Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

But the more this is the case, the more it proves the authenticity of this information.In view of this situation, Itagaki also immediately instructed the infantry brigade on standby in Yangqu to rush to the territory of Yangquan in a rapid march, and at the same time, the garrison in Yangquan stepped up its guard.

After the infantry brigade began to move, He Zhengdao smiled and said: "It seems that the old devil Itagaki has taken the bait! However, it will be difficult for him not to take the bait this time. It is difficult to rely on one division to resist so many of our troops." !"

In the final analysis, He Zhengdao's tactic of attacking east and west is actually a move for him to attack Shanxi.If Itagaki does not send reinforcements, then the Third Infantry Division will also launch an attack on Yangquan, and wipe out the Japanese troops in Yangquan as quickly as possible.

Once the third division succeeds, the 120th division, which serves as the reserve team, will also send reserve troops for reinforcements.At that time, the Eighth Route Army that regained Yangquan will truly block the communication channel between the Japanese army in Shanxi and the Japanese army in North China.

In this way, it seems that the only channel left for the Japanese army in Shanxi to retreat is Jinzhong.If you just want to enter Hebei from Jinzhong, you have to pass the 129th division.After all, the 129th Division is stationed near Xingtai.

When He Zhengdao led the army to set off, the 129th Division had already done a good job of defense and blocking near Xingtai and Jinzhong.For the 129th Division and the 115th Division, their task is to defend and block.

It is necessary to guard against Japanese troops who may escape from Shanxi, as well as Japanese troops who are transferred from Hebei to reinforce Shanxi.Such a task is naturally not a light burden for the two main divisions!

Fortunately, the 129th Division and 115th Division in North China have less than doubled the size of the troops when they were first built.In addition to the guerrillas and martial arts teams developed in the base areas, each division can have more than [-] combat soldiers.

It is precisely because there are so many combat troops that the two divisions dare to undertake such a task.As for the Japanese army deploying reinforcements from Beiping, one must also be careful of surprise attacks by the armed forces deployed by the independent column in eastern Hebei and other places earlier.

When the infantry brigade of the Japanese army and the third infantry division of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army began to compete for marching speed.He Zhengdao and the commander of the first division also started to arrange a large-scale attack.

When the time comes, He Zhengdao will launch a surprise attack on the Japanese troops stationed in Shanxi with the momentum of thunder.He believed that with this attack, Itagaki, who was staying in Taiyuan, should be even more nervous.

At that time, regardless of whether the Itagaki faction sent reinforcements, in fact, the big net encircling the Japanese army in Shanxi had already been opened.Next, let's see how many little devils this big net can catch! (To be continued.)

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As the Battle of Henan was in full swing, the War of Resistance against Japan, which many people believed would end with the Battle of Wuhan, turned out to be intensified, with the flames of war extending from Henan to the entire Central China region.

Many Japanese divisions that had participated in the Battle of Wuhan were sent to the Henan battlefield by the Central China Front without much time to rest.Such a large-scale mobilization undoubtedly increased the logistical burden on the Japanese army.

Compared with the Eighth Route Army, it only needs to ensure the safety of the rear of Shaanxi and deliver supplies to the frontline troops.If the Japanese army wanted to reinforce the Henan War, it needed to deploy troops from various places.Such exhaustion of carriages and horses will undoubtedly increase the burden on the troops to march.

While the Japanese army and many people were paying attention to the situation on the battlefield in Henan, Yan'an and the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army were watching the seemingly peaceful battlefield in Shanxi.Even though Shanxi is constantly fighting big and small, many people feel that there is no major war in Shanxi for the time being.

Even if Itagaki Seishiro suggested to the North China Front Army that they would deploy troops to support the Shanxi battlefield and beware of an offensive that the Eighth Route Army may launch at any time.But many Japanese troops felt that the Eighth Route Army should not dare to open up a new battlefield.

Even in the eyes of many Japanese generals, the goal of the Shanxi Dispatch Army to contain the main force of the Eighth Route Army has been achieved.What remains to be done is to send troops from Shanxi to stop the Eighth Route Army from attacking them, so that the Eighth Route Army can continue to invest in effective forces.

In this way, it can also disperse the energy of the Eighth Route Army on the Henan battlefield.When the reinforcements dispatched by the Japanese army arrive at the battlefield in Henan one after another, I believe that the final victory will still belong to the Japanese army, not the Eighth Route Army that is rushing forward.

