After listening to Lin Zhiqiang's analysis and judgment, the commander, the political commissar, and the deputy commander lowered their heads to discuss, then nodded and Lin Zhiqiang said: "Your analysis comes at the right time, and it is quite accurate. Indeed, we When analyzing these puppet Manchu troops, we are still following the methods of the puppet troops in the pass."
"This is not only the reason for underestimating the enemy, but also the lack of careful consideration of the specific differences between inside and outside the pass. Keep talking, say everything that is on your mind, and use this opportunity to teach us people a good lesson. It is also based on Your experience over the years will be an effective supplement to the deployment of superiors."
Hearing the commander's sincere words, Lin Zhiqiang nodded slightly and said: "The reason why the vanguard brigade achieved such great success in the first mountain ambush battle is that, first, they did not understand our tactics and were not adapted to our tactics. Mountain movement ambush warfare, in their eyes, we may only distract the guerrillas."
"The second point is also a very critical reason. In that ambush, a large part of them were the chaotic puppet troops recruited locally in Rehe and the puppet police from various counties. In other words, the Japanese puppet troops dispatched were not The main force of the Rehe Independent Guards and the Rehe Puppet Manchukuo Army."
"These people are not strong in combat effectiveness and have poor determination to fight. The Puppet Manchukuo troops transferred from the Northeast were largely dragged down by them, but even so, they were still surrounded by me and stood out for three points. Although it has lost almost all its heavy equipment, it has roughly figured out our army's strategy and tactics."
"In last summer's battle, the Puppet Manchukuo army assigned to the Kwantung Army collapsed in large numbers. After the surrender, the Kwantung Army disarmed almost all the Puppet Manchukuo army in the entire Puppet Manchukuo territory. Under such circumstances, the Kwantung Army was still trusted by the Kwantung Army and mobilized Going to fight in Jehol illustrates this problem."
"The most important thing is that a full eight years have passed since the fall of Rehe in 1933. The Japanese and puppet troops have a far better grasp of the terrain and people's sentiments in Rehe than our army. In addition, their control over the years has been The cruel rule has caused the common people to keep a distance from us and not dare to help our army in any way."
"We have clearly seen the result of this battle. Our wounded were thrown everywhere, even stoned to death, and their heads were cut off to go to the Japanese and puppet troops to collect rewards. This is very common in the Guanci Civil War. It’s almost unimaginable. It’s not that the common people are not aware, everyone has had enough of being a slave to a subjugated country.”
"However, the current strict rule and huge power of the Japanese and puppets are still an insurmountable obstacle for the common people, at least for now. This was also the case in the Northeast in the early years. The common people who helped the anti-Japanese alliance were massacred by the Japanese army in villages one after another. , in the end no one dared to help the Anti-Union, which was also one of the fatal reasons why the Anti-Union had reached its lowest ebb."
"Weichang, Longhua, although this is a mountainous area, according to previous experience, it is more suitable for our army's activities, but there is no support from ordinary people who are familiar with the local situation. There are mountain paths there that can bypass the front of our army. The defensive position can be used as a infiltration point for the Japanese and puppet troops, and the roads can be controlled with only long-range firepower. The Japanese and puppet troops have a far better grasp than we do."
"So I think we must not only seize the commanding heights along the way, but also form a mobile force so that we can reinforce various points, commanders, and political commissars at any time. The strength of a brigade seems to be a lot, but when averaged, each point leaves We don’t have many troops left. If the Japanese and puppet troops use sneak attacks again, we will be unable to defend ourselves."
"So I suggest that we form the two newly formed cavalry regiments into a mobile detachment. Wired telephones should be installed at each commanding height. Command posts of a certain level should be set up at certain intervals, equipped with telephone switches and radio stations. Once If anything unusual happens along the way, we can quickly provide reinforcements at any time. We must treat these puppet Manchukuo troops equally with the Japanese army."
"Although these two cavalry regiments have not yet formed combat effectiveness and are not considered real cavalry, they can be used as mounted infantry. In mountain warfare, the role of cavalry is limited, and their mobility is not comparable to that of infantry. When it comes to regular cavalry combat, I'm afraid it's still a little behind, but as a mounted infantry, I think there is absolutely no problem. The headquarters has these two regiments as mobile troops, and a capable person in the platoon will command them. Their role is much higher than that of a single cavalry regiment. Ordinary infantry brigade."
"There is a so-called combat readiness road built by the Japanese army from Keshiketeng Banner to Weichang. I took a look at the road conditions. Although it is an earth-built road, the road condition is probably barely acceptable. And judging from the deployment and composition of the roundabout detachment, this The detachment that will transport supplies to us should be mainly composed of fully mechanized troops, plus a small number of cavalry."
"Based on the composition of this detachment, I think the small number of garrison troops and part of the puppet Xing'an Army currently deployed by the Japanese and puppet troops in Hexigten Banner are basically impossible to stop them in the shortest time. Join our army, and if God helps and the heavy rain does not break down the roadbed, this detachment can reach the paddock from Keshiketeng Banner in eight to twelve hours."
