Chapter 523: Pulling teeth from the tiger’s mouth!
Tianjin small station, four fields headquarters.
Amidst the rapid footsteps, General Wei Lihuang strode into the combat hall. He immediately brought his weapons to the table and slapped them heavily. He said angrily: "Nonsense! It's just nonsense."
"Brother Junru, who are you angry with?" Deng Gong asked with a smile.
"Who else could it be? It's not that stupid young man from Su Yu!" General Wei Lihuang said with anger still lingering, "Knowing that the Japanese army was going to flood and freeze the anti-tank trenches, they actually dared to open such a big hole, only one
The group army has less than 150,000 people, but it actually wants to completely annihilate the Kwantung Army, a front army of nearly 200,000 people, without fear of bursting the belly, huh!"
Chief of General Staff Huang Jie took it seriously and said: "Yes, Lao Su is indeed overconfident in this battle. At present, the Kwantung Army's two semi-armored divisions and two heavy-armored motorized infantry divisions have broken into 20 kilometers.
In the deep zone, the following eight light-armored motorized infantry divisions and five heavy artillery brigades have also passed through the anti-tank trenches. Once the Japanese army establishes a forward base on our army's deep positions, this battle will be impossible to fight."
Mr. Deng and Mr. Zuo also looked solemn, but they didn't say much.
To be honest, Yue Weihan was also unsure. If he was asked to command this battle, he would never dare to open such a big hole. One guy would let an entire Japanese front army enter a deep position. This is a true sense of the word.
Taking risks is walking a tightrope and gambling on your life. If you make a slight mistake, it will be a disaster!
However, Yue Weihan has strong confidence in Mr. Su!
Because historically, Mr. Su was famous for his impeccable calculations.
During the Battle of Menglianggu in the War of Liberation, General Su's calculations of the enemy's and ours' troop strength, combat power, coordination and logistical support capabilities were so accurate that it was miraculous. Dongye, with an absolutely inferior force, was forced to fight in the desperate situation of being attacked from both sides.
The 74th Reorganized Division, the ace direct line of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek, was completely annihilated. What level of calculation is this?
After the Battle of Zhenbao Island broke out in the 1960s, New China faced unprecedented threats.
The Soviet Union deployed millions of troops on the Sino-Soviet border, as well as hundreds of thousands of tanks, heavy artillery, aircraft and missiles. Chairman Mao asked General Lin, who bluntly pointed out that the People's Liberation Army could not resist, and the entire north would surely be lost.
It was recommended that the central government immediately move to Xi'an. After a comprehensive assessment of the Sino-Soviet military strength, combat capabilities, and logistical support capabilities, General Su came to the opposite conclusion, believing that the People's Liberation Army was fully capable of blocking the Soviet army from Zhangjiakou in a conventional war.
North Korea, Chairman Mao immediately gave up the idea of moving the capital, and the People's Liberation Army's decisive battle posture finally deterred the Soviet army. Brezhnev tried to use nuclear bombs to completely paralyze China, but was firmly resisted by the United States.
Therefore, since Mr. Su dared to open his mouth and put an entire front of the Kwantung Army into the deep zone, he must have had some considerations. Yue Weihan did not know Mr. Su's full plan, but he believed that with Mr. Su's wisdom and prudence,
A rigorous style of work will never lead to an error due to a misstep when something goes wrong.
All thoughts flashed through Yue Weihan's mind, and he immediately stepped forward and patted General Wei Lihuang's shoulder, smiling and saying: "Brother Junru, please be patient. I think there will be news coming back from the front soon. Let's
Let’s wait and see, haha.”
Jinzhou Bay, the deep position of the 8th Army.
Major General Hideo Matsuda, commander of the 1st Independent Tank Brigade of the Kwantung Army, has issued a return order.
There is no way. Although the Tiger heavy tank is powerful, its fuel consumption is also quite terrible. When the Tiger heavy tank is filled with fuel, the maximum driving range on the road is only 180 kilometers. In the wild terrain, the distance will be almost halved. If it is in combat status
If so, the journey will be reduced. The more than 100 Tiger heavy tanks of the 1st Independent Tank Brigade have traveled more than 60 kilometers from the time of the attack to the present. If they do not return for refueling, they may break down on the battlefield at any time.
As soon as the more than 100 Tiger heavy tanks of the 1st Tank Brigade moved away, the Japanese army's more than 350 Sherman tanks suddenly rushed out from behind. The remaining two Japanese tank divisions had more than 600 tanks.
