There is still a long time before the Japanese army arrives. Now that we have decided to retreat to the city, the defense work in the city must be improved.
Ding Wei pondered for a while and said: "Come on, come with me to check the city defenses!"
Although there are remaining private houses here that can be used as defensive positions, these alone are far from enough.
"Let's go with the commander-in-chief." Heipi waved his hand.
Chi Yunfeng also began to order McKinsey to follow with a company of soldiers.
"What are you doing?" Ding Wei frowned and said, "It's just to check the city defense. There is no need to mobilize troops like this."
"Building barricades. Since we are going to fight in the city, shouldn't we prepare fortifications?" Hei Pi was a little confused.
He looked at Ding Wei and said: "Sir Ding, haven't you heard of barricades?"
"These are not needed in this battle. Our firepower must not be used on such useless fortifications." Ding Wei said solemnly.
"What, why?" Chi Yunfeng asked in surprise: "What are you doing if you don't build a barricade?"
"Yes, if we don't build fortifications like barricades, how can we let the devils come in?" Heipi said.
"Idiot, just place the fortifications in front of the enemy instead of telling the devils that someone is guarding here." Ding Wei said coldly.
"It's not like you haven't seen the accuracy of a Japanese gunner. Basically, one shot can hit the target. You have a lot of equipment. Do you want the Japanese to name them one by one?"
The two were silent.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Heipi asked patiently.
Ding Wei said solemnly: "It's very simple. Since it is a city defense operation, we should focus on utilizing the current environment and transforming the current terrain."
The two of them were deep in thought.
"We should make full use of windows, walls and corners to establish a strict defense system and firepower distribution." Ding Wei continued.
As he spoke, Ding Wei pointed to a house on the street: "If we set up a firepower point in the houses above the streets on both sides, it would be very difficult for the Japanese army to attack them."
Don't worry about the equipment. I stabbed the Japanese headquarters before and seized a lot of equipment from the Japanese warehouse. Don't worry about the firepower. The main thing is how to cooperate.
Ding Wei's remarks were completely beyond their imagination.
This is not surprising, after all, large corps combat is the mainstream now, and urban combat is not a tactic they study.
The two of them looked in the direction of Ding Wei's finger, and they understood it with just one glance.
To put it simply, it is angle shooting. With firepower deployed above, there are no blind spots for firepower on the street.
"Then, what else do we need to do?" Heipi asked again.
Ding Wei added: "Of course, we also need to set up mines, traps, roadblocks and other obstacles on the roads that facilitate the enemy's maneuverability.
It is even possible to transform and utilize underground facilities, and use a complete underground transportation trench system to closely combine troops, firepower, fortifications, and obstacles to kill the enemy with a large number of delays.
Reasonably allocate existing military forces around key objectives."
After a pause, Ding Wei asked again: "Is there any tunnels or sewers in Rencheng?"
"One thing is that in order to cope with inspections, several officials in Rencheng did build sewers in the past, but they were never used and the entrances and exits were blocked." Heipi replied.
"Okay!" Ding Weiwei was overjoyed, it would be easier if he had the right to do it.
Then, Ding Wei asked again: "Where are the drawings? Do you have a city plan?"
"Yes!" Heipi nodded and said, "When I was worried that the Japanese would attack Rencheng, I gathered all the important drawings together and prepared a fire to burn them afterwards."
"Okay!" Ding Wei said excitedly. With the city plan, he can better arrange the firepower points.
"Sir Ding, don't worry about the blueprints for now. Tell us about urban combat. I didn't learn this in the military academy. It sounds interesting." Heipi said expectantly.
Chi Yunfeng echoed: "That's right, Brother Ding, your tactics are quite new. Can you teach me what you have learned?"
Ding Wei nodded and continued: "In urban operations, target buildings such as headquarters, communication hubs, arsenals, radio stations, and television stations all have important political and military value.
Needless to say, they will inevitably become the enemy's key targets. Therefore, we should deploy our troops and firepower in depth and focus around these important targets.
Annihilate the enemy through means such as bombing, blocking snipers, etc."
"But in urban operations, our firepower will also be weakened." Chi Yunfeng thought for a while and said: "Our firepower cannot be fully deployed, and we can only fight in parts."
Ding Wei nodded and added: "In urban operations, especially defensive operations, it is indeed difficult for us to use our firepower.
But even so, we should still insist on giving priority to firepower, fire first and then troops, and use firepower when we can, but not troops.
Set up explosive obstacles such as mines in places where the enemy must pass through which is inconvenient for troop and fire control.
