Chapter 695: Recruits are afraid of guns, and veterans are afraid of machine guns
Chapter 695: New recruits are afraid of cannons, veterans are afraid of machine guns
One day passed in the blink of an eye. The two newly formed divisions responsible for sending troops to reinforce Meihekou, as well as all artillery, armor, and heavy equipment, were all assembled and ready to go under Lieutenant General Nakajima's order.
At this moment, the commander of the new 6th Division, Major General Akinaga, the commander of the new 7th Division, Major General Ueda, the commander of the 10th Field Heavy Artillery Regiment, Daisaku Sato, the commander of the Field Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment, Colonel Koizumi, the tank.
Colonel Shimomoto, captain of the 6th Regiment, and Lieutenant Colonel Honda, captain of the Baggage Regiment. Several of the top military officers were standing in front of the commander-in-chief, Lieutenant General Nakajima, with solemn expressions on their faces, waiting for the lieutenant general in front of them.
Issue specific combat orders.
After taking a quick glance at the subordinates in front of him, Lieutenant General Nakajima ordered with a serious face.
"Gentlemen, according to the report from the Kwantung Army Headquarters, Meihekou is in danger under the fierce siege of the Northeast Field Army and may fall at any time. The Kwantung Army Headquarters ordered me to reinforce the troops and must rush in as soon as possible.
Go to Meihekou, reinforce Major General Yamamoto, and defeat the Northeast Field Army attacking Meihekou."
"So, now I order the newly formed Sixth Division to take the lead and set off immediately. The field heavy artillery regiment, anti-aircraft artillery regiment, tank regiment, self-weight regiment, army headquarters and directly affiliated troops will be in the center, and will follow up.
Form the Seventh Division as the rearguard. The entire army will attack immediately to reinforce Meihekou."
"Hayi..."
The 50,000-strong army, under the command of Lieutenant General Nakajima, left Liaoyuan City in a mighty manner and headed for the Meihe Estuary, nearly a hundred kilometers away, for reinforcements.
Because it was a large-scale battle, and the troops carried a large number of heavy artillery, trucks, and tanks, the entire army could only march slowly along the road. In this way, just after the 50,000-strong army left Liaoyuan City, the entire army
With his strength, the investigators in Liaoyuan City who were responsible for tracking them all were sent to the headquarters of the Northern Expedition Army.
"Commander-in-Chief, there is an urgent call from the forward observation post. The Japanese reinforcements have launched an attack. After investigation, our investigators have fully understood the specific organization and strength of the Japanese troops. This is the telegram just sent by the Special Operations Division. Please review it...
"Liu Hua's headquarters has just been built. Commander Li Yuanqing, who was transferred to the headquarters by Liu Hua and served as the temporary chief of staff, reported excitedly with a telegram.
After quickly glancing at the telegram in his hand, Liu Hua, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately showed a rare smile. Facing Li Yuanqing in front of him, he said with a smile: "It seems that the Kwantung Army thinks highly of us.
, dispatched two entire divisions at once, and also brought a heavy artillery regiment and a tank regiment..."
It can be said that Li Yuanqing saw the optimism of the Commander-in-Chief in front of him and was anxious in his heart. Because at this moment, except for the two armies led by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yang Jingyu, none of the entire Northern Army could really participate in the battle.
There are less than one corps plus one guard division of infantry, almost more than 30,000 people. In terms of strength, compared with the Kwantung Army's 50,000-strong army, it has no advantage...
However, just when Li Yuanqing, who looked worried, was about to ask a question, Liu Hua spoke again.
"Commander Li, although the Kwantung Army has mobilized two new divisions for this operation, each of the newly expanded divisions of the Kwantung Army only has three infantry regiments.
