However, although Eitaro Uchiyama lost all the field artillery and heavy artillery, he still brought out all the seven main infantry brigades of the 13th Division, except for the rear guard and the covering troops left in Shuangjingzi. It was just the one opposite him.
Wang Guangyu was quite dissatisfied with this result.
Although Yang Zhen had given Wang Guangyu an order to see off the guests if the two Japanese divisions facing Linxi retreated. However, Wang Guangyu, who was obviously unwilling to do so, gathered all the troops stationed in Linxi when the seventh division retreated.
The bomber group at the West Airport, as well as the fighter group serving as cover, were dispatched to pursue the retreat of the 13th Division with firepower and long-range rocket launchers.
Especially when the Thirteenth Division passed through the narrow area between Zhaojiawan and Shuangjingzi, and until they retreated into the mountains, the anti-alliance long-range artillery fire from the flank direction and almost round-the-clock air strikes,
It caused heavy casualties to the retreating Thirteenth Division.
Even though the Thirteenth Division was completely light-armed at this time and almost everything was lost, it was still unable to get rid of the nightmare-like endless bombings and long-range artillery fire. When the Thirteenth Division withdrew into Wengniu,
In the mountainous area in the western part of Tezuo Banner, there were only half of the seven infantry brigades left when we set off.
As for the regiment he threw in the direction of the big board to attract the attention of the Anti-Japanese Alliance and cover the transfer of the main force of his division, it was actually composed of the division's search regiment, the main force of the engineer regiment, plus seven infantry brigades.
An infantry squad and two machine gun squads were selected from each to form a temporary feint force composed of two field squadrons.
Eitaro Uchiyama, who wanted to escape, would naturally not be willing to dispatch the main force of the division to carry out a mission to attract the attention of the Anti-Japanese Alliance that was obviously going to end in death. Being able to dispatch seven infantry squads was already the maximum he could tolerate. If not
The division chief of staff was firmly opposed, and he did not even want to send out these seven infantry squads.
Although this temporarily formed regiment did not encounter so much firepower during the retreat, the outcome was not much better than the main force of the division that abandoned them. The one he sent to attract the attention of the Anti-Alliance Alliance was
The temporary alliance was formed from a chaotic mix of troops. Unexpectedly, the Anti-Japanese Alliance ignored them at all.
Except for sending a cavalry to cooperate with a frontal blocking infantry reinforcement battalion to intercept and kill them along the way, they ignored them at all. The anti-alliance forces in Wengniute Left Banner focused their attention on the main force of their division.
, and also have no time to deal with them.
This mixed unit did not play the role Uchiyama Eitaro hoped they could play. However, they were quite self-aware and did not follow the division commander's order to attack the big board. Instead, they attacked the big board in the direction of the big board.
After a false shot, before the other resistance forces turned their attention back to themselves, they turned around and ran all the way to the northeast.
After detouring to the northeast of Wengniute Zuo Banner, they retreated all the way south. However, although this regiment made a good time difference and worked hard to bypass the main deployment area of the Anti-Union troops, they finally escaped from the depths of the Anti-Union. But behind them
The cavalry pursued desperately, and the reinforced battalion in front of them intercepted them regardless of losses.
After withdrawing to Jianping, this at least looked like a fully formed mixed wing with less than two squadrons of troops. Except for the main force of the search wing, they ran quickly with their cleverness and legs.
came out, the rest of the engineers and infantry, along with their equipment, were abandoned on the retreat route.
If it weren't for the captain who knew that he had actually been abandoned, he could only seek his own blessings. In order to withdraw safely, he would never go to the plains as long as there were mountains. And the cavalry chasing them could not enter the mountains. I am afraid that these
It's impossible for any of the guys to escape.
Compared with the Western Front, where the retreat was more difficult, the retreat of the Eighteenth Division was much more convenient because the Anti-Alliance consciously gave them a way to retreat. However, during the retreat, the Anti-Alliance had originally been unable to retreat.
The 18th Division, which suffered heavy casualties due to the sea of fire tactics composed of ground and air firepower, enjoyed the same treatment as the 13th Division when it retreated.
Although the Anti-Japanese Alliance did not send a large number of combat troops to intercept them, the blocking troops and the troops that rushed up from the right wing were like a pack of hungry wolves, constantly looking for opportunities around them. If you can get a piece of meat, it will never take just one bite.
.Outside Xinjing City, they were hit by a heavy artillery fire of more than 210 mm caliber.
In addition to the ground and air fire pursuit encountered during the retreat, the division's casualties were far higher than those of the 13th Division. After all, the previous offensive of the 13th Division was more about dealing with errands than attacking. During the battle
There were not many casualties. The main casualties occurred during the retreat.
As for the Eighteenth Division, it was actually advancing under the resistance of the Anti-Alliance's ground-to-air firepower network and some troops. Under the intensive ground-to-air firepower attack, although the Eighteenth Division was better than the original
The Seventh Division's encounter in Alukorqin Banner was better, but the number of casualties was definitely not light.
The Eighteenth Division, which originally suffered heavy casualties, suffered another heavy blow on the retreat route. By the time it retreated to Xinjing, its total strength had dropped sharply to less than one-third of its original strength. Moreover,
All the artillery, baggage, and wounded and sick were all thrown away.
In fact, Seitaro Takei ordered the 18th Division to withdraw to Xinjing, but he was somewhat clever but was mistaken. The troops of the Anti-Japanese Alliance that entered Xinjing have already withdrawn from all fronts. Although they did not evacuate too far, there were many troops outside and inside Xinjing.
The Japanese army faced a confrontation and destroyed all the fortifications outside Xinjing City, leaving not even a trench for the Kwantung Army. But after all, they had withdrawn, which undoubtedly showed an attitude.
