"Quick reaction force..." Xu Guoan muttered in his mouth.
Kong Jie said: "In recent years, we have dealt with the Japs a lot, especially the Japs' security forces.
Through the practice of defending the county town with Japanese defenders, raiding our base areas, and quickly reinforcing the battlefield.
Lao Xu, you should have discovered this pattern:
In order to strengthen the close connections between counties, towns, and villages in the occupied areas, the Little Devils ensured that the transportation of reinforcements and supplies could arrive in a very short time.
On the one hand, transportation lines, railway lines, highway lines, and various bridges are constantly being built. The main roads lead to small roads. A developed transportation network even densely covers the entire occupied area.
On the other hand, in order to quickly sweep target base areas and besiege villages, the little devils will be assigned a mechanized combat force with rapid response capabilities in some core counties or hub towns.
This combat force usually consists of a Japanese squadron or a Japanese reinforced squadron, and is equipped with an artillery squad. The artillery used in combat can be quickly transported by military vehicles at any time.
In addition, in addition to combat troops, it is also equipped with a transportation squadron equipped with a large number of military transportation trucks, motorcycles, etc.
Using these highly maneuverable mechanized transport vehicles, the Japanese can send more than one squadron of troops to the Japanese-occupied areas in the shortest possible time at any time, including any battlefield in our base area.
Either to provide military reinforcements or to provide material assistance.
At the same time, these mechanized combat units can also be used to quickly intersperse and detour to eliminate established combat targets, surround villages, plunder supplies, etc.
These little devils are made up of specially selected elites from the Japanese field army, and are equipped with the most sophisticated equipment. During a large-scale sweep, the entire mechanized combat force will even be equipped with a considerable number of armored vehicles.
These son-of-a-bitch elite devils have their hands stained with the blood of the soldiers and civilians in our base area. Their crimes are countless and they are a serious problem for our Eighth Route Army."
In the end, Kong Jie’s words were decisive.
"So until this Japanese mechanized combat unit is eradicated, my heart will never be at peace."
After hearing this, Xu Guoan said with deep understanding: "This little devil's mechanized combat force is like a high-speed poisonous thorn that may penetrate into the heart of our base area at any time. It is indeed our biggest enemy.
Especially the mechanized combat troops of the Little Devils, once they are equipped with tanks and armored vehicles, their combat effectiveness cannot be ignored.
After these years of development, our team has already possessed considerable anti-tank combat capabilities. Naturally, we are not afraid of these mechanized combat units of the Japs.
But in the Taihang and Taiyue base areas, as well as in northwestern Shanxi, including Jizhong, southern Hebei and other base areas, there are very few troops with anti-tank combat capabilities like ours.
If this little devil’s mechanized combat troops are not destroyed, they will become a threat!”
"Then let's start with our northwest Shanxi!" Kong Jie's words were firm, powerful, and calm. Then, he directly drew Xu Guoan's eyes to the military combat sandbox in front of him.
"Old Xu, look, so far, the entire war situation in northwest Shanxi mainly revolves around these five places, namely Shouyang, Yangquan, Tan County, Ping'an County, and Zhangzhuang.
I won’t talk about Shouyang, Yangquan, and Tan County for now, because our counterattack this time starts from these three cities. The current focus is also on the three cities of Yangquan. Basically, 70% of the little devils’ attention is on the three cities of Yangquan.
On your body.
I’m afraid it would be inconvenient for us to suddenly start from here.”
Kong Jie said, pointing to a certain point on the sand table.
"Ping'an County?" Xu Guoan blurted out.
"That is the combat area of the New Second Regiment. I heard that Lao Li fought very hard near Ping'an County during this period. He had already captured one township and one town. However, he was stimulated by our team and was not satisfied. Recently, he
We are expanding our offensive outwards and attacking some important strongholds of the Japanese army."
"Then think of it as a favor to Lao Li!"
Kong Jie's smile became brighter: "Old Xu, this is what I think. With the current strength of our team, we need to transfer some combat vehicles from semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalions and armored corps to form such a team for rapid response.
It is not difficult to form a mechanized combat force.
The consequences of tanks are complicated, their lifespan is limited, they consume fuel quickly, their maneuverability is relatively poor, and they are not easy to conceal.
