Regarding Yang Zhen's deployment, Guo Bingxun had some doubts: "Commander, in addition to the Japanese roundabout detachment at the Xihe and Fuguitun front lines, there are also six Japanese squadrons. The total strength is nearly two
A regiment. Wang Guangyu wanted to entangle them with three regiments of troops, but the strength seemed a bit weak. [.Com text]"
"The straight-line distance between Fugui Tun and Wang Shazi Tun is only more than ten miles. The two battlefields seem to be divided into two sections, but in fact they are one whole. I think it is better to put the entire southern front war under the command of Wang Guangyu. Wang Guangyu
He still has some abilities. Besides, it’s time for us to hone his ability to organize a large army."
"Moreover, Deputy Chief of Staff Tiaochai and Ma Chunsheng rushed to the southern front. Not only was it too late in time, but it was also extremely dangerous. They had to rush from Jiangjunshi to the Fuguitun front line, almost crossing the entire battlefield. We need to mobilize a large number of troops.
Provide cover. The commander will gain more than he loses."
Guo Bingxun's opinion was very pertinent. After hearing this, Yang Zhen nodded and said: "I didn't think well. But Wang Guangyu shouldered the responsibility of party and government. Unlike the other two brigades, he had a capable political commissar who could share the burden. He was the only one who shouldered the responsibility.
A person responsible for the entire southern front war will inevitably lack energy. Therefore, at least one of Chai Shirong and Ma Chunsheng must rush to the southern front. There are many opportunities for training. This is a head-to-head battle, and we cannot train people at this time."
Guo Bingxun was very clear about what Yang Zhen meant. The southern front was the focus of this battle, and strengthening command capabilities was a must. But from General Shixian to Wang Shazitun, almost the entire battlefield had to be traversed. As the chief of staff, he had to go through this security issue.
Think about it. There is a serious shortage of senior commanders now, and we must not lose anyone easily.
Guo Bingxun knocked on the ammunition box that was used as a temporary table and said: "In this way, the headquarters cavalry battalion has not participated in the war since it was established. And General Shixian is a mountainous area, and the cavalry battalion staying here has little effect. This way, the cavalry battalion can protect them.
Go ahead and walk on the right side of the battlefield."
"The cavalry moves very fast. If everything goes smoothly without encountering the enemy, they should be able to arrive at the southern line to join Wang Guangyu before midnight. Our cavalry battalion has been recharging its strength and it is time to join the battle. After arriving at the Xihe line,
Let the cavalry battalion join the battle on the spot."
Regarding the solution proposed by Guo Bingxun, Yang Zhen nodded and said: "Just follow your idea. Let them set off with the cavalry battalion immediately. As for you and me, we will wait for the battle to start, and then go down to the second and third brigades to personally command the front line.
This battle will determine our future development, and we must have first-hand intelligence. You go to the third brigade, and I will go to the second brigade."
At this point, Yang Zhen said to Guo Bingxun firmly: "Old Guo, go and issue the order immediately. Tell Liu Changshun and Du Kaishan that I will hear them start the fight within fifteen minutes."
After receiving the order from the headquarters, Du Kaishan and Liu Changshun immediately stopped the handover of positions and devoted all their forces to the counterattack without any hesitation. Compared to Du Kaishan, who looked very solemn, he learned that he was finally left to participate in the battle at the General's Stone Line.
, Liu Changshun, who was no longer in the western transfer, seemed very excited. Although the additional troops for him had not arrived yet, he now only had one regiment of troops on hand.
Compared with the overly excited Liu Changshun, Du Kaishan appears to be much more stable. His seventh regiment has just handed over to the second brigade, and the positions have not yet been completed. Political Commissar Tao Jingfei is commanding the eighth and ninth regiments as well as the artillery directly under the brigade.
They were making a detour towards the flanks of the Japanese army, but they had not yet reached the designated attack position. Even now, they were unable to get in touch with Tao Jingfei who was in action.
For Du Kaishan, what is more distressing is not only the lack of troops on hand, but also the lack of artillery. The artillery assigned by the commander to the third brigade is still on the way and has not arrived yet. In addition to the light and heavy mortars directly under the fourth regiment, he has
Apart from artillery batteries and infantry artillery batteries, there was almost no covering fire. The opponent had an entire artillery regiment.
The most important thing is that the troops have just arrived to take over the defense, and he still knows nothing about the Japanese defense situation on the opposite side. The troops are insufficient, the covering firepower is weak, and especially the enemy's situation is unknown. Du Kaishan has never relaxed his brows after receiving the order.
After hesitating for a moment, Du Kaishan picked up the phone and prepared to ask Yang Zhen for instructions on delaying the counterattack by half an hour, at least giving him time to figure out the situation of the Japanese army.
Just when Du Kaishan picked up the phone and was about to call the headquarters, he went to see Guo Bingxun, who was supposed to be commanding operations at the headquarters, and walked into his headquarters. Seeing the chief of staff come in, Du Kaishan quickly put down the hand he had just picked up.
phone number.
