The 184th Division of the Yunnan Army was also on the Songhu battlefield.
On the southern front, it belongs to Zhang Fakui's right-wing corps. It belongs to the 10th Army.
exist.
Not completely there.
Although it was on the Songhu battlefield, the fighting was not fierce.
The area that the Right Wing Corps is responsible for defending is the part south of the Suzhou River and up to the seaside. In fact, it is south of the concession. There is also the Huangpu River in the middle.
There were also Japanese invaders who launched an attack from here, but there were not many troops and the attacks were not violent.
Therefore, the troops under the 8th and 10th Group Armies, which were affiliated with the Right Wing Corps, were constantly being transferred, and in the end there were only two empty shells left.
Now, the troops Zhang Fakui can command may only be a few divisions, thirty to forty thousand people.
Just get used to Chiang Kai-shek's usual routine.
rob Peter to pay Paul.
Treat the head for headache. Treat the foot for foot pain.
Zhang Fakui also knew that he was a clay sculpture commander.
On Chiang Kai-shek's territory, it was not his turn to make a real decision.
Therefore, he never asked anything about the operations of the headquarters. I was in Songjiang City and couldn't hear what was going on outside the window.
"Commissioner."
"Commissioner."
Zhang Yong came to the headquarters of the 184th Division and unexpectedly discovered that Rao Guohua, commander of the 145th Division of the Sichuan Army, was also there.
It turned out that the 145th Division of the Sichuan Army was also assigned to the southern front.
I vaguely feel that it is not a coincidence.
Chiang Kai-shek might be worried about something.
Don't dare to place too many local faction troops in key locations.
On the one hand, they are worried about the combat effectiveness of these miscellaneous troops and are unable to take on important tasks. On the other hand, they are also worried about the rebellion of chickens in cages.
On the battlefield, it could happen at any time. Chiang Kai-shek himself was an expert in conspiracy. He was naturally worried that others would imitate him.
It's hard to build trust, but it's very easy to break it.
"Hello."
Zhang Yong nodded and shook hands one by one.
Unexpectedly, there are actually two divisions of fresh troops in the south.
Chiang Kai-shek's tricks are really fascinating.
Why not deploy the 184th Division and the 145th Division to key battlefields?
Instead of deploying 100 troops (230 divisions)?
Is it because the commanders of these two divisions are not Huangpu students, so they cannot be trusted?
"How's the situation?"
"The Japanese invaders launched an attack yesterday, at the brigade level, but we repulsed it."
"What are the troop casualties?"
"fine."
Both gave the same answer.
Zhang Yong then understood that the troops should not suffer too many casualties.
It is incomparable to the battles at Luodian and Dachang. The intensity of the Japanese attack was not high.
This is not the main direction of attack by the Japanese invaders. There are fewer troops invested.
However, the national army was still passively defensive, waiting for the Japanese invaders to attack.
I didn't think of taking the initiative at all.
no.
You can't sit still and wait for death.
Since the enemy can attack, so can we.
At the beginning, wasn't it the national army that launched the first attack? It just failed to capture the target.
Now……
"What kind of troops are we next to?"
"To the north is the local security group. To the south is the 62nd Division. The division commander is named Tao Guang."
"What else?"
"No more. Now there are only three of our divisions left in the entire right-wing corps."
"oh……"
Zhang Yong began to think about it.
The 184th Division of the Yunnan Army was under his direct command.
The 145th Division of the Sichuan Army is not a big problem if it is temporarily commanded. As long as it can win, it is a trivial matter.
That's right. What we need most in the current Songhu battlefield is victory.
Chiang Kai-shek urgently needed a victory to prove that he had not made a mistake and that launching the attack was not a mistake.
Because the Battle of Songhu took a turn for the worse, many people within the Kuomintang Party were already criticizing Chiang Kai-shek for his reckless behavior, which made him very passive.
"Commander Rao, from now on, you must obey my command." Zhang Yong said bluntly.
"Yes." Rao Guohua did not ask in detail.
He knew that Zhang Yong was solely responsible for the Luodian war on the northern front.
Now that we have come to the southern front, we may have accepted secret orders from the high command. The so-called high command is actually Chiang Kai-shek.
All the decisions were made by Chiang Kai-shek, and everyone else just made up the numbers.
To listen to Zhang Yong is to listen to Chiang Kai-shek. This Zhang Yong was one of Chiang Kai-shek's most favored confidants.
For many things, Chiang Kai-shek did not go through formal channels. Just get used to it.
"Order the troops to prepare for battle."
"yes."
"We don't have many Japanese invaders in front of us. I'm going to launch a counterattack and eat them all."
"this……"
Rao Guohua turned his head and looked at Zhou Chong.
I found that Zhou Chong was also a little surprised and turned to look at him.
