Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

'Yes, head! '

For many old Red Army soldiers who came from the Long March, they are indeed delighted with the current firepower of the main force.Although the main divisions of the Eighth Route Army currently have very few troops equipped with artillery regiments directly under them, at least they already have artillery regiments!

A main division is equipped with an artillery regiment, which seems a bit extravagant in the Central Army.But now the first and second divisions of the independent column have been equipped with at least twelve mountain artillery or field artillery.This change has undoubtedly improved the commander's self-confidence a lot.

Even according to He Zhengdao's instructions, half of the 75-caliber artillery seized by the divisions can be kept after the winter offensive is over.This means that the size of the artillery regiments of each division will be further expanded.

In contrast, the current column is directly under the artillery brigade, equipped with 105-caliber field artillery.At present, the arsenal is also in the process of trial production of 75 caliber mountain guns or field guns, and it may not be long before experimental guns leave the factory.

Once the scale is formed, it will no longer be too difficult for the main divisions of the Eighth Route Army to be equipped with homemade 75-caliber artillery in the future.The self-improvement of this kind of equipment really made the officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army feel that they were considered regular troops.

Looking at the blocking positions on both sides of the mountain road, one left and one right, the captain of the Japanese army in command also knew that there was not much time left for them.Therefore, they did not even need to test firepower, and directly sent two infantry brigades to attack.

In the words of the captain of the Japanese army, if they can break through the blocking position in front of them in one go, their road to break through will be much easier.If they can't break through the blocking position in front of them, night falls is the time for them to find their own way of life.

The captain of the regiment staying at the artillery position said with a frantic expression: "Fill out all the shells we carry! I will blow up all these artillery shells when we break out of the siege. This is our artillery and cannot be left to the Chinese army! "

'Hi! '

The Japanese artillery who was in charge of using the artillery was a little reluctant to such an order.But they also know that if they really break out of the siege, they will not be able to take these artillery away at all, and they can only leave them to the Eighth Route Army if they don't blow them up.

After this period of fighting, the Japanese army has become very clear that the Eighth Route Army will equip all the captured Japanese equipment to the main force.Use these Japanese-style equipment to attack the Japanese army that was fighting against the Eighth Route Army.

While the artillery was preparing for shelling, the two infantry brigades that Yamashita was in charge of attacking were also mobilizing for combat.The two infantry captains also personally participated in the next attack.

Perhaps it was really cornered, and the entire Japanese army unit, from top to bottom, was determined to break through the siege.After the battle mobilization by the infantry captain, all the Japanese soldiers who participated in the attack were fanatical.

Listening to the voice of "Long Live the Emperor" from the mountain downhill, the Eighth Route Army who stayed in the position also felt that something was wrong.An officer who had learned Japanese immediately said, "I'm afraid the Japanese army will fight us desperately!"

'Fight it!We have a regiment, are we still afraid of their little people? '

'Don't be careless!Quickly report the situation to the head of the regiment, and warn our soldiers on the ground not to spare the bullets later.Also, prepare more grenades.Judging by the weather, it is estimated that it will be a one-shot deal today. '

'What do you mean? '

'Meaning, the Japanese army will only attack once.If it fails, the rest of the troops will disperse and break through.At that time, if we want to encircle and wipe out, it will not be so easy.Therefore, we must eliminate some little devils later. '

After the officers on the ground made this analysis, the head of the regiment commanding the battle at the rear also felt that this situation was a bit wrong.But no matter what, the first thing they must do is to ensure that the position is not broken by the Japanese army! (To be continued.)

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The Baotou airport was bombed again. The news not only alarmed Seishiro Itagaki, who was in charge of monitoring Shanxi, but even the commander of the North China Front Army in Beiping was alarmed again.They all realized that Suiyuan was in trouble.

However, right now, even if they knew, there was nothing they could do.The reason is also very simple, neither Shanxi nor North China can send reinforcements.Not to mention, at this moment, the independent column has cut off the road to rescue Suiyuan, and they can't save it even if they want to.