Therefore, for the rapid reaction force that our team is going to build, tanks will not be considered for the time being. We will mainly consider light armored vehicles and some modified military combat motorcycles and cars.
In addition, it is equipped with a 75mm howitzer to enhance the follow-up firepower of the entire mechanized combat force."
Kong Jie, who had a trough in his chest, pondered for a moment and continued: "In addition, in order to cooperate with this winter combat offensive, we must cooperate with the main forces on all battlefields.
I initially estimate that each regiment of our team will build at least one mechanized combat unit for rapid response.
Coupled with the rapid reaction force directly under the detachment headquarters, let's first consider forming four such mechanized combat forces!"
Xu Guoan smiled and said: "As for the armored corps and semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalion, Qiu Shan and Sun Desheng have come to the headquarters no less than five times to ask for battle after the launch of the winter counterattack.
Lao Kong, if your order is passed on, these two comrades will probably be extremely happy!"
Kong Jie said: "This precious unit cannot be used indiscriminately, nor can it not be used. If it is used indiscriminately, it will easily reveal its trump card, and if it is not used, it will easily lead to waste.
It's just that good steel must be used on the blade. This winter counterattack, the road was covered with snow everywhere, which was not conducive to the combat of those mechanical vehicles.
Naturally, I am reluctant to let our armored corps and semi-mechanized heavy troops go directly to the battlefield."
After the two made up their mind while joking.
Kong Jie immediately asked the communications corps to call Qiu Shan, commander of the armored corps, and Sun Desheng, commander of the semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalion.
When the two little soldiers of the communications corps passed the orders respectively.
Sun Desheng was training in a snowy day. The soldiers on the huge training ground had cleared the snow in advance and piled it up around the field, forming a series of small continuous Great Walls.
Because he was full of depression, Lao Sun's bad habits started again. He was taking out his anger on those soldiers who were not well trained, and he was cursing non-stop.
The soldiers complained endlessly that the battalion commander's requirements were too harsh.
"Battle Commander Sun, the detachment leader's order requires you to report to the headquarters immediately!"
The little soldier from the communications corps who arrived raised his voice and shouted at Sun Desheng who was directing the training on the training ground.
Hearing this, Sun Desheng's eyes lit up immediately, and his cursing words suddenly stopped. In his excitement, he trotted up to the little soldier and asked with some expectation: "Xiao Liu, Lao
The leader suddenly called me over. Is there a battle going on?"
The young soldier shook his head: "Battle Commander Sun, I don't know the specific situation, but the detachment leader seems to have ordered that Captain Qiu also report to the headquarters!"
"Lao Qiu!" Sun Desheng suddenly came to his senses: "The commanders of the armored corps have been called. It seems that there will definitely be a battle this time, great!"
Sensing that there was a war going on, Sun Desheng, whose mind became particularly bright, could still hesitate?
After temporarily leaving the training to the instructor Chen Dalian, he immediately followed the little soldier of the communications corps and rushed to the first team headquarters.
On the other side, Qiu Shan is also working non-stop.
They are both tiger generals, but Qiu Shan and Sun Desheng are very similar in temperament. They are both masters whose eyes will shine in battle.
"Lao Qiu!"
"Old Sun!"
The two old guys happened to bump into each other when they arrived at the gate of the courtyard where the detachment headquarters is located.
When the eyes met, there was always surprise.
Good news has been coming from the front lines these days. The offensive troops from all walks of life are fighting vigorously. This winter counterattack has been fully launched.
For Sun Desheng and Qiu Shan, two tiger generals who feel itchy even without a fight, what could be more torturous than hearing the news but not being allowed to go to the battlefield?
After the two of them walked in tandem, they opened the curtain of the inner room and entered the headquarters. They saw Kong Jie and Xu Guoan, who were receiving military salutes respectively.
Feeling the two eyes full of anticipation, Kong Jie coughed twice and cursed: "Look at all of you, you are useless. This armored corps and semi-mechanized heavy armored force are the ace soldiers of our team. If I let you special units be the same as infantry, go to the battlefield from the beginning.
Then let’s just let you be infantrymen. Why build this armored corps and semi-mechanized heavy armored battalion?”