"However, although the Japanese and puppet troops in Keshiketeng Banner and Weichang are unable to stop our army from advancing, it does not mean that the Japanese and puppet troops deployed in Chifeng and other areas do not have this ability. Most of the roads along this line are in In a mountainous area, there are many mountain passes to pass through, and the Japanese and puppet troops are more familiar with the terrain than we are. It is very likely that they will take advantage of their innate advantage and use the cover of night to sneak attack on us."
"The other thing is that they do not directly carry out sneak attacks on us, but use long-range artillery fire or aviation to block the highway. The maximum range of the Japanese army's latest 96-type 150 howitzer is more than 10,000 meters, and its Taisho 14th-year-old type 105 The range of the cannon is as high as more than 15,000 meters, and the Japanese army's latest Type 92 Type 105 cannon has a range of 18,000 meters. The range of most 75mm field guns is also They are all around 10,000 meters.”
"Not to mention anything else, the range of the Meiji 38-type 105 field artillery of a brigade of the Ninth Independent Guards of the Kwantung Army stationed in Rehe is more than 10,000 meters, and the Japanese army does not even use it. We must enter the paddock. As long as our troops are compressed to about 10,000 meters away from the highway, their long-range artillery fire can completely block the highway."
"Commanders, as a mechanized force, although its speed of action is extremely fast, one thing is that it is extremely dependent on kilometers. Let a force equipped with a large number of tanks and cars all walk on mountain roads, almost There is no possibility, even if he wants to leave, he can't."
"And if our army completely blocks the Japanese army from the effective range of its artillery that can threaten the highway, according to our current strength, it is almost impossible to put all the troops in. From Keshiketeng Banner to the paddock, Hundreds of kilometers of defense line need to be built, and the troops we have on hand are simply not enough."
"If the Japanese army does not carry out a direct attack, but uses these artillery to carry out long-range firepower on the highway outside the defense range of our army, the threat to our army will be even higher than sending a small force to sneak attack, but I feel that the Japanese army should Take a two-pronged approach.”
Before Lin Zhiqiang finished speaking, the chief of staff of the advancing army next to him frowned and said: "Old Lin, how can you be sure that the Japanese and puppet troops will definitely attack this transport team? The Japanese are not idiots. Even if they discover this transport team, transport team, but we also know that the comrades of the Anti-Union Alliance will definitely send troops to escort them.”
"The Anti-Alliance roundabout force has passed through the entire east-west Ujimqin Banner. I think the Japanese will know the equipment and general strength of this roundabout force no matter how slow they react. They will not be unclear about it. Even if this is a transport unit team, but the comrades of the Anti-Union Alliance will also send troops to escort them.”
"Our equipment is poor. Although it has been greatly improved compared to before, it is still slightly insufficient compared with the Japanese army. However, the Anti-Japanese Alliance comrades have heavy artillery and tanks. Even if the little devil wants to make a move, they have to weigh it carefully. , and weigh whether they have the teeth to chew these steel walnuts. Unless the Ninth Independent Guard Corps doesn't even want Chifeng and the whole army is dispatched, in my opinion, the little devils don't have the guts to hit the tank with their heads. bump."
"The most basic thing about this transport team is that it is fully mechanized. The speed of marching is far beyond what we can do on foot or rely on animal power. I'm afraid that by the time the little devil has finished hesitating and makes up his mind to take action, this transport team has basically reached the same speed as us. We have reunited, and by that time, even if they want to take action, it will be too late."
"And the most fundamental thing is the whereabouts of the transport team. I'm afraid the little devils won't discover it in a short time. Whether it's the Keshiketeng Banner or the population in the paddock, it's not comparable to the area inside the pass. It's far away. It’s not as dense as inside the pass, and without the residents, the little devils are just trying their best, so there aren’t as many informants.”
"Otherwise, the little devil has such a group tribe to bring all the people together, and we will be blind here. The intelligence sources of the little devil here are probably not that fast. No matter what kind of information we need to rely on, What’s important is people, and without enough population, even if the little devil wants to obtain information in a short period of time, it’s unlikely.”
Regarding these judgments of the chief of staff, Lin Zhiqiang did not rush to answer, but put down the pointer in his hand, took the red and blue pencils, set triangle and compass on the table, and clearly marked the location of the highway and its arrival on the map. According to limited intelligence Mastered the shooting range of various artillery ranges equipped by the Japanese and puppet troops stationed in Jehol.
Of course, the most important thing is the two military airports of the Japanese army in Chifeng, as well as the approximate ranges of several types of aircraft equipped by them. Lin Zhiqiang also conveniently marked them. The main combat aircraft of the Japanese army are currently concentrated on the Xinjing front. Although the number of aviation troops in Chifeng is definitely not large.
Although these dozen aircraft will not affect the progress of a battle, it is not a problem to solve this transport convoy. No matter how strong your firepower is on the ground, there is no way to go to the air to fight with the little devils, but It doesn't seem to be any problem for the little devil to hit you from the air. Of course, the commander's deployment just now was also marked on the map by him.