Take Taobao to fight against Japan

The devil's naval guns are indeed too powerful, especially the battleship Yamato of the devil, even our main fortress can't withstand a few shots.

Our five 5mm K240 heavy guns were blasted by this ghost thing. Otherwise, how could the devil's fleet approach the shore so arrogantly? "

Hao Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "Then you can't just give up the whole Bilu Island easily. In that case, wouldn't the Iron Triangle disappear? Once the devils occupy Bilu Island, they can use it as a springboard to attack Mawlamyine and Mo Tamar City attacks!

In that case, it will inevitably affect the whole body with one move, and will it cause a chain reaction to the entire battle situation? "

Li Binkai said helplessly: "But the problem is that Bilu Island can't hold it anymore, even if we can delay it for half a day, it doesn't really mean much to the whole battle.

Moreover, there are more powerful fortress guns and coastal defense guns in the Moulmein Fortress and Motama City. Even if the Devils captured Bilu Island, the Devils fleet would not even think about rushing through the mouth of the Salween River. "

Li Binkai is naturally unwilling to admit defeat easily and give up Bilu Island, which has been operating for several months, but proceeding from the actual situation, it is wise to stop losses and retreat in time.

Most of the area of ​​Bilu Island is a flat plain. Only the central and northern part of the island is a hilly area.

Seeing that Hao Cheng was still frowning, as if he was still thinking about pleading for orders to stick to his position and fight the devils to the end, Li Bin opened his mouth to comfort him again: "Old Hao, if you keep the green hills, you won't have to worry about firewood. There must be some reason for the arrangement of the master seat." His reason!"

"Okay! Soldiers take obedience as their duty! Then execute the order!"

Hao Cheng sighed lightly. Although he was unwilling and somewhat puzzled to hand over Bilu Island, the situation was stronger than others, and for now, he could only avoid the edge temporarily.

"Report! The Japanese army dispatched a large number of air forces to launch a large-scale attack on our army positions such as Taunggyi, Nansang, Mawlamyine, and the Salween River defense line!"

"Report! The 23rd Air Battalion of the U.S. Army and the Flying Tigers of the Huben Army are engaged in a fierce battle in the Japanese Air Force!"

"Report! The 18th Army of the Japanese Army, the 6th Division is attacking the five towns of Taunggyi, Nansang, Gunxin, Mengbin, and Jingdong with all its strength. Our 66th Army and [-]th Army are fighting the Japanese army in a life-and-death battle."

"Report! The Devil's 19th Army officially launched a cross-river operation against the 22nd Army!"

"Report! The Huben Army Air Force has repelled the Japanese Air Force's attack three times, and basically silenced the devil's heavy artillery!"

"Report! The 22nd Army fought a life-and-death battle with the Japanese army. More than 300 Japanese troops landed on the west bank, but there was no way to advance to within [-] meters of the defense line along the river. forward position!"

"Report! The Japanese Air Force once again launched a large-scale bombing on the Salween River defense line. The artillery positions of the 22nd Army were severely damaged, and the frontline officers and soldiers suffered heavy casualties!"

"Report! The 19th Army of the Japanese Army started the third battle across the river!..."

In the combat hall of the Presidential Palace in Chongqing, Generalissimo Jiang and a group of confidant generals gathered together at this time, and various battlefield news came back from the Burmese theater thousands of miles away like snowflakes.

Chairman Jiang's face was tense. From the moment he received the Japanese army's official launch of the Burma campaign, he never relaxed.

Because today's battle is of great importance, it is related to whether Myanmar can continue to hold, it is related to the life and death of the five central armies, and it is related to whether the international lifeline of the Burma Road can continue to beat.

After pondering for a while, Chairman Jiang suddenly asked Chen Ran, Bai Chongxi and others: "Can your 6th and 66th armies withstand the Japanese 18th army? Do you need to make immediate strategic adjustments?"

Chapter 988 Don't Eat Too Ugly

Generalissimo Jiang is really a little bit pained. These two armies are now equipped with American equipment. In China, they are really the most direct ace troops of the central government.

Although intelligence shows that the 18th Army of the Devils detoured from the jungle to enter the Shan State Plateau, and thus could not carry enough heavy equipment, the 18th Army has three A-type divisions and one B-type division under its jurisdiction. More than 3 people.

According to the current comparison of combat power, it would take 30 to [-] Huaxia National Army to compete with it.

Now these two armies have 6 divisions with 8 people, but they want to face the frontal attack of the 4 divisions of the Japanese devils on the open plains.

