Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

But just two days after such a bad news, the No. 16 Division, the main force of the Second Army, was once again surrounded by troops from the Fifth Theater.This sudden turnaround made Xi Junliu undoubtedly very dissatisfied.

Although the second army is not the main attacking force, the role of the second army is equally huge.As long as they fight in the Dabie Mountains area, they will be able to contain the Central Army's fifth theater troops and prevent the Central Army from acting rashly.

But now, the second army, whose offensive was going smoothly, suddenly became weak and deceptive, and one and a half divisions were wasted on the battlefield like this.This was undoubtedly an unacceptable defeat for the Japanese army, which was already short of troops.

If the No.16 division is lost on the battlefield, then the second army composed of three and a half divisions can basically be declared to exist in name only.Even Xi Junliu began to worry that the troops of the fifth theater supported the battle on the front line of Wuhan from the flanks.

In order to carry out the Wuhan operation, the Japanese base camp assembled 11 divisions in Central China.The nine divisions of the Second Army and the No.[-] Army directly participated in the battle in Wuhan.

But apart from the frontline troops participating in the war, in order to guarantee the security missions in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and other areas, achieve the mission of consolidating the rear and ensuring the smooth operation of this operation, other troops in Xi Junliu's hands also have combat missions.

One radish and one hole, Xi Junliu is undoubtedly very angry and has a headache when facing the telegram from the Second Army requesting to send reinforcements.If there is any mistake in the No.16 Division, then the Second Army will almost lose its ability to attack.

In this case, Junliu Xi can only order Higashikuni Gongminhiko to do everything possible to rescue the No.16 Division.As for reinforcements, even if troops were to be drawn from the rear, it would take a long time.

Facing the telegram sent by Xi Junliu, Higashikuni Gong Minhiko said bitterly: "Rescue, now we have a lot of plans in our hands, and there is only about one division of troops. How to send troops to rescue?"

The No.13 division dispatched before has less than 2 actual combat troops.And many of them are recruits that were urgently replenished during the rest period.Even if it still bears the name of a division, it no longer has the combat effectiveness of a first-class division.

It was precisely because the No. 13 Division, which had just appointed a new division commander, was hit hard on the south bank of the Shihe River last time, and continued to embark on the journey without having time to rest.However, the No.13 division, which lost its heavy artillery, undoubtedly had a greatly reduced combat effectiveness.

The first division responsible for blocking them was undoubtedly the elite troops under He Zhengdao's command.With the strength of a division, blocking a nearly half-disabled Japanese division, even if they confront each other head-on, I believe the first division will not be afraid of anything.

If He Zhengdao hadn't emphasized that the enemy's reinforcements must be prevented at the lowest cost, Zhang Cheng would probably have thought about whether he would find a way to set up a trick to wipe out this semi-disabled Japanese army division.In this case, the little devil's second army is really disabled.

Regarding Higashikurimiya Minoruhiko's helplessness, the staff of the combat command also knew that the battle had changed too quickly during this period.This kind of speed even made it too late for them to make corresponding adjustments, giving them the illusion of being completely disrupted.

But many Japanese army staff knew that the Dabie Mountains battle would become like this, and there was an inseparable reason for the New 67th Army led by He Zhengdao to go south to participate in the war.If it weren't for this army, they wouldn't be so passive.

He Zhengdao, who is good at special operations, is most accustomed to using the 'fast and ruthless' tactics.Taking advantage of the fact that the Japanese army in the south did not know much about the New 67th Army, they made a surprise attack and wiped out the [-]th Division of the Japanese Army.

Taking advantage of the single loophole in communication in this era, He Zhengdao mobilized the troops to the rear of the Japanese army in the shortest possible time.When the Japanese army reacted, it was completely too late to react.

The No.16 Division, which was fighting on the front line, was suddenly cut off from the troops preparing to follow up in the rear.This kind of cutting tactic also really hit the Japanese army's seven inches above, and had to make a decision to retreat to preserve its strength after jumping.

