As for Old Guangwu, only a small number of security forces can be sent to control it, and some artillery can be used to block the highway from Old Guangwu to Yanmenguan. The defense forces in the direction of Old Guangwu have almost the same number of casualties, but they have already sent out no matter what.
No troops are deployed for defense.
This battle stunned not only the bosses who came to the front line in person, but also the deputy commanders of the various columns, brigades, regiments, and battalions who were left behind by the boss when the Shanxi-Sui Military Region passed through northern Shanxi to watch the battle.
.When they learned that there was a full regiment of Japanese troops on the opposite side, no one said anything and they all fell into deep thought for a long time.
Putting down the telescope, the boss looked at the cadres at all levels around him and turned around and said: "Don't envy their equipment. We will all have these equipment sooner or later. The central government has decided that after this battle, troops from all regions will take turns to go to the Northeast.
Training, changing equipment. What I want to show you is their infantry and artillery coordination tactics in combat, as well as their tactical application in fortified operations."
"You are all front-line leaders, and you are also the first choice for military commanders after the army expands in the future. The reason why I will keep you here this time to form a viewing group to visit the Anti-Japanese War is
Let you learn carefully how we should fight in battle after the equipment level is improved."
"The equipment has been equipped, and the requirements for commanders have become higher. We can't equip it, but it is still the same as in the past. During the Red Army period, the artillery of a front army was not as many as your current brigade. In the eastward anti-Japanese war
After that, we had fewer artillery. The situation has changed now, but how we should fight is worthy of our careful consideration."
"I brought you here today not to watch the fun, nor to really visit. To put it bluntly, I want you to study hard. Not only do you need to come with your eyes, but I also ask you to come with your heart. I think now
Let me hear what you are feeling now."
As soon as the boss finished speaking, the deputy commander of the Jinsui Second Column over there hesitated and said: "Boss, I took a closer look at this battle. I found that their tactics were very special. There was a very clear division of labor among the troops at all levels throughout the battle.
Make it clear. Even at the squad level, there are different divisions of combat labor, and the combat organization goes directly down to the squad level. Each combat group in each combat squad has a detailed division of labor."
"These tactics may seem inconspicuous, but they are quite practical. A multi-point penetration attack under the cover of deep firepower from the rear can break through the entire line as long as one point is opened. Boss, this tactic they adopted is different from the usual offensive tactics used by the Japanese army.
It’s somewhat similar, but not exactly the same.”
"Compared with the Japanese army's usual attack tactics, there are many more options for attack points. Of course, the front-line suppressive firepower is no longer the Japanese 92 heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. Their radio communications are equipped at the company level.
Once intercepted or suppressed by Japanese fire during the battle, you can call for artillery support from the rear."
"Not even the Japanese army has reached this standard. The communication between the Japanese infantry and artillery is mainly through semaphores and wired communications. But this is just a superficial phenomenon. They can do this. I think their company-level troops are not equipped with
Artillery observers, even company-level cadres, at least know how to calculate artillery coordinates."
"Because in this way, they can better coordinate the front and rear, especially the artillery fire support, and they will not accidentally injure their own people. Another point is that their artillery can carry out azimuth shooting based on the calculations of the observers in front. And can carry out artillery fire.
"Beyond shooting, blind firing can be carried out without relying on the artillery position's own visual observation. Our artillery is currently far from being able to do this."
"They have a large number of small-caliber direct-aimed firearms, which are very effective against the Japanese front-line machine gun fortifications. I feel that these weapons are designed and manufactured to deal with the Japanese army's fortifications. And they are very good at using the cover of the terrain during the attack.
This two-faced, three-group-one-team combat method they talk about, I feel can be promoted by the entire army."
"In addition, when they use artillery in each battle, they have to make a certain budget based on the number of artillery shells used for different targets. Everyone is responsible for the use of artillery, and the division of labor is clear at all levels of the division, regiment, and battalion. They are good at it.
Use various types of artillery and organize them into artillery groups for combat."
"In addition, when using artillery, they pay great attention to the connection between the front and rear. They have worked hard on artillery tactics. The craters made by these artillery shells are like measuring with a ruler. On this point, we will discuss this in a short time
We can’t do it within the time limit. Boss, our foundation is really too thin. We don’t have that many professionals, and the training time for most cadres is too short. Even many people haven’t been exposed to artillery for a long time.”
Regarding the evaluation of the deputy commander of the column, the boss nodded with satisfaction and said: "On this point, you are quite accurate. Their tactics are indeed based on the Japanese offensive tactics and improved according to their actual situation.
.But in terms of the use of artillery, it clearly surpassed the Japanese army."
"But what I want to say is that their cadres at company level and above must understand at least part of the artillery guidance knowledge. Otherwise, if you report the wrong coordinates, it will not only be the Japanese army that is unlucky. Cannons don't have eyes, and when the two armies are connected, they will
But I couldn’t tell who was one of our own and who was the Japanese army.”
"The main reason why I brought you to watch the battle today is that through this battle, I want you to learn what modern warfare is. Once the equipment is equipped, your concepts will also change. I heard that during the Battle of Baotou, some cadres among you were concerned about
There are different ways to use artillery."
