Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Large-scale, secret troop movements cannot be carried out without leaving any trace. The Japanese had some experts who, through analysis of the intelligence they received, accurately determined that the Jin-Sui Military Sub-district was about to do something big.

"General, this is intelligence obtained by our intelligence department after analysis. Our adversary, the Jin-Sui Military Sub-district of China, will launch a large-scale offensive against our 12th Army."

"The total number of troops deployed will not be less than 150,000, the number of artillery pieces will not be less than 2000, the number of tanks will not be less than 500, and the number of aircraft will exceed 1,000. With the current military strength of our 12th Army, it will be difficult to resist. I suggest that Your Excellency request emergency tactical guidance!"

Yamamoto Ichiki, who had just been promoted to intelligence officer of the 12th Army, gave his advice based on the intelligence he had recently obtained.

Yoshio Shinotsuka was no longer as calm as before; his face was full of worry. The development of the battle had completely exceeded his expectations. He originally thought that the Jin-Sui Military Sub-district could only spare a maximum of 10 troops, but now the enemy's troops actually exceeded 15, which proved that his previous misjudgment was very serious.

"Baka! I really regret what I did!"

"I have already reported to the General Headquarters, but unfortunately the only mobile force the Empire has in China is the 11th Army."

“I have a very bad relationship with Okamura, so he definitely won’t be willing to support me in the fight. Right now, the only thing we can rely on is the Kwantung Army.”

"Although the main force of the Kwantung Army has been transferred to the Pacific theater, the remaining forces should not be underestimated. The General Headquarters has issued orders to the Kwantung Army to support our two Class B divisions."

"At the same time, the General Headquarters will mobilize reinforcements for three divisions before March 6, and they are expected to arrive around the end of March."

"The two divisions that were previously allocated have now been replenished, and my 12th Army is now at full strength, with a total strength of 10."

"With the support troops that have just arrived, our total strength is expected to reach 13 before we engage the enemy."

"As for the puppet troops that the Chinese call them, they add up to nearly 20. In total, our forces number over 30, which is two to one against the enemy."

"The advantage is firmly in our hands. The only problem is our ammunition supply, which may not be as abundant as the enemy's."

"Fortunately, the General Staff was willing to form new air divisions for us, ensuring that our 12th Army had two air divisions, which gave us the strength to fight the enemy."

"War is all about air superiority. If we lose air superiority, our losses will be enormous. Not to mention, in preparation for the upcoming major battle, I have ordered all the poison gas grenades in our stockpile to be transported and distributed to the front-line troops within three days."

"Chief of Staff Mitsui, immediately issue orders to all frontline units, requiring them to strengthen their defenses and find weaknesses in their fortifications to reinforce them."

"The tank battalion must immediately take cover. No attack is permitted without my order."

"Order the air force to launch bombing operations against the enemy starting today to delay their advance."

"Gentlemen, the fate of my 12th Army rests on this battle!