The deputy commander-in-chief admired the bazookas and recoilless guns manufactured by the Anti-League, two lightweight direct-aiming firepowers. He believed that in the Hundred Regiment War that year, if all the troops were equipped with such weapons, they would not be facing the enemy.
The Japanese artillery towers and bunkers were helpless, and a bunker could even block a battalion's attack route.
As long as you move within the range, you only need one rocket to destroy the bunker bombs that have left the troops inside the pass helpless. The troops do not need to use human lives, but use explosives to chew them up bit by bit. When facing the Japanese raids, those thin-skinned armored vehicles dispatched
When the time comes, it’s not like we can only avoid fighting.
The fortifications built by the Japanese army in the North China battlefield and the fortifications built in the Northeast are completely different because they target different opponents. The fortifications built by the Japanese army in the North China battlefield bullied the Eighteenth North China Army Group Army for its lack of firepower to attack critical areas. Most of them were
The bricks and stones used to build it are basically unable to withstand the direct firepower of these bombardments.
It is completely different from the fortifications built in the Northeast to withstand the bombardment of 150mm grenades to fight the Soviet army. Even in the confrontation with the Anti-Japanese Alliance, the fortifications built by the Kwantung Army were extremely solid.
It is not comparable to the civil-built bunkers in the pass.
With rocket launchers and recoilless rifles, these two types of direct firepower are lighter than infantry artillery, there is absolutely no problem in destroying those fortification groups that once lacked artillery and could only use cluster grenades, explosives, and even people.
Moreover, it is so light that one person can carry it all over the battlefield without affecting mobility.
If it were not for the difficulty of replenishing ammunition, the ammunition used in the customs would not be manufactured at all in the customs, and all the ammunition would need to be transported from the Northeast. He did not even object to the deployment of rocket launchers to the squad. When meeting with the cadres of the regiment and above of the troops leaving the customs, he repeatedly asked each unit to
Be sure to master the use of rocket launchers and recoilless rifles.
In terms of the selection of mountain artillery, the deputy commander-in-chief also proposed that the mountain artillery assigned to the brigade level of the training troops should be mainly lightweight Type 94 mountain artillery and Type 41 mountain artillery, and no field guns will be equipped for the time being.
In terms of caliber support artillery, the deputy commander still prefers the much lighter Japanese-made Type 99 105 heavy mountain gun compared to the bulky German-made or American-made 105 howitzers.
After consideration, although he had made up his mind to eliminate the Type 99 heavy mountain cannon, which was not in large quantity and whose shells could not be used with any artillery, Yang Zhen finally transferred these mountain cannons to the Guan Nei army and coordinated the production specifically for the Guan Nei army.
ammunition, as well as an arsenal established to renovate weapons. Continue to produce the Chongshan artillery shells that the Anti-Japanese Federation has decided to withdraw and production has ceased.
There are only more than fifty of these heavy mountain guns in the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Although they only weigh 800 kilograms, they are very suitable for mountain warfare. Moreover, the power of the 105-mm caliber artillery is not small. But for the Anti-Japanese Alliance
The quantity is too small, and the shells cannot be used with other artillery, even the shells of the Japanese-made Type 91 105 howitzer cannot be used simultaneously.
The cost of producing shells for these more than fifty heavy mountain guns alone is quite uneconomical. Therefore, in addition to the twelve mountain divisions equipped with them, including all Japanese-made mortars, the quantity is small and cannot be used universally.
All artillery pieces of artillery shells can only be eliminated.
However, the deputy commander-in-chief was very satisfied with the performance of this kind of artillery. Yang Zhen finally retained these heavy mountain artillery and handed them over to the Guan Nei army. Together with the Type 94 mountain artillery and the Type 41 mountain artillery in the army, they were all transferred
came out and handed it over to the customs troops.
In fact, although Yang Zhen also knows that the 60 mortar is more useful in mountain warfare. And both the range and power are far more than the grenade. The equally lightweight 60 gun can replace the grenade.
