Half an hour later, while Liu Hua and Zhou Baozhong were waiting anxiously, Li Yuanqing's battle plan was finally delivered to his hands. Looking at the battle plan in his hands, Liu Hua's eyes felt as if he had discovered a huge
It's like a treasure, and I can't help but let my eyes shine.
"Combat Staff Officer, immediately find me a place called Sifangtuo on the map..."
Taking the telegram, he came to the huge military map. The square camels had been clearly marked. Immediately, a combat staff officer stood up and explained to the two of them.
"Chief, Sifangtuo is located in the southeastern area of Baishan County. The straight-line distance from Baishan County is 80 kilometers. The road from Shanhaiguan to our Baishan County passes through Sifangtuo. In addition, the terrain of Sifangtuo,
It is very suitable for blocking battles. The entire four-sided camel is like a cut cauldron. As long as the Japanese army enters this cauldron, it will be attacked by our army from three sides. It can be said that it can advance to attack and retreat to defend.
Great place.”
Combining the battle plan in hand, Liu Hua quickly marked Li Yuanqing's deployment on the map. Soon, the entire battle scene was clearly displayed in Liu Hua's mind. Then, he said with excitement.
"Haha, this Li Yuanqing really knows how to choose terrain. He actually hit such a good terrain. God helps me. It seems that this square hunchback is the tomb of the Japanese 124th Division."
"Commander, you are telling me that Li Yuanqing of the 13th Division plans to completely annihilate the Japanese 124th Division with the strength of one division. How is that possible?" Zhou Baozhong asked in disbelief at Liu Hua's laughter.
"I didn't say that just using one 13th Division can completely wipe out the Japanese 124th Division. However, I believe that with the deployment of Li Yuanqing of the 13th Division, it is absolutely impossible to kill another infantry regiment in this square.
Any problem. As for the 124th Division after losing two infantry regiments, we have to rely on our main force to eat it together with his 13th Division." Liu Hua explained.
"You see, Commander Li has quietly hidden his two main regiments on the backs of these two mountains. At that time, as long as the Japanese leading group enters this pocket formation when Li Yuanqing voluntarily gives up the position.
Then, the two main groups will recapture the two high and low areas with lightning speed. Then, they will attack the Japanese troops trapped in the encirclement from three sides. At that time, if the more than 10,000 people in our hands suddenly
Appeared in the rear of the Japs. Do you think the Japs are rescuing a besieged infantry regiment, or are they organizing defenses on the spot and waiting for a breakout..."
Seeing Zhou Baozhong nod thoughtfully, Liu Hua said resolutely: "Such a good fighter plane is in front of us, no matter what, we can't miss it. I decided that this time, we will take advantage of the Japanese 124th Division
The gang started to eat everything he had left..."
Zhou Baozhong, who recovered from the shock, immediately said: "Commander, just give the order!"
"Well, order the column guard regiment to run forward, reinforce the four-sided camel garrison troops, and place them under the command of Division Commander Li Yuanqing. At the same time, order Division Commander Li Yuanqing to postpone the execution of his plan to annihilate the enemy before our main force arrives. The troops holding the frontal position
, No matter how much the price is, you must defend your position for me." Liu Hua ordered decisively.
"Order all the troops in Baishan County to assemble immediately. The artillery regiment and air defense battalion will set off first. Remember, during the entire march, we must be prepared for the aerial reconnaissance of the Little Devil reconnaissance plane and carry out the execution immediately..."...
As a series of orders were issued, the entire Baishan County immediately began to take action. Looking at the equally busy headquarters, Liu Hua said: "Old Zhou, you will command the follow-up troops and hide in the Sifangtuo area.
Enter. I followed the guard regiment to the four directions first. Division Commander Li Yuanqing only has one regiment of troops to carry out a frontal attack, and I'm worried that he won't be able to handle it..."
"Commander, please rest assured, Zhou Baozhong promises to complete the mission."
