In Yang Zhen's entire plan, the Japanese troops closest to Mongolia and most likely to be reinforced will be stationed in the First Army of Shanxi, as long as they are handed over to the Taiyue Military Region, the Beiyue District of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, and the remaining troops of the Taihang Military Region
As well as the Jinsui Military Region to contain it. The possibility of this idea is not impossible, but the hope of success is too slim.
As the commanders of the two largest strategic areas behind enemy lines in North China, no one knows the current situation of their troops more clearly than the two old commanders. If the troops at this time are still the same as when they first crossed the river and marched eastward, the old Red Army
The military quality of the troops may not be an impossible task.
However, after so many years behind enemy lines, the troops have expanded dozens of times, but the corresponding military quality has also declined sharply. In addition, there was a severe shortage of ammunition in the past, and the limited ammunition was not enough even for troop operations, let alone daily training.
.Coupled with the limitations of the original equipment, the commanders' ability to deal with modern warfare is also insufficient. Most commanders have not received training in coordinated combat command.
Even though a considerable number of troops have been equipped with a large number of new weapons with the help of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, the fundamental quality of the troops still needs to be strengthened. The coordination ability of infantry and artillery, and the overall air defense combat level of the troops are still very high.
There is a big gap. Especially compared with the Japanese army, the gap is quite obvious. The equipment provided by the Anti-Japanese Alliance can play 50% of the effect in the battle, which is already very good.
Indeed, the three main regiments of the Taiyue Military Region have now been re-equipped, and the main forces of the Shanxi-Sui Military Region have also completed part of the re-equipment. In addition, the Beiyue District of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region and the left-behind troops of the Taihang Military Region have also retained their weapons and equipment in accordance with the current advancing army weapons and equipment standards.
A part of the troops served as the backbone.
These troops, coupled with the newly upgraded local armed forces, make the troops in Shanxi appear to be quite numerous. After completing part of the equipment replacement, the equipment of the troops has also been greatly improved. Although it cannot be said that the troops are strong, they are still better than
The shortage of guns and ammunition before was nothing like the same. Although the equipment was still far behind that of the Japanese army, it was still relatively sufficient now. Moreover, each major military region had also established an artillery force that was not small in size.
In a short-term battle, you will no longer have to worry about ammunition. At least you won't be able to even dare to start live-fire shooting due to lack of ammunition. When recruits join the army, it is best to give them a big knife or a grenade. Worse.
A little bit, I'm sorry for waiting empty-handed. It won't happen again to see if any comrades have died or if the equipment has been captured and distributed to you.
Whether it's a Type 38, Czech, or Chinese-style gun, or an Italian-made gun with an old slide or Mannlicher left over from the Beiyang period, now it's all thanks to a capable person. Although there are accessories.
There are still some shortcomings, such as the lack of bayonets, but at least it can be used with one shot.
Equipment has been improved, coupled with the original goal of the entire army to go deep behind enemy lines to open up anti-Japanese base areas. At present, it can be said that from Hengshan and Wutai Mountains in the north, to Taihang Mountains and Taiyue Mountains in the east, to Luliang Mountains in western Shanxi to the south,
In Wangwushan, there are activities of the 18th Army Group everywhere.
In the entire Shanxi Province, except for the Jinzhong Plain area and along the railway lines, there are bases of the 18th Group Army. Even the Jinzhong Plain area and along the railway lines are not a pure land, there are also anti-Japanese guerrilla zones. It can be said that
In the entire Shanxi, the towns and transportation lines were controlled by the Japanese army, while the vast mountainous areas were in the hands of the customs troops. From this point of view, Yang Zhen had this idea, and there was nothing wrong with it.
However, the equipment of the troops has been improved, but the military quality has not been improved accordingly. Judging from the current quality of these troops, it is possible to use destructive warfare to cut off the Japanese army's railway transportation, or to delay one of the Japanese troops, but if you want to delay it
I'm afraid it will be difficult for the main force of the Japanese First Army to move.
Apart from anything else, looking at the three main regiments of the Taiyue Military Region that have now completed their re-equipment, even if all the main remaining troops of the Taihang Military Region are mobilized to cooperate, it will be difficult to hold back even one Thirty-sixth Division. If
It is possible to hold off part of it, but it is almost impossible to hold off all of it.
Even among these troops, a considerable number of them have completed the change of equipment. But compared with the real combat effectiveness of the Japanese army, it is at least about three to one. In other words, at least three regiments of troops are concentrated, and the corresponding artillery is assigned.
Only under this condition can we compete with the main force of a Japanese regiment. Even so, it is difficult to completely encircle and annihilate a Japanese regiment.
The gap in equipment does play a large factor in determining the success or failure of a battle, but it is not decisive. The key determining factors are the training of the troops and the quality of the commanders. The expansion of the troops is too fast, and the quality of combat operations
Neither the commander's abilities nor his abilities have been significantly improved.
Many people are still using the tactics and thinking of the Civil War during the battle to fight against the much stronger Japanese army. Coupled with the lack of equipment and ammunition, the training of the troops has also been seriously affected. The entire army has only one soldier with few rounds.
Most of the artillery regiments have only one or two mortars, or even no cannon at all.
Even those troops with artillery only have a few artillery shells in total. Under this situation, even if they want to carry out collaborative training with infantry and artillery, it is not possible. The limited artillery shells are not enough for combat, and they can still be used.
Used for training? There is also a shortage of artillery personnel. Even if many troops capture artillery, they can only destroy or bury it because there is no replenishment of artillery shells and no one knows how to use it. Moreover, when fighting against the fierce Japanese army, the artillery is not captured.
not much.
