Since entering the preparation stage for the battle, although the headquarters has tried its best to allocate cadres and find ways to adjust the establishment. The brother troops in Guan Nei have tried their best to recruit new recruits. However, due to Yang Zhen's stubborn refusal to lower the standard, by the time of this battle, Only six infantry divisions were expanded.
Because for Yang Zhen, what he wants is the kind of troops that are indestructible and can fight tough battles when pulled out. Instead of troops built on the beach, which will be destroyed when a wave hits and pile up with sand. At this point, even though he knows that it may be necessary There was so much pressure on him, but Yang Zhen was determined not to compromise.
Yang Zhen's standards are too harsh in the eyes of some people. Even after nearly half a year of expansion, the Anti-Japanese Alliance's military strength still cannot be said to meet the requirements. But Yang Zhen would rather be so tight in the use of military strength, and even some I am stretched thin. I would rather be prudent than to lower any standards.
In order to meet the requirements of two-front operations under the situation of tight troop strength, Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun were meticulous in the use of troops down to each regiment, and even down to the battalion level in the use of tank troops. But no matter how precise the calculations were, Fighting on two fronts hundreds of kilometers apart at the same time, and taking on two main battlefields at the same time, was still a bit overwhelming for the Anti-Japanese Alliance.
Under this situation, after careful consideration and repeated sand table deductions, Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun decided to take advantage of the number and performance of their tanks, which were far superior to the Kwantung Army. As well as the plains of the central Liaohe River, low mountains and hills, The terrain is suitable for tank operations. During the entire battle in central Hebei, offense was used instead of defense on the Northeast battlefield.
However, with the entire force divided into two, the overall force left behind in the Northeast battlefield is still insufficient compared to the Kwantung Army. Especially the main force must be placed south of Siping and Tieling, which are more suitable for tank operations. Along the long and medium-sized railway in the north, in a relatively narrow strip, the overall military strength in the eastern mountainous area with complex terrain is insufficient.
Therefore, after much consideration, Yang Zhen adopted an uncharacteristic tactic. In the eastern mountainous area, he adopted this tactic of combining shallow depth with large depth. On the western front, which is more suitable for tank operations, that is, Kangping, west of the Liaohe River, France The front of the library is in a defensive posture.
And before the war, the participating troops who were to be used on the eastern front of the Northeastern battlefield were brought to the mountainous areas of Tonghua for a three-month tactical synthesis exercise. During the tactical exercise stage, all conceivable situations were repeatedly rehearsed. .Especially for the special terrain in the eastern mountainous area, the ambush tactics that the Japanese army may adopt have gone through special drills.
After painstaking training, not only the troops' level of mountain interspersed warfare has been greatly improved, but also a set of quite detailed tactics has been developed based on the special terrain of Liaodong mountainous areas. The troops' weapons and equipment have been specially adjusted, and heavy mortar attacks have been added. The organization of the artillery made it more suitable for the tactical requirements of the Eastern Front.
The type of tank selected was the American-made M-3 light tank that was finally finalized after painstaking comparisons among various tanks equipped with the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the advice of German armored officers. Although the German officers and the Anti-Japanese armored forces Cadres all believe that the performance of this tank, mainly its firepower and armor protection, is much worse than the German Panzer III tank.
In particular, the appearance is too tall, making the target too obvious. In mountainous terrain, this is an obvious weakness. If the Japanese army sets up observation posts at commanding heights, such mobile tanks can be spotted from a long distance. Moreover, its poor observation line of sight is difficult to detect in mountainous areas.
Mountain combat will also affect the display of firepower.
However, this kind of American-made light tank has high horsepower, strong off-road capabilities, and a very fast driving speed. Although its appearance is a bit too tall and looks very dazzling, its 30-degree climbing ability makes the tank not only suitable for combat in mountainous terrain.
is important and offsets its weaknesses to a certain extent.
Although it is only equipped with one 37 tank gun in terms of firepower, it is equipped with three machine guns. The anti-infantry firepower can be said to be quite strong. The most important thing is that the number of these main tanks currently used by the United States to assist the Anti-Japanese Alliance is quite sufficient.
.Even if you encounter large battle losses, it will be easy to replenish them.
Of course, the biggest problem with this kind of tank is that it can only use aviation fuel and cannot use the gasoline produced by the Anti-Japanese Alliance. However, relying on the Northeast operations and the generosity of the Americans, the amount of this fuel is still guaranteed. Therefore, in the Northeast
On the battlefield, this kind of tank was mainly used in the mountainous areas on the eastern front, just like the tank interweaving battle that Yang Zhen fought in Pingxi.
Moreover, this kind of tank did play the role that Yang Zhen expected when fighting in the mountainous areas on the eastern front. However, the armor of this kind of tank was still a bit too weak compared to the current density of anti-tank guns of the Kwantung Army. The results were indeed great.
However, the number of losses was also considerable. In this battle, this tank also suffered the greatest losses among all types of tanks in the Anti-Japanese Alliance.
As for the British infantry tanks left by Yang Zhen to fight in the Northeast Theater, they were unable to perform such mountainous operations due to their poor cross-country performance and too slow speed. Apart from some being transferred to the Guan Nei to participate in the war, they were mainly used in the Liaohe Plain.
Go up and cooperate with British cruise tanks to make a frontal breakthrough.
Under Yang Zhen's painstaking plan, the Northeastern battlefield, at least so far, has basically achieved the tactical requirements originally envisioned. Through this tactic of pulling and fighting, the Kwantung Army and even the entire Korean Army were firmly entrenched.
The Kwantung Army was firmly contained in the Northeast and the Korean Peninsula. No matter how critical the battlefield situation in the Pass was, the Kwantung Army was unable to send a single soldier from the Northeast to the south and enter the Pass.