Zhou Baozhong gave the assurance with confidence, and then, facing Captain Sun Cheng of the guard regiment who hurriedly arrived, he ordered with a serious face: "Captain Sun, the commander's safety will be left to your guard regiment. If the time comes,
I saw the commander was hurt a little bit, don’t blame me for doing military justice.”
"Commander, please rest assured that the safety of the leader will be absolutely guaranteed..."
Returning to the Sifangtuo battlefield. Without the supply of various ammunition, the Japanese field artillery regiment and more than fifty artillery pieces had to retreat as the last shells were exhausted. However, even if the Japanese army was gone,
The support of large-caliber artillery and the 37th Regiment on the blockade position were not easy to receive.
Behind the blocking position, the remaining 12 artillery pieces of the artillery battalion, with their muzzles raised high, are ready to reinforce the frontline blocking troops. However, in the face of the Japanese bombers constantly circling in the sky, in order to avoid
The two artillery pieces once again suffered a devastating blow. Division Commander Li Yuanqing had to order the artillery battalion to also wait for the arrival of night.
Without the support of the artillery battalion, the mortar company and grenade launchers of the 37th Regiment continued to fire artillery shells one after another at the Japanese attacking troops in front of the position at their fastest speed.
However, the mortars and grenades attached to the Japanese army also used denser and more accurate shells to fight back.
The artillery shells fired by the enemy and ourselves came back and forth. In the end, due to the Japanese army's superiority in quantity and quality, the mortar company of the 37th Regiment had to be defeated. And this directly led to the 37th Regiment's mortar company being defeated.
More than a thousand soldiers were directly exposed to various small-caliber artillery fire from the Japanese army in combat.
Finally, the plane that had been hovering above the soldiers all day had to fly away from the combat area because of darkness and flew back to its own aircraft nest. The artillery battalion behind the position, which had been cowardly for a day, seemed to be elated, and quickly
He took off his disguise and joined the blocking force.
Under the sudden and violent artillery fire, the Japanese army had to abandon the piles of corpses in their last attack and withdrew from the position in embarrassment, ending their day's meaningless attack.
"Commander, the Japs' attack was finally repelled by us..." Looking at the Japs soldiers leaving in a mighty manner, they saw that they had been blown to pieces, and the bodies of soldiers could be seen everywhere. Hu Beiwen, the leader of the 37th regiment, came to the blocking position.
Finally feeling relieved, he said to Li Yuanqing behind him with a long sigh of relief.
"Yes, we finally fought back. Order the artillery battalion to fire a round of artillery shells at the Japanese station every half an hour, so that they can also taste the feeling of being bombed. At the same time, order the division headquarters security company,
The reconnaissance company replaced the 37th Regiment in the forward position to rest, replenish their physical strength, and treat the wounded. Is there a more brutal battle ahead?" Li Yuanqing nodded and ordered decisively.
As the huge battlefield was slowly shrouded in darkness, the battlefield that had been noisy all day finally became completely quiet except for the sound of shelling every half an hour.
In the temporary headquarters of the 13th Division, Hu Beiwen, the commander of the 37th Regiment, with a gloomy face, was reporting to Li Yuanqing in front of him the specific losses of his 37th Regiment over the past day.
"Division Commander, during the day's battle, the second trench we held changed hands many times. However, in the end, with the support of the rear artillery battalion, we wrested it back from the Japs. However, for this reason, our 37th Regiment
We also paid a very heavy price.”
Seeing the teacher's signal for him to continue speaking, Hu Beiwen continued:
"In one day's fighting, our army once again killed and injured at least 1,300 Japanese soldiers. However, our 37th regiment also sacrificed 589 soldiers, and 116 soldiers were seriously injured and lost their combat effectiveness. In addition, there were three
The cost of minor injuries to more than a hundred soldiers. Currently, our 37th Regiment has only about 1,200 combat-ready soldiers left."