Seeing that Du Kaishan had not yet taken action, Guo Bingxun frowned slightly and said: "Didn't your Second Brigade receive an order from the headquarters? Why haven't you taken action yet? I think the headquarters has written it very clearly in the telegram to you.
It must start in fifteen minutes. It will take me at least twenty minutes to get here from the headquarters. What are you delaying?"
Hearing the displeasure in the tone of the Chief of Staff, Du Kaishan quickly said: "Chief of Staff, it's not that we delay intentionally. You also know that I, Du Kaishan, am not the kind of person who likes to make conditions. But the artillery attached to it is not yet in place.
My roundabout troops are still on the way. The most important thing is that the latest enemy situation in front of us is not clear yet. How will we fight this battle?"
"The enemy situation report issued by the headquarters is not the latest. We don't know whether the Japanese army's deployment has changed now. We can't just be like headless chickens, right? I hope the headquarters can give me half an hour.
At least get a feel for the enemy in person before taking action."
After hearing the reason why Du Kaishan did not execute the order, although Guo Bingxun was a little dissatisfied, his tone was slightly relaxed and he said: "The headquarters is very aware of your difficulties. But Wang Guangyu has already encountered the Japanese army at the front line of Wangshazitun, and
A fierce battle has begun. Wang Guangyu's encounter with the Japanese army in advance has already alerted the enemy. Once the second division shrinks into a group, our army's offensive operations will pay greater casualties. So although the latest enemy situation is not yet clear, you also
Attack immediately."
"Besides, there is nothing to be afraid of. Chaos will be fought indiscriminately. Even if the Japanese army's deployment is adjusted in a short period of time, it will not be too big. If you wait for the Japanese army to complete its deployment, how much more will it cost you to fight? As for
Artillery cover, wouldn't you be able to fight without artillery cover? Besides, the mortars and infantry guns you have are just decorations?"
Just as Guo Bingxun finished speaking, intensive gunfire came from the flank of Du Kaishan's position. Hearing the sound of gunfire, he knew that Liu Changshun, who had just withdrawn from the position, had already begun to take action. Guo Bingxun walked to Du Kaishan to command
After raising the telescope in front of the observation port of the headquarters and carefully observing the situation ahead, he said in a firm tone: "Don't hesitate any longer. The fighter plane will disappear in a flash. You should attack on all fronts immediately."
"As for Tao Jingfei, don't worry. I think he will understand everything when he hears the sound of gunfire from here. Your roundabout force has been setting off for nearly an hour now. Judging from the time, even if it has not arrived at the designated area,
But it’s almost there soon.”
Hearing the non-negotiable tone of the Chief of Staff, Du Kaishan gritted his teeth and said: "Chief of Staff, since the headquarters has made up its mind, I promise to launch the attack within five minutes. I will personally go up to the front and take command so that we can attack in the shortest possible time.
Get a first-hand view of the situation.”
After that, Du Kaishan saluted Guo Bingxun, grabbed the binoculars and stepped out of the hidden unit. Du Kaishan was already on the front line, but the commander of the Seventh Regiment behind him still dared to stay in the hidden unit and went directly to the attacking troops.
, personally command the first wave of attacking troops.
Yang Zhen's determination to launch an attack in advance was very timely. If Wang Guangyu still launched the attack according to the scheduled time after encountering the Japanese roundabout troops, the already cautious Ani Fujiji would really shrink into a ball, or even
Retreat directly to the front line of Fuguitun and join up with the troops in the rear.
After receiving a report from Major General Saburo Katayama of the encounter with a large number of well-equipped enemy troops on the front line of Wangshazitun behind his flank, when Toji Yasui found the location of Wangshazitun on the map, he couldn't help but gasp.
Angry. He immediately determined that his opponent was trying to outflank his retreat.
After confirming the report of Major General Katayama Shozaburo again, the first thing Toji Yasui did was to yell at Hattori Takushiro who had fooled him again. Didn't this guy mean that the opponent's main force was now on the front line of the Hirano River?
, a fierce battle with Lieutenant General Shiro Kuwahara? But the tens of thousands of enemy troops appearing behind him fell from the sky?
After venting his anger, Yasui Tōji immediately ordered Major General Katayama Shosaburo to stop the roundabout action immediately, and on the spot directed the six squadrons and the roundabout troops staying on the Fuguitun, Nishiwa front lines to make sure that all the troops that appeared on his side and behind him
The enemy troops were defeated to ensure the safety of the main side and rear of the division.
However, although Toji Yasui was extremely dissatisfied with Hattori Takushiro fooling him again, he also keenly felt that although the situation in front of him was a crisis for the Second Division, it was a rare opportunity.
The appearance of a large number of enemy troops in the rear showed that the opponent's main force had been attracted to him. Judging from the combat effectiveness of the second division, he was absolutely sure to defeat the opponent's main force in one fell swoop.