The grenade canister was actually a good choice. But the deputy commander insisted on keeping the grenade canister, and there was nothing he could do.
He is still very clear about what the deputy commander in chief means. The 60-gun cannon is so light that it cannot be equipped to the squad. Keeping the grenade can increase the combat firepower at the squad level. And although this thing has a range that can only be used by veterans,
It has some shortcomings, but it is still quite lethal when faced with Japanese field machine gun fortifications.
Moreover, the Japanese army also uses a large number of grenades, and at the same time, the arsenals in various base areas in the pass can also produce some of their own grenades. The ammunition does not completely rely on the supply of the Anti-Alliance. Although this thing requires a long period of training before it can really be used.
However, the deputy commander-in-chief believes that increasing the density of equipment can also make up for the lack of training to a certain extent.
The most important thing is that this thing is not only light, one person can carry weapons and some ammunition. And because the Anti-Japanese Alliance is no longer equipped with grenade launchers, there is a considerable inventory of both ammunition and ready-made equipment. And grenade launchers
The amount of equipment for the customs troops is also very large. Even if the production line does not need to be reopened, it is enough to meet the needs of the customs troops.
Although Yang Zhen didn't quite agree with the deputy commander-in-chief's opinion, after careful consideration, he had to admit that Jiang was still too old. After such an adjustment plan, although the firepower of each unit was not as good as the original advancing army, the units were more mobile.
It is flexible and more conducive to movement and combat in mountainous areas.
Judging from the current situation in North China, it is not realistic to conquer the mountainous areas and recapture all the plain areas that are tightly controlled by the Japanese army in a short period of time. Although the current Japanese army has a huge appetite, it still maintains a considerable number on the Chinese battlefield.
The reorganized division still maintains an advantage in the battlefield within the pass in terms of the overall strategic situation.
If a large-scale attack was carried out against the Japanese-controlled areas at this time, even if the troops in the pass were victorious with their existing strength and strength, they would probably be defeated miserably. Their remaining strength would simply not be able to cope with the subsequent large-scale counterattack after the shift of the Japanese army's strategic focus.
.At present, it will take one or two years to concentrate all the troops to truly control the mountainous areas and completely stabilize the base areas behind enemy lines in North China.
Under this strategic need, the plan of the light troops proposed by the deputy commander is more in line with the current actual strategic needs. It is simply difficult to carry out large-scale operations in mountainous terrain. Even if the Japanese army dispatches a division
Regiments can only be organized as brigades and carry out decentralized activities.
Similarly, it is difficult for the Japanese army to unleash the power of its heavy artillery and tanks in mountainous operations. The reason why the Japanese army can still maintain its advantage over the Chinese army in mountainous areas is not only the combat capabilities of the troops at all levels, but also the field command capabilities of the commanders.
It is stronger than the Chinese army. The most critical thing is its sufficient communication capabilities, meticulous combat plans, and the ability to quickly reinforce.
Moreover, the Japanese army's mountain warfare capabilities far exceed those of the Chinese army. Whether it is mountain marching ability or mountain combat capability, the Japanese army wearing leather shoes is not inferior to the Chinese army wearing cloth shoes and straw sandals. No matter the speed of action in the mountains,
Its ability to penetrate mountains basically exceeds that of all Chinese armies.
Even the Kanai troops who are good at mountain warfare are slightly inferior to the Japanese army in this regard. Although it is embarrassing to say this, it must be admitted. In addition, every time the Japanese army attacks, there are a large number of puppets who are familiar with the terrain.
The cooperation between the army and the army undoubtedly increased the vulnerability of the troops within the customs.
Many of the weapons and equipment of the Japanese army are also very suitable for mountain warfare. Whether it is grenade launchers or infantry artillery, they are all sharp weapons for mountain warfare. Its meticulous tactics, coupled with fierce combat capabilities, as well as strong fighting will and extreme
The strong coordination ability makes it difficult for the Chinese army to be its opponent even in mountain operations.
