"Political Commissar, this is a good idea!"
"In this way, we can take the initiative on the battlefield even on the sea."
Xing Zhiguo's eyes also lit up.
As the saying goes, it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes only a moment to use it. Let's take a look at the strength of our Eighth Route Navy, whether it's a mule or a horse.
If the combat effectiveness is really strong, it will definitely cause great damage to the Japanese.
"But there's a problem."
Chief of Staff Wang Dehou said worriedly:
"This time when we attack Shanhaiguan, we will dispatch some transport ships, as well as some frigates and destroyers, which will inevitably expose some naval power."
"In this way, the Japanese will probably be prepared in case they bring aircraft carriers and battleships over during the next landing operation..."
Today's Wang Dehou is also well-informed. He has read "Airborne Operations and Beach Landing" well and has a good understanding of the Japanese naval combat system.
Although the equipment of the Japanese army is very awkward, the equipment of the Japanese navy is still very good.
The Japanese navy was at a disadvantage in fighting the US navy, but the fight was successful.
“It’s not a big problem!”
Li Yunlong thought carefully, then waved his hand and said:
"As long as the Japanese combined fleet does not come, if the Japanese only come with one or two aircraft carriers and battleships, we will be able to deal with them."
"Because we still have land fighter jets that can provide support."
"The headquarters has ordered the Shandong Military Region to build large airports in major cities along the coast of Shandong Province. Many airports have been completed."
"Our fighter jets and bombers can cover the entire Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea areas west of the peninsula."
As Li Yunlong spoke, he drew a radius on the map with his finger, including the entire Caoxian Peninsula and the entire Jaap Island country, which were within the range of the Eighth Route Army's aerial bombardment.
After finishing speaking, Li Yunlong chuckled again and said: "Hehe... I'm still afraid that the Japanese aircraft carriers and battleships won't come."
With the air support from the land and the combat effectiveness of the Yunlong aircraft carrier, we will definitely be able to fight a hearty naval battle with the Japanese.
Li Yunlong's analysis made Zhao Gang, Wang Dehou and Xing Zhiguo all shine.
This time the new regiment attacked Shanhaiguan, and the Eighth Route Army dispatched transport ships and warships. It seemed that they could dig a hole for the Japanese?
Originally, when the Japanese landed in Shandong Province, they might not have needed to dispatch aircraft carriers, battleships and other fleets.
However, the Eighth Route Army's landing behind Shanhaiguan made the Japanese think that the Eighth Route Army had a navy and had some combat effectiveness, so it was likely to send aircraft carriers and battleships.
"This move of ours is great!"
Zhao Gang said in an expectant tone: "If the Japanese only come with some transport ships and frigates, it won't be interesting."
At present, the Eighth Route Army does not have the ability and technology to produce advanced warships on its own.
At present, if the Eighth Route Army wants to develop its navy, it can only kill the Japanese generals or Japanese ships.
Kill the Japanese aircraft carrier and the Eighth Route Army will get the aircraft carrier. Kill the Japanese battleship and the Eighth Route Army will get the battleship.
good smell!
"One ring within another." Li Yunlong said with a smile, "This is called a chain within a ring."
Li Yunlong planned to set a series of traps for the Japanese, attracting Japanese battleships and aircraft carriers, sinking them and making the Eighth Route Army rich.
but.
There is a high probability that the Japanese combined fleet will not come to the Bohai Sea, because the Japanese combined fleet is currently competing with the US Pacific Fleet.
Although the Japanese Navy lost the Battle of Midway and the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Japanese Navy still has a lot of wealth.
After a pause, Li Yunlong added: "But we still have to beware of Japanese submarines, lest they capsize in the ditch."
According to the intelligence data provided by Boss Chen, although the Japanese's submarine record is poor, after all, the Eighth Route Navy is a newly established fleet with insufficient actual combat experience and training experience, and there is still a lot of room for improvement in combat effectiveness.
"If only we had submarines too!"
Deputy Captain Xing said with emotion.
"Yes, yes, last time we killed Yamamoto, didn't we get 10 submarines?"
Zhao Gang said: "The problem is that our group of naval cadets have not yet been sent to Boss Chen's military port, and it will take more than half a year for our submarines to initially form combat effectiveness. Our submarine force, as well as two new aircraft carriers and battleships
The formation will definitely not be able to keep up with this naval battle."