But the lessons learned from the 24th Division and the 104th Division made him hesitate. If the entire Second Division was here, he would naturally not be afraid. With the combat effectiveness of the Second Division, as long as they are concentrated together, no matter what the other side is coming,
No matter how many troops there are, there is nothing to worry about. What is the second division? It is known as the division with the strongest combat effectiveness in the imperial army.
But at the moment, the main force on the front line of Jiangjun Stone is only the strength of three large corps, which is really weak. Moreover, it is hanging alone on the front line of Jiangjun Stone. If the opponent still has the strength to launch a counterattack from the front, once he is cut off from the troops behind him, including
The front including the division headquarters will be separated by the opponent and the troops behind.
Thinking of this, Anjing Toji immediately made up his mind. No matter whether the opponent still had the strength to launch a counterattack on the front, the most important thing he should do now was to temporarily retreat and join the troops on the front line of Fuguitun and Xihe. Bring the entire Second Division together.
In Heli, the troops in Tangyuan shrank into a group and defeated the opponent's main force in one fell swoop.
But before Toji Yasui could give the order to retreat, the intensive sound of gunfire from the front made him stunned. Then he realized that the opponent had launched a full-scale counterattack from the front. Listening to the sound of gunfire from the front, he knew that the retreat had already begun.
Being too late, Fujiji Yasui immediately ordered everyone to fight.
In fact, there was no need for Toji Yasui to give orders. When the Second Division, which had a strong sense of proactive attack, suffered the first wave of attacks, the front-line troops were already under the command of their respective commanders, and Liu Changshun, who launched a head-on attack with General Shi first-line,
Du Kaishan's troops fought together.
Liu Changshun, who had been fighting with the Second Division for several days and already understood the combat effectiveness of the Second Division, was indifferent to the strong combat effectiveness displayed by the Second Division. But Du Kaishan felt that the second division had a strong fighting ability as soon as they fought.
The Second Division was definitely different from the Japanese troops he had come into contact with before.
Not only was it extremely tenacious in resisting its own offensive, it even continuously launched counterattacks to fight against the attacking troops. Although the division belonged to the mountain artillery because the two armies were already in a melee and could not fire artillery support. However, its regiment belonged to the mountain artillery squadron.
, the artillery fire of the infantry artillery squadron of the brigade was guided by the crazy flares, and the hit rate was extremely high. Although Du Kaishan's Seventh Regiment attacked the Japanese positions several times, they were unable to stand and were driven out.
In less than an hour of counterattack across the entire front, the 1st Battalion of the 7th Regiment, the vanguard battalion that launched the attack, suffered one-third casualties and lost its ability to attack.
The commander of the first battalion, Sima Feng, who made great contributions in the battle of Qunce Mountain and was already scheduled to be the deputy commander of the Seventh Regiment, was hit in the chest by a Japanese machine gun guided by a flare when he was commanding the troops to charge. He died on the spot.
The battalion instructor Lei Wancheng was seriously injured. Two of the battalion's three company commanders were killed and one was slightly injured.
The attacking infantry suffered heavy losses, and the regiment's infantry artillery company, which served as straight-line fire cover, suffered even greater losses. In the battle with the front-line Japanese artillery, the entire company's six Type 92 infantry artillery suffered two-thirds casualties, and the artillery only suffered 10% casualties.
There is only one door left.
Seeing that the vanguard battalion was crippled in such a short period of time and that his favorite general was killed in action, Du Kaishan's heart was so distressed that it almost bled. This battalion was the most powerful battalion in the Seventh Regiment and was also the backbone of the entire Third Brigade.
The cadres of his company and platoon, and even the more senior squad leader, were all the backbones who came from the secret camp of Lao Heidingzi. At this time, one-third of the room was filled in, and Du Kaishan's eyes turned red.
Du Kaishan, whose eyes were red with fear, said to Du Ziqi, the commander of the 120mm mortar company directly under the Seventh Regiment: "I don't care what method you use, just use people and shells to fill it for me. Within fifteen minutes,
I also want to destroy all the light and heavy machine guns and infantry artillery on the front line of the Japs. Otherwise, I will shoot you."
Du Ziqi, who was born in the Sichuan Army, also had a hot temper, and had been treated like this there. Looking at the brigade commander's red eyes, Du Ziqi said nothing, picked up a pistol and said angrily to his subordinates: "Brothers, today we are selling the pot, let the brigade
Let’s see if our mortar company is a coward.”
"You advance the artillery to me to a distance of 200 meters, and I will personally serve as an artillery observer for you today. You show me your housekeeping skills. Whoever disgraces our company will be punished by me."
Get out. We don’t even need scrap materials.”
After that, this guy ran towards the front line position with a pistol. Behind him, his subordinates picked up mortars and rushed towards the front line position. At a distance of 200 meters, it could almost be said that they were face to face with the Japanese army. But these
The artilleryman didn't hesitate at all. He picked up the thing in his hand and rushed forward with the company commander.
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