Chapter 699 The Combat Strength of the Northeast Field Army
Chapter 699: The Combat Effectiveness of the Northeast Field Army
Accompanied by the roar of huge engines, the Japanese army's long-awaited air reinforcements, two squadrons of fighter planes, faced with the situation that had been fought on the ground, had to casually drop the bombs in the belly of the planes to cope with the situation.
Then, he flapped his wings and quickly flew away from the battlefield...
"Commander-in-Chief, the Japs' plane has returned without success. The remaining Japs are about to be destroyed under the encirclement and suppression by our various combat units. It seems that we have already won the entire encirclement and annihilation battle..." Look.
Looking at the Japanese aircraft leaving quickly above their heads, the combat staff beside them reported with a smile on their face.
"Well said, I really didn't expect that in less than twelve hours, with 30,000 people, we completely annihilated the Japanese army of 50,000. It was a huge result. If the declaration was made, I dare say it would definitely cause a stir in the entire army.
A sensation in the world…”
Regarding the combat staff's answer, Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction and then ordered.
"Commander Wang, from now on, all frontline combat units must report any battle reports to me as soon as possible..."
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..." the combat staff replied affirmatively.
Just as Liu Hua's order was issued, a telegram was delivered to the hands of the combat staff officer in front of him. After a quick glance at the telegram in his hand, an excited smile appeared on the face of the combat staff officer. Then,
Reported to Liu Hua in front of him.
"Commander-in-Chief, Cavalry Division Commander Wang Hu's battle report. After a night of pursuit and suppression, the Japanese army now formed the 7th Division. Except for the remnant soldiers of less than a thousand people, who were scattered and escaped from the pursuit and suppression of the Cavalry Division, the remaining main forces include
No one, including the Japanese major general division commander, slipped through the net, and all were annihilated. Currently, the cavalry division is shrinking its troops under the leadership of Commander Wang, preparing to accept new tasks assigned by the headquarters..."
"This Wang Hu still can't change his temper. He has just annihilated the Japanese Seventh Division, which is now a great achievement, and he is thinking of making a second great contribution... Well, since Comrade Wang Hu wants to make a great contribution so much, then
I will give him this opportunity. I will immediately reply to the telegram to Commander Wang Hu and order the cavalry division to assemble and bring the rocket launcher battalion directly under the headquarters to attack immediately and head to the direction of Liaoyuan to block the possible second wave of Japanese reinforcements..." Liu
While Hua was excited, he ordered very decisively...
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."
Less than ten minutes after the communications staff officer left, another combat staff officer appeared in front of Liu Hua again. Then, he gave a report with an excited look on his face.
"Commander-in-Chief, Commander Li of the Thirteenth Army reported the battle. After a night of bloody battles between the two main divisions, the Japanese army's newly formed Sixth Division, with more than 16,000 people, was encircled and annihilated by the two main divisions of our Thirteenth Army, including the Major General's Division.
Including the regimental commander, no one slipped through the net, and all were eliminated... At present, of the four main regiments participating in the battle, except for one regiment that was left by Commander Li to clean the battlefield, the remaining three main regiments have been assembled under the order of Commander Li.
, you can participate in new battles at any time..."
"Okay, it seems that our Commander Li can't wait any longer. Immediately send a telegram back to Commander Li and order Commander Li to immediately lead the 39th Division to advance towards Liaoyuan, and cooperate with the cavalry division to eliminate possible invading enemies from the Liaoyuan direction. After getting the headquarters
Before giving the retreat order, resolutely block any invading enemies that may appear..."
Within the Kwantung Army's Supreme Headquarters, the commander, General Mitsu Umejiro, immediately focused all his energy on this reinforcement force when Lieutenant General Nakajima sent troops.
"Chief of Staff, what is the current situation of the reinforcements..."
Ever since I learned that the reinforcements I sent were ambushed by the Northeast Field Army on the way. Although it was already late at night, for the safety of the 50,000-strong army, General Mizu Umejiro, as the commander, had to stick to the battle.
