Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

'Sir, what should we do?Do you still want to fight the little devil? '

'Don't fight recklessly, don't you just sit and watch the little devil stay there?From the telegram we just received, the little devil is building fortifications outside the town.The longer the delay, the higher the price to pay if you want to break into the town.

Order the 51st Army to be responsible for the east attack, and the 77th Army to be responsible for the west attack.For the north, it is still handed over to the 71st Army.It is best for the 71st Army to follow the pursuing Japanese army and rush into the town.In this battle, I will fight with the little devil! '

Judging from the current situation, the little devil has not many troops from Anhui.Except for the No.13 division currently being blocked by He Zhengdao, they also don't have many troops stationed in Lu'an, so they dare not act rashly if they think about it.

Most importantly, a division under He Zhengdao's command, together with the 42nd Army, has moved towards Lu'an.Even if they don't attack, I believe that the little devil will not dare to send troops to support easily.This means that the fifth war zone does not need to be wary of the little devil's reinforcements for the time being.

After receiving the combat order from Li Zongren, the three commanders who led the troops into the battle also felt a little headache.As army commanders, they also knew that this battle was not easy to fight, but they had to fight it.

Xu Youchang, the commander of the 51st Army who arrived in the town first, also seemed a little dignified when he heard the news from the reconnaissance troops.He knew very well that his army, which had less than 3 people, was not as strong in actual combat effectiveness.

Just when Xu Youchang ordered the troops to prepare for the attack.But the chief of staff said in a timely manner: "Commander, the liaison officer of the New 67th Army has arrived. They said that they have important information to tell us."

Of course Xu Youchang knew exactly which army the New 67th Army was.And this battle will be fought like this, Xu Youchang also knows that it is the credit of that army.When he heard that the liaison officer of the 67th Army had arrived, he was naturally surprised and delighted.

Immediately said: "Quick, please!"

Not long after, an officer wearing the uniform of the Eighth Route Army came to Xu Youchang's combat headquarters and saluted: "Mr. The army will help next."

'What information? '

'The little devil's defense plan in the east! '

Upon hearing this, Xu Youchang was overjoyed and said, "Ah! Have you figured out how the little devil's troops are deployed?"

'Yes!When the little devil was retreating into the town, our reconnaissance team was already lurking there.We also have some understanding of the deployment of Japanese troops.Considering that your army is about to launch an attack, the commander asked me to send the information if possible. '

'Thanks!Thank you Commander for me, I will buy him a drink if I have the chance! '

Xu Youchang breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the defense map of the Japanese army sent by the liaison officer.With the defense map, he can also look more relaxed when he arranges the attack next.

After all, if you don't know where the little devil deploys heavy troops, and where is the weak point, it will undoubtedly become very difficult to fight.Now with this deployment map, it will be relatively easier for the 51st Army to launch an attack.

A similar situation also happened in the 77th Army.As for the 71st Army that is still in pursuit, He Zhengdao has not sent liaison personnel there for the time being.The reason is that their main force at the moment is still chasing the remnants of the Japanese infantry brigade that intends to join the main force.

Sending off the liaison officer sent by the Eighth Route Army, the chief of staff said cautiously: "Commander, is this deployment map credible?"

'rest assured!I have been in contact with Commander He twice, and I know his character very well.Others will cheat me, at least I believe he will not cheat me.The most important thing is that we are truly fighting side by side with them now, and it will be good for them if we fight well. '

As for the private relationship between the two, Xu You seldom mentioned it to others, so not many people knew about it.In fact, when Xu Youchang received the order from the theater, he also saw that Li Zongren intended him to be closer to the 77th Army and He Zhengdao's troops.

Such an arrangement is also to worry about any problems at that time, and He Zhengdao's troops can also provide support at any time.In fact, at this moment, in the southern position in charge of the 67th Army, a reconnaissance regiment has begun to deploy.

Looking at the Japanese positions where trenches were built ahead, the leader of the reconnaissance team looked at the battalion commanders and said, "Tonight, free hunting, let the troops be careful about the bombardment of the little devils. No chance, we will wait!"

'Yes, head! '

Free hunting means that the reconnaissance team tonight should be dominated by the harassment side.However, the reconnaissance team with hundreds of snipers will undoubtedly bring a lot of casualties and shock to the Japanese army in the southern position tonight.

At least in He Zhengdao's view, tonight's battle is just an appetizer, and the real decisive battle still needs to wait patiently for a while! (To be continued.)

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In the early stage of the full-scale war of aggression against China, the Japanese army sent a large number of spy teams to China. {(These spies collect information about China's military, economy, politics, and geography in various names.

Every time a battle plan was formulated, the Japanese army often knew the situation and road conditions in the area better than many anti-Japanese troops who went here for the first time to participate in the war.And the town where the No. 16 division is now stationed is also a good place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Although the time was a bit rushed, the Japanese army, who made a plan to stick to it and wait for help, had a plan to arrange a blocking position when they entered the town.According to the plan, the troops quickly controlled the surrounding area of ​​the town.

For several important outlying towns, the Japanese army sent heavy troops to defend them.All kinds of materials that have been transferred with the main force have also been opened to the various troops.It can be said that the Japanese army serving as the blocking force at this moment is also known as a strong soldier.