Hearing the huge casualties of the troops, Li Yuanqing felt very sad. However, thinking of the telegram personally sent by the commander in the morning, Li Yuanqing's face immediately showed a look of perseverance. He asked Wang Xiaoming, the political commissar next to him.
: "Old Wang, how many people are left in our new regiment?"
"After replenishing the 37th regiment last night, there are now less than 500 people left." Political Commissar Wang Xiaoming replied.
"Five hundred people, that's enough. Commander Tang, Commander Jin..." Li Yuanqing nodded, and then shouted to the other two commanders in front of him.
"Commander, do you have any mission? The 37th Regiment has been fighting hard for two days and one night at the front. It's finally our turn..." As soon as Li Yuanqing finished speaking, there was a hint of confusion in the eyes of the two regiment commanders.
Sharpness. Immediately, the leader of the 38th Regiment, Tang Kai, asked with an expectant look on his face.
"I disappoint you two. The mission of your two regiments is to continue to hide for me. However, in order to maintain the needs of the next battle, you two will each draw a company of veterans from your own regiments to supplement the
37th Regiment. Of course, I will compensate you with a corresponding number of recruits. As for the remaining recruits, together with the two veteran companies, they will all be added to the 37th Regiment to meet the shy combat needs." Li Yuanqing shook his head and gave a decisive order.
road.
Regarding Li Yuanqing's order, Jin Dazhong, the commander of the 39th Regiment who had been silent, was obviously very unconvinced by this arrangement. As soon as the division commander finished speaking, Jin Dazhong asked with an unhappy look on his face.
"Ah...how can this be? Master, how long do you want us to hold it in? By then, all the dishes will be eaten by Lao Hu's 37th group, and the remaining two groups of us will go drink
Northwest wind…"
Just as Jin Dazhong finished speaking, several other regiment leaders, including the political commissar's chief of staff, all cast doubtful looks on him. It was obvious that everyone did not understand his deployment.
Seeing this, Li Yuanqing knew that if he didn't tell his final combat goal, it would be difficult for everyone to believe in the order he had just issued. So, under everyone's doubtful eyes, Li Yuanqing continued to speak.
"Comrades, I know that everyone does not understand my deployment. However, what I want to tell you here is that in this battle, our appetite is not only to block the attack of the Japanese 124th Division.
There is also an important task, which is to cooperate with the main force commanded by the commander to eat up the entire 124th Division without leaving any trace."
Seeing everyone's shocked eyes, Li Yuanqing continued.
"Therefore, the 38th and 39th regiments must not move before the final attack. At the same time, I am telling you a piece of good news. If nothing else happens, the column guard regiment will arrive here tomorrow morning and be assigned to
I command the 13th Division and am responsible for blocking the Japanese 124th Division. Now, do you have any questions about the order I just gave?"
"No more..." For a moment, the puzzled looks on several people's faces disappeared. Then, a look of excitement appeared, and they answered in unison.
"Very good. If there is no doubt, all ministries must strictly follow the order I just gave. After Commander Hu, the recruits, and the infantry companies sent by the 38th and 39th regiments arrive, you must complete the unit's operations before dawn tomorrow morning.
Reorganize and continue to block the Japs' attack. How are you doing? Are there any problems?" Li Yuanqing asked the commander Hu Beiwen in front of him.
"No problem, Commander. Even if we wiped out all 37 regiments, we still resolutely blocked the Japs' offensive. Please rest assured, Commander." Hu Beiwen replied affirmatively.
"Very good, I believe that all the commanders and fighters of the 37th Regiment can successfully complete the mission. Political Commissar, I will leave the following meeting to you..." Li Yuanqing nodded with satisfaction and immediately ordered.
In the Japanese division headquarters, under continuous shelling, in order to allow his men to have a good rest, the division commander Lieutenant General Fukuda had to order the main force of the division to retreat five kilometers.
After the main force of the army was completely out of the range of the artillery battalion, the troops were ordered to camp on the spot for rest and recuperation.
