 15:00 under cover of heavy weapons and artillery. At Hill 52, however, defense posed a problem, for each barrage smashed positions and trenches. During intervals between bombardments and air strikes, the men struggled to repair and reinforce the facilities. Changkufeng was again not attacked by ground troops during the day but was hit by planes and artillery. Trifling support was rendered by the mountain gun which had been moved to the Manchurian side of the Tumen. Japanese infantry reinforcements were on the way. By 23:00 on 02 August, T. Sato had left Shikai. His 73rd Regiment pushed forward along roads so sodden that the units had to dismantle the heavy weapons for hauling. The rate of advance was little more than one kilometer per hour, but finally, at 05:20 on 03 August, he reached Chiangchunfeng with the bulk of two battalions. The esprit of the other front-line troops "soared." K. Sato, who was commanding all forces across the Tumen pending Morimoto's setting up of headquarters for the 37th Brigade, had T. Sato take over the line to the left of Changkufeng, employing Takenouchi's old unit and the 73rd Regiment to cover Shachaofeng. T. Sato set out with his battalions at 06:00 amid heavy rain. By 07:30, under severe fire, he was in position to command the new left sector. According to division orders to Morimoto, this zone was to include the heights south and northwest of Shachaofeng, but, in the case of the former, it was "permissible to pull back and occupy high ground west of the heights south of Shachaofeng." T. Sato contemplated using his regiment to encircle the foe on the north side of the lake, while Okido's 76th Infantry formed the other prong. Most of the day afterward, Soviet artillery was active; the Japanese responded with barrages of their own. Eventually, from 15:30, the entire enemy front-line force in this sector began falling back under violent covering fire. Morimoto's initial operations order, received at 18:00, advised T. Sato officially that he was coming under command of the 37th Brigade. The night of 03–04 August passed with the units uneasy, striving to conduct security and reconnaissance while working on the battered defenses. Total Japanese casualties on 3 August were light again: six men killed and ten wounded, four of the dead and seven of the wounded being suffered by the 75th Infantry, the rest by Takenouchi's battalion. Ammunition was expended at a lower rate than on the preceding day. The Japanese War Ministry reported no significant change since nightfall on 03 August. Thereafter, the battlefield seemed to return to quiescence; Japanese morale was high. In the press abroad, Changkufeng attracted overriding attention. The world was no longer talking of "border affrays." Three-column headlines on page 1 of the New York Times announced: "Soviet Hurls Six Divisions and 30 Tanks into Battle with Japanese on Border, 2 Claims Conflict, Tokyo Reports Victory in Manchukuo and Foes' Big Losses, Moscow Asserts It Won." The startling claim that six Soviet divisions were in action seemed to have been supplied for external consumption by Hsinking as well as Seoul. According to Nakamura Bin, the Russians employed 4,000 to 5,000 men supported by 230 tanks. Although Japanese casualties were moderate, Soviet artillery bombardment had stripped the hills of their lush summer grass. According to the uninformed foreign press, "the meager information showed both sides were heavily armed with the most modern equipment. The Russians were using small, fast tanks and the Japanese apparently were forewarned of this type of weapon and were well supplied with batteries of armor-piercing antitank guns." On 03 August the Russians lost 200 men, 15 tanks, and 25 light artillery pieces. One feature of the fighting was Japanese use of "thousands of flares" to expose fog-shrouded enemy ranks during a Soviet night attack. During the "first phase counteroffensive" by the Russians on 2–3 August, the 75th Regiment judged that the enemy's choice of opportunities for attacking was "senseless"; once they started, they continued until an annihilating blow was dealt. "We did not observe truly severe attacking capacity, such as lightning breakthroughs." With respect to tactical methods, the Japanese noted that Soviet offensive deployment was characterized by depth, which facilitated piecemeal destruction. When Russian advance elements suffered losses, replacements were moved up gradually. Soviet artillery fired without linkage to the front-line troops, nor was there liaison between the ground attacks staged in the Shachaofeng and Hill 52 sectors. Since enemy troops fought entirely on their own, they could be driven off in one swoop. Additionally, although 20–30 Russian tanks appeared during the counterattacks, their cooperation with the infantry was clumsy, and the armor was stopped. Soviet use of artillery in mobile warfare was "poorness personified." "Our troops never felt the least concern about hostile artillery forces, which were quite numerous. Even privates scoffed at the incapability of Russian artillery." It seemed that "those enemies who had lost their fighting spirit had the habit of fleeing far." During the combat between 31 July and 03 August, the defeated Russians appeared to fear pursuit and dashed all the way back to Kozando, "although we did not advance even a step beyond the boundary." On 4 August Suetaka prepared a secret evaluation: the enemy attacks by day and night on 2 August were conducted by front-line corps built around the 40th Rifle Division. "In view of the failure of those assaults, the foe is bound to carry out a more purposeful offensive effort, using newly arrived corps reinforcements." Russian actions on 02 August had been the most serious and persistent offensive efforts undertaken since the outset of the incident, but they were about the last by the front-line corps whose immediate jurisdiction lay in the region of the incident. Consequently, the enemy's loss of morale as a result of their defeat on 30–31 July, combined with their lack of unity in attack power, caused the attacks to end in failure. "We must be prepared for the fact that enemy forces will now mount a unified and deliberate offensive, avoiding rash attacks in view of their previous reversal, since large new corps are coming up." 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. In the shadowed night, Japan's Sato chose Nakano's 75th to seize a peak, sending five captains and a rising Nakajima into darkness. At 2:15 a.m., they breached wires and climbed the slope; dawn lit a hard-won crest, then Hill 52 and Shachaofeng yielded to resolve and fire. The day wore on with brutal artillery, fluttering bombers, and relentless clashes. By August's edge, casualties mounted on both sides, yet Japanese regiments held fast, repelling night assaults with grit. 

