Japan will not abandon the fight for the Philippines even if Tokyo should be reduced to ashes!

Orderly discipline and morale within an army was the responsibility of the Division Commander.

I am confident that the day is not far distant when the light of peace shine again.

Now I am master of Shanghai.

Japan will not abandon the fight for the Philippines even if Tokyo should be reduced to ashes!

Prince Asaka had joined the army only about ten days before its entry into Nanking and in view of the short time he was connected with this army I do not think he can be held responsible. I would say that the Division Commanders are the responsible parties.

There's no solution except to break the power of Chiang Kai-shek by capturing Nanking. That is what I must do.