Therefore, in this encirclement and annihilation battle, what we need to deal with are the six infantry regiments among the 50,000-strong army. As long as we can destroy these six infantry regiments of the Japanese army at the first time, the remaining artillery, heavy equipment, and anti-aircraft artillery
, chariot soldiers...in front of the field infantry of our Northeast Field Army, they are like lambs to be slaughtered, let us take care of them"
"According to the structure of the Japanese infantry regiment, there are six infantry regiments with at most 20,000 people. But we have three infantry divisions in our hands, plus two directly affiliated guard regiments, and the total strength reaches an astonishing two
Fifteen thousand people. Therefore, in terms of military strength, not only do we have no disadvantages, but we have a certain advantage... In short, I am sure to win this battle of annihilation and am full of confidence..."
Looking at the confident commander-in-chief in front of him, the dark worry on Li Yuanqing's face immediately disappeared. Instead, there was a look of excitement. Because he believed that as long as the commander-in-chief in front of him could say such words, then
This shows that the commander-in-chief is completely sure of winning the entire battle. Thinking of this, Li Yuanqing did not hesitate and asked Liu Hua in front of him eagerly.
"Commander-in-Chief, what should we do next?"
After a quick glance at the military combat map in front of him, Liu Hua said:
"Commander Li, due to time constraints and the fact that various units have been dispersed to various battlefields, it is too late to hold a pre-war meeting. Therefore, I directly issued specific combat tasks and requirements to each department based on the map in front of me.
Each unit must rush to its combat area within ten hours and make preparations before the war."
"According to the investigation, the Japanese army's 50,000 troops, plus various trucks, tanks, and artillery, the entire troop march stretched for a distance of almost ten kilometers. Therefore, our battlefield needs to be at least ten kilometers in length.
According to the map, the length of the road from the mouth of Daomei River in Dongfeng County is about 25 kilometers. In addition, there are almost all vast plains along the road, which is very suitable for large corps operations. Therefore, I decided to
From Meihekou to Dongfeng County, set up a huge pocket array to put all the 50,000 little Japs in it."
"I now order that the 38th and 39th divisions of the Thirteenth Army, the 23rd and 23rd heavy artillery division regiments, the 2nd air defense division regiment, and the guard regiment directly under the military headquarters will be under your personal command and deployed along the line from Sanhe Township to Yong'an Tun.
Responsible for annihilating the newly formed Sixth Division of the Japanese vanguard forces in the shortest possible time."
"The First Regiment of the Guard Division, the Cavalry Division, the Third Regiment of the Air Defense Division, and the Rocket Artillery Battalion directly under the headquarters. I personally command it and deploy it on the line from Dongqingtun to Maojiagou. They are responsible for destroying the newly formed Seventh Division of the Japanese rear guard. Guard Division
The second and third regiments were personally commanded by Comrade Bruce Lee. After the battle started, under the cover of the artillery battalion directly under the guard division, an assault was immediately launched to isolate the Japanese artillery, baggage troops, and tank troops in the middle of the marching column. Tell
Bruce Lee, before receiving new orders from the headquarters, even if the two guard regiments are exhausted, they must hold the position for me. In addition, the headquarters guard regiment, as a reserve force, is under my personal control and can be put into battle at any time...
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Lieutenant General Nakajima, the supreme commander of the Kwantung Army's reinforcements, was sitting in a bumpy armored vehicle. Although he had gone through dozens of hours of suffering, he was very tired both physically and mentally. However, looking at the armored vehicle before and after
, in the mighty marching army, Lieutenant General Nakajima's eyes still flashed a sharp look inadvertently.
"Chief of Staff, where have the troops marched now? How far is it from the mouth of Meihe River?" Lieutenant General Nakajima asked the Chief of Staff beside him.
"Your Excellency, Army Commander, the headquarters has just passed through Dongfeng County in less than an hour. According to the current marching speed of the troops, it will take up to four hours for the vanguard troops to enter Meihekou. However, it took dozens of hours for the troops to pass
We are already very tired from the rapid march. You see, let the troops rest for a while, and then continue to advance, rush to the mouth of Meihe River, and defeat the Northeast Field Army..." the chief of staff suggested.
Although at this moment, Lieutenant General Nakajima also knew that the chief of staff's proposal was the best way for the current troops. However, thinking of the telegram forwarded by the Kwantung Army Headquarters within ten minutes,
Thinking of the military exploits so close at hand, Lieutenant General Nakajima refused without any hesitation.