Obviously, none of them were mentally prepared for Zhang Yong's proposal. It came a bit suddenly.
"We must take the initiative. We cannot sit back and wait."
Zhang Yong slowly repeated the emphasis.
Radar maps show that within a radius of five kilometers, the number of Japanese invaders is only about 3,000.
They are mainly stationed around Zhoupu. The troops are relatively scattered.
In other words, the Japanese invaders had only one infantry regiment in front of them. It was much smaller than the Japanese invaders on the northern and central lines.
His eyes are bright.
This is simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
A somewhat absurd idea emerged from Zhang Yong's mind.
Perhaps, when the main force of the Japanese invaders was concentrated to the north of the Huangpu River, I could fight a big battle south of the Huangpu River?
South of the Huangpu River, the terrain is open and the battlefield is vast, which is conducive to the maneuverability of troops.
He has a radar map and is best at finding enemies.
As long as it is discovered in advance, it can be destroyed in advance. The Japanese invaders will not know how they died.
For example, the Japanese invaders only had one infantry regiment. Neither Zhou Chong nor Rao Guohua knew about it. Because they could not get accurate information, they did not dare to attack rashly.
However, Zhang Yong knew it.
Now that you know it, start a fight decisively.
Two divisions, about 20,000 men, surrounded an infantry regiment of the Japanese invaders——
The advantage is mine!
It’s really my advantage!
Not like Chiang Kai-shek.
The Japanese infantry regiment also did not have heavy weapons...
Only infantry guns and 90mm mortars.
Ahhhh...
Can't wait.
A real man makes great achievements and becomes famous...
Huh?
Why are you suddenly so positive?
Maybe it was because I fought too hard against the Japanese invaders on the northern front, and suddenly came to the southern front and found such a good opportunity...
It's like a world-class sex devil meets a peerless beauty...
Attack!
Attack!
"Rao Guohua!"
"arrive!"
"Replenish weapons and ammunition!"
"yes."
Rao Guohua felt that happiness came so suddenly.
Replenish weapons and ammunition?
Now?
Need it?
However, Zhang Yong had already made arrangements.
The upper reaches of the Huangpu River is just to the left of the 145th Division. Arms are shipped directly.
The first thing to add is the 81mm mortar. This is a powerful weapon for attacking difficult situations.
The Japanese infantry regiment did not have heavy weapons, and neither did the Chinese army. The entire right-wing corps did not have 75mm field guns. They were all transferred away.
Therefore, the most ferocious firepower is the 81mm mortar.
If the quality is not enough, the quantity must be improved.
81mm artillery shells can also kill people.
The Japanese invaders didn't have very strong defenses inside Zhoupu.
The national army regarded this as a secondary battlefield. The Japanese invaders did the same. They didn't take it too seriously.
One division is equipped with one hundred 81mm mortars. Isn’t that excessive?
Then, add the 12.7mm M2 heavy machine gun.
This is also a battlefield weapon.
It can fight Japanese tanks. It can fight general fortifications.
Mainly because of its strong penetrating power. It can kill Japanese invaders hiding behind walls.
They are very good at hiding in daily life. If you hide and seek with them, the battle will become very difficult and very dangerous.
However, it would be much easier if you use a large-caliber heavy machine gun to mow them all down.
No matter what obstacles are in front of the Japanese invaders, just greet them with 12.7mm bullets.
One division is equipped with one hundred large-caliber heavy machine guns. Isn’t that excessive?
There doesn't seem to be much need for other weapons. They are already there.
Replenish ammunition.
Mainly grenades and melee weapons.
Then there are the 7.63mm shell gun bullets. The 145th Division of the Sichuan Army has many tricks.
The legal ammunition of the 184th Division of the Yunnan Army is a bit special, but it doesn't matter. It was replenished last time and there is still a relatively large amount in stock.
In particular, the 13.2mm heavy machine gun equipped by the 184th Division of the Yunnan Army has never been used.
No need. The Japanese invaders don't have tanks here.
Go out and scout.
Close to the Japanese invaders' positions.
The radar map has it all covered.
All the Japanese invaders' troop deployments can be seen at a glance.
You can even switch to a 3D map to further explore various details.
Memorize it by heart.
Maybe he knows better than the captain of the Japanese alliance.
I saw a Japanese Lieutenant Colonel in the telescope, but I didn’t see the Japanese Colonel. Maybe he was inside the headquarters?
The radar map indicates that there are many radio stations, with more than a dozen radio station logos.
Vaguely, I felt that the Japanese infantry regiment should not have that many radio stations. But I didn't care. Maybe it was a specially strengthened regiment?
The Japanese invaders' troop organization was actually very flexible. It often changed according to battlefield needs.
