Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

Although the 26th division that was wiped out by the independent column was also a division of the Japanese army.But He Zhengdao is clear.In the division organization of the Japanese army, these divisions are also divided into three, five, and nine ranks, and the 26th division is not a real elite division.

In this battle of Suiyuan, the independent column did eliminate many little devils.But after repeated battles, the independent column also suffered more than 5000 casualties.This also means that the independent column also lost a lot.

Knowing that it would take about a day for the material to be transferred, He Zhengdao told Wang Tianlin: "Chief of Staff, wait a moment to pile up more corpses outside the city at the south gate, and throw less at the other gates. I'll ask tomorrow The little devil wants to approve supplies!

After receiving the materials, the whole army will withdraw from Guisui territory tomorrow night.In addition, the troops in the direction of Baotou were ordered to retreat in the evening of the day after tomorrow.All troops in Guisui territory were withdrawn to our military defense area where blocking positions were established.

The first division and the second division stationed on the front line of Qingshui River were ordered by telegram, and the main force also withdrew into our defense area and began to rest.There is also a call to the political commissar to select excellent military backbones from the garrison to supplement the main divisions participating in the war.

Secondly, a notice was issued to each division, asking them to select outstanding military backbones to participate in the next round of scout assessment.This time, the reconnaissance brigade lost a lot, and it is necessary to add some fresh blood to the reconnaissance brigade.

Next, we have to complete the plan of snatching food from the tiger's mouth, I'm afraid there is still a big battle to be fought.At least I hope that before entering the winter, we will end our long-prepared plan to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, and we can live through the winter with peace of mind. "

'I'm afraid that when we return to Yulin, the little devil won't let us rest at ease, right? '

Facing Wang Tianlin's worries, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said: "As far as the current situation is concerned, the Japanese army can't mobilize too many troops for the time being to encircle our base area. At least they won't attack our base area until Taiyuan is captured.

As for the support of the Japanese troops returning to Sui, the mess in front of them alone is enough to cause headaches for the newly appointed puppet Mongolian commander.They should be thankful that I don't trouble them.With his guts, he might not dare to launch an attack this year.

Therefore, we only need to keep the defensive forces in the existing base area, and the rest of the troops can withdraw to the base area.After they restore the railway and the livelihood of the people here, we will come to harvest the spoils next time we have a chance. "

In He Zhengdao's view, it was a pity to give up the two places of Baotou and Guisui.But He Zhengdao felt that, judging from the current situation, it would be more beneficial for the independent column to abandon these two places.

This is why He Zhengdao gave up these two places.Even if the current independent column has many soldiers and generals, but if it controls a larger defense area, the strength of the troops still seems to be insufficient. It is a wise choice to shrink the defense.

What's more, as the main force of the Japanese army continues to move south, the future battlefield of the independent column will be between Shanxi and North China.If there is an opportunity in the future to occupy Datong or Zhangjiakou, the garrison in Suiyuan will also be a dish on the plate.

It is precisely because of this consideration that He Zhengdao made the decision to abandon Baotou and Guisui.If you give up, you will gain. If you are too greedy, you will end up losing more than you gain.And such considerations have also been recognized by the central government and the headquarters.

The next day, He Zhengdao, who received another batch of supplies, left Suiyuan City that afternoon.As for the corpses of the little devils outside the city that had been used for two days, they were all buried as well.Their last value was also completely squeezed out.

When the little devil's reconnaissance plane came to Suiyuan City again on the third day, what he saw was the silent Suiyuan City.The Japanese soldiers who were still defending the city yesterday could not even see a ghost.

What even made the little devil pilot feel creepy was that Guihua City, not far from Suiyuan City, also saw no one.The entire territory of Guisui seemed to be completely desolate like a ghost land.

After learning about the situation, Shouyi in the temple said after a while: "Baga, we are afraid that we have been fooled! If my prediction is correct, the 26th Division was wiped out by the Eighth Route Army two days ago. The troops the pilot saw were faked by the Chinese Army." !"

Upon hearing this, Chief of Staff Naozaburo Okabe said in disbelief: "How is this possible? Shigetoku Kuroda is also a general with rich combat experience, and he still has nearly 8000 troops in his hands.

