Seeing everyone's expressions, Su Rui frowned slightly and said, "Don't you all think that we can defeat the Japanese army with the combat power of our 300 Division?"
Everyone's face turned slightly red. After so many victorious battles, the 300 Division, from the commander to the soldiers, all had a psychological advantage when facing the Japanese army. This advantage is a good thing. It allows the soldiers to fight against the Japanese army.
It is easier for the Japanese army to display its original combat level when fighting. But if it is exceeded, it can also make everyone feel proud and complacent. There is an ancient saying that a proud soldier will be defeated.
Suri continued: "So I have purchased a batch of tanks from the West through the company some time ago, and I am preparing to equip the teaching regiment, turning the teaching regiment into a tank regiment, and making it the real iron fist of our 300 Division!"
There was silence in the office. After a long time, there was a sound of swallowing saliva and Bai Jingran's voice.
"Tank... tank regiment? Division... division seat, you said you want to transform the teaching regiment into a tank regiment?"
Although Kashiwa Jingran, who graduated from the Berlin Military Academy in Germany, did not have an armor major when he studied in Germany, there were already people in Germany at that time who had put forward theories in this area and put them into practice. The most representative figure among them was the founder of the Blitzkrieg.
Heinz Wilhelm Guderian. And Bai Jingran also had the opportunity to listen to several lectures by Guderian, who was the Director of Armored Forces at the time. Although he did not understand some things well, this did not hinder his understanding of the Armored Forces.
understanding.
Su Rui and Liang Zhi looked at each other and grinned, "What, are you confident in bringing out our first armored unit?"
"me……"
Bai Jingran was so excited and nervous that he, who was usually very calm, stammered: "I...can I do it?"
"Hahaha……"
Su Rui immediately became happy when he heard this. He patted Bai Jingran's shoulder hard and said with a smile: "Old Bai, you must remember that a man... can never say that he is incompetent. It is a matter of a man's business."
Dignity, it would be very embarrassing to say that you are not good enough."
As soon as Su Rui's words came out, Bai Jingran's face instantly turned purple. I believe no man would be happy to be seen clearly on this kind of issue, even Bai Jingran, who only immersed himself in leading troops to fight.
also the same.
"Chichichi..." Li Yifeng and the others around him obviously understood what Su Rui said, and they also snickered on the sidelines.
Seeing that Bai Jingran's face quickly turned red, turned from red to purple, and had a tendency to change color again, Su Rui, who was afraid that he would become angry, quickly changed the subject: "Old Bai, in fact, there are only a few key points in the use of tanks.
It is a surprise attack, concentration and speed, and its tactics are two things. Find the breakthrough point, open the gap with artillery, the armored group enters the gap and develops the results, the motorized infantry follows up, and then defeats the enemy."
When it came to the tactical level, Bai Jingran's attention was immediately attracted. He pondered for a while and then said: "I remember when I was listening to General Guderian's lecture, he said something. "Tanks are the most powerful weapon."
The young and most powerful weapon. For its own benefit, the tank must seize the opportunity. Because no other weapon in any country will willingly surrender to it." I think this sentence shows how
Use the essence of the tank."
Suri nodded and said: "Guderian is a very good general, and his description of tanks is correct. Now I formally ask you, are you willing to take on the important task of forming a tank regiment?"
Bai Jingran mustered up his courage and said: "Master, it's natural to be able to form a tank regiment headquarters. I'm just worried that I will live up to your high expectations."
Su Rui laughed and waved his hands indifferently: "Nothing is born. It's just a matter of feeling the stones to cross the river. We must build a tank regiment. With it, we will have a truly our own tank regiment."
With our assault force, we will not be helpless when encountering Xiang Xianning next time."
When it comes to the Battle of Xianning County, everyone can't help but feel sad. Although they successfully sneaked into Xianning County under the leadership of Shota Ishida and the Japanese National Salvation Army, and finally came to a center and defeated the Japanese army, the situation at that time was
The danger is very dangerous. If Xianning is captured in a few hours at night, all the officers and soldiers of the 300 Division will definitely be surrounded by the Japanese troops who come after hearing the news. If that happens, they will be peeled off even if they die.
From a tactical level, sending Ishida Shota and his companions to sneak attack the Japanese army was a successful example, but from a strategic level, this was an attempt they had to make as a last resort, and it was a dangerous move that involved a lot of luck and luck.
Accidental, can only be used occasionally.
If they had had a tank regiment on hand at that time, they would not have bothered to work so hard. The torrent of steel would have rushed through and any defense line would have been smashed to pieces.
"That's right!" Bai Jingran then remembered and asked, "Sir, what kind of tank did you get? How does it compare to the Japanese Type 89 tanks?"
"Depend on……"
Suri rolled his eyes angrily, "Sir, am I that bad? I even want a bean tank like Little Japan."