Pay attention to the role of non-explosive obstacles, force the enemy to move on foot, delay the enemy, and kill the enemy with firepower."
Hei Pi and Chi Yunfeng lowered their heads and carefully digested Ding Wei's words.
Ding Weidao: "Now Rencheng is our home field. We have the advantage of being familiar with the terrain. We can occupy the doors and windows of houses, roofs and underground floors, and carry out cold-blooded sniping activities to trap the enemy in front and back.
In short, we should combine a variety of means to kill a large number of enemies, ambush and harass them, and annihilate them offensively at times, places and ways that the enemy does not expect.
Establish the idea of taking the offensive to annihilate the enemy, pay attention to the use of alleys, underground passages, etc., and boldly carry out roundabout encirclement, sneak attacks, ambush, attacks, disruptions and other actions.
Attack the enemy proactively, avoid direct contact with the enemy, hit and run, and keep the initiative in your own hands."
Urban combat is known as the war in hell. It is recognized as one of the most difficult battles in the world. This time, we will use the little devils to practice their skills and let them have a taste of urban assault.
This kind of combat opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Ding Wei will naturally not waste this opportunity to train troops.
Most large corps fight, and occasionally have to change their taste.
Although Chi Yunfeng and Heipi had never systematically studied urban warfare, Ding Wei had already explained it in detail, and they all understood what Ding Wei meant.
Heipi stood up and said: "Sir Ding, you are indeed extraordinary. Hearing you say this, I feel enlightened. I believe that with this defense, we can hold on for a few more days."
"Stop talking nonsense, get me the floor plan first, as well as the floor plans of the buildings in the city, bring them all to me!" Ding Weiwei waved his hand.
The war is imminent, and Ding Wei must understand the layout of Rencheng as soon as possible and deploy his firepower to deal with the incoming Japanese army.
"Yes!" Heipi stood up and ran down quickly.
Seeing Heipi running away, Chi Yunfeng looked at Ding Wei and couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said: "Brother Ding is really extraordinary. He is indeed a top student who has won so many battles. I am really convinced!"
At this time, no matter what he said, it always seemed to be showing off. Ding Wei smiled and did not answer.
"But, Brother Ding, have you really never attended a military academy?" Chi Yunfeng asked with some suspicion: "Are you really not an anonymous top student of a military academy?"
"No." Ding Wei shook his head and denied this.
"Then who is your teacher?" Chi Yunfeng asked without giving up.
Ding Weili was delighted. Chi Yunfeng was really interesting. Did he have to pull out the banner of a military academy in order to be convincing?
"But..." Chi Yunfeng scratched his head: "How did you come up with this urban combat?"
Ding Wei joked: "If you are carried away by the enemy, you will understand why when the war is reviewed."
Chi Yunfeng nodded doubtfully.
Hei Pi also ran over quickly, holding the city plan in his arms.
Ding Wei didn't waste any time and immediately began to inspect Rencheng.
Rencheng said it was neither too small nor too big. In about three hours, Ding Wei walked around and probably had a deployment plan in mind.
…
In the command post of the 33rd Division.
Sakuma Qiaoyi and Miyasuke Yukisuke stood in front of Sakurai Shozo with their hands tied.
"The commander orders you two to go to Rencheng and strive to capture Rencheng in the shortest possible time." Sakurai Shozo said in a deep voice.
"Hai, I will do my best to complete this combat mission!" Qiao Yi, the palace assistant, stood up and said.
"Xinxi, you're very good, you're very energetic!" Sakurai Shomi said with a ferocious smile: "You two are the 33rd Division, the most combat-effective unit. I hope you won't let me down!"
"Then I will look forward to your performance!" Sakurai Shozo smiled and nodded: "Remember, Rencheng is very important to us, we must win it!"
"Hai!" Gong Xingxing nodded and asked: "Your Excellency, the division commander, I will definitely capture Rencheng within three days and deliver it to you personally!"
"In front of me?" Shozo Sakurai snorted coldly and said dissatisfied: "The person stationed in Rencheng right now is not me, but that bastard Mikami!"
"Nani."
Qiao Yi and Gong Xingsuke were surprised. They didn't expect that they were fighting on the front line and were actually making wedding dresses for other people.
Miyasuke Yusuke asked: "Why us? Can't we just refuse? They should let them resolve the matters concerning the Third Master Regiment themselves."
"Yes, Your Excellency, Division Commander!" Zuoma Qiaoyi echoed.
The 33rd Division does not have brigade units, but consists of eight regiments. In this division, in addition to Shozo Sakurai, the chief of staff is a major general.
These captains have the highest military rank, not to mention that this order really puzzles them.
