Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 248 The troops stationed in Mongolia panicked

 Datong, above the position of the 26th Division.

 Hurricane fighter numbered 192 gracefully passed through the anti-aircraft fire network composed of black clouds.

There are a variety of anti-aircraft guns on the ground, including several small-caliber single-barreled 96-shen cannons and Type 98 anti-aircraft machine guns, and even a Type 99 88mm anti-aircraft gun imitated by the German III.

Those black clouds that exploded near the Hurricane fighter were either time fuses or fragmentation barrages produced by proximity fuse shells.

It is strange to say that Fang Ziyi has been on the battlefield for less than a month, but his performance at this time is not inferior to that of a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time.

 Facing such a dense air defense firepower network for the first time, the situation was not affected at all.

 After locking onto one of the thickest anti-aircraft guns, he did not hesitate to pilot his fighter plane to dive towards the enemy's position.

As the altitude gets lower and lower, various small-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns also join the queue to prevent Fang Ziyi's attack.

The black clouds that exploded in front of the nose of the aircraft from time to time made the Hurricane fighter start to shake involuntarily. But his eyes were always fixed on the 88mm anti-aircraft gun, and he calculated the height in his mind.

 Showa air defense, nine out of ten air defenses.

The Japs on the ground tried to use intensive firepower to interfere with the enemy's bombing. Even if they could not bring down the Hurricane fighter, they would be successful as long as they forced the opponent to waste the scarce aerial bombs.

 Obviously, Fang Ziyi was not affected.

Under his control, the fighter plane was as agile as a falcon, and could even seize the opportunity to fire with a Browning machine gun.

Every artillery shell fired by the Japanese was in vain, just like the three-type incendiary shot shells, which could only be reduced to celebratory firecrackers.

 After reaching the bombing height, the Hurricane suddenly pulled up the nose and began to climb. And those anti-aircraft shells at the tail of the plane are like sending off guests.

 “Boom!”

Two 227-kilogram aerial bombs fell on the anti-aircraft artillery position. The Japanese who were still barking were killed and injured instantly. The residual limbs along with the sand in the sandbags flew all over the sky.

The 88mm anti-aircraft gun that poses the greatest threat to the First Air Division has already achieved a new record of 192.

 “Wuhu! It’s so cool!”

After all, he was still a twenty-four-year-old young man. After completing an exciting dive bomb drop, Fang Ziyi sat in the cabin and roared excitedly.

Soon, Captain Wang Hai’s voice came from the communication channel.

 “Well done!”

“You are born to be a pilot! How does it feel to face a dense anti-aircraft firepower network for the first time!”

 Hearing what his captain said, Fang Ziyi did not rush to reply.

 Hurricane fighter numbered 192, after slightly adjusting its angle of attack, dived towards the ground again.

 Ten seconds later, two Red Sun rockets accurately hit the anti-aircraft artillery position. A Nine-Six Divine Cannon ejected directly and took off, the barrel twisted like an old tree root.

But fortunately, it is not alone. All four gun crew members, without exception, followed the men's anti-aircraft guns.

 After completing a textbook licking of the ground, Fang Ziyi's slightly panting voice came from the communication channel.

“Dense? I just twisted around to avoid those anti-aircraft guns.”

“Captain, let me speak from my heart. Facing these dark clouds, I feel completely calm and even want to laugh.”

“If the Japs’ air defense density is only at this level, then I unilaterally declare that the North China Eagle is a thing of the past, and the Eighth Route Army Air Force First Division will be the Republic of China Eagle.”

Such an energetic speech brought a faint smile to Captain Wang Hai's face.

 The Spitfire machine gun No. 079 fired in unison, and several tongues of flames splashed blood mist among the Japs.

 Only ten minutes had passed, and more than half of a large group of Japanese soldiers had been killed or injured. Without the protection of those field anti-aircraft guns, ground troops would not even have a chance to appear.

 "Cure the team! Next, hand over the battlefield to the comrades of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region."

“Those who have injuries to the aircraft should report it in time. If necessary, parachuting is allowed. Your life is always more important than the aircraft!”

After the 1st Kong Division left, Commander Yang of the 1st Division led five regiments into the battlefield.

 The soldiers used the fastest speed to clear out the resisting Japanese soldiers. Then one regiment went to deal with the Tongpu Railway, and the remaining four regiments built fortifications on the basis of the enemy's positions.

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Wanquan, the headquarters of the Mongolian Army.

 “You repeat it to me again!?”

“The 26th Division was attacked by the Eighth Route Army? The other party also dispatched dozens of fighter jets?”