The Japanese army, which resumed radio contact with the No.16 Division, learned that the troops in the fifth theater had begun to encircle the No.16 Division.I also know that the situation of the No.16 division will become more dangerous.

Under such circumstances, a staff officer suggested: "General, as far as the current battlefield situation is concerned, it is very unfavorable for the No.16 Division. If you can continue to retreat, I am afraid that the situation will get worse.

I have a bold idea, is it possible for the No.16 division to launch defensive operations on the spot?Although the No.16 Division lost a lot of troops, their main force was still preserved, and the heavy artillery troops also did not suffer any losses.

Right now, the No.13 Division's attack is not going well, and it is more due to the lack of favorable offensive weapons.And the heavy artillery we mobilized from the rear should arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.At that time, heavy artillery units can be sent directly to the front to participate in operations.

There are heavy artillery units to strengthen the offensive, and the air force will cooperate in the air. In addition, a tank wing will be transferred from the headquarters to strengthen the offensive capabilities of the No.13 Division.Collect more livestock for demining, I believe the No.13 Division will advance faster.

As long as the No. 16 Division can persist for three days, the No. 13 Division, which has been supplemented with strength, should be able to break through the opponent's block within three days.At least from the information collected so far, the Eighth Route Army's blocking troops are also not many.

If the No.16 Division is allowed to launch defensive operations on the spot, the materials we transported to the No.16 Division before should be enough for them to fight several large-scale battles.At worst, we can hold back the main force of the Chinese Army in this direction. "

After the staff officer's combat idea was uttered, many staff officers felt their eyes brighten.But many staff members know that once the No. 13 Division cannot break through the Eighth Route Army's blocking as soon as possible, then the No. 16 Division may be surrounded and wiped out.

At least they can all believe that as long as the No. 16 Division is determined to launch an on-the-spot defense, with the materials and combat strength currently possessed by the No. 16 Division, they should be able to persist for at least more than three days.

Compared with being chased by the troops of the fifth theater when retreating, defending on the spot seems to be a better choice.And this way of fighting is tantamount to forcing the fifth theater to fight the No.16 division.

If the No.16 Division suffers heavy losses then, I believe that it will definitely not be easy for the fifth theater troops who intend to encircle and wipe out the No.16 Division.This kind of tactic of killing one thousand enemies and harming oneself by eight hundred is very vicious!

What Higashikunimiya Minoruhiko didn't know was that Fujie Keisuke, who knew that the road ahead was blocked again, seemed to realize that they couldn't walk fast at all with so many supplies on the road, let alone run past the center of the pursuit. military.

Thinking of this, Fujie Keisuke, who originally planned to break through the siege, heard the chief of staff of the division say: "Your Excellency, division commander, judging from the current situation, if we divide our troops to break through, I'm afraid it will be difficult to break through the opponent's interception.

From the fact that we captured the troops last night and were blocked by small Eighth Route Army troops when we attacked late at night, we can see that there are probably many Eighth Route Army reconnaissance teams around us.Our every move, it is difficult to escape their control.

Even judging from the current situation, they may be hoping that we will divide our troops to break through.In that case, they can concentrate their superior forces to defeat them one by one.If that's the case, we're really in danger. "

Listening to the chief of staff's analysis, Fujie Keisuke also felt that it made sense, thought for a while and said, "Then what do you think should be done now?"

'Defend on the spot and wait for support! '

Speaking of the combat plan discussed by the division staff, Fujie Keisuke said noncommittally: "This combat plan can indeed play a certain role in changing our current unfavorable situation.

But we must consider that if reinforcements cannot arrive as soon as possible, our existing troops may not last long.Although our supplies are sufficient, our troops are not many, and I am afraid that we cannot withstand too many casualties. "

'General, our losses are not small now.But I believe that our opponents will not be too easy.According to what we have learned before, there are actually not many elite troops in the fifth theater that we are fighting against.

