However, the number of Kwantung Army troops currently deployed by the Japanese army north of Xinjing is completely sufficient for a full-line counterattack. If the Kwantung Army concentrates most of its forces to implement a full-line counterattack, then part of the advantages of the Anti-Japanese Alliance will be offset. If the Japanese army counterattacks now,
I am afraid that if one or two divisions were not dispatched, it would definitely be earth-shattering.
Judging from the entire battle situation, if the Japanese army concentrated its superior troops and equipment, forced a breakthrough from behind Chen Hanzhang, and at the same time used a considerable part of its troops to force reinforcements to Linxi through Tongliao, then both Wang Guangyu and Chen Hanzhang would be extremely vulnerable.
Disadvantageous. Judging from the current number of Japanese troops deployed south of Xinjing, they definitely have the ability and confidence to do so.
Judging from the consistent combat style of the Japanese army in the pass, the Japanese army will definitely not choose only one direction for its counterattack. And for the Japanese army, if they can eliminate the troops of Chen Hanzhang and Wang Guangyu, which contain most of the armored forces of the Anti-Japanese Alliance,
Not only can it protect the entire Western Manchuria region, but it can also break the Anti-Japanese Alliance's attempt to establish land connections with the interior of the pass.
Once Wang Guangyu and Chen Hanzhang are severely damaged, it will not only mean the defeat of this battle, but also the Anti-Japanese Alliance will lose about 60% of the entire armored force. This will undoubtedly be a blow to the Anti-Japanese Alliance and even the entire army.
It will be an extremely serious loss.
Not only the equipment may not be replenished in a short time, but the loss of tank troops alone will be difficult to make up for in a short time. After all, I studied in the Soviet Union and France. Although I have not really come into contact with these steel behemoths, the two
The veteran commander has a much broader vision. He also has a certain understanding of the use and construction of armored forces.
These technical arms cannot be issued a gun and can go to the battlefield after three months of training. Not only do they require a certain cultural quality, but their training time is much longer than that of ordinary infantry. Once they are hit hard, they will fight.
The development of the alliance was extremely unfavorable. This does not include the losses of other arms such as artillery and cavalry.
Moreover, the Japanese army may also take advantage of the loss of the most elite members of the Anti-Japanese Alliance to launch a comprehensive counterattack on the North Manchu base area. Compared with Japan, which is an industrialized country and has a large number of human resources and can quickly mobilize large numbers of troops, the Anti-Japanese Alliance currently has the most equipment in the country.
crown, but its sustained combat capabilities and potential are still too weak.
At present, the manpower and material resources in the Anti-Japanese Alliance base areas have been mobilized to the extreme, but Japan, including the mainland battlefields in China, is only equivalent to extending half an arm. Moreover, Japan, which has a complete industrialization system and mobilization system, can in a short time
Lost equipment can be replenished at any time within a short period of time. Through mobilization, lost soldiers can also be replenished in a short period of time.
For the Anti-Union, if a piece of heavy equipment is knocked out, one piece will be permanently lost. It is easy for the Anti-Union to lose these equipment, but it is very difficult to replenish them. The decisive victory on the battlefield is more about the battlefield.
External factors, in modern warfare, the industrial base determines national strength, and even more so a country's military strength. The two veterans disagreed with Yang Zhen's behavior of betting on his own future.
However, Yang Zhen did not care about the slight change of color on the faces of the two veterans and continued: "So my plan is that if the Japanese army really chooses this direction to counterattack with all its strength, Chen Hanzhang's troops will immediately turn around and attack Lishu with all their strength.
, Huaide's front-line assault. At this moment, Ma Chunsheng's headquarters north of Xinjing will make a 90-degree U-turn to form a pincer offensive with Du Kaishan's headquarters, creating a counter-encirclement for the Japanese army."
"Currently, Du Kaishan's troops, who are still on the line between Nan Xing'an and Wangye Temple, will move all their strength to the southeast to seize Kailu, and take over the offensive of Chen Hanzhang's troops in Tongliao. They will also attack the Japanese flanks. At the same time, they will use no less than
A regiment of troops was forced into Shuangshan."
"At the same time, on this route, I prepared a feast for the Japanese army. One hundred and fifty light and heavy bombers, two fighter groups. As well as three 122 rocket artillery regiments, two 155 howitzer regiments and a Japanese
The cannon regiment is preparing to form three ground and air firepower networks on the Japanese counterattack route. Together with the cavalry and tanks of Chen Hanzhang and Ma Chunsheng, it is enough for the Japanese army to have a good drink."
"We are short of manpower, so we need to use firepower to make up for it. As long as we can achieve the goal of this battle, after this battle, all the fuel and ammunition reserves on hand will be exhausted, and we will admit it. As long as there are people and a foundation
, we can make it. But without people, nothing can happen.”
"Before I came, Du Kaishan had requested three times that the remnants of the 51st Division be handed over to the reserves or the Nenjiang Military Region troops, and he would lead the main force south to seize Lubei and cover Chen Hanzhang's flanks, but I never agreed.
If the loophole is closed, how can a hungry wolf with a keen sense of smell be fooled?"
"If the Japanese army fully reinforces the Linxi front line, then Chen Hanzhang's troops will make way for Tongliao and go straight to the Kangping front line. With the advantage of the armored force and the cooperation of the aviation force, the Japanese reinforcements will be blocked between Kangping and Lishu.
And he made a gesture of heading south to Fengtian at any time."