"What kind of tank is that? Please tell me!" At this time, Bai Jingran felt as if there were countless little bugs crawling in his heart, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.
"You'll know in seven or eight days." At this time, Su Rui was trying to keep it secret, which made Bai Jingran so angry that his teeth itched.
Time slowly passed for another week. On the morning of November 2, the logistics department came to inform that the newly shipped tanks had arrived. Bai Jingran, who was discussing things with Su Rui in the office, could not think of talking and immediately went out.
After running out, he jumped into a small car at the door and urged the driver to rush to the logistics office outside the city.
When Bai Jingran rushed to the logistics office, what appeared in front of him were neatly arranged rows of tanks. Bai Jingran could see that the turret and body of this tank were made of steel and had a graceful appearance.
The arc, the caliber of its short barrel must have exceeded 40 millimeters, and the thick armor is much stronger than the Japanese Type 89 tank.
Bai Jingran didn't have time to speak. After jumping out of the car, he ran to the tank closest to him. He stroked the tank and felt its cold temperature. Bai Jingran's mood was the opposite, so hot that he almost boiled.
stand up.
"How's it going? Not bad, right?"
Suri's voice rang from behind: "This is a French-made Somoa S-35 tank, eighty-five in total. This tank has a total combat weight of nearly twenty tons, a crew of three, and a thick armor on the front of the turret.
55 mm, the body armor is 40 mm thick, and the weakest rear part is 20 mm. The protection effect is quite good. The S-35 is equipped with a 47 mm L/40 cannon, which is the most powerful tank gun on the Western Front battlefield. Power
The system is an eight-cylinder gasoline engine with a power of 190 horsepower and a maximum highway speed of 40 kilometers per hour. Compared with the Pz3 tank currently equipped in Germany, in addition to being slightly weaker in power, its firepower and protection are better than the PZ
—3 is better than one.”
Bai Jingran stroked the cold steel face and was fascinated, murmuring: "Okay, if we had these tanks earlier, why would we have to fight with our brothers' lives."
Suri smiled: "It's good that you have this method, but only if you turn these tanks into actual combat effectiveness!"
Bai Jingran gritted his teeth and said, "Master, don't worry. Even if you don't eat or drink, I will train those bastards."
"I hope you will keep your word." Su Rui said with some worry: "The Japanese are running out of time for us..."
Tokyo Imperial Conference on November 16, 1938
The Emperor was sitting in a chair, listening attentively to the report of Lieutenant General Seishiro Sakagaki who had just been transferred back to China to serve as Minister of War. Also present at the meeting were Chief of Staff Prince Kanin Miyazahito, Prime Minister Sugiyama Gen, and Director of Education Hiszo Nishio.
After Sakagaki finished his report, he stood up straight and waited for the emperor to ask questions.
Emperor Hirohito has been suffering from a cold these days and said with a thick nasal voice: "What do you think, Mr. Sugiyama?"
Sugiyama Motochi: "The opinions in the telegram sent by Commander Gangcun a few days ago are very good. By taking Nanchang, the connection between Chiang Kai-shek's third and ninth theaters will be cut off, which will be conducive to the imperial army defeating them one by one."
Hisao Nishio added: "After capturing Nanchang, the front and flanks of Changsha will be completely exposed. After Changsha and Hengyang are captured, the Guangdong-Han Railway can be opened."
The Emperor cleared his throat and said: "The 21st Army in Guangzhou will cooperate with this operation. In order to make this operation foolproof, Nishio and Sakagaki will also go to North China for coordination."
"His Majesty!"
At this time, Sugiyama Gen bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the 21st Army is now attacking Enping and trying to occupy the western part of Guangdong. As long as Enping and Maoming are captured, the problem in Guangdong will basically be solved."
"Huh?" the emperor said displeased: "Last time, didn't you say that most of Guangdong's problems would be solved after capturing Guangzhou? Why are you saying now that Enping and Maoming can be basically solved after capturing Enping and Maoming? What did Rikichi Ando do?
?”
Sugiyama Gen thought hard that he should speak more artistically to avoid the emperor having a bad impression of Ando Rikichi, "Your Majesty, the capture of Guangzhou can only be said to have blocked China's last outlet to the sea, but most of Guangdong is still there.
In the hands of the Chinese army, the offensive launched by Ando-kun led by the 21st Army is to completely eliminate the remaining Chinese army in Guangdong and turn Guangdong into the paradise of the empire!"
Hirohito frowned, "So, the empire can't launch an attack on Wuchang until the 21st Army is free?"
Sugiyama Gen lowered his head and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, we currently have a serious shortage of troops in China, so the generals still need to be more cautious in the use of troops."
"Insufficient troops, insufficient troops again." When the emperor heard this, he immediately lost his temper.
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