"Execute the order, no need to ask why." Shozo Sakurai waved his hand helplessly: "I will fully cooperate with you this time.
This guy's heavy artillery and remaining tanks will cooperate with you in the battle. This time you must not disgrace the 33rd Division!"
"Hai!"
Qiao Yi and Gong Assistant stood up and nodded at the same time.
"I have ordered the engineers to help you set up telephone lines in advance. You can communicate by phone then." Sakurai Shozo said again.
"Hai!" The two of them paused again.
Although the Japanese army seems to be powerful, there are many internal problems. Whether it is the navy, the army, or the army, there are many factions.
Obviously, Shinji Mikami and Shozo Sakurai did not fight against each other. This was not only due to the friendship they had formed in the military academy, but also because Shinji Mikami was seconded.
But when he first came here, he was able to replace Commander Okamura and even assisted him in the battle.
This time, Sakurai Shozo was even more angry. He actually wanted to help them fight, but Sakurai Shozo couldn't do anything.
Who asked them to be the closest to Rencheng, and the location of Rencheng was too important, so Sakurai Shozo couldn't find an excuse to refuse even if he wanted to.
Commander Okamura has been in a bad mood recently. It is said that many guards were shot dead, and several military staff officers were also shot.
Even if Shozo Sakurai doesn't deal with Shinji Mikami anymore, he won't dare to give Okamura Neji eye drops at this time.
Following the order from Sakurai Shosan.
Zuo Jian Qiao Yi and Gong Xingxing assisted the two combat regiments and led a temporarily formed artillery regiment and tank squadron to Rencheng.
The reason why it is said to be temporarily formed is because the artillery in this artillery regiment were all captured from the battlefield, as were the tanks.
In addition to the tanks they brought with them at the beginning, they also captured several other tanks from the battlefield.
I left it alone, but fortunately, I used it on the battlefield to let the defenders of Rencheng taste the feeling of being bombarded by their own artillery.
Because they were already very close, they stopped marching 7 kilometers away from Rencheng and began to deploy artillery fortifications on the spot.
Sakuma Qiaoyi and Gong Shuxue each left a small team responsible for the safety of the artillery regiment.
Then they marched from the left and right wings towards Rencheng, because all the little devils knew that Rencheng was just a group of broken troops, which was not enough to form any combat effectiveness.
These two guys pressed directly to a place 1 kilometer away from Rencheng, and almost established their position on the defender's forehead, not hiding their inner contempt at all.
There are no obstructions around, so you can see everything at a glance.
Zuo Jian Qiao Yi ordered all units of the regiment to build fortifications on the spot, then he held up his binoculars to observe the battlefield ahead. After careful observation, a cruel smile appeared on the corner of this guy's mouth.
Because he thought he had discovered an important mistake by the defenders of Rencheng.
"Your Excellency, the commander of the regiment, the field phone has been answered. You can speak to your Excellency, the division commander and the colonel at any time!" A soldier came to report.
The Japanese army was already prepared for a long-term war, so they simply used telephone lines to communicate. This was much safer than radio, and besides, there were no troops in this area.
Zurma Qiaoyi quickly walked to the phone and answered the call from Miyazuke Yusuke.
When the call was connected, Zurma Qiao Yi said without any nonsense, "Gong Xiejun, the Chinese people opposite have made a very serious mistake. I wonder if you have noticed it."
Miyasuke Yusuke chuckled and said: "If I hadn't found out, I wouldn't be worthy of being a graduate of the mainland. Mr. Saakuma, you want to say that the enemy has not deployed troops on the periphery.
Instead, you will shrink your troops in the city, right?"
"Yes, that's right. This is a taboo in the art of war, especially in critical battles." Qiao Yi laughed loudly and said: "These defeated soldiers were really frightened, and they actually made such a low-level mistake.
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"In that case, we don't have to be polite." Gong Xie helped: "Since the Chinese army does not set up positions outside, then we will bomb them hard.
The trenches can at least evade some shells, but once you hide in the city, you are just waiting to be bombed. Once the house is reduced to ruins, these guys have no way to escape."
Hearing this, Sakuma Qiao Yi also burst out laughing: "The enemy is giving us a chance. I feel that we can capture Rencheng tonight and have dinner in the city."
Hearing this, Miyazaki Yuksuke laughed and said, "Sakuma-kun, if that's the case, how about we make a bet?"
"What are you betting on?" Qiao Yi asked with interest.
"It's a bet between the two of us, who can step onto the city wall first and plant the alliance flag on the city wall!" Miyazuke Yusuke laughed.