Indoors, everyone is always paying attention to the fate of the 50,000-strong army.
Facing the commander's urgent question again, the chief of staff beside him replied helplessly:
"Your Excellency, Commander, according to the last telegram sent by Nakajima-kun, the supreme commander of the reinforcements, our 50,000-strong army from Liaoyuan has been heavily surrounded by the Northeast Field Army. The newly formed Sixth Division has been attacked.
The two main divisions of the Northeast Field Army were besieged and suffered heavy losses."
"The newly formed 7th Division was defeated by the attack of the Northeast Field Army Cavalry Group. At present, it has lost its combat effectiveness. The troops directly under the headquarters, totaling more than 10,000 people, were also attacked by a reinforced division of the Northeast Field Army. Because the Northeast
The field army is equipped with a large number of artillery, as well as a large number of combat defense artillery and a number of new weapons that our army has never been exposed to... Therefore, a tank regiment and a field heavy artillery regiment equipped by our reinforcements arrived.
So far, it has suffered a devastating blow and lost its combat effectiveness..."
"Baga...According to Nakajima-kun's report, the Northeast Field Army has less than four main divisions and a strength of 30,000 people. It was actually able to defeat my 50,000 reinforcements, leaving no room for counterattack. Bastard, is it possible that the Northeast Field Army
Has its combat effectiveness really exceeded that of our Kwantung Army?"
Although he had heard this report from the Chief of Staff more than once. However, after hearing this shameful report again, as the commander, he could not help but feel angry and faced the Chief of Staff in front of him.
, roared loudly.
"Commander, please calm down. The two divisions dispatched from Liaoyuan City this time are newly formed divisions that have been established less than two months ago. In terms of combat effectiveness, they cannot compare with my elite Kwantung Army troops.
I believe that no matter how fast the combat effectiveness of the Northeast Field Army advances, it will not be able to surpass my elite Kwantung Army troops with the same firepower..." the chief of staff quickly comforted.
"That's all... we will discuss this matter after the war... Chief of Staff, where are the second batch of reinforcements sent by Liaoyuan City now? How far are they from the Northeast Field Army's ambush position?" Quickly
After regaining his senses, General Mizu Umejiro once again showed a capable look on his face. Then, he continued to ask the chief of staff in front of him.
"According to the telegram sent by the Liaoyuan Garrison Command, the second batch of reinforcements, consisting of two infantry regiments, an artillery regiment, and a heavy tank brigade, totaling more than 10,000 people, set off two hours ago.
.According to their marching speed, they will be able to arrive at the battlefield and participate in the battle by noon tomorrow at the latest." the chief of staff replied.
"I hope our second wave of reinforcements can arrive on the battlefield in time and rescue Nakajima-kun and the first wave of reinforcements from the ambush circle of the Northeast Field Army." General Mizu Umejiro replied with a look of expectation. Then,
A pair of eyes once again stared at the huge military map in front of them.
However, this mood did not last long, and news that made him feel even more desperate reached his ears again.
At about ten o'clock the next morning, after a night of hard work, General Mizu Umejiro, who was already very tired, had just closed his eyes and was about to take a short rest. The sound of rapid footsteps reached his ears.
, waking him up from his sleep. Immediately after, the slightly panicked figure of the chief of staff stood in front of him.
Before General Mizu Umejiro could ask questions, the chief of staff in front of him reported eagerly: "Your Excellency, Commander, something happened, something big happened. I just received Nakajima-kun's farewell telegram. My first wave of reinforcements."
A total of 50,000 troops, under the siege of more than 30,000 Northeast Field Army soldiers, only lasted less than twelve hours before the entire army was destroyed..."
"Nani, what did you just say? Say it again..." General Mizu Umejiro, who had not yet recovered from the report from the Chief of Staff in front of him, frowned and asked the Chief of Staff in front of him.