The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. joins Chelsea to talk about the life lessons he learned from unexpected people, why nobody wants to do you a favor unless they have an ulterior motive, and debate whether his parents had an open marriage way before it was cool. Then: A 40+ standup wonders where to focus her time. And a comedy-adjacent New Yorker tries not to become a Chuckle F*cker. * Pick up a copy of The Man of Many Fathers here * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. joins Chelsea to talk about the life lessons he learned from unexpected people, why nobody wants to do you a favor unless they have an ulterior motive, and debate whether his parents had an open marriage way before it was cool. Then: A 40+ standup wonders where to focus her time. And a comedy-adjacent New Yorker tries not to become a Chuckle F*cker. * Pick up a copy of The Man of Many Fathers here * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The phone lines are lit and the topics are trifling: will Republicans let the clock run out on a government shutdown? Is a peace deal a peace deal if only one side is at the table? Will the President ever stop talking to the generals? Is fitness a proxy for gender in Pete Hegseth's U.S. Military? And more...Dominique goes in and callers call out.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Welcome to Episode 282 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world.Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where we discuss this and all of our podcast episodes.This week we continue our series covering Cicero's "Tusculan Disputations" from an Epicurean viewpoint, and today we continue in Part 2 - "Is Pain An Evil?," picking up with** Section XI, where Cicero attacks Epicurus for saying that pain is the greatest evil.Show Notes:  https://www.epicureanfriends.com/thread/4462-episode-282-is-a-trifling-pain-a-greater-evil-than-the-worst-infamy/

Send us a textSometimes a single moment can change everything we thought we knew about our favorite characters. That's exactly what happened in this unexpected reaction episode to Knots Landing Season 3, Episode 11 "Power Play" – a game-changing installment that left me gasping in disbelief and rushing to record my raw, unfiltered thoughts.What begins as Gary's passionate pursuit of a methanol fuel business opportunity quickly spirals into something far more provocative. When Karen refuses to invest the $200,000 needed for the venture, Abby Cunningham strategically positions herself as Gary's biggest supporter – offering money, encouragement, and ultimately, a betrayal that rocks the Ewing household. The seeds of discontent have been subtly planted throughout the season, but watching them bloom into a forbidden attraction in a Mexican barn filled with repurposed moonshine equipment is nothing short of shocking.The real heartbreak comes through watching Valene's genuine attempts to support her husband while maintaining reasonable boundaries. Her thoughtful preparation of a special dinner upon Gary's return, complete with candles and a new dress, juxtaposed with his cold behavior and constant praise of Abby, creates a devastating portrait of a marriage under siege. When Gary ultimately declares he needs "a friend" and doesn't have one in the room, we witness the power play in its most raw form – the calculated manipulation of a man's ambition to drive a wedge between husband and wife.Whether you're a longtime fan of Knots Landing or discovering this dramatic turning point for the first time, this episode analysis captures all the emotional nuance, character motivations, and neighborhood dynamics that make this series so compelling. Join me for an unfiltered reaction that's equal parts analysis and visceral response to one of the most pivotal moments in the show's history. And remember – it's always better to keep your drama on TV!

