An article describing "The Contest To Cut Down 100 People" — a brutal competition in which two Japanese soldiers challenged one another to massacre as many people as possible.
The bold headline reads, "'Incredible Record' - Mukai 106 – 105 Noda—Both 2nd Lieutenants Go Into Extra Innings" (Oliver, 2019)
Below are some statements given by Japanese soldier on why they carried out the execution and acts in Nanjing.