A Letter of Consolation to the Officers and Soldiers on the Front Line

(September 18, 1938)

Officers and soldiers fighting heroically on the front line:

I hope you will continue to give full play to your heroic spirit, fight to the end, and achieve the goal of expelling Japanese imperialism and winning the final victory. All compatriots in the rear areas are supporting you.

Mao Zedong

September 18