This was mainly because the timing of the Japanese attack was unexpected by the Eighth Route Army. On the other hand, it was also because the weather was cold, with temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees, and the Eighth Route Army did not have enough cotton-padded clothes, so frostbite was inevitable during the retreat.
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Fortunately, the Eighth Route Army had the support of the local people, and when something happened, people were everywhere to help, so the retreat was progressing steadily.
After Li Yunlong's independent regiment dismantled part of the core equipment of the steel plant and took it away, they divided it into several parts to cover each other and fight while running away. They also laid bullet mines, wooden shell mines, jumping mines... in the snow...
These mines are much easier to camouflage and only require a sprinkle of fresh snow, not even a sapper's shovel.
Another advantage of this method of laying mines is that it is easier to clear mines.
When the ice and snow melt, these mines will pop up naturally, and quite a few of them can be reused.
At this time, the pursuit of the Japanese was a big trouble, especially in the Daqingshan area... Because the mountains were blocked by heavy snow, equipment such as minesweepers, tanks and even cars could not be brought up, so they relied purely on the two feet of the infantry.
This is also the reason why the Japanese attack speed is relatively slow. It also gives the Eighth Route Army a certain amount of preparation time.
After coming up, the Japanese were worried about the endless snow field in front of them... No one knew whether there were several landmines hidden under this vast white field.
Therefore, the Japanese's attack speed was very slow, almost advancing at a rate of several kilometers per day.
However, Okamura Neji's headquarters was still very excited.
Because they finally recaptured the Daqingshan Steel Plant... This steel plant is not only the lifeblood of the empire's military production, it is also easy to defend and difficult to attack and has great strategic significance.
Okamura Neiji immediately ordered: "Repair the steel plant equipment immediately and resume production in the shortest possible time!"
No wonder Okamura Neji is so anxious.
The empire mobilized more than 200,000 troops from the mainland.
An increase in the army is a good thing, but another problem brought about by an increase in the army is that the consumption of supplies also increases.
At this time, most of the empire's supplies were not shipped from the mainland.
Local resources are scarce, and it is impossible to use its limited energy and materials to produce strategic materials and then transport them thousands of miles to China. This is obviously an inefficient way of operating.
The most ideal thing is to use China's resources to solve these military problems.
In fact, it not only solves its own problems, but also transports a lot of materials to support the empire's operations on other battlefields.
At present, the empire is about to launch "Operation Plan No. 1" against the stubborn army, which also requires a large amount of steel.
Therefore, the empire's industrial production in China was under considerable pressure, especially the demand for high-quality steel.
Now that the Daqingshan Steel Plant has been recovered, why shouldn't Okamura Neji be overjoyed?
What Neji Okamura didn't know was that his recovery this time was just an illusion. Soon he would lose the steel plant again. Even if he moved equipment to repair the steel plant in the shortest possible time, he was marrying the Eighth Route Army.
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However, Okamura Neji still remained quite cautious.
Shinta Kono asked: "Your Excellency, General, according to our army's reconnaissance, the Eighth Route Army has withdrawn the airport to 300 kilometers away, and our army has regained control of the air superiority in the Daqingshan area. Now, can we make the next plan?"
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Okamura Neiji was silent for a while and then replied: "Wait a minute! Kono-kun, the Eighth Route Army is not as easy to deal with as you think. Maybe this is their conspiracy again!"
Shinta Kono didn't think so: "General, even if the Eighth Route Army has any conspiracy, under the current situation, as long as we produce enough v1 missiles, we can successfully suppress the Eighth Route Army's fighter planes, and as long as the air supremacy is in the hands of our army, we can still
Is there any need to worry about the Eighth Route Army?"
Okamura Neji did not answer.
The war between the Empire and the Eighth Route Army was indeed a battle for air supremacy from a strategic perspective.
Although the Eighth Route Army has won victories before, such as using rocket launchers or rocket launchers, and even launched a hundred-regiment battle.
However, those were small battles at the tactical level or harassment wars against supply lines that did not affect the overall strategy of the empire. The Eighth Route Army was never able to defend the imperial army head-on.
However, it was another story when the Eighth Route Army gained air supremacy.
Yuncheng and Daqingshan Iron and Steel Works fought head-on with the imperial army in several battles, and never lost.
Now, the Imperial Army has regained air supremacy with the advantage of v1 missiles. So, although the Imperial Army cannot "pierce the base area with one shot" like before, it can still crush its opponents with equal strength.
In this case, what else does he need to worry about?
Okamura Neji himself didn’t even know.
Perhaps, he was already afraid of losing, or the Eighth Route Army had given him too many surprises, making him unable to believe that he had the upper hand at this time.
However, all facts prove that the Empire has the upper hand.
Do you want to move on to the second strategic objective?
Is it too early to fully launch "Operation No. 1" at this time?
At least wait until the snow and ice melt!
If Neji Okamura's ideas were followed, then the Eighth Route Army would be in trouble.
Because it will only take a month or two before the ice and snow melt.
That is to say, the Japs' operation against the Eighth Route Army will continue for another month or two. When the Japs advance again and again, the V1 missiles will also be pushed forward...
So, where can the Eighth Route Army's airport be located?
Will Yuncheng and Sanjiadian completely lose their air supremacy?
When Shiyun City and Sanjia Store fell, the Japanese marched straight in... I am afraid that all the efforts and accumulation of the Eighth Route Army during this period were in vain.
However, Okamura Neji has the patience and premonition, but Tokyo can't wait any longer.
Just when Okamura Neji was staring at the map and thinking, Yoshio Shinozuka came up with a telegram and reported: "Your Excellency, General, a call from Tokyo!"
After saying that, he respectfully handed over the telegram.
Okamura Neiji took a look at the telegram, and it simply said: "Implement the 'Operation No. 1' plan immediately!"
Okamura Neiji secretly sighed. After all, Tokyo couldn't wait any longer. They didn't know that fighting the Eighth Route Army and the stubborn army at the same time was a taboo for the empire!
However, there is a reason why Tokyo is so anxious.
After the victory of the Battle of Midway, Eagle Sauce immediately launched a counterattack against the Japanese... It would have taken several months to prepare, but Eagle Sauce had not suffered much losses in several naval battles. First, it had a counterattack.
Strength, and secondly, the confidence to counterattack, so the war with the Japanese for the Pacific Islands began.
As for the fight for the island, the Japanese are no match for Yingjiang.