Li Yunlong nodded. Fortunately, the Eighth Route Army had destroyers with advanced capabilities, so there was no need to be too afraid of the Japanese submarines.
Although there is no practical experience yet.
Zhao Gang changed the topic and looked at Li Yunlong and asked: "Old Li, our new regiment needs transport ships, frigates and destroyers for this landing operation. Have you contacted Boss Chen? What did Boss Chen say?"
"Already contacted."
Li Yunlong took out a telegram from the folder:
"Boss Chen replied that there is no problem. We have a total of 15 transport ships. Each transport ship can transport 2,000 people, 15 tanks and 30 cars."
"There are also five frigates and four destroyers. These are the strength of our Eighth Route Navy."
Boss Chen initially reduced one aircraft carrier and two battleships, but increased the number of destroyers, cruisers, frigates and other battleships.
However, the number of transport ships has not increased.
"Only 30,000 people can be transported at one time?" Zhao Gang frowned, "This transport ship is not enough. Do we need to transport it in two times?"
The staff plan was to use four heavy-armed battalions to surround the Japanese Fourth Army and capture Huludao.
The strength of the four heavy-armed battalions alone is about 40,000, not to mention the heavy equipment of these four heavy-armed battalions: tanks, 122mm howitzers, armored vehicles and cars, as well as a large amount of combat supplies.
Needless to say, 15 transport ships are definitely not enough.
However, Li Yunlong already had a countermeasure for this, saying: "So I rented 15 more transport ships from Boss Chen and paid a Japanese price of 1,500. The captains and sailors of these 15 transport ships are all Boss Chen's people. We can do it at once
Transport all the troops and equipment of the four heavy equipment battalions there."
Zhao Gang asked again: "Is the landing craft ready?"
"Don't worry, everything is ready." Li Yunlong said, "Each transport ship is equipped with enough amphibious landing vehicles."
"If we have enough paratroopers, this landing operation will be easier."
Chief of Staff Wang Dehou suddenly said:
"Send a paratrooper unit to be the first to parachute to the rear area of ​​the landing point. When the landing troops are rushing to land on the beach, the paratrooper units will simultaneously attack the Japanese on the beachhead from behind. The success rate of the landing operation will be increased by at least 40%!"
"It makes sense!" Li Yunlong nodded and said, "Then separate a thousand troops from the heavy paratrooper battalion and airdrop them behind the landing point to cooperate with the main force in the beach landing operation."
Thousands of troops were separated from the heavy equipment battalion and had little impact on the Chengde battlefield.
But it had a great impact on the Shanhaiguan battlefield.
"Yes!" Wang Dehou quickly wrote it down.
"Haha..." At this moment, Zhao Gang suddenly laughed.
"Old Zhao." Li Yunlong asked, "Why are you laughing? Are you having epilepsy?"
"Get out!" Zhao Gang's face darkened, "You are so stupid that you are going crazy. I was just laughing at the way our army is fighting now."
Li Yunlong raised his eyebrows: "What's wrong with the way our army is fighting now?"
Wang Dehou and Xing Zhiguo also looked at Zhao Gang curiously.
Zhao Gang then said: "Think about it, what kind of battles did the Eighth Route Army, including our new regiment, fight three years ago? What tactics did they use?"
"At that time, our troops were extremely poor, with insufficient food and ammunition." Wang Dehou said, "Almost all tactics were guerrilla warfare, mine warfare, sparrow warfare, ambush warfare, tunnel warfare, siege warfare and other tactics.
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"But look at it now, what is our fighting method?"
Zhao Gang smiled slightly and said:
"Not only are there sufficient supplies of food, ammunition and fuel, but the combat methods are also beach landings, airborne operations, rapid assaults by armored aircraft groups, large-caliber heavy artillery and aerial bombs to clear the ground. Our combat methods are becoming more and more modern."
"Old Zhao is right." Li Yunlong nodded in agreement, "And the trap we set for the Japanese this time is likely to lead to a naval battle. Three years ago, we, Old Li, would not have dared to think about it.
, At that time, in addition to guerrilla warfare, our new regiment often engaged in tactics such as kidnapping, sap fighting, and digging traps. How is it like now, when we have the power of the sea, land and air force? "
To be continued...