Nationalist Soldiers Patrol Shanghai

The video describes the preparation for a final defense, highlighting the near-empty state of the Wang Pool River and the activities of nationalist soldiers. Soldiers are engaged in constructing earthwork defenses and setting up barbed wire barricades as the enemy approaches from 17 miles away.

What was the state of the Wang Pool River during the last stand preparations?

• It was bustling with activity.

• It was frozen over.

• It was almost devoid of traffic.

• It was flooded.

What task were some of the nationalist soldiers assigned to?

• Building bridges.

• Throwing up earthwork defenses.

• Cooking meals.

• Training new recruits.

What defensive structure did the soldiers construct against the enemy?

• Wooden fences.

• Stone walls.

• Barbed wire barricades.

• Moats.

How far away was the enemy positioned during the construction of defenses?

• 17 miles away.

• 20 miles away.

• 10 miles away.

• 5 miles away.

What was the primary focus of the soldiers' efforts as depicted in the video?

• Supply chain management.

• Defensive preparations.

• Offensive strategies.

• Diplomatic negotiations.