Four hundred and twentieth chapters continue to attack
Chapter 422: Continue the Attack
"Baga, the cunning Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army with a total of more than 3,000 people actually caused such huge casualties to our army. Baga Road..." After saying that, Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara looked at the eyes again.
He looked at the Chief of Staff Sano in front of him, hoping that he could give him a reasonable explanation.
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, you are extremely cunning of the Eighth Route Army. According to statistics, when they eliminated our avant-garde reinforcement brigade and the Second Infantry Regiment, they buried 1,000 kilograms of gunpowder and more than a thousand rounds of various artillery shells on the road.
.Nearly all of the more than 5,000 elite imperial soldiers were lost in the explosion of these explosives and artillery shells..." the chief of staff quickly explained. He was deeply afraid that the division commander in front of him would vent his anger on himself.
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"Baga, the commander of the Eighth Route Army is really cunning, and he actually used such despicable means. Baga, he has the ability to compete head-to-head with the imperial army..." After venting his anger, the entire division headquarters immediately
It fell into silence. All the staff members stopped what they were doing in an instant and stood there motionless.
Finally, perhaps because the division commander, Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, was tired of scolding, he discovered something strange in the headquarters. Finally, amidst everyone's expectations, he sat helplessly on the stool, and then let out a long sigh.
Taking a breath, he once again shifted his gaze to the Chief of Staff Sano Colonel, who was so frightened that his face turned pale at this moment...
"Sano-kun, these are not your fault. It's all because the Eighth Route Army is too cunning and makes us unable to guard against it. So, you don't have to worry too much... But from today's battle, we can find that our current enemy is not the one we encountered before.
Instead of other Eighth Route Army units, they have always been well-equipped elite units. More importantly, this unit has a very good commander, and their commanding abilities are eclectic and very strange. Therefore, in our future operations,
You must be very cautious and don't have any thoughts of underestimating the enemy." Seeing that all the staff officers in the entire tent stopped what they were doing because of themselves, the division commander quickly spoke to comfort him, and slowly relieved
There was a tense atmosphere in the entire command room.
"Hey, the division commander is right. I will definitely convey the division commander's order to the ears of every commander. Let them not have any thoughts of underestimating the enemy in future battles..." After listening to the division commander
At the commander's words, the chief of staff, Colonel Sano, couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the division commander in front of him and replied loudly.
"Yoshi, very good... Sano-kun, now that our 14th Division has lost almost all its heavy weapons and one and a half elite troops, what do you think the next step for our army will be, is to continue marching into Taiyuan
City, it is better to withdraw from Shanxi Province immediately to avoid suffering a greater blow... In addition, our telegram has been sent out for more than an hour, has there been any order from the headquarters..." | Seeing the chief of staff in front of him, he immediately recovered
He came over and regained his confidence. The division commander nodded with satisfaction and continued to ask.
"Your Excellency, the Division Commander, after reporting the losses of our army, the General Headquarters has not received any reply. I think the Commander must be studying this issue now... However, Your Excellency, the Division Commander, I think we should do a good job and continue
Preparations for the attack." Chief of Staff Colonel Sano replied affirmatively without even thinking about it.
"Nani? Continue to march. Sano-kun, tell me your reasons..." After hearing these words, the division commander, Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, couldn't help but frowned. Because his division now suffered huge losses.
, although there are still three infantry regiments and more than 10,000 troops left. However, these troops have lost almost all their heavy weapons and no longer have any advantage in front of the Eighth Route Army. If they continue to attack, even the divisions
The commander himself is not sure whether he can bring his troops safely to Taiyuan City. Even if he can finally attack Taiyuan City, how many troops will he have left...
"Hi, division commander. Taiyuan City is an important town in North China, and more importantly, it is right on the main artery connecting North China and Central China. If we cannot recapture Taiyuan City, then North China and Central China will be completely destroyed.
Cut off. Therefore, capturing Taiyuan City this time is a task that must be completed. At the same time, although our army suffered heavy losses, there is still our 19th Division in northern Shanxi. If the 19th Division suddenly launches an attack,
Then the pressure on our army will be reduced a lot. Therefore, I think Your Excellency, Commander, will not let this combat plan be abandoned halfway..." The chief of staff cleared his mind a little. He faced the division commander Dohi in front of him.
Lieutenant General Hara Kenji said.
"Yoshi, your reasons are very good, and I also believe in your judgment. In this case, Sano-kun, order all troops to seize the time to rest and prepare to continue marching tomorrow..." Lieutenant General Doihara Kenji thoughtfully said
He nodded and said.
"Hi...Your Excellency, Division Commander..." However, just when the Chief of Staff, Colonel Sano, had just received the order and was about to leave, the Communications Staff Officer took a telegram and rushed into the headquarters in a hurry.
The telegram arrived and was handed to the division commander, Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara.