Regardless of the calculations, Generalissimo Jiang feels that these two armies are completely blocking the traffic with their arms. If they stick to the Dongzhijingdong line of defense, it may be very difficult to persist for two or three days!

As for the defense line of the Hpa-an section of the river and the Mawlamyin defense line that were fighting fiercely, Commissar Jiang was not worried at all. He wished that the little devils would put all the elite soldiers in these two directions, and that the devils' attacks could be more violent.

"headmaster!"

Chen Cheng, as Chairman Jiang's confidant, naturally "thinks what he thinks, what he wants to do is what he wants," and immediately nodded and replied: "Students also think that the 6th Army and the 66th Army are under too much pressure, and it is difficult to fight in the Taunggyi-Kingdong Army. The line of defense held for a long time.

However, the Taunggyi-Jingdong line of defense is the southern barrier of the Burma Road, and our army must not give up easily, otherwise it will directly threaten the smooth flow of the Burma Road and the safety of the expeditionary army's rear! "

"That's true. Dongzhi Jingdong's defense line is the rear barrier of our expeditionary force, which has very important military significance! However, the enemy is so powerful that the strength of the two armies alone is not enough to guarantee the safety of this defensive barrier!"

Generalissimo Jiang nodded, and then asked, "Cixiu, do you have any good suggestions?"

陈诚连忙答道：“在第6军和第66军周围有第71军，和虎贲第2军、虎贲第3军。

Lashio and Hsipaw, where the 71st Army is stationed, are the only transportation hubs connecting the Yunnan-Burma Highway and the expeditionary force with the country. There must be no mistakes. At present, the 71st Army should be quiet and not move.

The Huben 2nd Army and 3rd Army stationed in Tonggu, Mandalay, Meiktila, Darcy and other railway towns.These two armies are all mechanized armies fully equipped with strong combat effectiveness and mobility. They can also quickly increase troops on the Taunggyi and Jingdong lines through the railway line.

Therefore, the students think that the Commander of the Burmese Theater Command can mobilize part of the 2nd Army and the 3rd Army to quickly reinforce the Taunggyi-Kingdong line of defense. Encircled and annihilated in the jungles of the Shan State Plateau. "

"Moreover, current intelligence shows that the devils have organized a large number of manpower in Thailand, and are working hard to open a simple road from the Thai border to the Shan State plateau!

If the devils are allowed to open this simple road, the consequences will be disastrous, so the students believe that the threat to the rear of the expeditionary force must be resolved as soon as possible. "

Chen Cheng spoke clearly and logically. At first glance, it sounds very reasonable and feasible, which makes people feel a little excited.

But everyone present could tell that Chen Cheng was just speaking in accordance with Chairman Jiang's thoughts, with the small calculation of "dead friends will not die poor people".

说白了就是不愿意让第6军和第66军单独跟鬼子第18军硬拼消耗。急着让第二道防线的两个虎贲军提前介入战斗，替第6军和第66军分担鬼子的火力。

It's normal for people to have selfishness. No one wants to let their direct troops bear the brunt. Everyone wants to preserve their strength as much as possible, but the food should not be too ugly, right?

The Huben Army, the 31st Army, and the 22nd Army have been working hard before, and they are doing the same now.

People can grit their teeth and fight the devils to the end, why can't the Central Army grit their teeth and fight the devils head-to-head?

Thinking of this, Bai Chongxi couldn't help it anymore, and said discordantly: "What Cixiu said is very true, the line between Taunggyi and Jingdong is an important barrier of the Yunnan-Burma Highway, and there is no room for loss.

Although this line is located on a plain and there is no natural dangerous place to defend, the 6th Army and 66th Army have been operating here for several months and built a large number of fortifications.

In addition, the Japanese army ran a long distance and did not carry enough heavy equipment and supplies. I believe that as long as the two armies work hard, they can still defend! "

"..."

Hearing these words, Commissar Jiang's expression turned pale immediately, but because of his face, he could only keep a dark face and say nothing.

However, Bai Chongxi did not seem to notice the change in Chairman Jiang's expression, and then said: "Now the defense line of the Salween River and the defense line of Mawlamyine are under greater pressure.

Devils may break through at any time, and the 2nd and 3rd Huben Army are also shouldering the second line of defense to defend the industrial areas in northern Myanmar and the southern battlefield, and the pressure on them is not small! "

At this time, He Yingqin also came to join in the fun and said: "Jiansheng's words are very true, the so-called one trigger affects the whole body, the defense system of the Myanmar theater is interlocking, and every link has its great effect!