"Some people are like wealthy landowners who pick and search on the battlefield and are reluctant to use it. After firing a few artillery shells, they immediately withdraw the artillery. Every time a shell is fired, you, the military commander, need approval.
Even within the regiment camp, there was no autonomy in the use of medium-caliber mortars. Some were extravagant, firing three to five hundred rounds against a small group of Japanese troops."
"There was no unified plan for the use of artillery before the war. When it came to the battlefield, the artillery missions at all levels were not clear. They did not pay much attention to the selection of artillery positions. They only paid attention to frontal fire support, and other aspects such as air defense.
If you don’t take it seriously, you won’t listen to the opinions below.
"I said, gay guys, how can you do this? Even if you just give out clothes, you can't do it randomly. You have to be based on your height and size. If the equipment is up, what can you do if your concepts are not up to standard? Your command ability is not up.
What if we can’t keep up with the development and changes of the situation?”
"This time the main force of your Jinsui Military Region went south to fight in Jingle. I talked with your commander. For the long-term consideration of the army and in order to speed up the growth and construction of the army, I have retained all of you deputies to form a viewing group, but more importantly
It’s a study group. It’s for you to learn from your brother troops and what we should do when the equipment is provided.”
"The central government has talked with the Anti-Japanese League. After this war, major strategic areas in North China will enter the Northeast Anti-Japanese Anti-Japanese Base Areas in batches for training. The first is to use the stability of the Northeastern base areas and the relatively abundant grain production to reduce the burden that the old base areas are currently bearing.
Under huge pressure of manpower and material resources, we must restore the vitality of the troops and old base as soon as possible.
"The second point is also the main and most important reason. That is the training and learning of the troops, as well as the replacement of new equipment. The formation of more artillery and air defense troops to strengthen the firepower allocation of front-line combat troops. So you don't
I envy the current fraternal resistance forces, they are just a model now. In the near future, you will also be equipped with the same equipment as them."
"As the situation develops, we will not only strengthen our artillery in the future, but also establish armored and aviation forces in major strategic areas. But how to use these modern equipment and whether they can truly exert their own power depends on you.
Do these people who serve as military chiefs have the ability to fully control them?"
"The fraternal forces of the Anti-Japanese Alliance have paid a high price for these equipment. Whether we can prevent the blood of our fraternal troops from being shed in vain depends on you. In order to adapt to the current war situation as quickly as possible, reduce
We should learn the price of war in war and let our troops master modern equipment as soon as possible."
"You have all seen the gap today. But what I want to tell you is that the central government is very determined this time. If it does not change its thinking, it will change its people. If it cannot improve its commanding ability as soon as possible, then it will give way to you.
position, don’t let our soldiers pay more blood.”
"Originally, there was no way to do it without the conditions. But now that the equipment is available, we must continue to improve our own capabilities in order to keep up with the changes in the situation. Our army has gone from weak to strong, and has experienced not only
It’s just bloody battles one after another, and continuous improvement of one’s abilities through learning.”
"We did not relax in running the school under such a difficult environment as the Long March. It was to continuously improve the capabilities of our commanders at all levels. But now the size of the army has increased, the situation has also changed, and the most important thing is that the opponent has also
Changes have occurred, which requires our cadres at all levels to seize the time to learn and constantly improve their command level."
"One more thing, let me tell you again. Their equipment is all obtained through their own efforts. I don't want to hear some cadres say in the future that relying on the Soviet big brother is worse than the Kannai troops.
Advantage, you can get equipment given by the Soviet big brother."
"Let me tell you, these equipments were all produced by people with one shot and one knife. It is true that the Soviet Union did give some equipment, but most of them were obtained with their own lives, or even purchased at a high price.
You don’t have that ability. Even if you are holding a golden rice bowl and begging for food, there is no place to go."
The boss's categorical words silenced all the Jinsui cadres who came to watch the battle. Today's battle also gave them too much excitement. While the boss was talking to the Jinsui cadres watching the battle, in the north of Xinguangwu
The sound of artillery fire from Zhangzhuang to Mayi became increasingly intensive.
After solving the Japanese troops on the Guangwu front line, the Japanese troops at Yanmen Pass gave up all the remaining strongholds outside the pass, and all retreated to the pass. Although the originally planned divided operation eventually turned into a final storm due to the situation, Chen Hanzhang had already completed it.
He gained the initiative to counterattack the 21st Division from behind.
The most important thing is that although this battle cost a lot, it was also this battle that basically wiped out all the 81st Regiment of the 21st Division and cut off all the 81st Regiment of the 21st Division.
An arm, and cut off the supply route of the 21st Division from Yanmen Pass to Zhangzhuang, creating better opportunities for the next battle.
After the New Guangwu Battle, Chen Hanzhang immediately put all his energy into the battle between Zhangzhuang and Mayi. He adopted a three-sided squeeze and the impact of cavalry, tanks, and mechanized troops, and gradually defeated Zhangzhuang and Mayi.
The Japanese army pressed towards Zhangzhuang, trying to compress the two regiments of the 21st Division of the Japanese Army to the north into a narrow area as much as possible.