Although the current independent regiment only has 20,000 people, some of whom are new recruits, but with the equipment level of the independent regiment, most of them are veterans.
Coupled with air support and airdropped logistics supplies, the independent regiment's combat effectiveness was more powerful than a Japanese Army's Class A division.
On the opposite side were the Japanese 23rd Division, 35th Division and 110th Division.
It looks like it has a lot of troops, with 45,000 men at full strength.
However, these three divisions had just gone through the May Day mopping up the central Hebei campaign, with approximately 10,000 casualties. Coupled with the consumption of the attack on Niangziguan, they were no longer at full strength.
At present, the total strength of the Japs in these three divisions is estimated to be only more than 30,000.
The total strength of the independent regiment is 20,000, and the two sides are evenly matched in terms of mountain artillery firepower.
But in terms of mortar and infantry firepower, the independent regiment was able to crush the Japanese of these three divisions.
In a frontal field battle, the independent regiment has a chance to defeat these three Japanese divisions.
We only need to defend Niangzi Pass and wait for the Japanese from these three divisions to attack.
Then use superior firepower and tunnel tactics to kill a large number of the Japanese's effective forces.
When the Japanese found that they could not defeat Niangzi Pass, suffered heavy casualties, low morale, and the soldiers were exhausted, the Independent Regiment could easily defeat the Japanese of three divisions with a counterattack.
But if the Japs want to completely annihilate or even severely damage these three divisions, independent regiments alone cannot do it.
Because the Japanese are not fools, they will run away when they find they can't be beaten, and will not wait stupidly for the independent group to rush up and eliminate them all.
"Lao Kong, what are you thinking about?"
Wang Yingcai, political commissar of the Independence Regiment, walked in and saw Kong Jie staring at the map and thinking, so he asked.
The Independent Regiment entered Niangziguan and severely damaged a Japanese regiment in the first battle. At this time, the morale of the soldiers of the Independent Regiment was high.
In order to reach Niangziguan as soon as possible, the soldiers of the Independent Regiment adopted forced marches and emergency marches in the past two days, almost running all the way through the mountain road.
There were even soldiers who were so tired that they vomited blood and fell behind. The soldiers who fell behind have been properly arranged.
Fortunately, the food of the independent regiment was very good, with meat supplied almost every day. In addition, the soldiers trained hard, so they were able to cover such a long distance in such a short period of time.
Moreover, not a single soldier complained about suffering or tiredness. The independent regiment successfully completed the task within the time specified by the superiors.
On the battlefield, looking at the corpses of the dead Japanese soldiers, the soldiers instantly felt that the two days of running were worth it!
After political commissar Wang learned about these situations on the battlefield, he returned to the regiment headquarters with confidence.
Kong Jie said conveniently: "Old Wang, I'm thinking about how to severely damage or even annihilate these three Japanese divisions."
Political Commissar Wang was suddenly startled and his pupils shrank slightly.
These are three Japanese B divisions. When did my partner’s appetite become so big?
You can eat three Japanese B-divisions and still not be afraid of filling your belly?
You know, two years ago, these three B divisions of the Japanese army could penetrate any base area of the Eighth Route Army at will!
"Lao Kong..."
"To eat these three Japanese divisions, we can't do it with our independent regiment!"
Political Commissar Wang walked to Kong Jie's side, stared at the map for a while, and suddenly said.
To be Kong Jie's partner, Political Commissar Wang's military skills are naturally excellent, and recently Political Commissar Wang has also been studying the military theories that Li Yunlong gave to Kong Jie. Coupled with hearing and seeing, as well as the actual combat experience of occasionally commanding troops in combat, Political Commissar Wang's
Although his tactical command ability and strategic vision are not as good as those of Kong Jie, Ding Wei and Li Yunlong, they are much better than the average battalion commander in northwestern Shanxi.
Wang Yingcai, Li Wenying, the political commissar of the Independent Regiment, was sent to the Independent Regiment by his superiors after he died in an encounter with the Bantian Regiment of the 4th Brigade.
He soon saw that Kong Jie's strategic goal was not so easy to achieve.
The combat effectiveness of the Japanese B Division is not weak. If it could casually wipe out three Japanese divisions, the War of Resistance would not have to last as long as 14 years.
Kong Jie lit up the dry cigarette and took two puffs, feeling that his mind was instantly refreshed.
Although a lot of Japanese cigarettes were seized, and Li Yunlong's new regiment also set up a cigarette factory.
But when Kong Jie was thinking about strategies and tactics, he still used to light a roll of dry cigarettes to refresh his mind.
Kong Jie followed the soldiers all the way to Niangziguan, but there was not much fatigue on his face.
For Kong Jie, who had experienced the Long March, the intensity of this rush march and forced march was not enough.
"That's right..."
Kong Jie smiled slightly:
"With our independent regiment, of course it will be difficult to defeat these three Japanese divisions. At most, they will be defeated or defeated, and our independent regiment will also suffer a lot of casualties."
Political Commissar Wang looked surprised: "Old Kong, since you know, why do you still want to eat these three Japanese divisions?"
Political Commissar Wang knew his partner very well.
Kong Erluzi is the nickname given to Kong Jie by Li Yunlong because when Kong Jie fought in the past, he was best at charging and fighting tough battles and had a tough style.
However, in terms of tactical command, Kong Jie is surprisingly stable, unlike Li Yunlong who can always think of strange moves.
Instead, he always resolutely carries out the combat missions of his superiors and fights wherever his superiors direct him.
In Political Commissar Wang's view, the Independent Regiment only needs to complete the tasks assigned by Li Yunlong and defend Niangzi Pass.