With a strong city like Suiyuan as the backing, how could the Eighth Route Army capture it overnight?Even if our main division attacks, unless we use heavy artillery and air force, we won't be able to capture a strong city like Suiyuan overnight, right? "

'Then how do you explain what the Air Force detected today?No one in Suiyuan City could be seen, and the telegram of the 26th Division, which had been in touch with us, also lost contact.In this case, what other reason can you come up with? '

Although he didn't want to admit such a fact, Terauchi Shouichi was very sure of his guess.Two days later, a Japanese cavalry regiment arrived in Guisui, finally confirming his guess.

Knowing that the two cities of Guihua and Suiyuan, including the railway from Guisui to Baotou, were all demolished, Si Nei Shouyi couldn't help but curse at such a mess.But these have nothing to do with He Zhengdao.

He Zhengdao, who led the team into the Shenmu area of ​​Yulin, also breathed a sigh of relief.The end of the month-long Suiyuan Battle really made He Zhengdao a little tired.When I come back this time, I really need to take a good rest.

The most important thing is to digest the spoils captured in this battle as soon as possible.At least He Zhengdao hoped that the evacuation of the independent columns in Baotou and Guisui would bring the industrial foundation of the base area to a higher level.

After all, for the independent column this time, while gaining a lot, the cost is also not small.If you can't make up for these losses as soon as possible, you will also appear powerless if you want to fight a tough battle next time! (To be continued.)

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Xinkou, the gateway from northern Shanxi to Taiyuan, is the last line of defense to defend Taiyuan.In order to defend Taiyuan, the Second Theater Command gathered six group armies, more than 30 divisions, and about 30 people, and organized the Battle of Xinkou.

The North China Front Army, in order to fight the Xinkou battle well, also assembled three main battle divisions and affiliated troops. Nearly 10 people launched an attack under the cover of hundreds of artillery pieces, hundreds of tanks and a large number of aircraft. Xinkou battle.

In this battle, the Jinsui Army, which was fighting at home, also played extremely tenaciously.Everyone knows that the battle that took place in Xinkou is also their real battle to defend their home and country, if they retreat again, they will have no choice but to retreat.

The 5000th Brigade of the Jinsui Army fought bloody battles with the invading little devils in Yuanping for ten days.In the end, from brigade commander Jiang Yuzhen to more than [-] officers and soldiers in the whole brigade, almost all of them were killed in battle to complete the task of blocking the enemy assigned by the second theater.

Following the fall of Nao County and Yuanping, Xinkou was completely under the direct attack of the Japanese army.This also realized that the battle of Xinkou had reached the most critical moment. If Xinkou fell, Taiprinciple, the capital of Shanxi, would be directly exposed to the guns of the Japanese army.

Xinkou is located in the north of Xinxian County, the key point of Tongpu Road, with Wutai Mountains on the right and Ningwu Mountains on the left. There is a valley between the two mountains. In the valley, there is an earth mountain tens of meters high. Fortifications.

On this battlefield, Hao Mengling, the commander of the Ninth Army of the Central Corps who participated in the battle, died heroically and became the first army commander to die in the War of Resistance.In recognition of his achievements, the national government held a state funeral for him and posthumously awarded him the rank of general of the army as a compliment.

In this battle, the four main divisions of the Eighth Route Army that advanced into Shanxi to fight all paid a price of varying sizes.But in terms of the results obtained by the four troops, there is no doubt that the Pingxingguan ambush of the 115th Division has the most fruitful results.

Leading the main force that marched into Suiyuan to return to Yulin, many people in the base area knew about it on the road from Daliu Town to Yulin.During this period of time, the independent column won the battle, and the supplies and mules and horses were busy almost every day.

At this moment, the victorious army returned, and many people rushed to tell each other.For the people in the base area.Although they were afraid of fighting, they gradually realized that fear was useless.Only by driving the little devil out of the homeland can real peace be obtained.

For the independent column to resist the enemy outside the base area, this undoubtedly shocked the people of Yulin.Enjoy the rare tranquility of the war years.It's just that He Zhengdao, who led the troops back, knew that this was just the beginning of the War of Resistance!

When He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance brigade back to Yulin City, looking at the crowd who came to welcome him, He Zhengdao was also surprised but moved and said: "Hello, Chief of Staff!"