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Baking Lecturer at TU Dublin, Ann Marie Dunne shares her classic Christmas dessert recipes, from the truly traditional trifle to a modern twist on the Christmas pudding.

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This week, we chopped it up with the vibe connoisseur herself, Miss @tashahrosa! This episode was so much fun – tune in to hear all about toxic traits we like in a partner, becoming a mother, mother-daughter dynamics, and trifling husbands. Don't miss out on this lively and engaging conversation.Follow this week's guest @tashahrosa

This week Michel & Kirk are back with another week of nosiness and open the episode with their weekly raptress quote. Instead of a question they discuss Kirk's return from his first cruise ever and the the great time he had. And of course… they ramble. Email - noseywithgoodintentions@gmail.com IG - @noseywithgoodintentions TikTok - noseywithgoodintentions Twitter - @noseygood and check out our sister pod @pettywithgoodintentions and @friendswithgoodintentions

Send us a Text Message.Step right into the eye of the storm with me, Jett, as we untangle the latest high-stakes drama from the classic soap, "Dallas." Grasp the fragile threads of fortune and fate that bind the Ewing family together – will solidarity or scandal reign supreme? We kick off with the aftershocks of the "Who Done It?" mystery, where allegiances are put to the test and Sue Ellen's predicament begs the question: can money buy freedom, or is it the root of all evil? And for those craving a slice of homespun wisdom, we answer a fan's letter about Val's charm, which proves that sometimes, the most unassuming characters steal the show.Buckle in for a bumpy ride as we recount Sue Ellen's spiral from high society to handcuffs, with only a hypnosis session standing between her and a conviction for J.R.'s shooting. But family ties in "Dallas" are as tangled as barbed wire, and the dynamics between Lucy and Mitch remind us that love's battlefield is fraught with its own perils, espeacially  when Grand-daddy's little monster cant take no for an answer, love bombe anyone? It's not just about the money or the mansions – it's a power play with hearts and futures on the line. And as the chess pieces move, Cliff Barnes's political plays remind us that in the world of "Dallas," everyone's got an angle.In the grand finale of our soapy saga, betrayal takes center stage as Sue Ellen confronts the treachery lurking in her own backyard. But don't fret, dear listeners, for even amidst the backstabbing, "Dallas" serves up a Texas-sized lesson on resilience and redemption. Tune in for a narrative feast where family drama and financial independence collide, teaching us all to be the authors of our own destiny. And remember, when the dust settles, it's not just about surviving the storm – it's about learning to dance in the rain.

In this Episode 34 of the Factz Ova Feelinz podcast with Spider Loc, he is joined by guest Trifling from Long Beach Rollin' 20s Crips. In this episode they discuss:his father being from the rival gang, Insane Crips in Long BeachHis hit song, "Crazy Ina Hood" getting shot in a gang shooting being in prison with Rollin 40s Crips, Spoety Face & 4XtraDissing the East Side Longos in a song LA gangs fighting at the Pike in Long Beach Find Us On Youtube:Spider Loc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bangerzs23Factz Ova Feelinz video clips on Street TV: http://www.youtube.com/streetgangsStreet TV: http://www.youtube.com/streetgangsStreet TV Flix: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwof1NALLNj3owdHJTM4YVwAlex Alonso: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexAlonso101Find Us on Instragram *Spider Loc: https://www.instagram.com/spiderlocmosteasty* Street TV: https://www.instagram.com/street.teevee*Alex Alonso: https://www.instagram.com/alexalonso101*Street Gangs: https://www.instagram.com/street_gangsIf you want to advertise on Factz Ova Feelinz send a message to STEF (AT) StreetGangs [dot] com-----* StreetGangs website: http://www.streetgangs.com