However, what the division commander Lieutenant General Fukuda didn't expect was that at this moment, a huge encirclement was slowly forming around him. At this moment, Lieutenant General Fukuda was holding himself accountable for today's unfavorable attack.
Responsibilities of subordinates.
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, have the losses of the troops been calculated so far?" Looking at the angry Lieutenant General Fukuda in front of him, the Chief of Staff replied in a low voice.
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"Hai, according to statistics, our 124th Division of the Empire of Japan paid a heavy price of more than 1,300 casualties in today's day-long attack. Among them, 897 were killed directly, 328 were seriously injured, and they have completely lost their combat effectiveness. At present, we have
The Second Battalion of the Second Infantry Regiment has almost lost its entire force, and the entire brigade has completely lost its combat effectiveness."
"Pa..." There was a crisp sound of breaking porcelain, and a bottle of sake placed in front of Lieutenant General Futian was smashed to the ground by Lieutenant General Futian. Then, with an angry look on his face, he cursed: "Baga
…”
Turning around, he saw the silent captain of the 2nd Infantry Regiment with a gloomy face in front of him. He asked, "Yoshino-kun, someone must pay the price for the deaths of nearly a thousand Imperial Army soldiers."
.Today’s attack is specifically directed by you. It’s up to you to decide what to do..."
Facing Lieutenant General Fukuda's question, the commander knew that one of his three favorite generals must be sacrificed today. Otherwise, he would not be able to explain to the division commander in front of him. Thinking of this, Colonel Yoshino wiped his forehead
After breaking out in cold sweat, he opened his mouth and answered.
"Hai, your Excellency the division commander. In today's battle, commanders at all levels have almost fulfilled their responsibilities. However, during the attack, the Second Infantry Brigade, because of the captain's underestimation of the enemy, ultimately led to the entire
Under the enemy's counterattack, the entire army was almost destroyed. For today's battle, I thought that the captain of the 2nd Infantry Brigade would bear an indelible responsibility. After the meeting, the commander personally issued the order. Let the 2nd Infantry Group
The captain of the brigade, in the name of a soldier, apologizes to His Majesty the Emperor."
"I don't want to listen to explanations, I just want the results. Okay, after handling the incident, just ask me to report..." Lieutenant General Fukuda nodded with satisfaction. A pair of sharp eyes scanned the commanders at all levels in front of him.
After the official, he opened his mouth and said.
"According to the battle report sent by the former enemy headquarters, at present, several other armies have advanced at least dozens of kilometers after bloody battles. However, our 124th Division spent dozens of hours
time, but has been unable to stay here. Your Excellency, the former enemy commander-in-chief and chief of staff, is very dissatisfied with the progress of our division. Therefore, I request that our 124th Division, no matter what the price, must be defeated tomorrow night
Before, we broke through the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army in front of us. I wonder if everyone has the confidence?"
"Hai..." More than a dozen senior officers replied in unison.
"Yo Xi. Now I order that the remnants of the baggage regiment be reduced to two infantry squadrons and supplemented by the 2nd Infantry Regiment. At the same time, tomorrow's attack will be completed by the 3rd Infantry Regiment. In addition, the Cavalry Regiment will be responsible for
If there is any situation around you, please report immediately. Okay, let's adjourn now..." Lieutenant General Fukuda ordered decisively.
Early the next morning, with the arrival of Japanese air reinforcements, the newly replaced Japanese 3rd Infantry Regiment once again launched a squadron-sized series of attacks against the 37th Regiment. A bloody battle took place on the four-sided camel blocking position.
, inevitably unfolds again.
Time passed minute by second. As the Japanese attacked again and again, they retreated in embarrassment after leaving corpses on the ground. In the trenches, the soldiers who stood firm were attacked by Japanese sharpshooters and mortars.
Under the continuous attacks of grenade launchers and even air reinforcements, casualties continued to occur.