Japanese soldiers leave Harbin after fresh troops arrive during occupation of Manchuria

Fresh troops arrive to relieve battle-weary veterans, who head home after a six-month campaign. Townsfolk celebrate the peaceful end of a month-long conflict as troops withdraw, marking a step towards peace in Manchuria, a region that has experienced war.

What emotions did the veterans experience upon being relieved by new forces?

What has the Manchurian population experienced in relation to war?