Therefore, the fact that the highway was cut off by the Japanese had almost no impact on the independent regiment.
Other troops also had some negative thoughts and emotions at the beginning, but thanks to the ideological work of the political commissar and instructors, there was no major disturbance.
At this time, another news came from Baoding, Hebei Province. Five heroes of the Eighth Route Army bravely blocked the Japanese army who were several times their size in Langya Mountain. When they ran out of bullets, they fought back with rocks. At the last moment, in order to prevent the enemy from getting their guns, they also smashed them.
He destroyed his gun and jumped off a cliff dozens of feet without hesitation.
As soon as this incident spread among the Eighth Route Army, it greatly boosted the morale of the entire army.
Of course Wang Xuexin knew about this. This was the "******" that he had learned in primary school textbooks.
It's just that although Wang Xuexin knew about it, he didn't realize what happened during this period.
And I feel deeply in my heart. When I was studying this text as a child, I simply felt the bravery of our ancestors. At this moment, being in this era and being a member of the Eighth Route Army, I realize firsthand how difficult it is... This is not
Just fighting with five people against an enemy several times your size is not just about completing the mission, nor is it just about how many enemies you killed.
You know, at this time, many people in China still believed that the Chinese army was unable to fight against the Japanese. A large number of stubborn troops were defeated by the Japanese and had no morale. They collapsed and fled as soon as the Japanese attacked. The recent battle of Zhongtiao Mountain is a clear proof.
But the Eighth Route Army was only five soldiers, but they dared to face an enemy much more powerful than themselves. Not only did they dare to face it, but they also deliberately led the enemy to a dead end even after completing the cover mission...
what does that mean?
In other words, they could have chosen to return to the army, and no one could blame them.
However, they considered it from the perspective of the troops. The moment they made the decision to lead the enemy to a dead end so that the main force could retreat more easily, they were already ready to sacrifice.
This is a spirit of ownership. They do not passively perform tasks and accept orders, but think about problems from the perspective of their comrades, troops, and even the country. That's why they choose to sacrifice themselves to gain more time and fighter opportunities for the main force.
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"King!" Just when Wang Xuexin was deep in thought, Sun Erwei came to Wang Xuexin. He held a telegram and said: "General Stilwell hopes to contact you!"
It turned out that besides the stubborn soldiers, the one who was really frightened by the road being cut off by the Japanese was Stilwell.
In the retreating car, Stilwell kept cursing in his mind: "Damn it, these troops of the Empire on which the sun never sets, they are not fighting at all but holding them back. This war... would be better without them!
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It’s no wonder that Stilwell thought so. During the battle, not only did he escape without saying a word several times, exposing the Chinese Expeditionary Force to danger, but he also deliberately left the entire vehicle’s ammunition, equipment and food behind.
The Japs, and sometimes even the tanks, the entire armored regiment, dozens of tanks, were left intact to the Japs... This allowed the Japs to drive tanks that never set on the sun to fight against the Chinese army. The Chinese army once mistakenly thought that the sun never set.
The army made a mistake.
If it is said that it is just ammunition and the supplies are left to the Japanese, it can also be explained as being too late to destroy them.
But what is the explanation for leaving the tank intact to the enemy?
The tank crew only needs to throw a grenade into the tank or ignite the engine to blow them up into a pile of scrap metal that cannot be used by the enemy.
However, the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets did not do this.
Are people stupid if the sun never sets?
No……
Stilwell didn't think so. He thought that the Chinese battalion commander was right. The benefit of the battle was not to win, but to hope that it would fail.
What can Stilwell do to an ally who wants this battle to fail?
Relieving Alexander of his command and placing him as commander?
Stilwell shook his head helplessly. He did not have this power. They were an army on which the sun never sets. They only listened to Alexander. Stilwell, the so-called commander, was in name only. The only soldiers he could command were a guard platoon and a communications squad.
Leave the entire battle to the Chinese army?
Stilwell didn't think this was feasible either.
Because the Empire was deliberately causing trouble, Alexander would not hand over his defense zone, let alone the supplies in his hands.
So, how can he win this battle?
From the beginning, this was destined to be an unwinnable battle.
what do I do?!
Finally, unable to think of a solution, Stilwell thought of Wilson.
In fact, Stilwell was thinking of the Chinese battalion commander, but Wilson could contact the Chinese battalion commander.
Therefore, Stilwell immediately ordered the vehicle to stop and then asked the communications squad to contact Wilson.
At this time, Sun Erwei had just received the coded telegram from Perris and was deciphering it according to the agreed code book when he received the telegram from Stilwell.
"Wilson!" Stilwell said, "I need help. Can you contact the Chinese battalion commander?"
"Of course!" Sun Erwei said: "He is right next door to me!"
Considering that Stilwell's situation was more urgent, Sun Erwei immediately called Wang Xuexin over.
Stilwell's first words were: "You're right, Wang! Because of your reminder, I saw clearly the intention of the sun never sets. But the question is, what else can we do? I mean, the sun never sets.
He is our ally, if he wants this battle to fail, then we will only fail!"
There is nothing wrong with what Stilwell said.
For a coalition consisting of two or more armies, victory is possible only if they unite as one.
But now, let alone "unity", China and the Sun Never Set army are blatantly supporting the enemy. As allies, they are actually enemies.
Wang Xuexin did not comfort Stilwell. The last thing he needed in battlefield decision-making was comfort.
Wang Xuexin replied: "You are right, General! There is no possibility of victory in this battle. But the fact that victory is impossible now does not mean that there will be no victory in the future!"
"What do you mean?" Stilwell asked.
Wang Xuexin suddenly realized that at this time, Stilwell and even the Yingjiang military had no plan to open the hump route or form an army based on the Chinese Expeditionary Force in Third Brother to make a comeback.
But thinking about it, this seems normal.
At this time, Yingjiang was concentrating on dealing with the Japanese offensive in the Pacific. Although the Huaxia Highway was not "insignificant" to him, it was not a big deal either.
In addition, they always thought that the Chinese army, coupled with the "brave", "experienced" and "well-equipped" army on which the sun never sets, and its military superiority, would certainly be able to defeat the Japanese invasion.
Therefore, there is no plan B for Eagle Sauce.
This resulted in Yingjiang's lack of preparation, and the Chinese Expeditionary Force's lack of trust in each other due to lack of psychological preparation and lack of communication at the top. In the end, tens of thousands of people were buried in Savage Mountain.