“079 and 192 appeared above their troops at the same time? Has a large group of warriors been killed by the enemy?”

The current commander, Lieutenant General Amazo Jutaro, stared in disbelief, as if the information sent by the communications corps was false.

The territory of the Mongolian Army is very large, including southern Chahar, northern Jin Province and eastern Suiyuan. Judging from the territory alone, it is even wider than the defense area of ​​the First Army.

 But their overall strength is pitifully small. There is now only one division, an independent mixed brigade and a cavalry group.

This is not because the previous commanders of the North China Front were arrogant, but because the above-mentioned troops are all the best among the best.

 Take the northern part of Jin Province as an example. It has both cities and mountains, and is rich in coal mines. Suiyuan and Taiyuan can also be reached directly by road and railway, which can be said to be the northern gate of Shanxi Province.

 Ordinary Class B divisions are not qualified to take a look at them.

The 26th Division stationed there was the first batch of new divisions of the Japanese army to adopt the triple regiment model.

Commanders at all levels have accumulated rich experience in the Kwantung Army, and many of them even participated in the Battle of Nomenkan, and they are undoubtedly the top combat force among the B divisions.

 Compared with the bloated formation of the second brigade and four regiments, the third regiment division is more flexible.

What's more, they are also specially equipped with armored vehicles, which have strong reconnaissance, detour and sneak attack capabilities, and are very suitable for fighting in local areas.

 But for such a powerful force, nearly a thousand people were evaporated in just one face-to-face encounter.

"Hi!"

 “This is the telegram sent by the other party!”

 After hearing the confirmation, Jutaro Amami frowned even deeper. After a while, he led a group of staff to the military map.

  The headquarters of the 26th Division is Datong, which is the starting station of the Beitong-Pu Railway.

 There are only two possibilities for the Eighth Route Army to take the initiative to launch an attack, which is to use offense as defense and cut off the possibility of its own support.

 After all, they often set out from Datong and took the train all the way south to support.

If the Battle of the Central Plains had not been defeated so quickly, the field air defense weapons needed by the First Army would have been sent directly to Yuncheng along the railway, or even directly to Fenglingdu.

 The second possibility is that the opponent wants to seize the main artery that runs through the north and south of Shanxi Province. To be honest, Shigetaro Amami wanted to send troops to support.

As the commander of the same party, he was very sympathetic to Iwamatsu Yoshio's current situation, and for a time he felt as if a rabbit had died and a fox had died. It's a pity that judging from the current situation, the troops stationed in Mongolia are also unable to protect themselves when crossing the river.

 After the fall of Jin Province, the Eighth Route Army's follow-up plan will definitely be to go north.

With the small number of troops under his command, a single Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei military region could kill him without even the need for the Eighth War Zone to take action.

At the thought of the cloud-blocking fighter jets and the huge artillery group, Amanawa Jutaro couldn't help but shudder. Even if they rely on the complex terrain to defend, they probably won't be able to hold on until the Kwantung Army arrives to support them.

Thinking of this, the old devil looked at the combat staff aside.

“How many people are there in the Eighth Route Army attacking Datong? Is the situation of weapons and equipment clear?”

 Obviously, the staff officer has done his homework. After hearing his commander's question, he opened the folder in his hand and read out the intelligence sent back from the front line.

“The enemy air force has left the battlefield, and the number of infantry of the Eighth Route Army is no less than 7,000.”

“According to the report of the 26th Division’s reconnaissance team, the enemy forces attacking them were equipped with at least thirty M1897 75mm cannons.”

  Jutaro Amanami rubbed his forehead. If it were just a force of 7,000 people, his troops stationed in Mongolia would never take it seriously.

Perhaps more than thirty cannons are a big trouble for an ordinary independent mixed brigade. But relying solely on the strength of the 26th Division, it can completely break through the opponent's defense line in one go.

The biggest problem now is that the tactics of the Eighth Route Army are becoming more and more advanced, and the superior firepower and air-ground coordination against the infantry are simply a massacre.

If our side attacks rashly without army aviation cover, once it encounters those **** fighter jets, it is estimated that the entire division will suffer heavy losses.

 This is the battle in the Central Plains. The First Army gave them a warning with blood.

But now is also an opportunity. If those 7,000 people can be eaten quickly, it will more or less reduce the pressure on the subsequent war.

 A moment later, Jutaro Amanami punched the table.

"Baga! When did the mighty Mongolian army become so afraid of the 7,000 Eighth Route Army!"

“Pass my order! Let the cavalry group and the independent mixed second brigade advance towards Datong as quickly as possible!”