Itagaki, who couldn't apply for reinforcements, felt a little disappointed.But he also understood that if the North China Front Army could mobilize reinforcements, they would probably have been dispatched to the Henan battlefield long ago.Therefore, all he can do is to stick to these cities that are garrisoned.

Although the [-]th Division, which was the main attacker, has achieved certain results.However, as the Eighth Route Army joined forces with Fu Zuoyi's Ministry again, the offensive of the [-]th Division seemed to be suppressed, allowing the [-]th Division to continue its stalemate with Fu Zuoyi's Ministry on the front line.

The Doihara Division, which originally wanted to join the [-]th Division, is now retreating in the direction of Zhoukou while fighting and retreating.For such a change, the [-]th Division, which was responsible for the attack mission, also felt a little frustrated and helpless.

From the perspective of the [-]th Division, if the Fifth Division guarding Shanxi can also cooperate with them in attacking Jincheng.I believe it shouldn't be a problem for them to capture Jincheng.Unfortunately, this seems unlikely.

After all, capturing a Jincheng city but losing other territory is undoubtedly a loss-making business in the eyes of the Japanese army.Throwing watermelon and picking up sesame seeds, Itagaki thought he couldn't do it.Therefore, for the time being, he can only make an arrangement of one attack and one defense.

Just when Itagaki felt that the Third Infantry Division marching from Yulin to the Shanxi battlefield would launch an attack in Yangquan.He Zhengdao and the First Division of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army, which was formed by the former Third Independent Division, are deploying combat missions around one place.

Looking at the battlefield sand table piled up by the staff, He Zhengdao called the commander of the first division and several main regiment leaders, including the artillery brigade and reconnaissance brigade commander Li Xiangdong, to the sand table to explain the next attack plan to them.

'Comrades, our first battle in Shanxi will revolve around Loufan Town.The Fifth Division stationed in Shanxi stationed a regiment of troops in this small town, and also assigned many puppet troops to assist in defense.

We have only one task, and that is to wipe out all the Japanese troops in the town.And at the fastest speed, advance our offensive pace to the territory of Jiaocheng.There, we still need to gnaw down a hard bone.

As long as we successfully wipe out the Japanese and puppet troops in Loufan in the first battle, I believe the defenders in Taiyuan will be in chaos.The second battle is to attack Yangqu, and the battle here will be in charge of the second division.

After winning these two places, I realized that Taiyuan has opened the door to us.At that time, in order to defend Taiyuan City, I believe that the Japanese army will also transfer troops from other places to defend Taiyuan.

Once they mobilize troops from other places, the rest of the main forces that cooperate with us will also take advantage of the situation to recover the large and small counties occupied by the Japanese army.I have only one requirement for this battle, the speed must be fast.

We want the little devil to feel that our troops may appear under the city of Taiyuan at any time.At the same time, let the little devils in Shanxi feel that the time before their demise is running out.In this battle, we must show our ruthlessness! '

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, everyone around the sand table felt very excited.With a main force division plus an artillery brigade, it is undoubtedly an easy task to deal with a small town defended by only one infantry regiment.

Even the Japanese army guarding this small town built permanent fortifications in some dangerous areas.But for the Eighth Route Army attacking this time, their artillery brigade is not vegetarian.I'm afraid those fortifications can't hold up too much.

Once the defending Japanese troops in Loufan were wiped out, the main force of the First Division would follow the trend and rush to Jiaocheng as quickly as possible.At that time, if you want to keep the friendly Japanese army, you can only deploy troops from the nearest Taiyuan City to support them.

Just when they thought that the Eighth Route Army would use the battle as a breakthrough point, He Zhengdao feigned another shot and attacked Yangqu, another military center in Taiyuan.I believe this style of play will catch the little devil off guard!

When the third infantry division arrived in Wutai and launched an attack on the Japanese troops stationed in Yangquan with four main regiments advancing side by side.Itagaki also gradually felt the attack power of the Eighth Route Army coming from Yulin.

But what really shocked Itagaki was that the equipment of the troops from Yulin was no worse than the blocking troops under his command.At least in Itagaki's view, such equipment was not available in the Shanxi Eighth Route Army before.

Each main offensive regiment is equipped with an infantry artillery and field artillery unit.Such a configuration, for many Japanese troops responsible for blocking, undoubtedly increased their casualties.

