Clash in the Desert

May 28th, 1939

In May of 1939, Russia and Japan entered into a border dispute about Outer
Mongolia and Manchuria. While the land was of little value to either side,
the issue of control finally led to open conlict. On May 28th, units of the 
Japanese 23rd Division crossed the border and into Russian territory. The 
Japanese had unwisely left their flanks weakened and the Russians were
quick to take advantage. As the Japanese column trudge down the road, they
were suprised to hear the sound of tanks heading their way.