“The **** Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region actually wants to intimidate me with 7,000 rifles! Now that you guys are here! Then I won’t be polite!”

Having made up their minds, the staff officers of the Mongolian army began to discuss tactics intensively.

Five minutes later, the Japs came up with a battle plan that looked pretty good.

 Datong is located between two mountain ranges and is a basin.

This kind of terrain is considered the comfort zone of the 26th Division, but it is more suitable for the Eighth Route Army's air-ground coordination style of play.

 If a regiment is used as bait, move the battlefield to the vicinity of Laiyuan County. There are dense forests and steep terrain, which can limit the performance of the air force to the greatest extent.

What's more, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region of the Eighth Route Army is also in that area. The enemy would never have thought that we would dare to choose the ambush battlefield close to their base camp.

Although the Eighth Route Army is very good at mountain warfare, its own independent mixed second brigade is not bad either.

This brigade has canceled its wing-level organization and consists of five directly affiliated independent infantry brigades.

 Although the entire army only had 5,000 men, it was equipped with ten rapid-fire guns, 12 field guns and 20 mountain guns. Sufficient artillery and flexible independent brigade formation make them very suitable for mountain operations.

 Once the Eighth Route Army takes the bait, Jutaro Amami will send out a mountain brigade and a regiment to contain the enemy, and finally use the killer cavalry group to end the battle.

 Our own cavalry group is the highest-level formation in the cavalry, equivalent to a division-level combat unit.

Moreover, this unit has just undergone a motorized adaptation, which not only improved the mobility of the artillery and baggage units, but also added a motorized infantry regiment, and even added a large number of armored vehicles and tanks.

 Powerful mobility gives unlimited space and possibilities.

If the plan can be implemented smoothly, it will definitely be possible to annihilate 7,000 enemy people at the minimum cost.

 “Wonderful! As expected of your Excellency the Commander!”

"This must be what the people of the Republic of China call "darkness under the lamp". He was able to come up with such a comprehensive plan in a short period of time. We are really overwhelmed!"

“Even if the Eighth Route Army has a full set of new equipment, they still don’t understand what a motorized force is!”

 The praise from his own advisers greatly benefited Jutaro Amanawa.

The old devil waved his hand hypocritically, and then said to the waiting correspondent:

“Contact me the 110th Division, the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade and the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade, and get them ready for battle. Once the Eighth Route Army jumps over the wall, invite them to attack together.”

“Give Lieutenant General Tuqiao of the Twelfth Army another chance to breathe a sigh of relief and ask them to put some pressure on them and try to contain the Eighth Route Army.”

 At this point, the entire combat plan is considered completely complete.

The former contacted by Shigetaro Amami was a unit directly under the North China Front. One division and two independent mixed brigades were both in Hebei Province. With a strong reserve team, I feel confident when fighting.

The latter is in Shandong Province. Although its role is limited, it can more or less help share the firepower of the troops stationed in Mongolia.

 But at this moment, a communications soldier hurriedly broke into the headquarters.

 “Your Excellency, Commander! Something bad has happened!”

“Eighth Route Army! The Eighth Route Army has assembled at least 50,000 troops! They all look like regular troops!”

“The North Tongpu Railway has been occupied by the enemy, and the 26th Division has retreated to the Yanggao and Tianzhen areas. They are requesting tactical guidance.”

As soon as the words fifty thousand and two words came out, Jutaro Amami was like an eggplant beaten by frost.

 The entire army stationed in Mongolia has a total of 30,000 men and 112 guns.

Facing the Eighth Route Army whose equipment, numbers, and firepower are superior to our own, we don’t have to fight to know that we have no chance of winning this battle. At this moment, a deep sense of powerlessness enveloped the old devil.

 After all, in the face of hard power, all strategies seem ridiculous.

“Haga! Send a telegram to Commander Okamura Neiji and Commander Umezu Yoshijiro! Inform them of the current situation!”

"Fifty thousand people! There are more than 200 planes! Even if I can spread the beans to form an army, I can't stop the Eighth Route Army! Without the support of the Army Aviation, I can't even escape intact!"

"As soon as Jin Province and Suiyuan are lost, the whole of North China will be in chaos. Quick! Send telegrams to all places that can ask for help!"

While giving orders to the communications troops, Jutaro Amami was always cursing and looking a little crazy.

“Yoshio Iwamatsu! Can’t you just die in Taiyuan?”

"Why do you have to resist? Isn't this just dragging me into the water to be your scapegoat?"

   It’s been a long time since I posted a new chapter in the underworld.

 (End of this chapter)