"No, Major General Yamamoto sends us a telegram asking for help every ten minutes. It is obvious that the current Meihekou has reached a critical moment of life and death. If the notification continues, all units will continue to move forward. If they reach Meihekou, they will win..."
"Ha Yi, Your Majesty the Army Commander..."
Looking at the chief of staff who quickly jumped out of the armored vehicle beside him, Lieutenant General Nakajima nodded with satisfaction. However, just when he was full of confidence in the battle he was about to face, he didn't know that just when he was
Right in front of him, there was a huge pocket array, waiting for his arrival.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief that the newly formed Sixth Division of the Japanese advance guard has passed through the preset positions of the Cavalry Division..."
"Report to the commander-in-chief that the Japanese artillery, tank troops, and baggage troops have entered the preset positions..."
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief that the Japanese rearguard force and more than 10,000 men of the newly formed Seventh Division have entered the preset position... Commander Li reported that the Japanese vanguard division has completely entered the preset position and requested to launch a general offensive..."
"Okay, the Japs are finally here. It's time for the steel feast we prepared for the Japs to reinforce the troops..." Hearing the report from the combat staff in front of him, Liu Hua's face immediately showed a hint of anticipation.
With a look on his face, he said with great certainty.
Immediately, under the gaze of all the combat staff around him, Liu Hua ordered.
"Order all combat troops to begin a general offensive..."
Less than two minutes after Liu Hua's order was issued, two artillery groups four or five kilometers away from the headquarters each let out thunderous roars at their intended targets.
Among the mighty Japanese troops marching, the first to be hit by artillery fire was, not surprisingly, the newly formed Sixth Division walking at the front of the entire column.
Two 150mm heavy howitzer regiments, one 105mm medium howitzer regiment, one 75mm field artillery regiment, two 75mm mountain artillery battalions, plus six infantry artillery companies, almost two hundred large-caliber artillery pieces, at the same time,
Facing the densely packed Japanese infantry on the road, he fired the shells in the barrel.
Under the fierce attack of two hundred large-caliber artillery shells and nearly a hundred mortar shells, just one round of artillery fire blew the neat marching column of the Japanese army to pieces on the highway. On the chaotic road, Nearly a thousand exhausted little Japanese soldiers were blown to pieces by the explosion of artillery shells before they had time to react...
Faced with unprecedented fierce bombardment, these Japanese soldiers, who had just been formed and were on the battlefield for the first time, immediately showed a different side from the veterans of the Kwantung Army. Listening to the constant sound of shell explosions in their ears The sound, the screams of soldiers. Feeling the bloody scenes around me, looking at the broken arms of soldiers everywhere, and the internal organs everywhere. Countless little devils have forgotten how to avoid artillery fire. Instead, they are on the chaotic highway. on the ground, scurrying around. What's worse, they squatted on the spot and started vomiting...
Veterans are afraid of machine guns, while new recruits are afraid of artillery. At this moment, it was completely reflected on the Japanese position. The entire newly formed division completely collapsed in just a moment under the fierce attack of more than 200 artillery pieces. In the chaotic position, almost every round of artillery shells will take away the lives of hundreds of soldiers...
The shelling continued, and the casualty data of the Kwantung Army's newly formed Sixth Division also continued to rise in a straight line.
Then, for the newly formed Sixth Division, an even more devastating blow was slowly hitting them.
Just when the bombardment had just begun, more than 10,000 little Japs were torn apart by Chad in the fierce artillery fire, and fell into complete chaos. Two main divisions, with more than 10,000 commanders and fighters, were rapidly attacking themselves in battalion units. advance to the preset position. In less than ten minutes of artillery bombardment, all troops entered the position and were ready to attack at any time.
At this moment, the remnants of the newly formed Sixth Division, still under artillery fire and suffering a lot, have been surrounded by the two main divisions and have become a thorn in the side of the soldiers...