An infantry regiment was eaten in one bite.
return.
"Lao Zhou, find a few people who know how to make a sand table. Let's make a simple sand table."
"good."
Zhou Chong arranged the arrangements.
Zhang Yong was responsible for describing the terrain around the Japanese invaders.
Soon, I made a rough sandbox model out of soil in the open space outside.
Although it is simple, the topography and landforms are very clear.
The key is that the distribution of the Japanese invaders' troops is very accurately described on the sand table.
The distribution of the weapons of the Japanese invaders is also clear.
Where are the infantry guns? Where are the 90mm mortars? All are marked.
Then according to the sand table, the combat missions of each unit are arranged.
Know yourself and the enemy and you will be victorious in every battle.
All troops know their goals very clearly.
Two divisions dispatched a total of about 12,000 men. About 3,000 Japanese invaders were besieged.
The strength ratio is 4:1.
We can’t say that we have a good chance of winning. We can only say that we are sure of it.
in particular--
Zhang Yong even led the team himself!
Bury the pot and make rice.
Have a hearty meal.
At five o'clock in the evening, the battle started on time.
Why did you choose this time? Because it will get dark in more than an hour.
When it gets dark, the Japanese invaders' planes can't move out.
There was no way for the Japanese naval guns to reinforce the enemy. Night bombardment was completely inaccurate.
As for heavy artillery...
Zhang Yong judged that the Japanese invaders were south of the Suzhou River and had no heavy artillery at all.
It is absolutely impossible to mobilize heavy artillery reinforcements from north of the Suzhou River.
so……
Do it!
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
The first was the 81mm mortar bombardment.
Two hundred mortars aimed at various targets of the Japanese invaders and began to pour shells crazily!
The first thing to destroy was of course the Japanese infantry artillery.
The range of the Japanese infantry artillery was only about 2,800 meters, so it was completely within the coverage of the mortars.
Zhang Yong was personally responsible.
Command twelve 81mm mortars to form an exclusive artillery group dedicated to bombing Japanese aggressor artillery.
Take the unexpected.
Attack them unprepared.
Killed two Japanese infantry guns in the first round.
This is the heavy weapons equipment of a Japanese aggressor brigade. Each Japanese aggressor brigade only has two infantry cannons.
Done.
Adjustment.
Aiming at the Japanese invaders' second artillery position.
The Japanese invaders had several artillery positions. They were all equipped with 92 infantry guns and 90mm mortars.
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
The artillery fire fell until it was destroyed.
Now that we know exactly where the Japanese artillery is, we certainly can't let it go.
Just fight!
Hit hard!
There are cannonballs!
Fight fast, fight hard, and you will be rewarded.
Play slowly, play softly, and get criticized.
moment……
The Japanese invaders' position turned into a sea of fire.
Balls of light erupted everywhere. Cannonballs fell like raindrops.
"Baga..."
The Japanese commander was stunned.
It has never seen such fierce artillery fire.
Almost all Japanese positions were covered.
No one is immune.
sky!
How many cannons did the Chinese dispatch?
Why are they here, with such fierce artillery fire! This is not the main battlefield!
wrong!
The Chinese may have to counterattack from here.
They may want to break through from here.
"Baga!"
"Cunning Chinese!"
The Japanese commander hurriedly reported to his superiors.
The superior was also surprised when he received the report. He did not expect that the Chinese army would launch a fierce attack from here.
Such fierce artillery fire shows that there is at least one army group, that is, several divisions.
A little troublesome.
If it is successfully broken through by the Chinese army, it may return to the rear of the Japanese army.
Or it would seriously threaten the Japanese flank.
This is absolutely prohibited.
Therefore, reinforcements must be mobilized immediately.
The problem is that the main force of the Japanese army is north of the Huangpu River.
Moreover, almost all the troops are at war. It is difficult to mobilize them urgently.
It takes time.
Requires coordination.
Finally, the telegram reached Matsui Iwane.
Matsui Iwane frowned when he learned about the situation. He did not expect that the Chinese soldiers would counterattack from here.
Underestimation.
Fortunately, there is still a chance for redress.
How to remedy it?
Of course, troops were mobilized from the north for reinforcements.
It just so happens that an independent mixed brigade is preparing to land at Wusongkou. Let them go directly to support the southern front.
So he ordered to mobilize an independent mixed brigade to go to support.
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
In the fierce bombardment, a large number of Japanese invaders were killed.
The Japanese invaders were also a little careless. They thought this was not the main battlefield and there was no need to be so serious.
Therefore, when building fortifications, some corners were cut.
This is what the human heart dictates. Regardless of nationality.
What's more, the Japanese army is the attacking party and does not seem to need to use fortifications.
As a result, they were suddenly counterattacked by the national army and immediately fell into a passive position. Many Japanese invaders were stunned and almost did not react.