With the strength of the independent regiment, it is not a problem to defend Niangzi Pass. Even if the Japanese army removes another Class A division, it will be almost impossible to capture Niangzi Pass.
But this time Kong Jie went out of his way and wanted to kill the three attacking Japanese divisions, which surprised Political Commissar Wang.
Kong Jie still smiled and glanced at Political Commissar Wang: "What about our independent regiment, plus the brother troops from the Jizhong Military Region?"
Political Commissar Wang's eyes lit up slightly, he looked at the map, and his tone suddenly became excited: "The main force of the brothers' troops in the Jizhong Military Region is 60,000 to 70,000, and the militia has hundreds of thousands of people. If the Jizhong Military Region gathers the main force to launch an attack from behind the Japanese
Attack... maybe there is a chance to severely damage or even annihilate these three Japanese divisions!"
Although the Jizhong Military Region is only a second-level military region under the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! But at its peak, the Jizhong Military Region had a population of more than 8 million, with a main force of 60,000 to 70,000 and a militia of several hundred thousand.
The current two raids by the Japanese army have not damaged the vitality of the Jizhong Military Region, and the current Jizhong Military Region is not much different from its peak state.
Moreover, in the past two years, the Jizhong Military Region has been supplied with weapons and ammunition from the headquarters, and its combat effectiveness is much stronger than that of the Jizhong Military Region in another time and space.
If Boss Chen's assistance comes earlier, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei and Kong Jie can lead their troops to develop in the central Hebei region.
The current total strength of the Independent Regiment, the New Second Regiment and the New First Regiment is at least 500,000, and they are all top-notch main elites.
After a pause, Political Commissar Wang asked a question: "Although the main strength of the brothers' troops in the Central Hebei Military Region is 60,000 to 70,000, these troops are scattered in various places. It may take a lot of time to assemble them. Moreover, the brothers' troops in the Central Hebei Military Region lack a large number of troops.
The Corps' combat experience, weapons and equipment are not as good as those of the Japanese, and ammunition is relatively lacking."
Kong Jie nodded, what Political Commissar Wang said was not unreasonable.
But now the main force of the 129th Division in southeastern Shanxi is already attacking the Taiyuan and Zhengtai Railways, and no extra troops can be spared to reinforce the independent regiment.
Although there are still many main forces in the southeast of Shanxi, these main forces still need to defend the Japanese base areas to prevent the Japanese from sneak attacks.
Moreover, it is impossible for all the troops from the Central Hebei Military Region to come over. If 50,000 people can come over to flank the three Japanese divisions with the independent regiment, it will be considered very good.
Finally, Kong Jie's face turned grim: "Why are you thinking so much? What you need to fight is fierceness. If you have to look forward and backward every time you fight, why fight? Besides, how can there be a magical battle with a 100% winning rate in this world?"
When Kong Jie said this, Political Commissar Wang nodded and had no choice but to agree.
Although the political commissars of this period had veto power, Kong Jie, Ding Wei and Li Yunlong all had absolute say in the regiment.
Kong Jie looked at the chief of staff aside and said: "Chief of staff, please draft a telegram to Commander Li of the new regiment, saying that our independent regiment wants to unite with the Jizhong Military Region and eat these three Japanese divisions. Please
Commander Li applied to the headquarters."
Soon, the chief of staff drafted a telegram based on Kong Jie's dictation.
After Kong Jie signed his name, he asked the telegraph operator to send it out quickly.
Although the independent regiment is currently under the battle order of the 386th Brigade, the independent regiment in this battle is still commanded by Li Yunlong, so Kong Jie's superior is Li Yunlong.
If Kong Jie wants to unite the three divisions of the Central Hebei Military Region to attack the Japanese, he must first send a telegram to Li Yunlong, and then Li Yunlong will send a telegram to the headquarters to apply.
As a comrade who came from the same class as Li Yunlong, Kong Jie knew Li Yunlong very well, and he knew that Li Yunlong would definitely not let go of this opportunity to make a fortune.
After all, the business of eating up three Japanese divisions is not cheap.
Now we have to see if the headquarters will agree.
…
As Kong Jie expected, the new regiment headquarters.
After Li Yunlong listened to Chief of Staff Wang Dehou read the telegram, he smiled slightly and said: "This fool Kong Er has finally enlightened his mind."
After a day of thinking, Li Yunlong had already thought of a way to deal with the Japs' tunnels and reverse slope tactics.
However, the specific details still need to be considered carefully.
In the telegram, Kong Jie also reported that the Independent Regiment used the night to switch defenses with the 2nd Independent Brigade and killed half of the Japanese regiment in one battle.
"Old Li, that's what you said." Zhao Gang was also slightly surprised, "You agreed to Commander Kong's request?"
"Of course I agree, why not?" Li Yunlong looked at Zhao Gang, "What a great opportunity to make a fortune. I know Kong Jie. Since he wants to do it, it means he is certain. As his superior, I will naturally give him my full support.
.”
Zhao Gang also expressed the same concerns as Political Commissar Wang. After all, the fraternal troops in the Jizhong Military Region were poorly equipped and had no experience in fighting large battles, so they might not be able to complete the pincer mission with the independent regiment.
Once the three Japanese divisions turn around and go back to attack the assembled troops of the Central Hebei Military Region, the Central Hebei Military Region will probably suffer heavy losses.
"What do you think you are going to say?" Li Yunlong waved his hand and said, "The problem of poor equipment can be easily solved. Let the brother troops in the Central Hebei Military Region be nominally commanded by me. I will apply for airdrops of supplies for them. As for not fighting a big battle,
Experience, this large corps combat experience does not fall from the sky, how can it be achieved without fighting?"
