It was just dawn, but all the Japanese generals in the 1st Army Headquarters had already taken their seats. ()
Oshima's long and steady voice sounded in the room: "Everyone, it's time to take action. The pontoon bridge of the 2nd Division has been built and is waiting to cross the river. In order to cover the 2nd Division's crossing operation, I have given an order.
The army immediately counterattacked the Russian army."
Oshima Hisao gave the order, and the Japanese Guards Division and the 12th Division immediately switched from defense to offense and launched counterattacks against the Russian army on all fronts.
For a time, the momentum was huge, the sound of artillery was loud, and the sound of gunshots filled the entire front. The front was full of attacking Japanese soldiers.
The commander of the Russian Eastern Cluster is General Billy Gerlinger. When he first received the news, he did not realize that the Japanese army's major counterattack was about to begin from now on. Instead, he ordered all armies to defend and wait for opportunities.
attack.
Just as battles were starting across the battle lines, countless Japanese soldiers were hurriedly crossing the other side of the three pontoon bridges on the Taizi River.
"Quick, quick! The Russians haven't discovered us yet. These idiots will soon have a taste of our fists." Koide Keisuke stood at the bridge and kept urging.
Naturally, Liu Zhenming would not risk his life for the sake of the Japanese. He pressed the command knife with one hand and held up the telescope with the other hand, constantly watching the movement on the opposite side.
There was neither smoke nor gunfire from the other side.
Liu Zhenming thought a little angrily: "How come these Russians haven't discovered it yet? They are too careless! Just a few shells on the pontoon bridge will kill a lot of Japanese troops."
If the Japanese soldiers standing around knew what Liu Zhenming was thinking now, they would probably strangle him to death.
The soldiers on one side reported the situation to him from time to time.
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, the 4th Infantry Regiment has safely crossed the Taizi River, and now the 16th Regiment and the 29th Regiment are crossing the river."
"Let the 4th Regiment build a simple defensive position on the opposite side!"
"Hi!"
Not long after, another report came out: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, the 16th Regiment has safely crossed the river, and now the 29th Regiment and the 30th Regiment are crossing the river.**"
"Is there any movement from the Russian army?"
"No, the Russian army has not discovered our actions yet!"
"This, the Russian army's response is too slow."
"This is all your plan, Division Commander, to catch the enemy unawares."
Liu Zhenming was speechless, seeing that the Japanese troops here were getting fewer and fewer. He could only sigh softly and said in a deep voice: "Let's go, the division headquarters personnel are crossing the river!"
Facts have proved that the Russian intelligence is not generally backward. Liu Zhenming almost doubts whether the Prince River is on the Russian military map.
The 2nd Division crossed the Taizi River unharmed. Liu Zhenming commanded the 2nd Division to head towards the small highland to the north of the Russian army's station, which was the first strategic location, Mantou Mountain.
Koide Keisuke's 4th Infantry Regiment is still the forward, while Tanaka Giichi's investigation team has long lost contact with Liu Zhenming.
Marching in a hurry, the Russian troops, who were secretly scolded by Liu Zhenming all the way, finally discovered the Japanese troops who came to attack them with Liu Zhenming's prayers.
"At any cost, we must seize the high ground of Mantou Mountain before the Russian army arrives! The whole army attacks!" Liu Zhenming finally got some energy, waved his hand, and shouted an order.
Now the Japanese soldiers are just cold numbers in his eyes. He has completely used these people to practice. How can he have no opponents?
As soon as Liu Zhenming issued this order, the soldiers of the 2nd Division went completely crazy. The 4th Infantry Regiment, which had just come into contact with the Russian army, under the command of Keisuke Koide, formed a death squad to conduct an assault as soon as they arrived.
"Warriors, it's time to wash away the shame of the 2nd Division. Attack!" Keisuke Koide pulled out a white cloth and wrapped it around his forehead to show his determination. He waved his command sword and howled like a pig.
Come.