If he asked the Eighteenth Division to withdraw to the starting point honestly, and the Anti-Japanese Alliance had already put on a farewell posture, it would naturally not be too difficult for the Eighteenth Division. At most, it would only be subject to some air attacks. But it was
His move to evacuate to Xinjing made Guo Bingxun, who was responsible for coordinating the send-off plan, a little worried.
After the 18th Division withdraws to Xinjing, what direction will it use? Are they preparing to counterattack on the front line of Xinjing in an attempt to fully relieve Xinjing, or do they have other ideas? Regarding the 18th Division's withdrawal to Xinjing
Heartbeat, for Guo Bingxun, it is impossible not to worry about his next move, and it is necessary to take some measures.
As a result, although Guo Bingxun did not mobilize Chen Hanzhang and Ma Chunsheng's troops on the Tongliao front line to attack the 18th Division northward, he did mobilize all the troops surrounding it, as well as the troops drawn from Xinjing, and adopted wolf pack tactics against it.
A type of encirclement and interception. Of course, the main focus is on encirclement and interception, supplemented by interception.
Although Guo Bingxun, who did not want to trigger a chain reaction at this time, had no intention of mobilizing troops to encircle and annihilate the 18th Division that broke in alone. However, it would weaken its troops and strength to the maximum extent, so that even if it retreats to Xinjing, it will not be affected by the current situation.
Guo Bingxun would not hesitate to pose any threat to the Anti-Japanese Alliance that had retreated to the outskirts of Xinjing.
As a result, although the 18th Division was not completely destroyed and barely maintained its organizational structure, it lost its combat effectiveness after withdrawing to Xinjing. Seitaro Takei originally used the 18th Division to replace the Xinjing garrison except for the 9th Division.
The plan can only be abandoned entirely. Priority will be given to withdrawing the heavily damaged 18th Division to Kaiyuan and Tieling for reinforcements.
Until the 18th Division, under the intense ground and air firepower pursued by the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the blockade of heavy artillery originally deployed outside Xinjing at all costs, forced its withdrawal into Xinjing regardless of casualties, it marked that the battle had come to an end. Except for
In addition to small-scale battles that continued to break out on the front lines and regiment-level battles on the eastern front, all large-scale military mobilizations by both sides stopped.
After the Kwantung Army took the initiative to retreat across the board, Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun, who finally felt relieved, focused their main energy on deployment adjustments. Just as Yoshimoto Teiichi judged, based on the actual situation in Western Manchuria, the resistance to
The United States cannot station a large number of troops there for a long time.
At least at the moment, the gasoline reserves have been almost exhausted, and replenishment has been delayed, so the Anti-Alliance cannot continue to maintain the current scale of troops. However, the importance of the next step of the Anti-Alliance operations in Western Manchuria, and the prevention of Kanto
The army may counterattack at any time, and the number of troops stationed cannot be too small.
After repeated thinking and listening to the advice of the two veterans of the advancing army, Yang Zhen deployed two infantrymen in the direction of Tongliao in Western Manchuria, which has convenient transportation and is connected to the heart of the base area by railway, Horqin's left wing front flag, and Horqin's left wing rear flag.
In addition to the division, there is a cavalry brigade and an armored brigade.
This line from Tongliao to Kailu was originally the main grain producing area in Western Manchuria. The grain here occupies a considerable part of the entire Western Manchuria region. Although the overall grain output cannot be compared with that in southern Manchuria, it is still very large.
Although it cannot fully meet the needs of all the garrison troops in addition to the needs of the people and the Mongolian needs of the Horqin Banners.
But to a certain extent, it can at least alleviate some of the pressure on logistical supplies. At least the supply line from Tongliao to Linxi is much closer than from Hailar to Linxi. In addition, it is an extremely important strategic location. So
After careful consideration, Yang Zhen decided to focus his deployment in Western Manchuria, focusing on Tongliao and Kailu.
As for the Wengniute Left Banner and the deep Arukorqin Banner, Bahrain Right Banner, Linxi and Keshiketeng Banners, an infantry division, a cavalry brigade, and a tank regiment each attached to two brigades of the advancing army were deployed.
and a brigade adapted from the advancing cavalry units.
As for the Rehe territory, the paddock west of the Yechi Railway, Fengning and parts of Longhua that the advancing army had already recovered, a brigade from the advancing army, along with some troops from the former Jidong Military Region that had withdrawn to Rexi, was left to strengthen the resistance alliance.
The left-behind troops of the Nenjiang Military Region were mobilized and organized into a regiment, which was reorganized on the spot into the Rexi Military Region of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.
At the same time, Lindong Airport and Lubei Airport in Zharut Banner were expanded, and two brigades of fighter jets, two squadrons of Il-4 bombers, three squadrons of Su-2 light bombers, and the aviation force of an independent transport aircraft squadron were deployed. At the same time, the aviation force was mobilized from the rear
Six anti-aircraft artillery battalions and twelve independent anti-aircraft artillery companies were deployed to Western Manchuria.
After completing the deployment adjustment, the Anti-Japanese Alliance in Western Manchuria, except for the troops left behind and transferred from defense, all withdrew to the base area for internal rest, replenishment and adjustment. All heavy artillery units and some heavy equipment transferred to Western Manchuria to participate in the war, except for some left behind
In addition to cooperating with the garrison, all troops were also withdrawn to the rear.
During the retreat, not only Chen Hanzhang's armored units and cavalry units on the Tongliao front line, but also most of the vehicles and all units that had withdrawn to the base area, were all withdrawn in order to save fuel and reduce the loss of parts and components, and relieve the fatigue of the troops in long-term operations.
Train transportation was adopted. Even the troop mobilization on the Linxi front line first marched on foot to Tongliao and boarded the train.