Even if some Japanese troops are surrounded within a short period of time, as long as the battle cannot be resolved within a short period of time, it will be difficult to completely eliminate the surrounded Japanese troops with the rapid reinforcements of the surrounding Japanese troops. On the contrary, it will be difficult for the Japanese troops to be tenacious.
Under resistance, they were forced to retreat because they suffered heavy casualties and were unable to respond to the Japanese reinforcements.
In countless anti-mopping operations on the battlefield behind enemy lines, the lightly equipped customs troops found it difficult to compete with the Japanese army in mountain warfare. In addition to the weakness in firepower, the main reason was that they were inferior to the Japanese army in mountain warfare capabilities, which was not weaker than
Even if the Kanai troops can concentrate their superior forces and use the favorable terrain to encircle some of the Japanese troops, it will still be difficult to annihilate them all.
The Japanese army's mountain warfare capabilities, as well as the unique characteristics of mountainous battlefields, coupled with the development trend of the North China battlefield in the future for a long period of time. This requires the establishment of all levels of the internal troops to ensure sufficient mobility and flexibility.
nature, and must be able to concentrate enough firepower when necessary to face one or several groups of Japanese troops.
Moreover, in the entire North China region, except for the Jinzhong Basin, the Jizhong Plain, and the Huanghuai Plain, most of the area is still dominated by mountains. Although the heavy-armed troops can suppress the Japanese army across the board in terms of firepower, they will not be able to survive in the mountainous areas and most areas within the Pass.
With poor road infrastructure, it is difficult to exert sufficient mobility.
This organization of the deputy commander-in-chief will still be in line with the situation of the North China battlefield for at least two years in the future. Of course, it is not ruled out that as the enemy situation changes, the original plan will have unexpected surprises. This organization is very consistent with the deputy commander-in-chief. First of all,
The idea of stabilizing base areas in mountainous areas and then penetrating into plain areas.
As for sending the Anti-Japanese League south, at least before the first half of 1943, Yang Zhen would not have had this idea. In 1942, there was a severe drought that swept across North China, and in 43, there were successive natural disasters. The entire North China region simply
It is unable to afford a large-scale battle. At the same time, Northeast China is also unable to support the battlefield in South Manchuria and the battle in North China.
Just as the deputy commander-in-chief said, we must first stabilize the mountainous areas and completely remove the strongholds and wedges of the Japanese and puppet troops in the base areas. As for the plain areas, the first priority is to penetrate and encroach. But no matter what strategy and tactics are adopted,
At least we have to survive the natural disaster that has swept across North China.
If now, in a considerable part of North China, the harvest is a foregone conclusion, launching a large-scale campaign, requiring astronomical amounts of materials and fields destroyed by the war, will it not increase the burden on the people?
Even killing the people to raise the army is probably indescribable.
The attitude of the deputy commander-in-chief is very clear. Before this natural disaster has been fundamentally alleviated and the people's power has not been completely restored, the entire strategic situation should still focus on defense. Food must be eaten one bite at a time, the road must be walked step by step, and the battle must be fought.
Fight one by one, don't always think about eating one bite and become a fat man. The current situation in North China should mainly focus on stabilizing the internal stability of each base area.
No matter what the situation is, he must not do something like killing the people to raise the army. He has no control over what others do, but in his army, this is absolutely not allowed. The army must not increase the burden on the people at this time.
We must also find ways to reduce the burden on the people as much as possible and help them survive this natural disaster. Even if the troops are fully trained, it is not suitable to launch any large-scale campaign.
Regarding the attitude of the deputy commander-in-chief, although it was very embarrassing to be criticized, Yang Zhen secretly gave a thumbs up in his heart. He is such a hard-working man who is dedicated to the people. No matter what shortcomings and problems he has, he only focuses on this.
, Yang Zhen will always be convinced. No matter when, he will be Yang Zhen’s old leader.