The Nationalist defenses along the Yangtze were led by Tang Enbo and 450,000 men, responsible for Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Jiangxi, while Bai Chongxi was in charge of 250,000 men, defending the portion of the Yangtze stretching from Hukou to Yichang.
Pertahanan Nasionalis sepanjang Yangtze dipimpin oleh Tang Enbo dan 450.000 personel, bertanggung jawab atas Jiangsu, Zhejiang, dan Jiangxi, sementara Bai Chongxi yang memimpin 250.000 personel, mempertahankan bagian dari Yangtze yang membentang dari Hukou ke Yichang.