Even such casualties of the Japanese army increased the panic among the troops.As for the many puppet soldiers who had worked for them, a large number of deserters began to appear.The Shanxi Dispatched Army, which seemed to have enough to deal with, also fell into a situation of shortage of troops.

When the Third Infantry Division advanced to the territory of Yu County in Yangquan, the No. 20 First Brigade of the Fifth Infantry Division, which arrived in Yangquan, went into battle without having time to rest, and was able to withstand the attacking edge of the Third Infantry Division.

Hearing that the No. 20 Infantry Brigade had stopped the Eighth Route Army's offensive, Itagaki said with some concern, "Our troops have suffered too many casualties. If we continue to fight like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to afford it at all!"

Compared with the Eighth Route Army in Xinzhou, there is still a 120th Division waiting for an opportunity. The only reinforcement they can think of is the [-]th Division fighting in Jincheng.At this time, the battle in Yangquan became tense, and Itagaki felt that the [-]th Division should withdraw.

'Send a report to the [-]th Division, ordering it to stop its attack on Jincheng, and dispatch at least one infantry brigade to Yangquan for reinforcements.The rest of the division also withdrew to the Jinzhong area for rest and standby. '

Facing the combat order issued by Itagaki, the chief of staff of the division was a little surprised and said: "General, what about Changzhi?"

'At this time, we have to make some sacrifices.It is better to compress the troops and defend the strategically important place in Jinzhong than to disperse the troops and garrison the already chaotic Changzhi.There is no room for loss! '

In Itagaki's view, once the 120th Division and the 118th Division also launched an offensive, even the Jinsui Army stationed in Linfen would also intervene.Even if the two main divisions in his hands are powerful, they won't be able to withstand the gang fights of the Eighth Route Army!

After receiving the retreat order from Taiyuan, even the head of the [-]th Division who was unwilling to do so could only issue an order to withdraw the troops in the end.But at this time, is it easy for them to withdraw?

As Itagaki said, Changzhi today has become an extremely chaotic war zone.The Jinsui Army, the Eighth Route Army, and the Japanese army overturned the sky here.It is not an easy task to withdraw from the front line of Jincheng to Jinzhong!

When He Zhengdao returned to Yan'an from Henan earlier, he gave combat orders to the Third Reconnaissance Regiment deployed here.Of course, now the old third reconnaissance regiment has become a new independent infantry brigade under the reconnaissance brigade.

After the Shanxi campaign is over, this infantry brigade formed with the old third reconnaissance regiment as the backbone will also become a brigade-level combat force of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army.During this time, they have been holding back to ask for a fight!

Upon receiving the news that the [-]th Division had withdrawn from the front line, the new brigade commander Zhou Bicheng quickly summoned the former reconnaissance battalion commanders who had just been promoted to regiment commander, and said with an excited but serious expression: "Comrades, the commander's order has arrived!"

A few short words made the expressions of these old reconnaissance battalion commanders excited.Someone immediately said: "Commander, can we fully fire?"

'good!The commander's order is short, but the tasks he asks us to accomplish are not simple.That is, to block the 118th Division that was withdrawn from Jincheng.At the same time, cooperate with the 129th Division and the [-]th Division to recover the entire territory of Changzhi and wipe out the stubborn enemies in Changzhi. '

'What about the Jinsui Army? '

The main battalion commander immediately asked, sending troops from Linfen also wanted to take advantage of the Jinsui Army.Regarding this kind of thing, Zhou Bicheng also said very simply: "If the Jinsui army wants to help the situation, we will not stop it, it depends on how capable they are!"

In Zhou Bicheng's view, the [-]th Division, which had already decided to retreat from Jincheng, would naturally consider the fact that their retreat was blocked.This means that it is not easy to prevent the [-]th Division from retreating.

Most importantly, once these little devils know that the way back may be cut off, it is not something these Jinsui troops who came from Linfen to join the battle can handle when they become crazy.After all, the Jinsui Army now has a lot of troops, but their combat effectiveness is not high.

Most of the only troops that could fight a little were under Fu Zuoyi's command.It's a pity that Fu Zuoyi and Yan Xishan don't seem to deal with it very much at the moment, but they are closer to the Eighth Route Army.After all, Fu Zuoyi was able to defend Jincheng thanks to the help of the Eighth Route Army.