Chapter 279 The True Combat Strength of the National Defense Forces
Chapter 279 The true combat power of the National Defense Forces
Later, the information that the Japanese troops were about to escape was gathered at the Wild Division headquarters.
"The Japanese army wants to run away?" Before the war, Noji thought about many possible countermeasures of the Japanese army, including the strategy of running away if they could not win, which was also within the expectations of the National Defense Forces. However, the battle had not yet achieved a decisive victory, and the Japanese army had not yet been attacked.
Why did the Japanese army run away when they couldn't bear the losses?
It has been more than a day since the war began. According to intelligence, there has been no change in other areas of the Japanese army. In other words, the Japanese army did not have a strategy of luring the National Defense Forces to pursue them and then setting up an ambush on the road.
Regarding the possibility of the Japanese South China Front landing from Hangzhou Bay and carrying out a pincer attack on the National Defense Forces, Wu Aihua had already told the top brass of the National Defense Forces. At that time, more than half of the officers believed that if the Japanese South China Front troops landed from Hangzhou Bay and the National Defense Forces were fighting on the front line in Shanghai,
, it will be difficult for the National Defense Forces to withstand the Japanese attack from both sides.
However, Wu Aihua firmly believed: "When we attack Shanghai, the best strategy for the Japanese army is to attack from two fronts, so they will definitely use this strategy. However, the National Defense Force is not afraid of this strategy of the Japanese army. We are going to attack the Japanese South China Front
Lead them out and annihilate the two fronts of the Japanese army at once to completely relieve the security of the Fujian and Guangdong rear areas!"
Wu Aihua thought very far. Historically, the Japanese army had blockaded our coast, which brought serious difficulties to our anti-Japanese cause. Otherwise, how could there have been the avoidance of the Hump Route and the jungle war in Myanmar? China's military and civilians,
During the 14-year Anti-Japanese War, up to 50 million lives were paid and economic losses reached tens of billions of dollars, not to mention that it delayed our construction time for more than ten years.
Of course Wu Aihua would not allow this situation to happen again. Therefore, even if there were difficulties and even if his special abilities were exposed to the soldiers of the National Defense Force, Wu Aihua would prevent this situation from happening and eliminate the Japanese South China Front in Hangzhou Bay.
"..." It's just that everyone doesn't understand why Commander-in-Chief Wu has so much confidence. A few high-ranking officers seemed to have some ideas, but no one said anything.
Now, the Japanese army is trying to escape. This situation is beyond the expectations of the National Defense Forces, leaving everyone at a loss as to what to do.
Pursue? Let alone fleeing from the enemy, we must pursue it. Before we understand the reason why the Japanese army retreated, who would dare to risk losing the pursuit? This is not a story about police and thieves, but a war between countries.
Is there anyone who shows weakness before the winner is determined? Obviously, there must be some conspiracy in this.
"Let's ask the commander-in-chief for instructions." Xia Zhongqing couldn't make up his mind. Seeing that Yu Hanmou and Jiang Baili were also undecided, he remembered what Wu Aihua said, "When you can't make up your mind on major and difficult issues and strategic issues,
Ask for instructions."
"Yes, ask the Commander-in-Chief, what trick is this devil playing?" Yu Hanmou agreed. Yu Hanmou was originally very interested in the "burning eel" strategy proposed by Wu Aihua, but the eel was almost cooked and was about to run away.
, doesn’t this correspond to the saying “the cooked duck will fly”?
"We really need to ask the Commander-in-Chief. Although we estimate that the Japanese army has a conspiracy, we are unable to discern the conspiracy, so it is better to be cautious." Jiang Baili also agreed.
In fact, the three of them all had a common feeling. Wu Aihua was like a hands-off shopkeeper who said he would not interfere with the command without interfering with the command. He did not even send a proactive telegram to ask about the situation of the battle. It was just like watching his neighbors fight.