Regarding this situation, the North China Front Army immediately instructed the garrisons stationed in Baotou and Suiyuan to strictly guard against death.At another time, from the east of Mongolia, two puppet Mongolian cavalry divisions were deployed again to rush to the rescue of Baotou and Guisui.

Knowing this situation, Itagaki Seishiro looked at the map and said helplessly: "Baga, I knew that the independent column would not only focus on Shuozhou and Datong, but his real intention was Suiyuan. You cunning guy! "

Hearing Seishiro Itagaki's words, the chief of staff who discussed the Eighth Route Army's winter offensive with him before said bitterly: "Your Excellency, it's my fault! You already guessed before that I was too careless, I will Plead guilty to the front army on your own."

As the chief of staff of the Shanxi dispatched army, he has the responsibility to formulate the offensive operations of the troops.Itagaki had already made a judgment last time, thinking that He Zhengdao would attack Suiyuan, but the chief of staff felt that it was unlikely to veto it.

It can't be said that he vetoed it. It should be said that he didn't believe it very much, which caused trouble for Banhuan.Now that Suiyuan has an accident, as the chief of staff, he naturally has to bear the corresponding responsibility.After all, this is the responsibility of strategic decision-making mistakes!

'Kameda-kun, you are not very responsible for this matter.It can only be said that the tactics of the Eighth Route Army are too deceptive.Most importantly, we all underestimated the strength of the independent column.It can even be said that we underestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army.

From a long-term perspective, if Suiyuan is lost, it is lost.If the upper echelons of the empire are not aware of the plight of North China, they will not focus on North China.What we have to do now is to defend the existing occupied areas.

After the snow in the north melts, I believe that when the imperial army makes a comeback, it will definitely let the Eighth Route Army know the fate of confronting our Da Ribo imperial army.Temporary victory is not final victory, you know? '

Looking at the chief of staff who made the apology, Itagaki didn't criticize too much.For him, as long as Taiyuan is kept, the other occupied areas will be lost.In his opinion, the big deal is to take it back again.

The most urgent task now is to let the empire know that the situation in North China is very dangerous.If the development of the Eighth Route Army is not curbed, their future rule in the north will suffer heavy losses and be affected.

It is said that putting all the focus on the Central Army in the south will only give the Eighth Route Army valuable development time.Once the Eighth Route Army develops and grows, Banhuan feels that this will be a serious problem for their Japanese army.

When the Japanese army realized the crisis in Suiyuan, the reconnaissance regiment marched forward and successfully captured Zhuozi City in one night.With the recovery of Zhuozi City, many Japanese soldiers knew that the Suiyuan garrison was in danger.

At the same time, a large number of Eighth Route Army troops suddenly appeared in the area originally controlled by the Japanese troops stationed in Suiyuan.What even shocked the Japanese army in Baotou was that a cavalry division of the Eighth Route Army had already detoured to the rear of Baotou to block it.

This means that the Japanese troops in Baotou and Guisui may be wiped out by the Eighth Route Army.Regarding this situation, Sugiyama Yuan, commander of the North China Front Army, was undoubtedly very angry, but he was also very helpless about the current situation.

Listening to the report of Chief of Staff Yamashita Fufumi: "According to the current situation we have, the Chinese army attacking Suiyuan should be the independent column of the Eighth Route Army occupying Shaanxi. This force should be the most powerful force in the Eighth Route Army.

The Winter Offensive launched by the Eighth Route Army against the Northwest should be revenge for our bombing years ago.In the previous bombing, Yulin City, the base of the independent column, was almost destroyed by us most of the facilities.

From the information sent by the current defenders, it can be basically confirmed that the independent column attacking Suiyuan sent at least two main divisions and a cavalry army.If the garrison troops participating in the battle are added, the total strength is at least 6.

