That's why Wang Xuexin said that Yingjiang would regret it.
If Yingjiang didn't transfer Skinner's group of R&D personnel back, they would be entering the second-generation anti-tank missiles with the Eighth Route Army...
But it doesn't seem to be that cheap. Even if Skinner hadn't left, Wang Xuexin would have started a new business, because this transistor computer is not something that can be given casually, especially Yingjiang.
Therefore, Skinny's transfer back was just in line with Wang Xuexin's wishes: with the current industrial base of the Eighth Route Army, the most difficult thing is to realize the first-generation anti-tank missiles, such as the miniaturization of wires and gyroscopes, and the development of flight control systems.
Refinement, etc., these are the strengths of Eagle Sauce.
After these are completed, the upgrade will be more of a computer problem than specific to the sophistication of the missile.
While Wang Xuexin was busy on his side, Naosaburo Okabe was still worried about the failure of the attack on Taiyuan.
It wouldn't be so tedious if the results were known in one go.
But now the troops of the Yamada Division are missing in the Taihang Mountains. Naosaburo Okabe sent reconnaissance planes several times to search for them, hoping to save more people or drop some supplies, but they all ended in failure.
At first, the pilots were indeed able to find people, and then excitedly dropped the supplies. Later, they discovered that those waving imperial flags below were actually the Eighth Route Army... It was difficult to tell whether the people in the dense forest were friends or foes in the air, so the pilots could only look at the flags.
But a keen-eyed pilot discovered that the red in the Imperial flag was actually made of rags spliced together.
The frustrated Japanese pilot wanted to drop bombs below, but finally held back under the orders of his superiors.
This is not because the Japanese are merciful, but because they are unable to determine which ones are true and which are false. What if they blow up one of their own?
What's more, in this dense forest, you don't know where the enemy is going. Dropping bombs is just a waste of ammunition.
This made the Japanese pilots a little suspicious. They didn't dare to airdrop supplies when they saw flags waving below several times.
So there is no need to think about it. Of course, you will miss many "own people" who really need airdrops.
Naosaburo Okabe was waiting anxiously in the headquarters.
Yamada Oji's 63rd Division is Okabe's old unit. Okabe had served as the division commander in this division before. This is why he did not take other divisions but only the 63rd Division.
But now, the 63rd Division plus a chariot brigade were destroyed in his hands... Okabe felt a little sorry for these old subordinates.
Two weeks later, stragglers gradually came out of the Taihang Mountains.
These are still fast. They are a small group of people who walked along the edge of the Taihang Mountains until near Niangziguan before entering the Taihang Mountains and bypassing them.
If we follow the normal route, we are avoiding the pursuit of the Eighth Route Army while contending with the harsh natural environment. Countless people have gone missing and lost their way.
Yamada Oji only came out in the third week. He was so hungry that he fainted when he saw the turret where the puppet troops were stationed...
Ordinarily, Yamada Oji is not a weak-willed person. He has received many cruel trainings in the country, but he has never lived a savage life for several weeks like this time. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has been skinned.
It is inevitable that Naosaburo Okabe will be scolded, but that's all... At this time, the imperial army has almost reached the point where there are no generals available. What's more, if someone else comes up, will it be better than Naosaburo Okabe?
After all, Naosaburo Okabe was also the commander who won a defensive battle in Duolun County, so the punishment was ignored.
However, Naosaburo Okabe regarded this incident as a shame and planned to regain this face from the Eighth Route Army.
He asked Oshito Sanji in a cold voice: "How prepared is Duolun County?"
"Your Excellency, General!" Sanji Ojoto replied: "We have prepared fifty-eight Feiyan fighters, twenty-five Zero Fighters, and thirteen Tigers in Duolun County...
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"What about the training of 'Tiger Style'?" Naosaburo Okabe turned to look at Shinta Kono.
"Everything goes well!" Shinta Kono replied firmly: "I believe that if we encounter the enemy's anti-tank missiles again, we will be able to pass smoothly!"
Naosaburo Okabe said "hmm" and stared at the map in silence.
At this time, he was conducting a deduction in his mind:
He believes that Duolun County has sufficient defense but insufficient offense.
The reason is that if the Eighth Route Army wants to attack Duolun County, it must first compete with the imperial army for air supremacy.
More than fifty "Feiyans" have occupied an absolute numerical advantage in Duolun County... The Eighth Route Army also has more than fifty "La-5"s in Zhangjiakou, but due to the range, the number of dispatches will be much less than that of "Feiyans"
, "Feiyan" takes advantage of this.
If the Eighth Route Army cannot control the air, it has only two possibilities to attack Duolun County, one is to attack by force and the other is to attack at night.
A strong attack will inevitably cost heavy casualties under the "Tiger" defense.
As for the night attack... it was exactly what Naosaburo Okabe wanted. At that time, the imperial army could use several cordons to separate and surround the Eighth Route Army, and launch a fatal attack on it with the "Tiger Style" at dawn.
However, the imperial army cannot attack Jiulian Town!
The enemy's "La 5" can at least protect the airspace around Jiulian Town, and there are also the Eighth Route Army's anti-aircraft missiles, which prevents the "Feiyan" from getting close.
If the "Tiger" goes to siege a city without air cover, it will only become a target for enemy anti-tank missiles.
How can we avenge the shame of one city and one city?
Naosaburo Okabe fell into deep thought.
At this moment, a staff officer came in with a telegram. He was about to report but was stopped by Oshiro Sanji.
Sanji Ojodo thought it was best not to disturb Okabe while he was meditating, and since it was not war time, there would be no important information.
However, Oshiro Sanji took the telegram and took a look at it, but his expression changed drastically. Then he couldn't wait to go forward and report: "Your Majesty General, we have received intelligence that the stubborn army has obtained the Eighth Route Army's air defense system!"
"Anti...air defense system?" Naosaburo Okabe suddenly raised his head and asked excitedly: "Are you talking about the kind of air defense system that can launch missiles and shoot down our fighter planes?"
"Yes!" Sanji Ojoto nodded firmly and said, "Our agents confirmed this information. It is indeed an air defense system that can shoot down fighter planes!"
The frown on Okabe Naosaburo's forehead gradually relaxed, but he quickly said worriedly: "This time, will this air defense system have the same situation as last time..."
"Your Excellency, General!" Kono Shinta said: "We can find out the flaws of the air defense system once we get it, which will be very helpful for our offense!"
"What's more!" Ojoto Sanji added: "We can also use this air defense system to protect our airspace. When we have a decisive battle with Eagle Sauce in China in the future..."
Naosaburo Okabe nodded and ordered: "Be sure to buy one!"