Regarding the idea put forward by Yang Zhen, Guo Bingxun thought about it for a moment and nodded: "I think it's OK. These troops themselves are prepared for the Korean battlefield. They are currently stationed on the border between China and North Korea. At the same time, they are currently maintaining a state of combat readiness. It's OK
Enter the DPRK as soon as possible."
"However, I think it is best to transfer two more independent tank regiments. The newly formed 15th Armored Brigade can also be transferred to the Korean battlefield. As for the 4th Armored Division currently in North Korea, it is not appropriate to hand it over to Du Kaishan immediately.
Including the Second Parachute Division, it is better to be directly controlled by the headquarters for the time being."
"At the same time, taking into account the current situation on the Korean battlefield, I think the Second Parachute Division should enter North Korea secretly. All parachute equipment should be temporarily stored on the China-North Korea border. The location of the Fourth Armored Division can also be adjusted from the current Sunchuan to Sariwon
First line. In order to strategically put more pressure on the Japanese army in Korea and cooperate with Du Kaishan's current offensive."
"As for the other troops, I will replenish one after reading and transfer one to North Korea. However, don't be too anxious. These divisions are transferred to North Korea. Although they are not strong enough to completely take over the entire Korean Peninsula, they will be given to Du Kaishan.
There won’t be much of a problem holding on to the battle.”
"For the long and narrow Korean battlefield, the somewhat narrow battlefield space also limits the large-scale roundabout operations we are accustomed to. Judging from the current battle situation, more satisfactory tactics are more suitable. Anyway, we are not in a hurry now, as long as
To open the gap, it is better to push southward steadily."
After quickly drafting the telegram according to Yang Zhen's wishes, and after Yang Zhen signed it and handed it over to the staff for dispatch, Guo Bingxun hesitated for a moment and continued: "No. 1, I am not worried about the battlefield in Guanhai. I think since the central government has made this determination,
We will definitely fight well. Although there are still certain variables on the Korean battlefield, at least before June, the problem should not be too big."
"But looking at the current battlefield in Asia, where will the US military's next target be? Whether it can bring the greatest pressure on the Japanese to effectively reduce the pressure we need to face in the future is what we should consider most right now.
.If the Americans sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, then the Japanese may still make some serious moves in the direction of North Korea."
"In the battle of Iwo Jima, the Americans were really hurt. With such strong fire support, they also suffered nearly 40,000 casualties. I am afraid that after this battle, the Americans will make further strategic considerations.
Quite cautiously, I think at least Taiwan will probably not be included in the targets of the Americans anymore.
"Because the Americans know very well that judging from the current number of Japanese troops and terrain in Taiwan, it is a harder nut to crack than Iwo Jima. If the Americans' next target is Taiwan, during most of the combat time, except for
Apart from carrier-based aircraft, their fleet is basically just a decoration."
"Although the total area of Taiwan Island is not comparable to the large islands of the Dutch East Indies, it is not comparable to Iwo Jima. Except during the landing and within the range of naval guns, once the US landing troops penetrate deep, I am afraid that their
The naval guns would not be effective."
"Judging from the battle on Iwo Jima, the Japanese army has given up on fighting the U.S. military on the beach and was heavily killed by the U.S. military's superior naval gunfire. Not only did it fail to prevent the U.S. military from landing, but it actually weakened itself greatly. Change the tactics.
In order to control the beachhead with firepower, the real battle was placed in a deep area where U.S. military artillery fire could not directly support."
"If the U.S. military's next choice is Taiwan Island, then given Taiwan's terrain and depth, and the Japanese's changes in defense tactics, the price the Americans will pay will be several times that of Iwo Jima, or even the battlefield in the Philippines.
Compared with the previous landing targets adopted by the US military, Taiwan can be regarded as a real tough target."
"Furthermore, the overall terrain of Taiwan is not conducive to a large-scale landing battle. Judging from the terrain around Taiwan Island, there are limited landing sites for the US military to choose. At the same time, in terms of the strength of the defenders, the strength of the Japanese army in Taiwan is not as good as that of other countries.
The two directions are comparable."
"At the beginning, the Japanese army in the Philippines were all second-rate divisions and temporarily expanded divisions, and even recruited indigenous soldiers. A considerable part of the troops had extremely poor combat effectiveness and insufficient heavy equipment. Although the numbers on the surface are huge, they are really
The Japanese know its combat effectiveness, and so do the Americans. Even so, the U.S. military has not yet completely taken over the Philippines."
"The Japanese army in Taiwan is a gathering of elites. Among the old divisions re-established by the Japanese army, several are now in Taiwan. Coupled with a large number of well-equipped new divisions, Taiwan is now very important to the US military.
, is an absolutely tough nut to crack. If the Americans choose to attack Taiwan, the price will be extremely heavy. Americans should not fail to see this."
"But it is not a good thing for us that the United States gives up attacking Taiwan. Of course, if the Americans' next target is Okinawa, I think this will be a better result for us. It's just the Battle of Iwo Jima.
, the Americans have suffered such huge losses, it is hard to say when they will be able to launch an attack."
Guo Bingxun's view made Yang Zhen smile and say: "Old Guo, there is no need to worry about this. Indeed, after the huge loss of the Battle of Iwo Jima, will the Americans who were bitten in a short time
It will be somewhat confusing to launch the next campaign within the time limit."
