The chief is right, another benefit of anti-slope tactics is that it is conducive to launching counterattacks.
Previously, the Eighth Route Army faced off against the Japanese at the top of the mountain. Although they were in a condescending position, their counterattack was fast and fierce!
But the Japanese are well-trained and all arms work closely together.
When our army charged, the Japanese army used machine guns, grenade launchers, and artillery to attack the effective strength of the Eighth Route Army behind the contact line between us and the enemy. As a result, our army would soon be unable to fight the enemy due to lack of follow-up.
The same charge will be different if it is transferred to a reverse slope.
The distance between the enemy and us is only a short fifty meters, which is almost within the throwing range of grenades. Charge to the position on the top of the mountain and throw a wave of grenades. When the enemy is blown to pieces, it is easy to rush to the position.
Secondly, the enemy's covering firepower will be reduced progressively and the enemy will be forced to close the distance.
It is not easy to drag mountain artillery to the top of the mountain. Although machine guns and grenade launchers can go up, they must be set up at a distance of fifty meters... If they are farther away, they will be blocked by the ridges and cannot hit or see the target.
When long-range items such as machine guns and grenade launchers are placed in front of the Eighth Route Army at close range, they will undoubtedly be suppressed by the Eighth Route Army's rifles.
Wang Xuexin was originally unwilling to argue with the Chief of Staff, but to build a tunnel on high ground, it must be combined with reverse slope fortifications, otherwise it would be meaningless.
After listening to Wang Xuexin's explanation and the commander's insights, the chief of staff somewhat understood the uniqueness of this tactic.
The chief of staff was secretly shocked. The strategy he thought was impossible may actually work after such an analysis.
"So..." the chief of staff asked unwillingly: "We are hiding on the reverse slope, how can we control and block the road at the foot of the mountain?"
Wang Xuexin did not need to answer this question. The commander chuckled and said, "We can build field fortifications on the top of the mountain, and then 'the enemy retreats, we advance, the enemy advances, we retreat', and we can flexibly fight mobile warfare with the enemy!"
This is a profound statement.
If the enemy passes by on the highway, our army will shoot at the position on the top of the mountain. If the enemy attacks as usual, our army will resist for a few times and then retreat to the anti-slope position. Then it will be like fighting Tai Chi with the enemy in this area.
Pushing, pulling, and dragging will drag the Japanese to death!
"Actually, it's not just that!" Wang Xuexin added: "There are many ridges on the top of the mountain. Neither side can see the other side at these positions, but they are very close to each other on the opposite side. This is a good place to shoot grenades. If you arrange a few
If the soldier throws the grenade there, the Japanese will only be bombed! In addition... if the 50 cannon is ready, you can calculate the points in advance and aim them at the opposite side, and then the cannonballs will go around the top of the mountain and hit them accurately!"
"Not bad!" These words made the chief nod repeatedly. He turned his eyes to the chief of staff and said, "I think this is a good fight. What do you think..."
In fact, the commander had already discovered that the tactics Xiao Dongbei mentioned were effective. Not only was it effective, it was also very suitable for the Eighth Route Army. It could even be said that it was tailor-made for the Eighth Route Army.
The chief was trying to save the chief of staff's face, so he suppressed the excitement and ecstasy in his heart and pretended to be uncertain.
The chief of staff had no choice but to accept it at this time. He nodded and replied with some embarrassment: "I... I have no problem with this, just give it a try! Anyway, there is no loss!"
Then he turned to Wang Xuexin and said: "Comrade Wang Xuexin, just do what you said, complete the exercise a few times and see how it works!"
"Yes!" Wang Xuexin responded, saluted, turned around and went out.
After Wang Xuexin left, the chief couldn't help laughing "hehehe" anymore: "Chief of Staff, you have today too!"
The chief of staff let out a long sigh: "Chief, let me just say that I am not suitable for this job! I am already old, and it is appropriate for me to make such a fool of myself?"
"Hey!" said the chief: "If you had given more thought to whether Xiaodongbei's idea would work, instead of rushing to oppose it, you would have made a fool of yourself!"
"Can you blame me?" The chief of staff spread his hands and said helplessly: "Who would have thought that we could fight like this? We gave up the favorable terrain to the enemy when we came up. If he hadn't been Xiao Dongbei, I would have arrested him as a spy!
Isn’t this a joke!”
"The joke is just right!" The chief nodded and sighed: "On the contrary, we old guys just want to do everything we can to seize advantageous terrain, and never thought that if we give up a little here, we can get more over there.
More... This little Northeast is more and more complicated at first sight! What this little guy is considering is not just an idea, but a combination of our army's equipment and combat habits to maximize our army's strengths and weaken the enemy.
Advantages, make use of your strengths and avoid your weaknesses!”
The chief of staff agreed: "If this tactic is really effective, it can be promoted throughout the army. At that time... it will completely change the passive situation of our army being unable to defend the point! The entire battlefield will undergo earth-shaking changes! Little Northeast China
Brain..."
As he spoke, the chief of staff could only shake his head and smile bitterly. He no longer knew how to evaluate Xiao Dongbei!
The commander agreed very much with the chief of staff's statement that this tactic opened up a new situation for the Eighth Route Army and had a far-reaching impact and great positive effect on this war.
At the same time, this also strengthened the chief's determination to put Xiaodongbei on the front line for training... Without battlefield practice, where can the anti-slope tactics come from?
At this time, a communications soldier handed over a telegram and reported: "Chief, secret telegram!"
When the chief opened it and took a look, his expression immediately turned solemn.
After thinking about it, the chief ordered: "Call Xiao Dongbei back immediately!"
"yes!"
Wang Xuexin was stopped again before he could go far, and his sixth sense told him that something must have happened.
Sure enough, as soon as he arrived at the headquarters, the chief's first words were: "We don't have so much time, tunnel warfare must be promoted immediately!"
"But the tunnel..."
"I don't care about that much anymore!" said the chief: "Take it one step at a time, the military situation waits for no one!"
The chief of staff explained: "This is how it is. We have just received information that the commander of the Japanese North China Front has been replaced by Neiji Okamura! This person is not simple. He has been conducting espionage work in our country for a long time and is very familiar with our army's tactics.
.We estimate...that the Japanese will make big moves in the near future!"
Wang Xuexin was surprised, this is the wrong time! Shouldn't Okamura Neji change it next year?
It’s still a few months away!
Then I thought about it...couldn't this have something to do with winning the Battle of Xue Quyi?
Come to think of it, it’s really possible!
Tada Shun originally expected to show some results in this sweep to show Tokyo, to prove that he could still control the situation.
Who would have thought that not only did they fail to achieve results, but they were surrounded and annihilated by the Eighth Route Army!
then……
Wang Xuexin complained secretly that this shortened his preparation time by a few months. He originally thought he could take his time!