After successfully capturing Changsha on 18 June 1944, the Japanese 11th army, led by Lieutenant General Isamu Yokoyama (橫山 勇) continued its drive southwards.
Setelah Changsha jatuh pada tanggal 18 Juni 1944, Pasukan ke-11 Jepang dari Jenderal Isamu Yokoyama, melanjutkan pergerakannya ke arah selatan.