In the Philippines. Japanese representatives of the government
arrive in Manila to conclude the surrender of the remaining
Japanese troops and receive instructions on the plans for
the occupation of Japan and the signing of the surrender documents.
Meanwhile, General MacArthur ordered a halt to all amphibious
landing operations.
In China. Chiang Kai-shek forbids Japanese forces from surrendering
to the Red Chinese forces and demands of the communist forces
that they not advance. The Communist forces disregard the
demand. Meanwhile, in Manchuria, the Soviet 2nd Far Eastern
Front captures Tsitsihar in the Manchurian Plain. Transbaikal
Front armor advances toward the town from the west, by passing
pockets of Japanese resistance. Soviet troops link up with
Chinese Communist forces.
In Britain. King George and Queen Elizabeth lead nationwide
thanks giving services to mark Victory Sunday.
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