A Type IV tank immediately turned around to meet the attack, but the Japanese tank was not willing to fight. It just fired a few shots from a distance, then turned around and headed north.
Lieutenant General Bei Takeshu, commander of the 10th Kwantung Army Tank Division, immediately ordered a pursuit.
It was impossible not to turn around and pursue, because the armored group of the Chinese Army had already penetrated between the Japanese armored group and the following heavy-armed motorized infantry division, especially the eight anti-aircraft machine gun regiments that were following up. There was absolutely no room for it.
Lost, because once the protection of anti-aircraft machine guns is lost, the Japanese armored group will be very dangerous.
Jinzhou, Kwantung Army South Manchuria Headquarters.
In the corner of the combat hall, Umezu Yoshijiro and Yoshimoto Teiichi were chatting and laughing.
The combat staff and communications staff of the entire headquarters also looked relaxed, because in their view, the Jinzhou Bay Battle was actually over, and the main force of the 5th Front Army had completely penetrated into the deep positions of the *** and would undoubtedly obtain the victory.
In the final victory, the 8th Army of the Communist Party of China was definitely doomed!
Suddenly, Major General Tamura Yoshitomi hurriedly walked into the combat hall. He immediately put his feet back and stood at attention, reporting to Umezu Yoshijiro: "Your Excellency, Marshal, the frontline headquarters suddenly lost contact!"
"Oh?" Umezu Yoshijiro said in astonishment, "Shizuo Yokoyama is stupid, what is he doing?"
Yoshimoto Sadato said: "Did Yokoyama-kun get too excited and smashed the radio station?"
Now, as cautious as Yoshimoto Seiichi, he also believes that the Kwantung Army really has a chance to win this time.
"Order to get in touch with the tank divisions and infantry divisions of the 5th Front Army as soon as possible, and have them submit the latest battle reports directly to the South Manchurian Command!" Umezu Yoshijiro hummed, "After the frontline headquarters resumes communications, let them
Shizuo Yokoyama immediately explained this situation, but it’s really outrageous to interrupt communication at this time!”
Before he finished speaking, a major staff officer had already hurried into the combat hall. He immediately put his feet back and stood at attention, and reported with a sad expression: "Your Excellency, Marshal, the forward observation post reported that the 5th Front Army's baggage troops and mobile oil depots were targeted by Chinese artillery.
Blocking the bombardment, heavy losses were caused. The frontline headquarters and the main infantry group of the 5th Front Army were also bombed by the China Army Aviation Force. The China Army Aviation Force threw extremely powerful unknown incendiary bombs onto the battlefield, which not only re-melted the anti-tank trenches.
, the main infantry group of the 5th Front Army also suffered heavy casualties!"
Suddenly, the expressions of the staff officers in the combat hall changed drastically.
"What?" Umezu Yoshijiro lost his voice, "What did you say!?"
"No, this is impossible!" Tamura Yoshitomi also shouted, "How is this possible? How could the China Army's ground aviation force be used to bomb the 5th Front Army's frontline headquarters and the follow-up infantry main group? They
You should appear at the forefront of the battlefield to block our armored clusters!"
"Marshal Your Excellency, I have a very bad premonition!" Yoshimoto Teiichi's heart suddenly sank and he said solemnly, "This is probably a trap carefully laid by the China Army. Yokoyama-kun's 5th Front Army is probably in danger.
Yes! So, quickly order the second echelon of the 3rd Front Army to urgently leave Jinzhou Bay to meet the 5th Front Army."
"Nonsense! This is absolutely impossible!" Umezu Yoshijiro said disapprovingly, "Shizuo Yokoyama's 5th Front Army has 8 light motorized infantry divisions, 2 heavy motorized infantry divisions, 5 heavy artillery brigades, and 2
The tank division, plus Matsuda Hideo's 1st Independent Tank Brigade, has nearly 200,000 men, more than 500 heavy guns, more than 700 tanks, and more than 100 powerful Tiger heavy tanks, and China
What about the army? The China Army only has a group army with less than 150,000 people, and the number of heavy equipment is less than half that of the 5th Front Army. Even if it is supported, it will hold them to death!"
"Your Excellency, Marshal!" Yoshimoto Sadatari said anxiously, "Compared to the 8th China Army, the 5th Front Army indeed has an advantage in terms of strength and equipment, but if the logistics support cannot keep up, no matter how many troops or equipment they have, it will not matter.
