Such an astonishing casualty rate has never been seen by Botaro Toshima in his more than 20 years of military service. I am afraid that the Japanese-Russian battle for Port Arthur was nothing more than this.
"If we continue to fight at this speed, how many days can the Second and Third Divisions fight?" This was the only thought that occupied Toshima Botaro's mind at this time. Although his Third Division had not yet participated in the war, this did not
It does not hinder his judgment of the future battle situation.
"Yoshimoto-kun, we can't continue fighting like this. If we continue like this, it will become a fueling tactic, and the war between us and the Chinese will become a war of manpower!" Fusutaro Toshima told Yoshimoto Seiichi decisively.
said.
"Well, I think so too. It seems that we still underestimated China's Seventh Army." Yoshimoto Sadao is the military commander of the most elite division of the Japanese Army, and his self-cultivation is still in place.
The division suffered nearly 20% casualties at once, but he quickly calmed down after experiencing the initial panic. He turned to Toshima Fuotaro and said.
"Toshima-kun, it seems that my second division alone cannot defeat the Chinese on the opposite side. I think your third division must also participate in the battle."
Seeing Yoshimoto Seiichi's gaze, Toyoshima Botaro naturally understood what the other party meant. He nodded and said: "Okay, I will immediately order the third division to attack the China Army from Meixi Town on the left wing of the Fujian Qing Dynasty, but...
"Having said this, Toshima Botaro's voice paused.
"Toyoshima-kun, please tell me something." Yoshimoto Teiichi is also a man of insight and knowledge. After seeing Fuotaro Toshima's expression, he hurriedly asked.
"Yoshimoto-kun, I know that your division did suffer heavy losses in yesterday's battle, but I think that the two Chinese divisions on the opposite side are actually exhausted after a day and night of attacks. If we continue to maintain strong pressure on them,
Then I believe they will collapse on their own soon, and it will be time for us to take advantage of the victory and pursue it. But before that, you must remember not to stop the attack, so as to give the Chinese people a chance to breathe. Can you do it, Yoshimoto-kun?
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Yoshimoto Teiichi was silent for a moment. In yesterday's battle, the 4th Regiment, which was responsible for the main attack, suffered almost all casualties, and the 29th Regiment, which was responsible for the auxiliary feint attack, also suffered almost half of its casualties. It can be said that the four infantry regiments already had
Both regiments lost their combat effectiveness.
Now Yoshimoto Seiichi only has two infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment left to use. Toshima Fusutaro was worried that Yoshimoto Seiichi would not dare to continue the attack because he was afraid of too many casualties, so he gave him a special warning.
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Yoshimoto Teiichi then said: "Don't worry Toyoshima-kun, I am an Imperial man, I know very well what I can do and what I cannot do. Don't worry, I will not do anything to preserve my strength.
An irrational move.”
"Yoshi, that's good!" Seeing Yoshimoto Sadaichi's stance, Toshima Botaro felt relieved, and he immediately said, "Well, Yoshimoto-kun, you will send another regiment here today,
That is to say, a feint attack was carried out on the Yunlong Township side, while I sent two regiments to attack the Chinese positions in Messi Town with all their strength. According to my observations in the past two days, the Chinese only deployed one regiment in Messi Town.
With the strength of the army, I believe that as long as we concentrate on attacking one point, Messi Town will be captured soon."
"Okay. Then we will concentrate the strength of the two divisions to launch an offensive today, and we must defeat the Chinese. As long as those Chinese leave the protective fortifications, they will never be like us in the wild with no basis to defend.
The third rival of the Japanese Empire!”
Futaro Toshima believed that he had a certain understanding of the Chinese army. He believed that the Chinese army would have a certain combat effectiveness if it fought positional warfare. But if it fought with the Japanese army in an unobstructed field battle, it would definitely not be the opponent of the warriors of the Japanese Empire.
.Based on this understanding, Toshima Botaro tried every means to drive the Chinese army out of their positions...
"Boom boom..."
The battlefield, which had been quiet for less than an hour, soon heard the rumbling sound of artillery, and piles of Japanese troops formed skirmish formations and attacked the Chinese positions.
"Hey... Master, I am Shi Tiansheng from the 679th Regiment. Half an hour ago, the Japanese started a fierce attack on my position. There are about two regiments in size. What? The Japanese army number? Report to the Master, they
They are men from the Third Division. The Japanese offensive is very fierce now. Sir, can you ask the artillery regiment to give us some artillery support, even for twenty minutes? What, allocate an artillery battalion to our command? Too
Okay, thank you Master, this way we will have the confidence to hold our position."