The total strength of the Devils Burma Dispatched Army is as high as 50. If we want to keep Myanmar and the Burma Road, we have to pay some sacrifices and prices! "

He Yingqin didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning in his words was obvious, that is, other people's troops can be exhausted recklessly, so the 6th Army and the 66th Army should also be able to.

Hearing this, Committee Member Jiang's face became even darker. Bai Chongxi always liked to sing the opposite and slap his face. This He Yingqin is even more a master who doesn't remember to beat!

Seeing this, Yu Jishi quickly loyally defended the Lord and said: "It is the honor and duty of soldiers to protect their homes and protect the country. It is the honor and duty of soldiers, but it is not enough to be brave enough to sacrifice. The most important and crucial thing is to aim for the final victory. Otherwise, it will only make the enemies and relatives painful!

Principal, the students think that the 18th Army of the Japanese Army has gone deep into the Shan State Plateau alone. Although it is in full swing at present, as long as we can seize the opportunity to concentrate superior forces, might we not be able to fight a beautiful battle of encirclement and annihilation? "

Bai Chongxi shook his head and said, "How easy is it to fight a war of encirclement and annihilation in the jungle?

Jungle warfare is very different from conventional warfare. The geographical environment of the jungle area is extremely complex, which is not suitable for large-scale operations and is naturally beneficial to the defensive side.

What's more, the devils still have a very powerful air force that can support and drop supplies at any time. It is simply unrealistic to wipe out the devils in the jungles of the Shan State Plateau!

Rather than rushing to organize battles with no chance of winning, it is better to resist layer by layer to consume the vigor and vitality of the Devil's 18th Army, and wait for the Devil's 18th Army to go further into the surrounding areas of Menglan, Xibu, and Lashio. The roundabout outflank came safely. "

After a pause, Bai Chongxi said in a very positive tone: "I believe that Commander Stilwell and Commander Yang Fan will have a comprehensive consideration, and they will not sit back and watch the rear be taken away by the devils!"

Chapter 989

Bai Chongxi's words are very level, and his analysis is well-founded, and he has a good face in everything, so no one can find any faults!

However, Chen Cheng, Yu Jishi, Xu Yongchang, Zhou Zhirou and other loyal and confidant generals still felt a little harsh, and their expressions seemed very unhappy.

No matter how they heard it, they felt that Bai Chongxi was "colluding" with Yang Fan and Li Zongren, and wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate dissidents and use the hands of the Japanese to consume the troops of the Central Army.

Speaking of which, this method is Generalissimo Jiang's routine operation, and everyone has long been accustomed to it. But at this time, the subject and the object have changed positions, and they naturally judge others with their own hearts.

Seeing the people who were about to quarrel, Commissioner Jiang pretended to be relaxed and waved his hands:

"Okay! In the end, all we can do now is to check for omissions and fill in vacancies, so as to provide feasible suggestions, but how to fight this battle will have to be determined and arranged by the Commander of the Myanmar Theater Command according to the battlefield situation!"

Stilwell was nominally in charge of the military command in the Burmese theater, and Generalissimo Chiang was beyond his reach. Although he was in a hurry, he wanted the 2nd and 3rd Huben Army to share the firepower immediately.

But Generalissimo Jiang knew very well that the Burmese theater was not a domestic battlefield, and he could directly leapfrog the command and issue combat orders, at most it was just a suggestion.

What's more, there are still two dissidents in person, and their internal opinions cannot be unified and harmonious. Chairman Jiang even has no face to send a telegram to the Burmese Commander's Headquarters to send the 2nd Huben Army and The 3rd Army immediately went to Dongzhi Jingdong to make a rescue.

Therefore, Generalissimo Jiang could only reserve his opinion and take one step at a time, let the 6th Army and the 66th Army seek their own blessings, and hoped that Yang Fan would not "revenge privately" and go too far.

The defense line of the 22nd Army's Hpa An River section.

The fierce battle is still going on. The 19th Army of the Devils has completed three waves of landing operations. The troops who arrived on the west bank faced the barrage of bullets from the Chinese defenders and forcibly used wood, stones, and even the blood of their compatriots on the narrow and long riverside tidal flats. The corpses formed beachheads.

Immediately afterwards, the devil soldiers began to dig a large number of trenches and tunnels, and approached the forward position of the 22nd Army step by step.

The average distance between the front positions of the enemy and us is less than 150 meters, which is only one step away from hand-to-hand combat.