"Hai, five minutes ago, I, the commander-in-chief of the first wave of reinforcements of the Kwantung Army, Mr. Nakajima, sent a farewell message to the Kwantung Army headquarters. After that, contact was lost. If nothing else, I think that I
The 50,000 reinforcements sent by the Kwantung Army, under the siege of more than 30,000 Northeastern Field Army troops, only lasted less than twelve hours before the entire army was destroyed..." the chief of staff replied again.
"Baga...how could this happen? It took less than twelve hours for the 30,000 Northeastern Field Army to wipe out the entire 50,000-strong Kwantung Army...how could it be possible? No, this is definitely not true. This is absolutely not true.
Maybe, when did the combat effectiveness of the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan become so low...impossible, absolutely impossible..."
Regarding the chief of staff's answer again, General Mitsu Umejiro maintained an incredulous look on his face. However, the facts are the facts and no one can change them, including himself.
A few minutes later, after completely digesting this shocking and incredible news, General Mizu Umejiro slowly raised his head, and then asked the chief of staff in front of him.
"Chief of Staff, in his farewell message, did Mr. Nakajima report to us the specific reasons why the entire army was destroyed in less than twelve hours? Is it possible that the combat effectiveness of our opponent, the Northeast Field Army, is really so powerful that it exceeds
The situation of our Kwantung Army..."
"Hai... Your Excellency Commander, according to Mr. Nakajima's report, there are three main reasons why the Northeast Field Army won the final victory of the entire battle even though we had no strength advantage." The chief of staff answered affirmatively.
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"What three reasons?" After hearing the answer from the chief of staff in front of him, General Mitsu Umejiro's eyes immediately revealed a sharp look and he quickly asked.
"According to Mr. Nakajima's report, the first reason is that our enemies are equipped with a large amount of heavy firepower, especially large-caliber artillery. Their heavy firepower equipment standards far exceed our Kwantung Army field troops. According to statistics, in
In the first ten minutes of the entire ambush battle, my reinforcements were hit by at least two heavy artillery regiments, two field artillery regiments and a large number of mortars. At the same time, the Northeast Field Army had a weapon in its hands that could
Inside, artillery fired a large number of artillery shells. In the first round of artillery strikes of the Northeast Field Army, our two newly formed divisions paid the price of nearly 10,000 casualties. At the same time, our reinforcements were directly under the field heavy artillery regiment, fighting
The vehicle regiment was all lost to the firepower of the enemy's heavy artillery division..."
"The second point is that the intensity of automatic firepower equipped by the Northeast Field Army has reached the standards of our Kwantung Army field troops. Of course, these are not important. What is important is that among the weapons equipped by the Northeast Field Army,
Two weapons that we have never seen before. One of the weapons is a rifle that can fire continuously. The other weapon is an individual soldier that can destroy all the standard tanks equipped by our Kwantung Army within a hundred meters.
artillery…."
At this moment, General Mitsu Umejiro, who was already shocked and dumbfounded by the chief of staff's answer, decisively interrupted the words of the chief of staff in front of him. Then, he asked in disbelief.
"Chief of Staff, you are saying that the Northeast Field Army is equipped with two new types of combat weapons. How is that possible? As we all know, the weapons and ammunition equipped by the Northeast Field Army, including all heavy artillery, are equipment captured by the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan. You
Said that they are actually equipped with new weapons that our Kwantung Army has never seen before. It is absolutely impossible..."
"Your Excellency, Commander, what I just said is completely true. Before the fall of Qingyuan County, the same message was sent to the headquarters of the Kwantung Army. Because it did not attract our attention, it was thrown aside. And Meihekou Yamamoto
The Major General also reported this situation to our headquarters in the request for assistance telegram. Combined with the farewell telegram sent to us by Mr. Nakajima, I can be sure that the Northeast Field Army is indeed equipped with two unknown secret weapons..." Staff Officer
Chang replied affirmatively.
Seeing General Mizu Umejiro in front of him, he also fell into deep thought, and the chief of staff continued to speak.