"superior!"
"superior!"
Under the cover of artillery fire, the death squads began to attack.
It has almost become Zhang Yong's characteristic to use death squads in every battle. He can't think of any other better way, so he can only copy it.
The death squads are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons. The melee firepower is very fierce.
However, it seems that it is not available for the time being.
because……
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
The overwhelming artillery fire seriously injured the Japanese invaders.
There are restrictions on other people's cannon fire. The cannonballs are limited. It is impossible to keep firing.
However, Zhang Yong is an exception.
The cannonballs provided by the system are very cheap and can be made as much as you like.
so……
"Keep fighting!"
"Keep fighting!"
Zhang Yong shouted loudly.
Don't stop.
Keep fighting.
Hit hard!
Explode hard!
All the Japanese invaders' positions were blown up.
Damn it, Luodian was always bombed by Japanese heavy artillery and aerial bombs.
It can be said to be a depressing match. He was very irritable. But he was not strong enough, so he could only hold it in. There was no chance of revenge.
Now, the opportunity has finally come.
On a smaller battlefield, it would be the Japanese invaders' turn to be beaten.
Cool!
It’s so cool!
"fry!"
"fry!"
"Blow up those idiots!"
"Keep blowing!"
"Keep blowing!"
Zhang Yong waved his hands crazily.
I feel like I am a mustache giving a speech in a pub.
If you are not familiar with him, you will think that he is crazy.
Zhou Chong:......
Rao Guohua:......
They were all relatively speechless.
I feel like Zhang Yong is a little confused. Could it be that he ate fungi?
Fortunately. The more Commissioner Zhang went up and down, the battle seemed to be going smoother and smoother. It could be easily seen that the Japanese invaders could no longer withstand it.
Indeed. In the lower left corner of the radar map, the numbers continue to decrease.
2500……
2000……
1500……
The mere coverage of artillery fire sent half of the Japanese invaders to the underworld.
The Japanese invaders, who were caught off guard, indeed suffered a heavy loss.
good.
very good.
Keep blasting!
Blast the Japanese invaders to a minimum, then go up and clean the battlefield.
"Fight back!"
"Fight back!"
The Japanese commander roared hysterically.
He was too passive. He was completely unable to raise his head after being hit by Chinese artillery fire. This situation has never happened before.
Must fight back.
We cannot be suppressed and beaten by the Chinese.
Otherwise, the whole army will be annihilated.
The remaining Japanese invaders lay on the ground and shot around.
As a result, it immediately attracted a large amount of bullets.
Those Japanese officers who stood up frantically and prepared to direct the soldiers to counterattack were shot to death as soon as they showed up.
As the national troops swarmed in from all directions, the remaining Japanese invaders had no choice but to resist stubbornly. They did not dare to raise their heads at all. To raise their heads would mean death.
The field positions to the east were also completely occupied by the national army. This meant that the Japanese invaders were completely surrounded.
With the delivery of firepower, the number of Japanese invaders became smaller and smaller.
"Is it so easy?"
Zhang Yong felt that victory seemed to come too easily.
Compared with the Japanese invaders in front of us, they are so different from those in Luodian. They are just weak persimmons!
This one is the right one.
It is no longer a matter of winning or not.
The question is whether the Japanese invaders can escape. Even if one escapes, it cannot be called a complete victory.
"Requesting urgent tactical guidance..."
"Besieged by the main force of the Chinese army..."
"Requesting urgent tactical guidance..."
The Japanese commander hurriedly sent a distress signal.
There are too many enemies coming. They have been surrounded.
Moreover, the overwhelming artillery fire continued to fall. Every second, there were heavy casualties.
However, at this time, the twilight was dim and night was about to fall. The Japanese invaders were unable to reinforce them at all.
"Baga..."
"Breakout!"
"Breakout!"
The Japanese commander hurriedly issued orders.
They can't all die here. A few must run away.
As a result, the Japanese invaders made a mad breakthrough.
"kill!"
"kill!"
The morale of the surrounding national troops suddenly soared.
The Japanese invaders collapsed and wanted to escape. How could they let the Japanese invaders run away with such a good opportunity?
"superior!"
"superior!"
Zhang Yong also joined the pursuit with a gun.
As a result, there was no chance of attack. All the Japanese invaders in the neighborhood were killed.
Finally, in the flickering firelight, Zhang Yong suddenly saw a Japanese officer stumbling for his life.
Huh?
Doesn’t it seem to be Colonel?
The epaulette looks like a gold star?
Um?
What's going on?
Japanese invaders unit...
wrong.
Maybe it’s not the Japanese alliance!
What they are encircling and annihilating now may be an independent mixed brigade of Japanese invaders!