The Japanese troops stationed in the small town also looked a little surprised when they saw the empty town.For them, it seems that they did not expect that there is no one in this small town.However, in fact, the people of the small town did not evacuate soon.

Before they entered the town, there was a guerrilla brigade active on the road into the town.The town office, which also received the notification from the national government, had actually run away a lot of people earlier.

When the Japanese army attacked Gushi from the official road next to the town, many people escaped from the town.But there are still some people who don't want to leave their homes and stay.Until the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army appeared in the town.

Before entering the town, there was a Japanese army guarding the town to ensure their supply line.It's just that when the reconnaissance brigade moved in, these security teams dispatched to the town were almost without exception eliminated.

Taking the case of the Japanese army arresting civilians the night before as an example, it became much easier for the guerrillas who arrived in the town to evacuate.Even before the Japanese troops entered, the town underwent an emergency evacuation.

Despite being a small town, it is quite large.It may not be possible to hide a large army, but it is still possible to hide some small teams.And it was the camouflage battalion commanded by Lin Tie who was staying near the Japanese army garrison in the small town at this moment.

Their task of lurking in the small town this time is to find out the Japanese army's military defense map.This is also the reason why He Zhengdao was able to share the little devil's defense map with other combat troops before the war started.

The 51st Army, which arrived at the attack position first, did not forget to deploy the attack and began to deploy the defense.According to the combat order of the theater, they also need to be careful of the Japanese army's counterattack and breakthrough.

After receiving the troop deployment map provided by He Zhengdao, the 51st Army officially started the encirclement and annihilation campaign against the No.16 Division.In order to confirm the authenticity of the little devil's defense, the 51st Army still dispatched small troops to conduct firepower testing.

Looking at the looming blocking position ahead, the first part of the 51st Army, which was in charge of probing the attack, launched the shelling first.The artillery used is also a relatively common mortar, which can be regarded as the official start of the offensive.

Hearing the sound of artillery from the blocking position at the entrance of the village, the Japanese infantry captain who was in charge of guarding the small village was also very surprised: "Baga! They attacked so quickly, order the troops to prepare for a counterattack!"

Even if they know that the troops in the fifth theater are encircling them.But when it was time to start the offensive, the Japanese army still felt that the troops from the fifth theater came a little too fast.After all, none of them had time to rest.

After arriving here, each of their defense forces entered the task of digging fortifications.Even though it was nighttime, they still did not stop digging the fortifications, hoping to make the fortifications stronger.

Fujie Keisuke, who was staying in the town to establish the division headquarters, heard the sound of shelling from the east, and said in surprise, "Have they already launched an attack? The troops attacking our east, which troops are they? "

'It's not clear yet!At present, the entire combat area has been blocked by the fifth theater, and our intelligence forces have not yet obtained detailed information.Just judging from the intensive artillery fire, it should not be the main force of the China Army. '

From the perspective of the Japanese army, troops that can be equipped with mountain artillery are basically called the main force.In fact, this is indeed the case. Even if the 51st Army is an army with a designation, the entire army is only equipped with a mountain artillery battalion.

For such an expensive artillery, Xu Youchang naturally wouldn't take it out immediately.After all, in addition to having a heavy artillery regiment in the hands of the Japanese army guarding the town, they were also equipped with a large number of mountain artillery and field artillery.

Sure enough, the shelling of the 51st Army did not last long, and the Japanese mountain artillery units deployed outside the town launched a counterattack.Looking at the shells flying out of the town, Xu Youchang also felt that the information was correct.

The reason is that in the defense map of the Japanese army sent by the 67th Army, the little devil did deploy a mountain artillery unit at that position.This also shows that the firepower deployment plan handed over by He Zhengdao is still trustworthy.

'Order the Shan Pao Battalion to quickly carry out counter-bombardment according to the previously confirmed bombardment parameters. '

'Yes, military seat! '

After confirming that the news was correct, the Japanese army's mountain artillery units were shocked to find that they had only conducted two rounds of shelling before being counterattacked by artillery fire from the 51st Army.The speed of this counterattack was indeed beyond their imagination.

At this time, the Japanese army in charge of blocking had seen successive offensive troops moving towards their positions.Many Japanese troops have begun to enter the position, ready to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the attacking 6st Army troops.

In the case of night battles, even if the little devil was within the fire range, he lit a lot of bonfires to increase his vision.The soldiers of the 51st Army who can attack are also not stupid. When attacking, they directly use grenades to blow up those fires.

In Xu Youchang's words, the only advantage they have in attacking at this moment is that they have more people than the little devils.For the 51st Army tonight, as long as they can take down the Japanese troops stationed in Xiaocun, they can be called a victory.

Steady and steady progress.Little by little, the little devil's defense range in the town was reduced, and finally he was blocked in the town to carry out encirclement and annihilation.It is almost impossible to push across the town with their 51st Army alone.

Watching the officers and soldiers of the 51st Army attacking, blow up those fires first.The Japanese army hiding in the trenches also seemed a little helpless.In this night battle situation, the line of sight really affects each other's combat effectiveness.

But even so, as the offensive troops continued to advance, the flares fired by the Japanese army from time to time caught many officers and soldiers of the 51st Army who were bending over and advancing by surprise.After the flare was lifted into the air, the little devil's rifle also fired quickly.