It was like a bustle. Moreover, after the commander-in-chief showed his face to Deqing, he only said, "If something happens, send a telegram." Then he mysteriously disappeared.
Disappearing with Commander-in-Chief Wu was his "Wuwei Battalion".
After the call was sent, Wu Aihua received a call back in just ten minutes: "The Japanese army has no tricks. They just want to lure us into Qingpu, Songjiang and other areas. Then the Japanese South China Front landed in Hangzhou Bay and carried out a pincer attack on me. The battle was carried out according to the established plan!"
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Just a few dozen words made Ye Si and the others feel relaxed. They had guessed the purpose of the Japanese army, but guessing it did not mean they could deal with it easily. You must know that the Japanese army in South China had more than 600,000 troops.
However, the National Defense Force's operational reserve force only has a Fourth Army with 150,000 people. Wu Aihua's "implementation according to the established plan" instantly relieved people's heavy pressure.
"Then, Chief of Staff, you come and issue the order!" Xia Zhongqing said after the three briefly analyzed it and felt that nothing was missing.
"Okay, staff officer, record the order: First, the air force of our National Defense Forces will immediately go out with 'Screaming Dragon 1' dive bombers and 'Fire Dragon 1' attack aircraft to attack the enemy's 117th Division in Huzhou, the enemy's 107th Division in Jiaxing, and the enemy's 107th Division in Yangzhou
The enemy's 3rd Division in Miaojiang, the 23rd Division in Wujiang, the 18th Division in Songjiang, and the enemy's 10th Army Headquarters' artillery, armored, and baggage troops conducted indiscriminate bombings, among which the "Screaming Dragon Type 1" was activated
No. 4 ammunition and No. 5 ammunition! The fighter units of the National Defense Forces Air Force took off at the same time to cover our army's operations. Second, all units of our Sixth Group Army immediately launched the most violent attack on the enemy in front of them. If the enemy escapes, they can
Pursue lightly! Third, all units of our Second Group Army will immediately follow the orders of the Secretary of Defense and enter the strategic points of Hangzhou Bay!"
The so-called No. 4 ammunition and No. 5 ammunition are high-explosive bombs and incendiary bombs. High-power high-explosive mines have been developed for landmines, not to mention bombs. As for incendiary bombs, the technology has been mastered by the National Defense Forces for a long time, and the incendiary bombs produced have reached
There were tens of thousands of them. However, the National Defense Force firstly considered that this was a local battle, and incendiary bombs would cause great damage to houses, etc.; secondly, the war had just begun, and incendiary bombs could be used as secret weapons only when necessary and at critical moments.
How could a half-burned eel escape? Previously, when the National Defense Forces advanced on land, they did not dispatch air force support. For the purpose of training the troops, many National Defense Forces officers, from officers to battalion and company-level commanders,
There was no decent battle at all this time; secondly, it was also a "thought" for the Japanese army. The National Defense Forces are willing to fight openly and decisively with them. As long as you don't dispatch the air force, I will not dispatch the air force (in fact, the National Defense Forces Air Force still has a technological advantage).
, their number is equivalent to that of the Japanese army in East China), let’s see who can persist to the end.
However, as soon as the Japanese army retreated, the National Defense Forces no longer maintained their original tactics and kept the three Japanese divisions on the front line in Jiaxing. This was the established strategic goal. Otherwise, if the Japanese army retreated into one group, subsequent battles would be equally difficult to fight.
Deqing, the temporary airport of the National Defense Force Air Force, pilots who are always ready for combat, immediately ran to the airport to take off after receiving the order, completed squadron-level formation in the air and immediately flew to their respective attack targets.
"Damn it, these wolf cubs actually took 1 minute less than usual." Su Mu, deputy commander of the National Defense Forces Air Force, watched a formation go away, then looked at the watch on his wrist and said with some emotion.