After some intense shooting and bombardment, there were only more than 6200 devils left on the West Bank. The 19th Army's total number of deaths reached 5800, and the 22nd Army also paid the price of more than 3600 casualties.

However, this is only the beginning. Both the enemy and the enemy are secretly accumulating strength to compete with each other, preparing to give each other a big surprise.

Woo~woo~woo~

At this moment, the Salween River defense line and the Mawlamyine defense line sounded the sharp air defense alarm again.

"The devil's air force is finally here again! Hurry up, send the order down immediately, the artillery positions will be camouflaged and protected immediately, and all artillery that can be pulled into the nearby air-raid shelter!"

"The frontline troops are ready according to the original plan!"

"Rocket artillery units are ready for battle!"

"Damn, it's time to see you too!"

As soon as the air defense alarm sounded, Li Jiayu smelled something unusual, and immediately issued three orders.

"Yoxi! The Imperial Air Force is finally here again. Hurry up and order the 4th wave of troops to cross the river to prepare for the attack! This time we must cleanly break through the first line of defense of the 22nd Army and gain a firm foothold!"

Kawabe Shozo seemed very excited. The final moment is coming. As long as he stabilizes his position on the opposite bank, the 19th Army can continue to drive to the west bank, and then go south with the Japanese Navy and the 15th Army to break through the Mawlamyine defense line and break open the Sarawak. Erwen River estuary.

In this case, the Salween River defense line of the entire Huaxia Expeditionary Army will completely collapse, and the door to attack Yangon will be opened!

The total strength of the 19th Army is as high as more than 10. It can be said that it has a lot of money and wealth, so there is no need to worry about the lack of follow-up.

"Wow! The great cause of the Great Japanese Empire is about to unfold in our hands!"

The devil's chief of staff, Ichikawa Yuji, was also very excited. Although the casualties are not small, as long as he can gain a firm foothold on the west bank and break through the entire Salween River defense line, no matter how much casualties he pays, it will be worth it!

"Quick! Pull these cannons into the air-raid shelter!"

"Quick, remove the shells! Put camouflage on the cannon!"

Hearing the sound of the alarm, the artillery positions everywhere stopped shelling immediately. Those who fired the cannons fired the cannons, those who moved the shells moved, and the heavy artillery that could not be moved could only be camouflaged and hidden.

Ten minutes later, the Devil's bomber group appeared over the Salween River. This time, the Devil once again dispatched a bombing brigade and a large number of escort fighter jets.

"Baga! The Huaxia Army is dead!"

"The bomber brigade made a quick decision, drop bombs quickly!"

Since the anti-aircraft guns deployed along the defense line along the river were severely damaged and the shells were exhausted, the few anti-aircraft guns could no longer cause substantial damage to the Devils' fleet.

Therefore, in the face of this air strike by the Devils Air Force, the air defense units of the 22nd Army all pulled their artillery into the air-raid shelter for protection.

Although there was no direct threat from anti-aircraft guns this time, the Devils bombers still did not dare to drop bombs slowly and accurately.

Because after several fierce air battles today, the Devils Air Force once again suffered serious casualties, and more than 300 combat aircraft were directly destroyed one after another.

The Devil's Air Force really can't make waves, especially now that the Devil doesn't know the specific strength of the Huben Army. He only feels that this terrible opponent, the combat aircraft seem to be endless, and it will never be finished!

Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp, and soon the Devil bombers began dropping bombs crazily, bombarding the 22nd Army's defense lines along the river and artillery positions indiscriminately.

Boom boom boom, one after another heavy bombs fell to the ground and exploded, sending out earth-shattering explosions, and clouds of black gunpowder smoke rose into the sky.

"Hurry up!"

"Tao time to change!"

"assault!"

thump!thump!

Taking advantage of the violent bombardment by the Devils Air Force, the Devils soldiers crossed the river in the fourth wave and began to fish in troubled waters. A whole regiment of Devils soldiers pushed rafts and wooden boats to unload dumplings.

This time there are dozens of light tanks accompanying the army across the river!

"Yo Xi, the air defense forces of the Huaxia Army have been beaten to death, and they have no guts or strength to continue to compete with the Imperial Japanese Air Force!

The imperial army of the Imperial Japanese Empire is an invincible army after all, how can the mere Salween River and the Chinese army stop it, this time the Imperial Japanese Empire will surely win a complete victory! ! "

Seeing that this round of air strikes and crossing the river went smoothly, Kawabe Masamune's only worry disappeared in an instant. Looking at the morale of the troops crossing the river with all their strength, a arrogant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.