Even the Eighth Route Army that is blocking our retreat now, they only dispatched one army.And one of the main divisions of this army is currently in the mall.This shows that there are not many troops in their hands.

Think about it again, they attacked our Tenth Division in the direction of Huaibin before.Even if their combat effectiveness should not be underestimated, I believe that they must have paid a high price in the battle to encircle and wipe out the Tenth Division.

If we stand here waiting for help, we will disrupt their battle plan.If they continue to block from the front, I believe that the No.13 Division and the military will not let them get too much money.

In this combat plan, the ultimate victory is to see who can persist until the end.If we can hit the troops who came to chase us hard in the defensive counterattack.I believe it is still very beneficial to the entire Wuhan battle. '

Saying these words is undoubtedly a bet on the lives of the remaining troops of the No.16 Division.But in the eyes of the Japanese chief of staff, if they can severely damage the troops in the fifth theater before their divisions are wiped out, it will relatively clear the way for the troops who came behind.

In this way, they may also be called "a place to die" and truly devoted their allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor and the East Asian Jihad! (To be continued.)

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He Zhengdao, who didn't know that the little devil planned to stand by and wait for help, heaved a long sigh of relief after learning that the rescue force had successfully withdrawn.Even though it cost a lot of money this time, the task was successfully completed in the end.

He Zhengdao didn't know if it was worthwhile to exchange the casualties of hundreds of soldiers for the survival of hundreds of civilians.But at least he understands that if this matter is not done, perhaps more soldiers will be sacrificed.

He Zhengdao, who came from later generations, has heard and felt a lot about the situation of soldiers and civilians in fish and water.But in this era, he really realized that the army that can get the support of the people is really like a fish in water.

Compared with the central army's recruitment in the south, it is often necessary to recruit strong men in order to recruit all soldiers.The Eighth Route Army in Shaanxi often restricts the expansion of troops and selects carefully from the reserve troops.

To become a member of the main combat force, many young people must first join the village protection team of their village and become a militia.After a period of training, they participated in the selection of garrison troops in various places.

Only young people selected into the garrison have the opportunity to join the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army.Therefore, being able to become an Eighth Route Army soldier in an area under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army often shows that this young man is very good.

The formation of such an atmosphere of supporting the army also has a lot to do with the Eighth Route Army's policy of preferential treatment of military martyrs.As long as one member of the family joins the army, the family will have the priority to pay taxes every year, as well as arrange employment and study.

If it is the family of a martyr, they can enjoy even more care.In He Zhengdao's words, the families of these martyrs should not be allowed to shed blood and tears.Do your best to make the soldiers who go to the battlefield have peace of mind.

Although the Eighth Route Army did not pay wages, with the rapid development of Shaanxi's industry, various factories have been opened in many places.The establishment of these factories also requires a large number of workers.

Compared with planing food in the soil, going to work in a factory is undoubtedly something that many people yearn for.When arranging workers to work in factories, family members of military martyrs are often given priority.In this way, the common people are more active in sending their children to join the army.

It can be said that the stable development of the rear, coupled with the Eighth Route Army's unremitting political propaganda, plus a certain amount of interest incentives. <>Now that the Eighth Route Army is in Shaanxi, it has completely stabilized its rule and management of the base area.

At present, the 67th Army represents the Eighth Route Army and is ordered to participate in the Battle of Wuhan.As an area controlled by the national government, it is particularly important to obtain the support of the people.Talking less and doing more is what He Zhengdao emphasized.

Although the common people these days are not educated, they are not stupid. They can also feel who can bring them benefits and a sense of security.It is better to do more practical things for the people instead of boasting.

At least He Zhengdao believes that after the battle is over, with the return of these rescued people, they will be the best propagandists of the Eighth Route Army.They will tell the people nearby that the Eighth Route Army is a team that truly cares for the people.

People's soldiers, everything for the people is not just a slogan, but a principle firmly implemented by the Eighth Route Army!