The Air Force is undergoing expansion. Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Force Feng Jianjun, Deputy Commander Yan Conggen and Chief of Staff Zhu Chengke are all staying in the rear to expand the troops. Su Mu is in charge of the front line. After all, Su Mu commanded the Air Force against Japan during the Ping-Tian Battle, and
He also personally flew a plane to participate in the bombing of Tianjin.
At that time, when arranging personnel, several guys wanted to come to the front line, especially Feng Jianjun who refused to give up. Wu Aihua immediately cursed, "You idiot, do you think that after this battle, the world will be peaceful? If so,
So, what use do you, the commander of the Air Force, have to do?"
In the former National Defense Forces system, Feng Jianjun and Li Yanbing loved to "talk back" to Wu Aihua, but they were often scolded by Wu Aihua. Later, the two were nicknamed "cheap generals", which annoyed them.
Overjoyed. Because, only the two of them dared to "talk nonsense" in front of Wu Aihua.
However, after receiving the order of the major counterattack from the No. 1 Division, the various army departments immediately pulled their tank regiments, howitzer regiments, and rocket launcher battalions to the forward positions to carry out indiscriminate bombardment of the Japanese troops. Zheng was thankful to have finally escaped.
The Japanese troops on the battlefield suddenly fell into great panic. Coupled with the high-explosive bombs and incendiary bombs dropped by the air force from the sky, the frightened Japanese soldiers were suddenly blown into pieces or swept into boundless flames!
"What, our tank regiment was bombed by the Chinese Air Force?"
"What? Our field artillery unit was bombed by the Chinese Air Force?"
"What? My transport convoy was bombed by the Chinese Air Force? Oh my god, how are we going to get back to Shanghai?"
Half an hour after the Wehrmacht order was issued, all Japanese commanders received such disturbing news.
Although the "retreat" prepared by the Japanese army was very orderly, a tactical arrangement of retreating while fighting and retreating as a whole. However, the all-out attack by the National Defense Forces, Army and Air Force plunged the Japanese army into disorder.
This is because the Japanese troops who stayed behind in the fortifications to block the enemy could previously hide in permanent fortifications and slowly fight back. However, it was difficult for the Chinese army's artillery fire to destroy such fortifications. Even if the Chinese army dispatched tanks, the Japanese army's 70 infantry artillery and
The 37th battle anti-artillery is not a vegetarian. Although the Japanese army is at a disadvantage, it still has the power to fight back.
However, it is completely different now. A high-explosive bomb dropped by the China Air Force will immediately blow the entire fortification to pieces. If it encounters an incendiary bomb, the situation will be even worse. The incendiary bomb will wrap up and burn all sides of the fortification.
It would take less than two minutes for the Japanese soldiers working on the fortifications to feel their breathing become strained, or within five minutes they would die of suffocation due to the exhaustion of oxygen.
The Japanese troops retreating on the road are even more unsafe. Let alone the strafing and bombing by the Chinese Air Force, let’s talk about their infantry. There are no mountain artillery or howitzers. However, all the Chinese troops carry are submachine guns, machine guns, and
The annoying mortars will be hit by shuttle bullets as long as they run a little slower. If there are a few more people, they will be hit by a few mortar shells.
"Aunt Amaterasu, how could this happen? This battle of aerial bombing and land pursuit, involving more than 150,000 people on both sides on the plains of the Yangtze River Delta, greatly exceeded the expectations of the Japanese generals. Division Commander, Corps Commander
, including the commander of the front army, every senior Japanese officer felt like crying without tears.
"Is it over like this? Is it over like this? My road to jihad has just begun?" Lieutenant General Kita Seiichi, commander of the 107th Division, saw his headquarters compound plunged into a sea of fire, and his car was also peeling off.
The ground was burning, and he was helplessly carried out of the compound by the guards, and got into a truck parked outside the compound.
"Is this all the combat power that the Chinese Army has unleashed?" Matsui Iwane had received too much news that regiment-level and brigade-level troops had been wiped out. His face was gloomy, as if he wanted to find someone to fight in a duel.