"Yoshi, Sano-kun, this is the order just issued by your Excellency the Commander. It requires our army to carry forward the bushido spirit of the Japanese Imperial Army and continue to attack Taiyuan. At the same time, in order to reduce the pressure on our 14th Division
, the 19th Division will launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army at the same time tomorrow morning under the cover of aircraft. During the attack, the two armies will act as horns and cover each other... In addition, in order to prevent our army from attacking again
Being ambushed by the Eighth Route Army, Your Excellency the Commander has dispatched an aviation squadron of aircraft to cover our 14th Division and continue its attack on Taiyuan..." After reading the telegram in his hand, the division commander said with a smile on his face.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander. I believe that with the containment of the 19th Division and the support of aircraft, we will definitely be able to reach Taiyuan City in the shortest possible time, complete the mission assigned to us by the Commander, and recapture Taiyuan City.
Your Excellency, Division Commander, I suggest that the contents of the telegram be immediately reported to the commanders of the division, squadron and above, so that all officers in the unit can regain their morale..." the Chief of Staff said excitedly.
"Yoshi, Sano-kun, I'll leave this matter to you. In a word, tomorrow morning, I want to see the troops pass in front of me with high morale and continue to attack Taiyuan City..." Doihara Kenji Middle School
Will nodded with satisfaction.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander, I promise to complete the mission..." Chief of Staff Colonel Sano breathed a long sigh of relief, replied loudly, turned and left the headquarters, and began to complete the mission he had just received.
After the headquarters' telegram about continuing the attack on Taiyuan was circulated to all officers above the squadron commander in the entire division, the entire division learned that not only would there be aircraft support tomorrow, but there would also be a division of troops responsible for containing the limited forces of the Eighth Route Army.
Troops to reduce the pressure on the 14th Division. The morale, which was still low just now, was immediately lifted with the encouragement of commanders at all levels. One by one, the little devils shouted that they wanted to break the imperial army.
Soldiers take revenge.
So, early the next morning, the more than 14,000 people left in the entire division, under the cover of a team of three planes, began their journey with high morale. At the same time, under the cover of a small group of three planes,
The 19th Division, which was confronting the Second Division troops, also launched a fierce attack on the current Eighth Route Army under the cover of an aviation squadron aircraft.
The two troops of the Little Devils, like two sharp knives, attacked Shanxi Province from different directions. However, they have one thing in common, that is, under the cover of the aircraft, the troops are making rapid progress, and the soldiers are at the forefront.
Pointing directly at Taiyuan City. At the same time, because both armies had a large number of aircraft conducting reconnaissance in the air, the Eighth Route Army troops who were preparing to take advantage of the situation along the way had to put away their fists. At most, they could only stay on the marching path of the little devil.
, one or two landmines were planted from time to time, causing little pain or discomfort to the little devils.
Without the sneak attack by the Eighth Route Army troops, the marching speed of the little devils has also improved a lot. In less than three days, the 14th Division marched more than 100 kilometers. However, as time passed,
It took longer and longer. The little Japanese who were marching hastily with cautious thoughts saw that under the cover of the plane, the Eighth Route Army along the way fled one after another. For several days, there was no more attack on the imperial army. These
The kid, who was tense and ready to fight, slowly let go of his nervousness. Even Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, the supreme commander of the entire unit and commander of the division, had a long-lost smile on his face.
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"Your Excellency, Division Commander, since we had the support of aircraft and the cooperation of the 19th Division, we have never been attacked by small forces of the Eighth Route Army. In the three days of march, there has been less than one small group of the Imperial Army.
Soldiers, stepped on the landmines deployed by the Eighth Route Army in advance..." Seeing the loss reports of the troops in the past three days. Chief of Staff Sano could not help but breathed a sigh of relief, and slowly relaxed his tense heart.
Looking at the division commander beside him, he reported excitedly.
"Yo Xi, your Excellency the Commander has arranged this well and came up with such a good marching plan..." The face of the division commander finally showed a long-lost smile. Because at this marching speed, only the most
In three days, he could reach Taiyuan City. More importantly, the losses of the troops along the way were almost negligible.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander. I believe that under the leadership of Your Excellency, Commander, our Imperial Army will be able to win this time and recapture Taiyuan from the Eighth Route Army's Imperial Division..." As
When the division's top commander slowly relaxed his nervousness due to several consecutive days of good marching, the remaining more than 10,000 people in the entire division relaxed their vigilance about marching at almost the same time.
However, what the Japanese army didn't know was that just dozens of kilometers ahead of them in the Baita Mountain area, more than 20,000 Eighth Route Army soldiers were setting up a huge pocket formation, quietly waiting for the arrival of the Japs. And
Their relaxation of vigilance invisibly accelerated the annihilation of their entire army...
"Reporting to the commander, the main force of the Japanese army is now 50 kilometers away from Baita Mountain..." In Baita Mountain, the highest command of the entire battle. Commander Wang Nanhu and the political commissar were studying in front of a huge sand table.
One day later, a huge battle will take place here.
