"Itaheng-kun is very brave. I think the fifth division can take on the important task of chasing the defeated China army." Seeing Banheng Seishiro volunteering for military service, Matsui Iwane nodded and said. "Then the pursuit."
Before Matsui Iwane could finish speaking, a voice came out from the side: "Your Excellency, Commander, I think that only the Fifth Division has insufficient strength to pursue China's defeated army. It is better to send more troops. The Sixth Division is now
The morale of the whole army is high, and we are just ready to be used." Hearing this voice, Matsui Iwane's head began to hurt again. This man was Hisao Tani, the commander of the Sixth Division.
"Yes, and our Ninth Division is no worse than any other army." The Ninth Division also jumped out.
Matsui Iwane looked at the eagerly looking division commanders in front of him, and finally agreed with Ni Ni, and the three divisions attacked together to pursue the retreating [] troops.
On the evening of October 25th, the sun that had been burning all day hung on the western horizon, and the afterglow of the setting sun burned the vast land. The quiet wilderness, green hills, and quiet rivers formed a beautiful scene.
The pastoral scenery was broken by the roar of cars and horses, and the beautiful scenery of the Central Plains was broken. On the road, in the fields, and on the hillsides, there were teams and groups of yellow and gray troops everywhere.
Windingly facing the sun, retreating to the west. This is a team that knows at a glance that it has suffered a defeat. It has lost its formation and life, and the head on its chest seems to be too heavy to lift.
That stubborn and mighty energy has long disappeared. The gun seems to have become a superfluous burden in their hands. They are carried on their backs, shouldered, and slung in various postures. The ragged military uniforms are covered with mud.
, blood stains, making the dullness even more exhausting.
A Willis jeep made by Chahar was driving along a simple and uneven dirt road. The commander of the 15th Group Army, Chen Cheng, was sitting in the car drowsily. The adjutant on the side saw that Chen Cheng was in a low mood and thought
He told some jokes to make the commander happy, but before he could open his mouth, the soldiers shouted "The Japanese plane is coming" came from the side.
Yes, it was a Japanese plane. A plane quickly passed over the team at low altitude. The airflow from the plane blew off some soldiers' hats, causing countless soldiers on the road to flee in fear.
Chen Cheng watched all this silently. This was a Japanese Nakajima Type 94 bi-wing reconnaissance aircraft. It was not armed, but even this could make the soldiers almost collapse. This was on the Songhu battlefield.
Where is the Chinese air force that charges against the Japanese naval guns? At this moment, Chen Cheng felt the urge to cry.
Shanghai finally fell into the hands of the Japanese. Under the deliberate concealment of the Japanese government, the destruction of the 25th and 36th Divisions did not cause much sensation in Japan. On the contrary, the Japanese
The news that the imperial army had occupied Shanghai was a big deal.
In the Japanese archipelago, as the imperial army's triumphal songs were played frequently on the distant Chinese battlefield, the Japanese were boiling with enthusiasm. The Tokyo cabinet, the military department and even ordinary people were immersed in cheers and noises everywhere. Those controlled by the official
Newspapers and radio stations repeated a voice every day: Long live the Emperor to expand the victory of the Imperial Army. Those militaristic fanatics floated up like dirty oil, surrounding the Japanese Strait and embracing the Japanese Islands. They organized demonstrations,
Assemblies and petitions were held throughout the Japanese archipelago, clamoring crazily.
expand war victory
Completely eliminate the stubborn Chinese army
Conquer China
Although it is almost November in some areas of the Japanese archipelago and it has begun to get colder, the spirit of Yamato makes the little Japanese beast's blood boil.
On the road to Liaoyuan, a mighty army was driving on the dusty road. Su Tong was sitting in the jeep, with a Japanese newspaper in front of him. Well, don't think there are many Japanese texts.
Mysterious, the Japanese language was originally derived from Chinese, and the average literate Chinese can even guess most of them. Newspapers printed awe-inspiring photos of the Japanese army’s carnival after they occupied Shanghai.
"Okay, let you be proud for a while. When my brothers approach Fengtian, you will know the pain. Let's see if you are still afraid. There should be some movement in Vladivostok." Su Da put the newspaper aside.
The chief murmured to himself.
In the Moscow Kremlin, Stalin was still holding his big corn pipe and blowing smoke as usual. At this time, there was a telegram in front of him from the acting commander of the Far East Military Region, General Oliga, which showed the recent troop movements and purposes of the Japanese army.
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After thinking for a while, Stalin picked up the phone on the table and said: "Please come over, Marshal Budyonny."
After a while, Marshal Budyonny with a trademark beard came to Stalin's office. Stalin handed Budyonny the urgent telegram sent by Olga and ordered: "Comrade Budyonny, in view of the
With the deterioration of the situation in the Far East, I think Comrade Oliga’s experience is no longer qualified for the responsibility of commander of the Far East Military Region. I would like to ask you if you have any good candidates."