More than five hundred members of the suicide squad were inspired by him, and they rushed forward screaming. In their eyes, life was much lighter than glory.
"Yo Xi, Xiaodejun did a great job!" Liu Zhenming said with a stern face: "Each regiment will organize a death squad. They must cross each other and advance at the fastest speed. The Russian army is gathering here.
, as long as we occupy Mantou Mountain, it will be victory."
"Hi!"
Liu Zhenming would like to see how fast the Japanese army can attack here.
Bang bang bang…
The gunfire suddenly became violent. As soon as the Japanese troops were discovered, the soldiers of the Russian 17th Army were overwhelmed by the sea of Japanese troops before they could react.
At the headquarters of the Russian 17th Army, Russian soldiers urgently reported to the Russian commander Lieutenant General Devsky.
"General, an enemy force has appeared behind our army and is heading in this direction."
Jevsky was shocked. He just heard the gunshots over there and thought it was an accident. Unexpectedly, it was a Japanese army entering his stomach. Jevsky quickly asked: "Where did they come from?"
Where did it come from? Is it the Japanese army?"
"General, the opponent should have sneaked over from the river on the other side of the forest. They are the Japanese Guards Division."
Jevsky quickly shook his head and said: "Impossible! The Japanese Guards Division is fighting with our 3rd Siberian Army. How could it come here?"
He took two steps back and forth, and then said: "Even if they come, the number will not be too large. Order Istomin to lead a regiment of troops to stop the attack."
"yes!"
However, not long after the messenger left, another soldier hurried in to report.
"General, the enemy has defeated several of our defensive forces and is now advancing to the north."
"North!" All the Russian army staff officers in the headquarters stood up. On the one hand, they were frightened by the speed of the Japanese army's offensive march. On the other hand, they were curious that the Japanese army did not attack here, but went north.
, why exactly?
One of the staff members thought hard for a moment and then shouted: "No, their target is Mantou Mountain. Once Mantou Mountain is occupied by the Japanese army, the Japanese army will be able to overlook all our positions, and the artillery will fall on the positions without any scruples."
Go anywhere.”
Jevsky said in surprise: "Quickly, let Istomin change the marching direction and seize the Mantou Mountain, Colonel Martynov!"
"yes!"
"You can lead another seven battalions of troops to support us!"
"Yes, General."
The Russian 17th Army began to get into chaos due to the arrival of the 2nd Division. Troops everywhere were withdrawn from their original defense positions, either heading to seize Mantou Mountain or heading to block the 2nd Division.
At this time, Liu Zhenming was using the leapfrog tactic to direct the 2nd Division's continuous attacks. The so-called leapfrog tactic was to ignore some of the stronger defenses on the march and directly go around to attack the weak fortifications behind.
"Quick, the map shows that there are still 5 kilometers before we reach Mantou Mountain!" Liu Zhenming raised his telescope and saw a small mountain in his sight. Although this mountain is small, it is the most prominent mountain in this area.
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"Your Excellency, there is a Russian army in front that has just built a line of defense!" The communications soldier quickly reported to Liu Zhenming.
Liu Zhenming raised the map and said in a deep voice: "There is no need to attack. Let Keisuke Koide send a squadron of troops to watch them. The other troops will make an arc from here and continue to advance."
"Sir, there are already several Russian troops chasing us behind us!"
Liu Zhenming glared and said displeased: "So what, as long as we are fast enough, they will only eat dust. As long as we reach Mantou Mountain, we can immediately build a position and fight back the pursuers from a high position instead of attacking the enemy."
, or let the enemy attack us."
"Your Excellency, the division commander, is right. I didn't think carefully." All the staff members replied with sincerity.
Liu Zhenming asked again: "Is there no news about Colonel Tanaka yet?".
"No!"
Liu Zhenming smiled secretly in his heart: "This kid doesn't know how to be brave and kills himself in one fell swoop. This is good, so as not to waste my time thinking about how to solve it."