TW: Death, Gore Today's Chinese fairy tale tells of not being greedy. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Taryn welcomes HuffPost senior culture reporter Erin Evans to break down the first few episodes of the brand new season of Love Is Blind. But first, Taryn is going over the news that moved her, including the masterful announcement of Beyoncé's new album.Follow Taryn: @_TARYNitUP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the the fellas talk about the NCAA football Playoffs. And who got screwed in the deal. They also take some time out to empty the mailbag. Give some advice to a couple of Rip 28ers. They even give some great parenting advice to a soon to be 1st time dad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rip-28-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rip-28-podcast/support

Today's episode covers Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues. Since the new year is right around the corner, these are a few areas to strive to improve to make your life better. A few quotes from this episode: -Don't be stanking and don't be trifling. -If you want to separate yourself in this world, do what you say you're going to do. -You don't have to be miserable to get results. Moderation is the key. There is actually some really good advice in there from old Benny Frank. Although #12 got a little squirrely... Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality. -For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ -Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you might have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all.  Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at Teek@PatnaikCo.com -Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fitandpositive.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/message

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This episode takes its name from the first pages of Toni Cade Bambara's novel The Salt Eaters, where healer Minnie Ransom tells activist Velma Henry, “wholeness is no trifling matter.” We join mama, yoga instructor, lover, and Kindergarten teacher Brittney Elyse to talk about what it means to find pleasure in what Bambara calls “the weight of wellness,” when she leaves and then returns as her full(er) self to teaching. Brittney shares her migration story from North Carolina to Massachusetts and back, reflecting on how she began to unlearn unpleasure, uncare, and working to capacity (which Audre Lorde tells us are not the ways of the erotic). We invite you to share your reflections. What is bringing you pleasure and rest this month? Send your thoughts to us at us@dancingondesks.org, leave an audio message, or slide into our DMs on IG @dancingondesks. Transcript (Finalized Monday, Dec. 4, 2023) The clips from the protest at the end of this episode come from an October 28, 2023 protest in London, UK, calling for a ceasefire in Palestine in solidarity with freedom and protection for Palestinians. BRITTNEY'S SUNDAY SWEETNESS Instagram: @brittneyelyseyoga  INTELLECTUAL INHERITANCE bell hooks, All About Love Toni Cade Bambara, The Salt Eaters Tricia Hersey, Rest is Resistance A Word on Words with John Seigenthaler, featuring bell hooks, who discusses her newest book All About Love, PBS, 1999 MUSIC Dancing on Desks theme song composed and arranged by Mara Johnson and Elliott Wilkes  “Cruise” and “Memories” Prod by Yogic Beats “In Dreamland” Prod by Chill Peach “Biscuit” Prod. by Lukrembo “Wine” Prod. by Lukrembo “Lighta” Prod. by rémdolla “Homme” Prod. by rémdolla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancingondesks/message

BONUS EPISODE from YouTube! You can watch this episode on the KrisCross Corner YouTube Channel FOR FREE! Enjoy! KrisCross Corner is the exclusive Detroit-based podcast with Kris Canty and the Great Debaterz. Join the crew as they talk about interesting topics, current events, and more! Kris will also try to get your brains working with some Top 10 Lists of Random topics. Watch the podcast on YouTube! Support the podcast here: anchor.fm/kriscrosscorner/support  Watch the podcast here: www.youtube.com/@kriscrosscorner  Listen to the podcast here: https:// open.spotify.com/show/21S54f6JNK3mxkVkVgGAxH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kriscrosscorner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kriscrosscorner/support

Marcel Smith and the Great Debaterz have some things to get off their chests. KrisCross Corner is the exclusive Detroit-based podcast with Kris Canty and the Great Debaterz. Join the crew as they talk about interesting topics, current events, and more! Kris will also try to get your brains working with some Top 10 Lists of Random topics. Watch the podcast on YouTube! Support the podcast here: anchor.fm/kriscrosscorner/support  Watch the podcast here: www.youtube.com/@kriscrosscorner  Listen to the podcast here: https:// open.spotify.com/show/21S54f6JNK3mxkVkVgGAxH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kriscrosscorner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kriscrosscorner/support

