Child soldier's memories of WWII passed down

As a youngster 77 years ago, Xiao Jianghe led a group of children who patrolled major roads into his village to ensure the security of the well-known Eighth Route Army, a crucial force in the fight against the aggression of Japanese troops in North China.

He shared his experience with his grandson, Xiao Jian-ting, 28, who tells stories of the children's regiment to visitors at the army's old headquarters in Wuxiang county, Shanxi province.

The old headquarters receives thousands of visitors each year, and Xiao Jianting likes to tell his grandfather's story with great passion.