"Du Kaishan followed up. In addition to taking over Chen Hanzhang's offensive in Tongliao and Kailu with part of his troops, the main force cooperated with Chen Hanzhang to encircle and annihilate the Japanese counterattack troops. However, the direction in which Du Kaishan's troops should be used still needs to be determined according to the situation on the entire battlefield.
Appropriate adjustments are being made as the situation changes."
"But for me now, the only thing that scratches my head is that the Japanese army has not taken action so far. The division entering Xinjing is the only action taken by the Japanese army at present. We are still unable to fully predict which direction they will choose to counterattack.
Find out whether the Japanese division entering Xinjing is here to assist in defense or has other purposes. I cannot make an accurate judgment for the time being."
"But one thing, we should be clear about. The Japanese army's move to transfer a division to Xinjing this time is definitely not an isolated one. The old leader is right. The Japanese army is not that superficial and only looks at Xinjing. Maybe the Japanese army
Transferring a division into Xinjing is actually preparing for a full-front counterattack."
"However, for the Kwantung Army, Xinjing is absolutely important. Although Xinjing's strategic status has declined now, its political status is still there. Once Xinjing is lost, it will mean the complete failure of the Japanese rule in the Northeast.
This price is not something that the Kwantung Army and Yoshijiro Umezu can bear. Especially at the time when Germany, Italy and Japan are forming an alliance, the loss of Xinjing at this time will cause Germany and Italy to doubt the capabilities of the Japanese army."
"In fact, although Xinjing has become a piece of useless food, it is a pity to abandon it. Because our army's current base area has been pushed forward to the Songhua River line. This time our army failed and retreated to the north of the Songhua River. So Xinjing
Beijing is also quite close to the confrontation line between our army and the Japanese army, so it can be said that Xinjing is always under the gunfire of our army."
"As long as we are willing, our troops can come and leave whenever they want. Especially when the Songhua River is frozen in winter, the Japanese army loses this natural moat that they can use, which makes it more convenient for our army's combat operations. When the Songhua River is frozen in winter, other
The ice is thick enough for tanks and heavy artillery to pass through."
"If the Japanese army wants to ensure the safety of Xinjing, it is bound to station a large number of troops here. Stationing a considerable part of its troops at one point and being contained here is what the Kwantung Army is least willing to do. But at this time
, neither the Kwantung Army nor the Japanese base camp can afford to lose Xinjing."
"The gains and losses of Xinjing are even related to whether the Japanese military can truly control the power of Japan. In other words, the gains and losses of Xinjing are also related to the political trend of Japan. Even if the Kwantung Army does not want to defend Xinjing,
But their base camp will also force them to hold on to the end. For a city like Xinjing with a great political symbol, the Japanese will not care about the gains and losses of one city or one place."
"And once Xinjing is lost, it can be said to be a devastating blow to the Puppet Manchukuo regime. No matter how many Japanese are mixed in the Puppet Manchukuo regime and whose actual control is in their hands, they are the basis for the Kwantung Army to rule the Northeast.
.Once the puppet Manchukuo regime collapses, the losses for the Kwantung Army will be even more severe."
"So although Xinjing is of little military significance now, politically, the Japanese army will never give up easily. In China's war of resistance, we can trade space for time. When necessary, we can give up Nanjing and Wuhan
. Because as long as Nanjing and Wuhan are lost, it will not have a fatal impact on China’s political structure.”
"But for the Japanese army, they will never give up in Xinjing. It is not only related to the so-called majestic military power of their so-called imperial army, but also has a far-reaching impact on Japan's domestic political trend. But for the Japanese army,
Passive defense will not be their style, using offense instead of defense is their true style."
Yang Zhen clicked on the location of the advancing army on the map and said: "That's why, two old leaders, I hope that the advancing army can speed up the battle. Then move closer to Wang Guangyu's troops in the north so that Wang Guangyu can free up his hands.
, concentrate more energy on getting rid of the 23rd Division before the Japanese army launches a full-scale counterattack."
"As long as the 23rd Division is solved, then our army's entire chess game will be completely alive. We can free up one hand to advance eastward or southward. No matter which direction the Japanese army chooses to counterattack, we can
With ease, let go and play a good game of chess with the Japanese army."
"And as long as the 23rd Division is eliminated, all ground transportation lines from the North Manchu base area to Rehe will be opened, and the forwarding of supplies from the rear will be much more convenient. To be honest, the current method of relying solely on air transportation is not good for us.
The pressure on logistics is indeed great. The consumption of fuel and transport aircraft has almost reached the limit we can bear. If this continues for a long time, it will affect our army's subsequent combat capabilities."
Regarding Yang Zhen's hope that advancing to the army's side would speed up the progress, the political commissar on one side looked at the map and thought for a moment: "Comrade Yang Zhen, we understand what you are saying. But you must also consider our current difficulties and the strength of the army.
It is true that the Japanese and puppet troops we face are far smaller than the current Japanese troops in your respective departments. But you must also consider the gap between the two armies."
"To be honest, we are also anxious to deal with the enemy in front of us as soon as possible. This is not only the need of the entire war situation, but also the need of logistical supplies. You have limited transport planes at hand, and you are advancing an army of nearly 100,000 and doing nothing.
The amount of food consumed every day alone is an astronomical figure. If all this food, as well as supplementary ammunition and equipment, are transported by air, you will not be able to afford this consumption."
"But I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Things still have to be done step by step. How much time do you give Wang Guangyu to solve the 23rd Division? The commander and I will consider it comprehensively. Let's see what happens.
Only in this way can we deal with our current enemy as quickly as possible."