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The "Dia: Beacon" & "John Wick 4 HJ" stories in the Trifling in NYC segment! Plus a review of the Prime series "Jury Duty" season 1! visceralist@gmail.com

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The "Stressed Out Bartender" story in the Trifling in NYC segment! Plus a review of the full 4th season of Succession! Email - visceralist@gmail.com Instagram / Twitter - @visceralist Patreon! If you want to help support to the show - www.patreon.com/visceralist Available on Soundcloud, Spotify & iTunes! © Visceralist LLC

In which P Shemmy and Miss Understood join Spanks and the Dude to discuss the ordination questions that have captured their imagination the most, caring for those who are dying, and whether we'll ever realize that we are, in fact, pastors. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/⁠ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wthiap⁠. Want to reach out? Email us at whatthehellisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter/facebook/instagram? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @WTHIAP.

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Caprice says Kenneth cheated and got another woman pregnant and she's not sure if she can forgive him. Kenneth claims Caprice neglected him, forcing him to cheat.

With a combination of playfulness and humility, Sensei Noah Kodo Roen presents Case 21 of Book of Serenity, “Yunyan Sweeps the Ground,” and explores the dichotomy of mindfulness and busyness, […]

3 long-ass stories from the Trifling in NYC-Verse! Including the infamous "Mr. Bacardi" story! Email - visceralist@gmail.com Instagram / Twitter - @visceralist Patreon! If you want to help support to the show - https://www.patreon.com/visceralist Available on Soundcloud, Spotify & iTunes! © Visceralist LLC

On this episode of Bravo! We're Black, We are joined by our bestie Kendrick from "Reality & Comics Too" but we also have another surprise guest! Tune in to find out who, here is whats on our docket for today:- Casting Meg and Tory Trial as a Tubi movie -The Sex Lives of College Girls finale recap- James Gunn canceling pretty much all of the DC-Verse?!Plus more!This is a fun episode you don't want to missBe sure to follow Kendrick on Insta and listen to his pod!Kendrick's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/realitycomicstoo/?hl=enListen to the Reality and Comics Too Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-comics-too/id1525311067?uo=4Support the showSubscribe to the Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Bravowhileblack

A friend of Jessica's mom and cousin took the search for Jessica into his own hands and his communications regarding what he knew are quite revealing on many levels including about the ransom demands that were sent to Lynn.  As these communications show, things aren't always what they seem.Support the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretstruecrimepodcastJeremy Abbott Petitionhttps://chng.it/4NpDWLPpyv

Do you have a trifling friend and how trifling can y'all be? University of California had a 48,000 people strike.. Do you know how many people you pissed off for 48,000 people to strike on your ass. Whew Chile...

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The "NYC Marathon", "My Eye Dr." & "Taylor/Jacob Lautner" stories in the Trifling in NYC segment! Plus reviews of the second half of House of the Dragon season 1 (episodes 6 - 10)! Email - visceralist@gmail.com Instagram / Twitter - @visceralist Patreon! If you want to help support to the show - https://www.patreon.com/visceralist Available on Soundcloud, Spotify & iTunes! © Visceralist LLC

The "LA Baby" story in the Trifling in NYC segment! Plus reviews of episodes 3, 4 & 5 of House of the Dragon season 1! Email - visceralist@gmail.com Instagram / Twitter - @visceralist Patreon! If you want to help support to the show - https://www.patreon.com/visceralist Available on Soundcloud, Spotify & iTunes! © Visceralist LLC

The "US Open" & "Hamilton Food Bag" stories in the Trifling in NYC segment! Plus reviews of Episodes 1 and 2 of HBO's new Game of Thrones spinoff series "House of the Dragon"! Email - visceralist@gmail.com Instagram / Twitter - @visceralist Patreon! If you want to help support to the show - https://www.patreon.com/visceralist Available on Soundcloud, Spotify & iTunes! © Visceralist LLC

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 42 year old single mother and I have two teenage children that live with me. At my age, I wanted to become a homeowner and stop renting, so I started looking for an affordable place to buy. My mom recently received a financial blessing, so she offered to buy me a house. Hesitantly, I agreed. I found a small, affordable home and my mother bought it. I pay the mortgage, but the house is in my mom's name, which is why I was hesitant to go through with the deal........... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.