"Mr. He, your independent column is in Suiyuan this time.It really played out the morale of our Eighth Route Army!Now that you are back, can this report of victory be announced to the soldiers and civilians of the National Anti-Japanese War? '

In order to ensure the safety of the retreating troops, the Eighth Route Army has kept secret the news that the independent column wiped out the 26th Division stationed in Sui.This time He Zhengdao returned smoothly, no doubt aware that the time is ripe for retribution.

The most important thing is that the Xinkou battle has reached its most difficult moment.Such a good news may make the North China Front Army who is preparing to attack Taiyuan fearful.After all, the independent column is by their side!

Listening to Zuo Quan's words, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "It's fine if the chief decides! However, this time the independent column also urgently needs to rest, at least in a short period of time, it will no longer be able to carry out such a large corps operation.

After the power-on, the head of the headquarters was also asked to complain more to Lao Jiang.No military rank or establishment, just give us more pay and weapons and ammunition.After this battle, the reserves of the independent column were almost exhausted. "

It is said that the independent column fought this battle happily, but they didn't know that the independent column was able to fight this battle after a long period of preparation.It can be said that without the preparatory work in the early stage, it is impossible for the independent column to find so smoothly this time.

Facing He Zhengdao's complaints.Zuo Quan also smiled and said, "We can mention this to Lao Jiang, but whether he will agree or not is another matter! This time I am here on behalf of the headquarters, and I am actually representing the headquarters to express condolences to your battle.

If there is anything the headquarters can help with, feel free to mention it.Solved the enemy situation in Suiyuan.It is still very helpful for us to stop the little devil's anti-mopping up of our base area in the next step. "

'Chief of Staff, I haven't thought about this yet.After all, I know the situation at the headquarters, so I'm afraid it won't be too good.Since the chief of staff is here this time, let's wait until the inspection is over.By the way, take away the things I prepared for the central and headquarters! '

Hearing this, Zuo Quan also smiled and said: "Wow, there is a return gift! When I came here, I joked with the commander-in-chief and Boss Peng, asking me to come to your independent column to express condolences on behalf of the headquarters, so why not come here empty-handed?" Excuse me!

Right now, you actually think about it and give us a gift in return, which makes people feel a little embarrassed.It's just the meaning of the central government and the headquarters. Regarding your seizure in Suiyuan this time, it is still possible to give priority to making up for your losses! "

'Thanks to the heads of the headquarters for their concern. Although the independent column fought very hard in this battle, the three main forces and the cavalry division have really been tempered by the flames of war.I believe that after the rest, the combat effectiveness of the troops will be raised to a higher level.

In this battle of Suiyuan, we seized more than 3 Japanese [-]-type rifles.In order to ensure the supplies of the troops on the battlefield in the future, I plan to replace the full-time equipment for the first and second divisions.

I have also prepared a batch of the remaining thousands of rifles, light and heavy machine guns, and other weapons, and I will ask the chief of staff to hand them over to the central or headquarters.Regarding the reloading of the [-]-type rifle ammunition, the arsenal has been perfected at present.

As for the bullet supply, there shouldn't be too many problems for the time being.The more difficult thing is the reloading of shells. Although some progress has been made, the number of shells that can be reloaded in the arsenal every day is also not much, and it still needs to be supported by seizures.

During the battle in Suiyuan City this time, we seized twelve Japanese-made 105-caliber field guns.Among them, eight doors are intact, and four doors need to be returned to the arsenal for repairs, and they should be able to be re-equipped with troops.

I hope the headquarters can approve these twelve large-caliber field guns and stay in the artillery brigade of the independent column.In order to strengthen the shortcomings of the headquarters and the central government in artillery, this time I prepared forty mountain artillery and field artillery and handed them over to the headquarters.

With these forty 75-caliber artillery, the central and headquarters can form a real artillery regiment.When we really want to fight tough battles with little devils in the future, we have a tough guy in our hands, and our waists will be straighter.

In terms of shells, I also prepared a batch.At that time, I will order the logistics brigade to escort these materials back to the central and headquarters.As for the money seized in this battle, the chairman has explained earlier that it will be handed over to the central government in full. '

Hearing what He Zhengdao said, Zuo Quan couldn't help laughing and said: "If the commander-in-chief and Boss Peng knew that you gave such a big gift to the headquarters, they would definitely laugh happily! It seems that this time , you really got rich!"