At this time, the Japanese army was at its peak in terms of the military literacy of officers at all levels and the combat capabilities of soldiers. Comparing the two armies, in addition to not being afraid of death, both the combat qualities of individual soldiers and the combat capabilities of commanders
The capabilities are all very different. What's more, in addition to equipment, the Japanese army's collaborative combat capabilities are far higher than all the Chinese armed forces.
This is not to belittle oneself, nor to underestimate oneself. This is actually a true portrayal of the Chinese War of Resistance during the entire period of the War of Resistance. The difference between the enemy and us is not only in weapons, but also in the use of entire tactics and the quality of commanders at all levels.
and the difference in the overall combat effectiveness of the troops.
Even the National Government's regular army, which was much better equipped, often had one Chinese army. Even with the cooperation of artillery, it was difficult to annihilate a fully-manned Japanese regiment. In addition, the Japanese army
The ability and response to rapid reinforcements, according to the original historical trend, neither the Kuomintang nor the Communist Party could annihilate a single Japanese regiment during the Anti-Japanese War.
The 18th Army troops with worse equipment and supplies had a more difficult time facing the Japanese army. In the Battle of Guanjianao during last year's Hundred Regiments War, the headquarters of the 18th Army concentrated two brigades and several others.
Despite the strength of the regiment, there was no example of annihilating a Japanese brigade. In addition to the gap in equipment, this was more about the gap in the capabilities of commanders at all levels and the combat quality of the troops.
Seeing oneself clearly does not mean underestimating oneself, nor does it mean being afraid of the enemy and avoiding fighting. Only by correctly understanding the real gap between oneself and the Japanese army can we better eliminate the enemy. And always keep a calm mind and find more advantageous options.
Combating the enemy with his own tactics is what a senior commander should do most.
What's more, with the exception of Taiyue and Jinsui, most of the remaining old troops have been incorporated into the marching army northward. Most of the remaining troops, except for the backbone troops, are mainly newly upgraded troops.
There is a considerable gap between the combat effectiveness and quality of these new troops compared with the old troops. Under such circumstances, this ratio will be further expanded. What's more, the Japanese army also has aviation, armor and cavalry, which can cooperate with them in combat.
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According to the estimates of the two veterans, even if all the North China troops except Shandong were mobilized, they could hold back at most two main divisions of the Japanese army plus one or two independent mixed brigades, which would be a huge task.
.This is still after a considerable part of the troops have completed the change of equipment. However, the Japanese army can mobilize far more troops than two divisions no matter which direction it is.
In addition to a large number of Japanese and puppet troops, there are also a large number of puppet troops in North China who can cooperate with the Japanese army. In other words, if they want to contain the main force of the Japanese army in North China and cannot reinforce it, the enemies faced by the Guanchi troops are not just on paper.
The upper quantity. The actual quantity can only be more, not less.
Moreover, after this battle, in this kind of battle with the Japanese army, which has an absolute advantage in terms of quality and equipment. Even if only two Japanese divisions are held back, the troops left behind in the pass are likely to be injured. This pair
The future development of the situation in North China can only be said to be full of harm and no benefit.
If the North China Army cannot prevent the Japanese North China Front from fully reinforcing the Mongolian garrison, then the westward advancing troops with an overly long front line will most likely be in a situation where they cannot take care of each other. Especially once the Japanese army concentrates a large number of troops, it will take advantage of our army and the
The Mongolian garrison took advantage of the fierce fighting and went north from Zhangjiakou to cut off the connection between our army in Chabei and Rehe. Then the supply lines of the westward advancing troops would be completely cut off.
After supplies were cut off, Chabei itself was unable to raise funds. The main force of the Shanxi-Sui Military Region and the Taiyue Military Region troops were entangled by the Japanese First Army and could not be reinforced, nor could they open up the route from northwest Shanxi and Beiyue areas to Chabei and Suiyuan.
The transportation in the region. Then the westward troops who will be isolated and without supplies can even be said to have no choice but to sit and wait for death. The outcome of the West Route Army that year can be said to be a lesson from the past.
The overall situation of the battle must be considered comprehensively. The strategic position of Chahar is very important to the Japanese army's entire North China Front. It is not only the Japanese army's barrier in the Pingjin area, but also its offensive from the northwest.
China's hinterland, and a passage to the rear of Shaanxi via Suiyuan.
Whether you choose to check the north or the south as the breakthrough point, you must take into account the overall response of the Japanese army. Once the battle is fully launched, it is impossible to stop it. Therefore, when formulating a plan, you must try your best to
Think carefully and take into account the situation around the entire battlefield. Be cautious, and be more cautious.
Therefore, the two veterans did not agree very much with Yang Zhen's idea. For them, it is not yet time for a decisive battle with the Japanese and puppet troops. In their view, using Chanan as the main breakthrough point is far better than choosing Chanan.
North is in a more favorable situation. Not only can it open up land connections with the pass, but most fundamentally speaking, it is relatively close to its own supply line.
Once the move south is blocked and the Japanese army dispatches a large number of reinforcements to attack from Zhangjiakou and Datong, the attacking troops can return to Jehol at any time. Even if the supply lines and retreat routes are all cut off, they can also withdraw to the nearby Beiyue District of Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei to avoid going deep into the army alone.
bring excessive losses.
Although if you choose Cha'nan as your breakthrough point, you will also face attacks from all sides by the Japanese and puppet troops, but after all, the battle line will be much shorter. In addition to considerable convenience in food supply and the placement of the wounded, at least it is adjacent to Cha'nan.