Budyonny smiled bitterly: "Dear Comrade Stalin, please forgive me, no one has the means or ability to save the Far East now."
Budyonny's words silenced Stalin. Although Stalin was domineering, he was not a fool. The war in Siberia had made them worry about themselves. Zhukov still couldn't open up the situation in Ulan-Ude. Soviet Russia's
It is difficult for ground forces to directly enter Vladivostok, and relying on the Pacific Fleet alone would be insufficient. Now he can only watch the Chinese and Japanese rummaging through boxes and cabinets in his own home, but he is powerless. This feeling is driving him crazy.
"We still have six infantry divisions in Vladivostok, as well as the Pacific Fleet, why can't we fight back?" Stalin's roar sounded in the office.
"But the Japanese also have a fleet. Their combined fleet is more powerful than our Pacific Fleet. If we use our fleet to counterattack, we will lose not only Vladivostok, but also the maritime power of the entire Far East." Budyonny.
The marshal is always so honest, he will never lie in front of anyone.
After a while, Stalin sat down like a deflated ball and said dullly: "Order Olga to immediately withdraw his troops to the Komsomolsk area to wait for orders, and the Pacific Fleet also withdrew to other ports. Industrial equipment in Vladivostok
All valuables and valuables are moved away, and they are not allowed to be left to the enemy. I would like to see how these Chinese and Japanese fight."
The actions of the Soviet Russians could not be concealed from the Chinese and Japanese agents stationed in Vladivostok. Photos of the Soviet Russian army dismantling machinery and equipment in Vladivostok and moving valuable items to the transport ships of the Pacific Fleet were sent to Su Tong.
Looking at the photos in front of him, Su Tong chuckled, "It doesn't matter if you dismantle these scraps of metal, I won't care about you, but I can't let you walk out of Peter the Great Bay so comfortably. Otherwise, it won't be cheap."
Are you guys? It just so happens that the two HNA divisions have just been formed and have little actual combat experience, so I’ll use you to practice."
At this time, the 100,000-strong army led by Sun Liren had already captured the twin cities of Ussuriisco, and the entire army was resting and waiting in the twin cities.
The Twin Cities were already crowded with soldiers from the Chahar Expeditionary Group. At the newly built airport, countless new aircraft were taking off and landing continuously. It was a busy scene. This made Sun Liren, who was standing with his hands behind his hands, feel very happy.
It was Shu Chang. The strength of the two newly arrived naval divisions suddenly swelled his strength. With the addition of more than a thousand fighters, although the capture of Vladivostok would have to face the Japanese Kwantung Army's nearly 200,000 troops
, but he still seemed confident.
"Sir, Commander Su is calling." An officer from the Confidential Section came in with a telegram.
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"According to investigations, the Soviet Pacific Fleet is currently rushing to transport industrial equipment and finances from Vladivostok. In order to ensure that the equipment and wealth in Vladivostok are not drained out, the fighter planes of the 1st and 2nd Hainan Divisions are specially ordered to take off in turns to prevent enemy ships from entering and exiting the port freely. For the purpose of protection,
The safety of my Chinese property"
In the telegram, Su Tong said a lot of things, but he only meant one thing, that is, Vladivostok will fall into our hands, and the property in it will be ours. If Lao Maozi wants to transport the things away, that is
Absolutely not, you have to knock down all their warships and give those rookies at HNA some training.
Sun Liren, who understood immediately after receiving the telegram, immediately assigned the task overnight
The port of Vladivostok is extremely busy these days, and the Pacific Fleet, which has received the order, has become busy. Transport ships, gunboats, destroyers and other ships sail in and out every day, and today is no exception. At this time, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, Nicholas.
Lieutenant General Gerasimovich Kuznetsov was standing on the battleship Gangut, looking at the sea, feeling very anxious.
In his opinion, the industrial equipment in Vladivostok is nothing at all. If it is lost, it will be lost. When the Japanese combined fleet will appear in Vladivostok at any time, instead of seizing the time to evacuate people, they will transport some industrial equipment.
Equipment, this in itself is an almost idiotic decision.
"Comrade Commander, you don't have to worry too much. According to Japanese intelligence, the Japanese combined fleet is still staying in their port and in Shanghai, China." At this time, a major general walked up to Kuz with two cups of coffee.
Next to Lieutenant General Netsov and handing him a glass was Rear Admiral Vtolyak, Chief of Staff of the Pacific Fleet.
"Well, I hope so, dear Comrade Ftoriyak." Lieutenant General Kuznetsov took the coffee and took a sip. "But I always feel that something is wrong. Could it be that we should be on guard against it?"
Are you looking at those Chinese people?"
"Hahaha"
Major General Ftoriyak laughed so hard, "Dear Comrade Kuznetzo, can the Chinese people swim? Don't make me happy. If they can threaten our Pacific Fleet, then I will jump from here."
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As soon as Major General Ftoriak finished speaking, the alarm on the port rang loudly.