"Well, we ordered the reconnaissance troops to pay attention to concealment and not to alert the main force of the Japs. Otherwise, our plan will fall short..." After listening to the report of a combat staff officer, Commander Wang Nanhu didn't even raise his head.
commanded.
"Old Chen, the Japs' planes are too arrogant. We must find a way. Otherwise, the troops deployed on several highlands must retreat. If we do not retreat, our entire combat plan will be completely destroyed.
Exposed to the Japs' planes..." As the staff officer left, Wan Nanhu pointed at several bare highlands on both sides of the road and said.
"Old Wang, I understand what you mean. However, before the Japanese army has completely entered the pocket, our anti-aircraft firepower must not be exposed in advance. What I mean is that the troops abandon these highlands and all the troops for the sake of the entire combat plan.
It was implemented smoothly, and all the troops retreated a distance of 500 meters. After all the Japanese troops got into the encirclement, the troops surrounded them and launched an attack..." Looking at the terrain on both sides of the road, Chen Revolutionary pulled down several small red flags on the highlands.
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"This is the safest way at the moment. However, after we abandon these highlands, these highlands will definitely be occupied by the Japanese army as soon as the battle starts. And by then, our offensive troops in many places will be in a
Under the firepower of the Japanese army, they were suppressed by the Japanese troops on the high ground..." Wang Nanhu couldn't help but frown, and said anxiously.
"This is a problem..." Political Commissar Chen Gengming nodded, and the entire command room slowly fell into silence. All the combat staff were quietly thinking about this problem and the solution...
"Commander, political commissar. Can we ambush the troops on the back of these highlands in advance? If the Japanese army rushes ahead and captures several highlands, then this unit can then, under the cover of artillery, attack
In the shortest possible time, take back these highlands unexpectedly..." Just when everyone was lost in thought, a combat staff officer reminded.
"Counsellor Wang, please be more specific..." Wang Nanhu nodded thoughtfully to the idea given to him by Counselor Wang. In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Counselor Wang who had just spoken.
"Yes, Commander, Political Commissar..." Seeing the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, Staff Officer Wang did not hesitate at all. He stood next to the huge sand table, pointed to several highlands along the highway and began to speak in detail.
"Although the highlands along the highway and the tops of the mountains are all barren, and when the Japanese army advances again, they will definitely send heavy troops to occupy these highlands and escort their main forces as soon as possible. However, in these highlands,
There are a lot of trees on the mountainside and at the foot of the highland where troops can be hidden. Therefore, we can ambush the troops on the mountainside on the back of the highland in advance. As soon as the battle starts, the troops will rush up immediately and eliminate those who have not yet established a foothold on the top of the mountain.
Little devil, take back these highlands..."
"Okay, that's good...the Japanese vanguard troops occupying the highlands will definitely not build defensive positions on the top of the mountain due to time constraints. By then, after we pass the artillery fire, the troops will be able to take it back with a single charge. Old Chen, what do you think?
"?" Wang Nanhu replied excitedly, and at the same time, he looked at the political commissar Chen Gegeru beside him.
"I also agree with this plan. However, the troops serving as ambush must do a good job of concealment...At the same time, we must use the shortest possible time to recapture these highlands. Because these highlands are not only important to us, but also to the little devils.
It is very important. At that time, we must tell the top commanders of these troops not to be afraid of casualties. As long as we can occupy the position before the main force of the Japanese army arrives, we will win..." The political commissar made the final decision.
decision…
As orders began to be conveyed from the headquarters to each unit. In the Baita Mountain area, various units that had been waiting for a week finally began to take action. One unit after another, with a large number of weapons and ammunition, they quickly
He rushed to his combat area. At the same time, under the orders of commanders at all levels, he quickly took cover and made preparations for the war.
In less than a day, when the Japanese army was only ten kilometers away from the entire Baita Mountain area, the entire Baita Mountain area slowly fell into silence. Everything showed that no one had been here...
However, Lieutenant General Kenji Doihara, the commander of the Japanese division, had experienced continuous attacks by the Eighth Route Army. Although he had been in a particularly comfortable mood these days and his nervous mind had relaxed a lot. However, when he saw that he was ten kilometers away,
When we were in the Baita Mountain area with a radius of dozens of miles, I couldn't help but frown again after relaxing for a few days.
"Sano-kun, ten kilometers ahead is the Baita Mountain Area. After passing the Baita Mountain Area, there will be no more dangers on the way to Taiyuan... By then, it will be plains all the way, and our army will be covered by aircraft.
We will definitely reach the outside of Taiyuan City unimpeded. However, the Baita Mountain Area is the only barrier for us to attack Taiyuan. I don’t know..." Looking at the highlands displayed on the map, the division commander faced the chief of staff beside him.
asked.
"Division Commander, you mean that the Eighth Route Army must have an ambush in the Baita Mountain area to block our army's attack..." Chief of Staff Sano also discovered the problem and frowned.