History
The 11th Division was a crack division of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army and part of the Chinese troops trained by the Germans. For a time known as the 18th Army, it served with distinction during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Being one of the five elite units of Chiang Kai-shek's Whampoa cliqué.
On August 9, 1937, the 11th Division was ordered to march to North China in response to the Japanese Army's southward offensive. However, just before reaching Baoding, the division was redirected to participate in the Battle of Shanghai. On the 23rd of August, the Japanese Army landed at Wusong and Chuansha and occupied Luodian, a crucial hub where several highways connecting Baoshan, Shanghai, Jiading, and Songjiang intersected. In response, the 15th Group Army ordered the 33rd Brigade of the 11th Division to attack Luodian. Within a few hours, the Chinese division had defeated an engineer unit and recaptured Luodian.
On August 9, 1937, the 11th Division was ordered to march to North China in response to the Japanese Army's southward offensive. However, just before reaching Baoding, the division was redirected to participate in the Battle of Shanghai. On the 23rd of August, the Japanese Army landed at Wusong and Chuansha and occupied Luodian, a crucial hub where several highways connecting Baoshan, Shanghai, Jiading, and Songjiang intersected. In response, the 15th Group Army ordered the 33rd Brigade of the 11th Division to attack Luodian. Within a few hours, the Chinese division had defeated an engineer unit and recaptured Luodian.
Featured Missions
| Campaign | Mission |
|---|---|
| Battle of Shanghai | Luodian Shoreline |
| Battle of Shanghai | Luodian Struggle |