"According to the telegram, although the quantity of this rifle equipped by the Northeast Field Army is not large, in terms of performance, this rifle not only has the firepower density of a light machine gun, but also has the shooting accuracy of a rifle. It can be said with certainty that this rifle
The performance of the rifle has far surpassed all the rifles currently equipped by our Kwantung Army. And under the firepower suppression of this rifle, the Type 38 rifles equipped by our army have no room to fight back..."
"As for this powerful individual artillery, it can destroy all existing armored vehicles and tanks of our army within a hundred meters. Including all telegraphs, none of them can stop the legal shells of this artillery. At the same time, this
This artillery is very light and only requires one person to operate and transport it. It is an individual anti-tank artillery with very good performance..."
"Baga... I really didn't expect that today's Northeast Field Army is not only equipped with a large amount of light and heavy firepower, but has even reached the point of developing and producing its own weapons. Baga Road is really a breeding ground for tigers... Nowadays, the Northeast Field Army has
With the addition of two weapons, its combat effectiveness has been qualitatively improved... Chief of Staff, what's the third reason?" After a brief shock, General Mizu Umejiro continued to ask.
"The third reason is that the current combat effectiveness and tactical level of the Northeast Field Army has become the best army force in the entire territory of China. According to Mr. Nakajima's estimate, currently, last night, the combat effectiveness of all Northeast Field Army units participating in the battle is
, no less than our Kwantung Army field troops..."
"At the tactical level, commanders and fighters at all levels of the Northeast Field Army have been very skilled in their use. In the battle to encircle and annihilate our newly formed 7th Division, the Northeast Field Army first concentrated a large number of artillery and conducted intensive shelling of the entire position for ten minutes. In our battle,
After the newly formed 7th Division was all dispersed, they suddenly dispatched a cavalry group and broke into our army's position. Then, using the advantage of the cavalry, they killed and wounded a large number of the effective forces of our newly formed 7th Division without any defense.
Finally, we achieved the goal of annihilating our newly formed 7th Division...According to Mr. Nakajima's report, our newly formed 7th Division was completely defeated under the first round of attack by the Northeast Field Army Cavalry Group..."
Silent, at this moment, all the personnel in the entire war room were immediately shocked by the chief of staff's answer. Because, in these dozens of minutes, everyone here had a new understanding of their opponents, and the true nature of the Northeast Field Army
combat effectiveness...
A few minutes later, when everyone still had not reacted from the shock, General Mizu Umejiro, as the commander, reacted first. Then, he spoke to the officers in front of him.
"I really didn't expect that today's Northeast Field Army is no longer the Northeast Field Army a year ago. And our Kwantung Army, from today on, can no longer look at our opponents with the same eyes as before. Otherwise, because of all our
Underestimating the enemy will definitely make the entire Kwantung Army pay a heavier price than this battle."
"Ha Yi, your Excellency the Commander is wise. But what should we do next?" the Chief of Staff replied with great approval.
"Today's Northeast Field Army is different from the past, both in terms of combat effectiveness and the equipment of the troops. Therefore, our Kwantung Army's policy towards the Northeast Field Army must also change. Chief of Staff, your staff must be there
In the shortest possible time, come up with a statement and give it to me for review..." General Mizu Umejiro ordered decisively.
"Ha Yi... However, Your Excellency, Commander. So far, the second wave of reinforcements sent by Liaoyuan is still on its way to the battlefield. Since the entire battle is over now, should we order the reinforcements to retreat immediately to avoid another situation?
Once I fell into the encirclement of the Northeast Field Army..." the chief of staff nodded and replied.
"Yo Xi, order the second wave of reinforcements to retreat immediately. At the same time, send a telegram to the Liaoyuan Security Command and order Liaoyuan City to immediately enter a state of combat readiness to respond to possible provocations from the Northeast Field Army at any time..." The Chief of Staff in front of the opponent
After casting a look of admiration, General Mitsu Umejiro gave a decisive order.
"Your Excellency, Commander, is wise and humble, and you will immediately give the order..."