"Old leader——"
"Old leader——"
"Okay, don't be wordy. I know what you want to say, and I can tell you clearly that when I call you here this time, there is indeed a battle, and there is an important task for you!"
As soon as Kong Jie said these words, it was a reassurance for Sun Desheng and Qiu Shan, and they were no longer impetuous.
Qiu Shan immediately responded with his eyes wide open: "Old commander, just give the order! All the soldiers of our armored corps have been waiting for you to give the order!"
"And our semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalion!" Sun Desheng said immediately.
Seeing that his two generals were so confident, Kong Jie nodded with satisfaction. Without any further ado, he directly explained his plan to mobilize combat vehicles and elites from armored corps and semi-mechanized troops to create a special rapid reaction force.<
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"Targeted operations are far more effective than blind mobilization of troops.
After the establishment of the mechanized combat force as a quick reaction force, your armored corps and semi-mechanized heavy-armed force will be able to better dispatch combat troops and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield.
It is more convenient to join the battle at any time.
How about it, you two were so high-spirited just now, do you still have confidence now?"
Sun Desheng immediately patted his chest and replied: "Please rest assured, old commander, this mechanized combat force is essentially the same as our semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalion.
In a few days, I can pull out this rapid reaction force for you and put it on the battlefield at any time!"
Qiu Shan on the side followed closely and said: "Old leader, what Old Sun said is what I want to say!"
Kong Jie nodded and said: "I know you are confident, and I know you have been holding it in for a long time, but as the old saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, but you won't be afraid of being late for this good meal.
I expect to build a total of four mechanized combat forces for rapid response, so you don’t have to worry.
You must hurry up in training, but there is no need to rush in time.
To ensure the training and combat effectiveness of these four rapid reaction forces, follow me."
As he said that, Kong Jie pointed to the several inches of snow still visible outside the window: "I don't give you much time, but it's not much, just when the snow has almost melted.
After you go back, you must seize the time and immediately invest in the formation and training of the rapid reaction force. As for the specific combat tasks, I may issue them at any time."
"Yes——"
Sun Desheng and Qiu Shan responded in unison. When they left the detachment headquarters, the two generals held their heads high and were full of fighting spirit.
In the explanation of detachment leader Kong Jie.
These four mechanized combat forces are used for rapid response operations.
There is no doubt that once it appears, it will become the most eye-catching elite Eighth Route Army unit in the entire northwestern Shanxi.
With the most sophisticated equipment, the most powerful firepower configuration, and the boldest tactics, they were rampant throughout the Japanese-occupied areas in northwestern Shanxi, and they were invincible and unstoppable.
At that time, the earth will be shaken and the world will be shaken!
After Sun Desheng and Qiu Shan left, Kong Jie discussed the other side of the war with Xu Guoan on the military sandbox:
"On the one hand, we need to form our own quick reaction force, and on the other hand, we need to find ways to destroy the Japanese's quick reaction force.
It is only through the ebb and flow of one thing that we can ensure that the power of our mechanized combat forces is maximized."
"So this time we stick to the old rules and fight on both sides."
"On the one hand, our army's rapid reaction force was built and trained by Qiu Shan and Sun Desheng, ready to go into battle at any time after the snow melts."
"At the same time, I will mobilize all the intelligence lines that our team has successfully penetrated into the major counties, cities and towns of the Japanese army over the years to find various high-value combat targets."
"We can't wait until our mechanized combat troops are built and trained, but we can't find the target to fight, right?"
Xu Guoan said: "The important combat targets are nothing more than the Japanese transportation hubs, repair shops, headquarters, field hospitals, grain storage warehouses, etc."
Kong Jie smiled and said: "In addition to attacking these targets, we still have to find ways to destroy the Japanese mechanized combat troops."
No need to think about it, Kong Jie already has a candidate.
"The task is handed over to the commando team, under the unified command of Duan Peng. The two artillery battalions, as long as Duan Peng can complete the task, he can call them.
Through the intelligence lines we collected in advance, we determined in major counties, towns, where the transport vehicles of the mechanized combat troops formed by the Japs were concentrated, and where the Japs stored materials, including the camps where the Japs’ elite mechanized combat troops were stationed...
Destroy the foundation of the Japanese mechanized combat forces in one fell swoop!"