"However, I think the Americans can still afford the losses in the Battle of Iwo Jima given their thick-skinned skin. In addition to large warships, the Americans can also afford the losses of light ships in a month.
The replenishment is completed. The loss of equipment means nothing to the Americans."
"As for the loss of troops, the US military has now expanded to tens of millions. Although the number of ground troops in the Asian battlefield is not large, and they are mainly Marine Corps. The main force of their army is still placed in the European battlefield. But they can always
Mobilize troops from the homeland and other fronts."
"At the moment, in the European battlefield, although the German army is still resisting desperately on the Eastern Front, it is no longer able to recover. The Soviet army currently sweeping through East Prussia has completed the encirclement of Berlin, the German capital, and has launched the Battle of Berlin. In other words, the German fascist army
Destruction is basically a foregone conclusion."
"The German troops on the Western Front, in order to avoid Soviet retaliation and reduce losses to the homeland, can almost be said to have completely given up resistance. The American and British troops on the Western Front can now be said to have basically no major operations. The American and British troops in
The slow movement on the Western Front was not because of the resistance of the German troops, but because they did not want to bite those hard bones."
"Leaving Berlin to the Soviets is more cost-effective for the United States and Britain. Especially when it comes to the division of German occupation, Berlin is located in the Soviet-occupied area. Whether Berlin can be captured is very important to the Soviets.
.But for the United States and Britain, it basically doesn’t matter.”
"Both the Americans and the British have already freed up their hands on the European battlefield. If necessary, at least a considerable part of their troops on the European battlefield can be immediately transferred to the Asian battlefield. And the Americans have the strength to fight in a
Within a month, an army group will be mobilized from the European battlefield to the Asian battlefield. Therefore, although the U.S. military suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Iwo Jima, the U.S. military could be replenished within a short period of time."
"Not only have the Americans basically been able to free up their hands in the European battlefield, but the British have also begun to increase their military strength in the Asian battlefield. Now the British have reorganized the Pacific Fleet and rejoined the Asian battlefield. At the same time, they have increased their military strength in Southeast Asia.
The deployment of military forces to launch operations in the Dutch East Indies and the deployment of carrier-based aircraft to cooperate with the US military's air strikes on Japan already illustrate the problem."
"With this foundation, the Americans, who have actually switched from a two-front battle to a front-line battle, are fully confident to continue launching attacks. For the Americans, the casualties in the Battle of Iwo Jima were indeed higher. But
To say that the injured muscles need to be recuperated is a far cry."
"The strength of their foundation is not something we can compare with. The number of casualties in our war has made those of us who are military and political officials almost lose our hair in order to replenish soldiers. In order to replenish the equipment damaged in the battle, we have to
Try your best to scheming with the Americans."
"It is said that the Americans cannot afford the number of casualties. I think that is pure nonsense. At the critical moment, the Americans are more willing to invest than anyone else. But relying on the strong national power behind them, the Americans are more willing to invest in equipment and soldiers.
It’s just equipment. At this point, Americans are smarter than anyone else.”
"The most important thing is that the war has reached this point. I don't think the Americans want the Soviets, who are about to be free on the Eastern Front, to intervene in the Asian battlefield. So I think the next offensive of the Americans will probably be at the latest.
It will start at the end of this month. But you are right, the Americans will not bite the hard nut of Taiwan."
"If my judgment is correct, their next target of attack should be Okinawa. Because the Japanese, who have completely lost the main force of their navy, will no longer pose any threat to the Americans at sea. And the inherent nature of the battle for islands in the Pacific Theater
, dependence on the navy also makes the Americans have no regard for attacking Okinawa, the island at the southern gate of the Japanese mainland.
"As for Okinawa's military and political status, it is actually far from comparable to Taiwan. After all, compared to Taiwan, this is the real core area of Japan. And there are also a considerable number of the original Japanese garrison troops in Okinawa.
Lost after diversion to Iwo Jima."
"The current defense force in Okinawa is the weakest in the entire Japanese mainland. And the Japanese, who have lost almost all their maritime power, and what little they have left is not enough to fill the teeth of the Americans, have also lost the ability to increase military strength in Okinawa.
The ability of the soldiers. The Americans who are looking for soft persimmons, the next target can only be Okinawa."
"Lao Guo, we basically have no doubts about whether the Americans will continue to attack in the short term. But one thing we can clearly determine is that judging from the casualty figures in the Battle of Iwo Jima, the Americans are temporarily
We will never attack the Japanese mainland."
"For us, it is not important that the Americans continue to attack there. What is important is that they attack. But Lao Guo, I think that for us, what we should be most prepared for now is not where the Americans will attack next, but where the Americans will attack next.
It’s the possibility that Americans are about to turn their backs.”
"After President Roosevelt passes away, we still can't tell whether the new owner of the White House will basically continue the original policies. But one thing is certain. With the war situation now reaching this point, the United States
People’s policies will definitely change a lot.”
"Whether assistance will be completely stopped, I don't know yet. But what I know is that as the war situation develops, the Americans are about to burn bridges. So we must be fully prepared so as not to be caught off guard. The situation is like a chess game.
, those of us who are in charge have to take three steps with our eyes. The current situation is like this, and so is life."