Compared with the new Sixth Division, the newly formed Seventh Division, which is responsible for the rearguard, has received even more severe treatment. The arsenal has worked hard. Nearly a hundred rocket launchers discovered in more than two months have been Under Liu Hua's order, they all gathered at a location about three kilometers away from the highway...
Just when the order for the general attack was given, nearly a hundred rocket launchers fired a total of six hundred 105 mm caliber rockets into the densely packed marching columns of the Japanese army in less than five seconds.
Six hundred large-caliber rockets all exploded on the road at the same time. Its huge power can be imagined. In just a moment, a line of about 100 meters long appeared in the mighty marching column. A gap of one kilometer.
In this gap that is one kilometer long, there are about an infantry regiment of Japanese soldiers. After such intensive artillery fire, there is almost no intact soldier left. Looking around, the remains of soldiers can be seen everywhere in the entire gap. Arms and internal organs were broken off. As for the soil that was blown up by the explosion, at this moment, it was dyed red with the blood of the soldiers...
Facing artillery that they had never seen before, and facing the bloody scene before them. These recruits, who had experienced war for the first time, were also shocked by the scene in front of them. After several minutes, the faces were pale. Only then, amid the roars of commanders at all levels, did the soldiers rush towards the gap that was already littered with corpses, and began to rescue the nearly a thousand wounded who were not completely killed in the gap.
However, the Japanese army never gave up on their comrades no matter what the situation, so they once again suffered from the power of cluster rocket fire.
Within a few minutes, thousands of little Japs, under the command of commanders at all levels, swarmed into the bombardment area. At this moment, the rocket launcher that had just fired all the rockets was loaded again...
"Chichi..." There was another dense whistling sound in the air... Six hundred rockets, with orange-red tail flames, quickly flew into the sky. Then, in the shocked eyes of the Japanese army, they were like raindrops.
, fell beside them.
"Boom, boom, boom..." The sound of dense explosions once again sounded on the Japanese military positions. More than two thousand little Japanese, as test subjects, were once again subjected to the power of cluster shooting of rocket launchers...
After the brief and rapid explosion, the entire battlefield once again fell into silence. In addition to the loss of an infantry regiment in the first round of shelling, plus the more than 2,000 people who had just rushed into the shelling area, the Japanese rearguard lost another
The division, before it participated in the battle, lost almost half of its infantry in two rounds of artillery fire from the Northeast Field Army...
Looking at the bloody scene in front of him, and seeing that more than two thousand of his subordinates were completely wiped out in just a moment under the unknown artillery attack of the Northeast Field Army. Major General Ueda, as the division commander, couldn't help but be stunned.
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However, many years of command experience still allowed him to react immediately. After two artillery bombardments, as a senior commander with a keen sense of smell, he knew very clearly that the violent and rapid artillery strike just now had a negative impact on the dense marching troops.
Column can be said to have a fatal blow.
Therefore, in order to prevent his division from suffering another devastating blow, Major General Ueda reacted from the shock without any hesitation and immediately roared loudly to the subordinates beside him who also looked panicked.
"Bageya Road, immediately order the troops to disperse. The troops will disperse immediately to avoid the shelling..."
The division commander's order gave the desperate little devil an immediate hope of survival.
In order to prevent themselves from becoming the test subjects of the next round of artillery fire, the little Japanese who received the order could no longer see any elite shadows from them. They were like frightened rabbits, scattering to both sides of the road in embarrassment.
However, what Major General Ueda didn't expect was that his order allowed his men to survive as much as possible under the cluster fire of rocket launchers. However, the dispersion of troops also meant the dispersion of firepower. And an infantry unit
The army is still a newly trained army and has not experienced the blood and fire examination. After losing the heavy fire cover, facing the charge attack of the group of cavalry, what kind of scene will the entire battle turn into?
Just when the general offensive order was issued and the first round of bullets from the rocket launcher position hit the Japanese marching column, the 23rd and 23rd regiments of the cavalry division, about two kilometers away from the Japanese rearguard division, totaled more than 4,000 cavalry.
Already under the command of division commander Wang Hu, they rushed towards the Japanese position in a mighty manner...