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8.. Fighting value Chinese communist Divs estimated to be slightly lower
than average Soviet rifle Div of last War. This estimate based on Brig FIELDS
opinion and recent reports MA Nanking.
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by air.
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Further background infm and appreciation on cone in Canton areal follow
Emphasised that above quoted figures constitute maximum threat that might
be developed in unlimited time and that communists ability to sup and maintain
eqpt is still largely guesswork.
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