After putting down the phone, the commander of the 170th Division, Liu Yuejian, frowned. In yesterday's battle, the attacking Japanese Second Division suffered heavy casualties, but the 170th Division was not easy either. Yesterday's day and night alone
In the battle, the 170th Division suffered more than 4,000 casualties, which was equivalent to the size of a reinforced regiment. The 401st Division, which cooperated with the 170th Division, also suffered more than 700 casualties. Although the attacking party
The casualties of the Japanese Second Division were not small, and the ratio of casualties to the Japanese army was about 1:1. Objectively speaking, it is a miracle that such a casualty rate could be achieved. If it were announced, it would probably make all China's eyes pop.
But Liu Yuejian still couldn't feel at ease, because the Japanese army on the opposite side was several times their strength, and there were four divisions of the Japanese army on the opposite side. Although the 63rd and 93rd divisions were not full,
However, their troops still had an absolute advantage, and with the support of numerous artillery pieces, Liu Yuejian felt that he was fighting very hard, which reminded him of the Battle of Songhu and the scene when he was bombarded by Japanese warships.
"No, we will suffer too much if we continue fighting like this. We must ask the military commander for reinforcements as soon as possible." Liu Yuejian's hand just touched the phone, but he quickly stopped his action. "No, the military commander said
He will not give him reinforcements unless it is absolutely necessary, so it seems that he can only bite the bullet and fight on."
Liu Yuejian walked around the headquarters several times with his hands behind his back, but still couldn't think of a good solution. At this time, the staff officer on the side saw Liu Yuejian's embarrassed look and couldn't help but suggested: "Master, since the Japanese have added another division to attack us.
, then we can't just be beaten in vain. I heard that Commander Su sent us another flight group and two dive bomber groups. Why don't you send a telegram to the airport behind us to see if we can get some air reinforcements?
.Our demands are not high. As long as we have the help of a dozen bombers, our battle will be much easier to fight."
"This..." Liu Yuejian hesitated for a moment, "Is this possible? The Japanese Army Air Force is working hard to fight us these days. Will the Air Force take the risk of sending bombers to help us before the outcome is decided between the two sides?"
"If you don't try, how will you know they won't?" The staff officer cheered him up: "Think about it, our two families have just merged, and the other party will definitely not refute our reputation, and maybe they will send out such a few
Bombers are coming to support us. With air support, our life will be much better. To say the least, even if they don't send air support, we won't lose anything. Do you think this is true?"
"Well, yours is right too." Liu Yuejian thought about it and thought it made sense, so he nodded and agreed.
The fact was beyond Liu Yuejian's expectation. Liu Yuejian, who originally asked for help from the Air Force with the attitude of giving it a try, sent a request for help telegram to the Air Force stationed in Fujian, but received a reply from the Air Force in less than twenty minutes. The telegram was very simple.
A short sentence: The call has been received. Air support will arrive in half an hour. I hope your ministry will send a liaison officer to give our air force directions. The contact code is xxx.
Looking at the telegram in his hand, Liu Yuejian felt as if he was still in a dream. However, although he was a little dazed, he was not idle. He immediately used the phone to notify the various units below, and gave the contact code and
The password was also shared with them.
Half an hour later, there was another dull roar in the sky. More than thirty P-47 Thunder fighters and more than twenty Stuka bombers rushed to the battlefield and immediately launched a fierce attack on the 170th Division.
The Japanese army carried out dive bombing. Not to be outdone, the Japanese army soon arrived with their reinforcement aircraft, and the two sides started another fierce fight in the sky...
Zhou Huangzu stood at the door of the headquarters, looking at the smoke-filled battlefield several miles away. His mood was indescribably depressed. The sound of gunfire outside had been ringing for a day, and he didn't know how many Bagui children would never return.
Arrive at his hometown. Just now, the 401st Division and the 170th Division called in emergency calls one after another. He has ordered the 171st Division to send two regiments for emergency reinforcements. He doesn't know how long he can last. The only thing he knows
If he can't hold on this time, then his position as army commander will come to an end.
A rush of footsteps came from behind, and Deng Dazhi, Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army, trotted over: "Military seat, the Japanese are all fucking crazy. Their third division is just like our second division."
Starting to risk his life, Liu Yuejian reported that if the Air Force had not desperately sent bombers to block the Japanese army, their front line position would have been lost. I have just sent out the last reserve team of the 171st Division."
Zhou Huangzu asked solemnly: "How is the battle situation of the Air Force? Where has the security brigade that reinforced us reached?"
Deng Dazhi said: "The Japanese dispatched more than a hundred fighter planes to compete with us for air supremacy today. The air force brothers fought fiercely, but I don't know the specific casualty data. Anyway, I think they are also jealous now.
As for the security brigade, there is no news about them yet. Master, should we ask Commander Bai..."
"Shut up!" As soon as Deng Dazhi finished speaking, Zhou Huangzu started to curse. (To be continued...)
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