NATIONALIST WITHDRAWAL FROM NORTH OF YANGTZE AND FROM SHANGHAI-NANKING AREA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00457R002300220010-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: November 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 30, 1998
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: January 26, 1949
• Content Type: REPORT

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COUNTRY China DATE DISTR. 26 January 1949
SUBJECT Nationalist Withdrawal from North of Yangtze and NO. OF PAGES 1
from Shanghai-Nanking area
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PLACE
ACQUIRED
DATE OF INF
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The :Nationalists will attempt to establish a defense line along the Chien-
tang River, but it is doubtful if they can organize an effective defense.
The morale of the troops is very low and many are deserting. There is no
real obstacle to a Communist push into South China except terrain and supply
problems.
NO. OF ENCLS.
(LISTED BELOW)
SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
1. The Nationalist forces are incapable of defending the Yangtze River line,
and are evacuating; all of the troops to the south bank. The evacuation
north of Chenohiang (119-28,32-12) is proceeding under heavy enemy pressure,
with the Nationalist air and naval forces participating.
2. The Nationalists have no intention of trying to defend the Nanking-Shanghai
area. They are attempting to extricate all forces and materiel in the area,
and are moving through Shanghai to Fiangchow.
4. The lhinistry of National Defense will move to Shanghai before 29 January,
and then to Canton.
Document No.
NO CHANGE in Class.
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INFORMATION REPORT
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
CLASSIFICATION
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