Although the current stalemate in the Northeast battlefield has cost the Anti-Japanese Alliance a considerable price, this current stalemate is exactly what Yang Zhen needs. Because the entire combat operations of the Anti-Japanese Alliance in the Northeast are designed to cooperate with the operations in the North China battlefield.
, carried out to disperse the Japanese troops.
As for conquering cities and regaining southern Manchuria in one go, Yang Zhen knew that he did not have such a good appetite yet. He knew that with his current military strength and strength, he was far from being able to fight against the two major strategic groups of the Japanese invaders on both sides at the same time, and
Defeat these two strategic groups at the same time in one go.
Although Yang Zhen had formulated a careful battle plan for the Northeastern battlefield before the war, in this battle, the Northeastern battlefield was designated as an auxiliary battlefield from the beginning. The main purpose was to contain and consume the Kwantung Army's effective strength as much as possible.
Conquering cities and territories was not part of the plan. His real intention was to bluff in the Northeast and go to war in North China.
The offensive in Northeast China may seem earth-shattering, but in fact the real strategic intention is just one sentence. To make the Kwantung Army dizzy and unable to support operations within the Kwantung Pass, and to reduce the pressure that may be placed on the North China battlefield. At the same time, it also disperses the Japanese base camp to the greatest extent, and controls the battlefield within the Kwantung Army.
of attention.
And if the current stalemate in the Northeastern battlefield continues, at least until the end of the North China operation, there will not be much change. Then the realization of this strategic goal will not be a big problem. However, despite the current situation in the Northeastern battlefield,
I am still proceeding according to my own ideas, but Yang Zhen believes that there are still many things to pay attention to.
After carefully considering the current actual situation on the Northeast battlefield, Yang Zhen telegraphed Guo Bingxun and Wang Guangyu, who were in charge of commanding the entire Northeast battlefield, and political commissar Li Yanping, who was in charge of rear work, to give priority to stability on the Northeast battlefield. All strategic and tactical actions must be based on
Attracting the Japanese army to be unable to move south was the center.
In terms of tactical use, don't skimp on equipment and supplies, especially don't be afraid of the consumption of tanks, but don't blindly use a single tactic. When adopting large-depth penetration, you must pay attention to quick attack and quick withdrawal, as well as subsequent response. Also,
When making deep penetrations, you must pay attention to the combination of virtual and real situations, and use more feints and attacks.
The most important thing is to pay attention to the movements of the North Korean army. As long as there is no fundamental adverse change in the situation on the Northeast battlefield, the military strength in North Korea must not be reduced. At the same time, we must increase the blockade of the Korean Strait and the Korean Peninsula.
The bombing of transportation lines in the entire Japanese-controlled area.
In the telegram, Yang Zhen also urged the logistics and military industry departments to speed up the transportation of ammunition to the battlefield in Guannei. Taking advantage of the short calm period in the North China battlefield, hoard as much ammunition and oil as possible in the North China theater. Especially those that consumed the most in the first phase.
For each caliber of artillery shells, at least five bases must be stored.
After sending the telegram to the Northeast battlefield, Yang Zhen forcibly suppressed the idea of returning to the Northeast and turned his mind back to the North China war situation. Although the combat plan after switching to defense has been fully deployed, all units have also been adjusted in place.
, but Yang Zhen still did not dare to relax or relax in any way.
The five-day rest period was a rare period of calm and recovery for the troops below during the war. But for Yang Zhen and all the senior cadres of the troops participating in the war in North China, it was even busier. Compared to the cadres below, the focus was only on
Regarding his own frontier and his troops, Yang Zhen looked at the problem with his eyes on the entire North China.
From Shanxi to Shandong, from eastern Henan to Tianjin, this is what Yang Zhen needs to consider. Every detail and change on every battlefield, which may have an impact on the next battle situation, is what Yang Zhen needs to pay attention to. Five days.
During the rest period, Yang Zhen and his combat staff were busier than anyone else.
The collection of intelligence from all aspects, the prediction of the Japanese army's next move, and the intensive communication with the central and surrounding major strategic areas made the various departments in the headquarters feel that during these five days of rest, their work not only did not follow suit,
The situation has eased as the war situation has stabilized, but it is actually much busier than during the war.
Fortunately, compared with other base areas in North China, the central Hebei region is indeed prosperous. And the Jizhong Military Region and the local government of central Hebei, which are being reorganized, have always given priority to the supply of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Although they have been very busy during this period,
But the food quality has also increased significantly.
Three meals a day of white flour steamed buns are enough, and there is a meat dish for every meal. This makes cadres even in the Northeast, where the supply of fine grains is not large for some reasons, and the staple food is mainly coarse grains. When eating every day,
It has become the most rare time to relax for the staff of Yang Zhen's headquarters.
Although the troops below actually eat better during this period. Especially the troops belonging to the Eastern Front Cluster, with the full guarantee of the Bohai Navy Region, the food standard can be said to be far higher than that of the headquarters. But for the headquarters staff
, the current level of food still makes them feel quite satisfied.
After all, hot rice and fresh meat have much more flavor than canned food. The only thing that makes these headquarters staff unsatisfied is that the chefs in the headquarters cooking class are not very skilled. The seafood that the Bohai Navy Region visited tastes good
It's really not that good, and it seems to be a waste of raw materials.
Yang Zhen did not interfere with the substantial improvement of the food level at the headquarters. Instead, he told Chai Shirong that everyone was working very hard during this period. Even if they could not have dinner, they should try to improve the food standard as much as possible to compensate.
Thanks to everyone's hard work. As long as the condolences sent from various places are fresh food, they can be accepted with a certain amount of compensation. Wouldn't it also be helpful to boost morale if the food standards were appropriately raised?