In addition to the current two main divisions of the independent column in Shuozhou and Datong, the strength of this department is at least 10.It can only be said that we all far underestimated the strength of this army, and also underestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army in the Northwest. "

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, as far as I know, the independent column of the Eighth Route Army should be the independent division under the sequence of the main division of the Eighth Route Army?"How could they have so many people in one division? '

A brigade commander who was familiar with the situation of the expanded main division of the Eighth Route Army raised this doubt in a timely manner.But Fengwen Yamashita quickly said: "We have collected this situation from the senior officials of the Jinsui Army at a great cost.

As for the main force of the ten divisions expanded by the Eighth Route Army, it was just a formal formation obtained through negotiations with the Nationalist government.It's just that such an organization is not very important to the Eighth Route Army, which has independent combat power.

It can be said that there are still considerable contradictions between the Eighth Route Army and the Central Army, the current main force in China.If it weren't for our attack, these two armies would probably meet each other sooner or later.In response to this crisis, it is normal for the Eighth Route Army to expand its army.

And according to the information we have obtained, the commander of the independent column is also his confidant to the Generalissimo Chiang of the Nationalist Government.Even before the war started, this general of the Eighth Route Army was assassinated! "

After the indifferent words were uttered, one of the participating generals immediately said: "Oh! There is still this situation! Then can we send a special operations team to assassinate the commander of the Eighth Route Army.

If you can succeed, plant it to the Central Army.If these two forces can fight, it will play a very important role in our overall occupation of China!Can the Black Dragon Society send someone to take charge of this matter? "

The Black Dragon Society is no stranger to many Japanese generals.This organization, before the Japanese army launched an all-out war of aggression, was the intelligence gathering organization of the Japanese army in China, and it was said to be a great help to the military.

In this organization, many people are not good at military affairs, but they are very good at assassination.Knowing this situation now, many Japanese generals feel that He Zhengdao should be dealt with at the lowest cost in exchange for the best interests of the Japanese army.

Listening to the general's suggestion, Sugiyama thought for a while and said, "We'll discuss this later! What we need to discuss at the moment is the situation in Suiyuan. Do you think the Ninth Infantry Brigade can hold Suiyuan?" ?”

Faced with such inquiries, many generals dare not say a word.It's just that in the hearts of these generals, they already have the answer.The reason is simple. The Japanese divisions that had been wiped out by the independent column before could not defend Guisui.A brigade, maybe?

Looking at the silence of the generals, Sugiyama Yuan also realized that Suiyuan might keep his faith, and said with a gloomy face: "What do you mean? Our warriors can't defend Suiyuan? Then, do I want to order that the Ninth Brigade Group breakout?"

Regarding such problems, the generals still dare not say a word.As long as everyone knows, where can the Ninth Brigade retreat now?Are you retreating towards the east of Mongolia?There is still a world of ice and snow, and it will be very difficult for the army to walk.

If they abandon their luggage and move forward lightly, they may not be able to escape the pursuit of the independent column.But many people know that if you want to retreat, you can only do it as soon as possible and it is not appropriate to continue to delay.Because, the longer the delay, the more troublesome!

Looking at these generals who continued to remain silent, Sugiyama Yuan couldn't help shouting at the table: "Baga, you are the generals of the empire. Now you are summoned to discuss matters, not to let you sit silent!"

Seeing the furious Sugiyama Moto, in the end Chief of Staff Yamashita Hokumi said: "Your Excellency Commander, if you choose to evacuate, you can only let the Ninth Brigade withdraw. In addition, the garrison forces that cooperate with the battle must stick to the two cities.

In addition, if you want to choose to withdraw, it must be fast.And try to start evacuating at night to prevent the Eighth Route Army troops from chasing them at that time.At the same time, in order to cope with the breakout of the Ninth Brigade, cavalry units must be dispatched. "

'The meaning of the chief of staff is that he also hopes that the Ninth Brigade will withdraw?Could it be that our troops can't hold on until reinforcements arrive? '

For Sugiyama Yuan, giving the Ninth Brigade an order to retreat undoubtedly means abandoning Suiyuan.This is undoubtedly a very embarrassing thing for him, the newly appointed commander of the North China Front Army.After all, this is a province!