What's the use? The two tank divisions of the 5th Front Army and Hideo Matsuda's 1st Independent Tank Brigade have been fighting for more than ten hours and have almost reached the limit of their journey. If the fuel at the forward base cannot keep up,
, these more than 700 tanks are all scrap metal!"
After saying this, Yoshimoto Teiichi took another deep breath, and then said: "Also, the armored units of the China Army have not appeared until now. Once the armored groups of the 5th Front Army lose their ability to move, then China
The armored group of the corps then guided its infantry to launch a counterattack, so how could the heavy artillery group and infantry group of the 5th Front Army resist?"
"This..." Umezu Yoshijiro was speechless for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Is it possible that a group army in the China Military Region can really eat up an entire front of our Kwantung Army?"
"It may be too late to order the 3rd Front Army to come forward to respond!" Seeing that Umezu Yoshijiro had not issued the order for a long time, Yoshimoto Teiichi was so anxious that he almost urinated. He immediately prayed in a mournful voice, "Marshal, please give the order as soon as possible.
Let the Chinese Army re-close the defense line on the south side of the anti-tank ditch, and then it will be too late!"
"Order." Umezu Yoshijiro finally made up his mind, "The 3rd Front Army will attack across the board!"
Jinzhou Bay, 8th Army Headquarters.
Communications staff officers kept rushing in to deliver the latest battle reports from the front line.
"Commander, the forward lurking observation post reported that the blocking artillery bombardment of the 8th Heavy Artillery Division was effective. The Japanese logistics troops and the convoys transporting gasoline and diesel have been severely damaged. Fortunately, a small number of trucks that were not destroyed were scattered to avoid artillery fire. In a short time
It’s impossible to regroup inside, let alone come up!”
"Commander, the 1st Army Aviation Division has dropped all napalm bombs. The Japanese army's marching headquarters, main infantry group, and heavy artillery group have all been severely damaged. The Army Aviation pilot reported that the entire battlefield has now completely turned into a sea of fire. Anti-tank
The ice in the trench has also melted again!"
"Commander, the 8th Armored Division has been in contact with the Japanese armored group."
"Commander, the fuel of more than 100 Japanese Tiger heavy tanks has been exhausted and all have broken down!"
"Commander, the Japanese Type IV tank group is retreating under the cover of infantry. It is estimated that it is about to run out of fuel."
"Commander, the 82nd and 86th Infantry Divisions have completely restored the defense line on the south side of the anti-tank trench. The Japanese troops that broke into our deep positions have been surrounded!"
When he heard that the 82nd Division and the 86th Division had restored the defense line on the south side of the anti-tank trench, Mr. Su finally let out a long sigh of relief.
So far in this battle, the 8th Army can be said to have won half of the battle. As long as the 82nd Infantry Division and 86th Infantry Division can defend the anti-tank trenches and be trapped at the landing site with the cooperation of the 8th Heavy Artillery Division and the 1st Army Aviation Division.
The nearly 200,000 Japanese troops and a large amount of heavy equipment within a depth of 20 kilometers were completely destroyed!
"Pass my order!" Although victory was in sight, Mr. Su still remained calm enough and calmly ordered, "The Army Navigation Division returned immediately and refueled as quickly as possible; the Tank Division immediately launched the fastest counterattack, taking advantage of the
The enemy has very little fuel left. In order to completely annihilate the Japanese armored clusters, each of the collapsed infantry divisions also needs to reorganize their forces to launch a counterattack, and try their best to separate and surround the Japanese troops that have broken into our deep positions. All electronic jamming vehicles are immediately dispatched to try their best.
Possibly destroy the enemy's command system."
Jinzhou, Kwantung Army South Manchuria Headquarters.
Bad news is coming back from the front one after another.
"Your Excellency, Marshal, the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th Field Heavy Artillery Brigades were all severely damaged. All 540 150mm caliber heavy howitzers, more than 300 of them, were completely destroyed, leaving more than 200 heavy artillery pieces.
But it is impossible to lock and shoot Zhu Yuan, because the enemy and our armies have been completely mixed together, completely mixed together!"
"Your Excellency, Marshal, the 5th, 51st, 67th and 151st Infantry Divisions were severely damaged, with at least 40,000 casualties!"
"Your Excellency, Marshal, the forward headquarters of the 5th Front Army was also destroyed by the China Army. Your Excellency Shizuo Yokoyama and all the personnel of the headquarters were collectively shattered."
"Your Excellency Marshal, all 129 Tiger heavy tanks of the 1st Independent Tank Brigade have run out of fuel. In order to prevent the equipment from falling into the hands of the Chinese Army, His Excellency Hideo Matsuda sent a farewell message and determined to blow up all Tiger tanks.
Heavy tanks, and led all the officers and soldiers of the 1st Independent Tank Brigade to pieces!"
"Your Excellency, Marshal, all the tanks of the 5th and 10th Tank Divisions have very little fuel left and are retreating northward under the cover of infantry. Your Excellency Bei Wushu sent an urgent message, requesting the headquarters to provide emergency fuel! If fifteen
If they cannot provide enough diesel within minutes, they will have no choice but to blow up the tanks and fight to the death with pistols against the Chinese army!"
"Your Excellency, Marshal, the remnants of the originally collapsed Chinese infantry divisions are launching a full-scale counterattack against the infantry divisions affiliated to the 5th Front Army. The command systems of each infantry division have been subject to strong signal interference, except for the high-power radio stations of units above the division headquarters.
In addition to being barely usable, all radio stations in units below the regiment have been paralyzed. Each infantry regiment has fallen into the dilemma of fighting independently, and it is no longer possible to form effective coordinated operations with each other."
"Baga, Baga Yaru." Umezu Meijiro was so angry that his veins were bulging, and he was pacing back and forth in the combat hall like a trapped beast. In the combat hall, all the senior generals and combat staff officers also looked at each other in confusion. Many of them were still looking at each other.
They all still couldn't believe it. In just a blink of an eye, the entire battle situation turned unexpectedly!
At this moment, Yoshimoto Teiichi thought of a sentence in Sun Tzu's Art of War: Soldiers are crafty. The use of troops on this battlefield is really dangerous and secretive to the extreme. Victory or failure often only happens in the blink of an eye! Let's talk about this battle of Jinzhou Bay.
, a moment ago, the Kwantung Army was even sure of victory, but now, the 5th Front Army is about to be completely destroyed!
"Where is the 3rd Front?" Umezu Yoshijiro finally stopped and roared angrily, "Where has Yamamoto Sano's 3rd Front reached now? When will they be able to pass the anti-tank ditch and send fuel up? Fuel! The 5th Front
The front armored cluster is in urgent need of fuel, damn it!"
Just as he finished speaking, another major staff officer hurriedly walked in. He immediately put his feet back and stood at attention and said: "Your Excellency, Marshal, the China Army has restored the defense line on the south side of the anti-tank trench. The assault group of the 3rd Front Army has been stubbornly resisted by the China Army. The engineers
They tried to fill up the anti-tank trenches, but suffered heavy casualties from rocket launchers. They dispatched armored troops and were suppressed by China helicopters. His Excellency Mr. Yamamoto Mitsuo called urgently. It was impossible to break through the China Army's defense line in a short time!"
"What?" Umezu Yoshijiro suddenly slumped down on his chair weakly after hearing this.
Yoshimoto Sadakachi also sighed sadly. The 3rd Front Army's attack on the China Army's defense line seemed to have returned to the pattern of the previous few days. In the face of the China Army's efficient army and navy infantry and artillery coordination, it was absolutely impossible to break through from the front, and
Although most of the tunnel has been dug, blasting is still not possible. It seems that the destruction of the 5th Front Army is inevitable.
Tianjin small station, four fields headquarters.
Major General Liu Xin, the chief of the communications department, almost trotted into the combat hall and reported to Yue Weihan with a flushed face: "Report to the chief, the 8th Group Army sent an urgent message. The gap opened by the Japanese army has been closed. The entire Kwantung Army
The 5th Front Army has been divided and surrounded by our army within a depth of 20 kilometers, and is organizing troops to annihilate them one by one!"
"What? The gap is blocked!?"
"The entire 5th Front was divided and surrounded?"
"Oh my God, is this true? How did this fight happen?"
As soon as Liu Xin finished speaking, the entire combat hall suddenly boiled like boiling water.
General Wei Lihuang was the most worried before, and now he is the most arrogant. While waving his fist fiercely, he shouted excitedly: "Well done, Su Yu, this kid, you did such a great job! 1
The group army faced a front army, outnumbered and outnumbered, but actually fought a battle of annihilation. What's even more incredible is that this battle of annihilation was completed under the watchful eyes of the Kwantung Army's other four front armies with more than one million troops. This is simply a tiger.
Pulling teeth out of your mouth is really fucking awesome!"