Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

Since we can reorganize the army openly, there is no need to be polite.

The entire industrial area was mobilized.

It is not too difficult to extract two divisions from the million-strong working population.

The difficulty is that there are not enough officers.

Hu Zhenhua decided to use the defeated soldiers recruited from the Temporary 1st Regiment.

Wang Hongwen's work was very effective. So far, he had recruited more than 150 officers.

There is a very big advantage in using them, which is that the authorities can rest assured.

In order to control these two divisions, the authorities strongly supported Wang Hongwen's recruitment. As a result, hundreds of outstanding young officers arrived at the 1st Temporary Regiment one after another, ready to apply.

Build an all-American army and let the people's soldiers become familiar with the U.S. organization, weapons and equipment, tactical characteristics, etc.

Knowing yourself and the enemy is the only way to survive a hundred battles.

It was noon when Hu Zhenhua arrived at the Xiancao Security Training Camp.

That’s right, to the outside world, Chongming only has a security team, nothing else.

The training camp conducts comprehensive training in company units.

The instructors were sent by the United States. At this moment, they were not wearing US military uniforms, but mainly the uniforms of the security corps. They sat like this to dilute the impact.

The soldiers are conducting basic training under the scorching sun. This training is divided into three parts: physical training, weapon operation training, and tactical theory learning.

Because the soldiers enter the camp at different times, the projects they carry out are also different.

The newest arrivals are undergoing physical training. Warfare is a test of willpower, so the US military focuses on improving soldiers' physical fitness and endurance. Training includes long-distance running, push-ups, sit-ups, and other regular physical fitness exercises.

In between physical training, instructors will insert weapons operation training.

Weapons training is comprehensive and detailed, requiring each trainee to be proficient in the use, shooting techniques, maintenance, etc. of a variety of weapons, such as pistols, rifles, submachine guns, light machine guns, heavy machine guns, mortars, grenades, etc.

During the training process, soldiers need to repeatedly practice the disassembly and assembly of weapons, familiarize themselves with the performance of weapons, and improve shooting accuracy and speed.

As for tactical theory learning, it is mostly arranged after meals or at night.

Theoretical training covers infantry tactics, jungle combat tactics, night combat tactics, etc. Through classroom lectures, case analysis, sandbox simulations, etc., soldiers can understand the application scenarios and implementation points of different tactics.

For example, in jungle warfare, we will teach you how to use terrain for concealment and how to coordinate team advancement in the jungle.

Hu Zhenhua was watching the shooting training when suddenly a company from the side ran over, shouting,

"Easy! Easy! Easy!"

Old Hu was puzzled and asked Duan Long,

"What do their slogans mean?"

Duan Long immediately replied,

"They are Company E, and the soldiers are getting familiar with the word." The US military has a unique numbering system for combat units, where divisions, regiments, and battalions are designated by numbers, while companies are designated by letters. For example, the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Battalion is designated 101-2AVN, the 101nd Battalion is designated 9-101AVN, and the th Battalion is designated -AVN.

As for the regimental-level numbers, they are based on numbers, such as the 101st Regiment under the 501st Airborne Division, the 501st Regiment, etc.

As for the companies, they are arranged in alphabetical order. For example, the 1st Battalion has ABC Company, the 2nd Battalion has DEF Company, and so on.

Each company of the US Army will be named according to its own preferences, but the first letter remains unchanged. For example, Easy Company refers to E Company.

Using letters for numbering is more convenient than using numbers, especially when it is necessary to quickly identify and distinguish different companies. This numbering method not only improves identification efficiency, but also makes the organization and management of the troops more orderly!

Hu Zhenhua was amazed. This was the first time he had heard of such a compilation method!

When it was time for lunch, Duan Long pointed at the beef and vegetables on the plate and said,

"The US military's logistical rations are divided into five grades, abbreviated as ABCDK."

"Meals A are made with fresh vegetables and meat. This kind of food is usually only supplied to the rear areas. Soldiers on the front lines can only eat it during festivals."

"Type B rations come in large cans and are not meant to be eaten immediately. They are refrigerated, half-cooked food that needs to be processed after opening. B rations are usually prepared uniformly by company cooks, and are what the troops rely on for meals while stationed in camp."

"C rations are 'individual combat rations', the most common food eaten by soldiers during wartime. They consist of six cans, half of which are code-named 'M' cans of protein, such as sausage, ham, chicken, beans, and eggs; the other half are code-named 'B' cans of carbohydrates, such as biscuits, bread, pasta, and oatmeal."

"The K ration is similar to the C ration and was designed in 1942 specifically for paratroopers. However, as an airdropped food, the K ration is smaller in quantity and consists of a can, so American soldiers usually don't get enough to eat."

"D rations are for emergencies, such as when surrounded, lost, or when supplies are blocked. They can replenish a soldier's daily calorie needs."

Hu Zhenhua had heard of the classification of rations.

Sometimes, you can judge the US military's security level by the food they eat. For example, if you find that the soldiers in their camp are eating Class A rations, it means that the US military believes that this place is in the rear and is very safe. At this time, their security is not so strict.

If they were eating D rations, the troops were in trouble.

After lunch, Hu Zhenhua sat in Company C to listen to tactical theory learning.

To his surprise, what Instructor Gru was explaining was the defense battle of the Temporary 1st Regiment the day before.

The sand table restored the defensive fortifications of the 1st Temporary Regiment almost in proportion.

This surprised Hu Zhenhua very much.

It's wartime now, and the defensive fortifications of the 1st Temporary Regiment are almost completely exposed. If it becomes a life-and-death battle, the consequences will be unimaginable.

It is said that the defenders became like a sieve, and this is true.

Gru held a long baton and began to explain in fluent English, with students from the School of Foreign Languages ​​acting as interpreters.

"Newbies, what you're looking at now is the defensive fortifications of the 1st Temporary Regiment. A day ago, they fought a brilliant defensive battle, annihilating an entire enemy regiment. Today, we'll study and reflect on this battle. Let me first describe the course of the battle..."

Hu Zhenhua listened very carefully. He wanted to know how the Americans viewed this battle.

After Gru finished speaking, he suddenly pointed at a soldier and asked,

"Yan, first tell me about the construction of the 1st Temporary Regiment's fortifications. Is it reasonable?"

The soldier named Yan Yu stood up, walked around the sand table, took some measurements, and said,

"This fortification was built on the assumption that the enemy wouldn't use heavy weapons. From that perspective, it's commendable, but it also has its shortcomings. The distance between the anti-infantry swamp and the bunker is too short. If I were the attacker, I could easily shorten this 300-meter distance by digging a tunnel!"

Gru looked at the others.

"What do you think?"

A soldier immediately stood up and retorted,

"Yan Yu is wrong. Captain Xie's plan is clearly a trap. The purpose is to lure the enemy into attacking, then launch a counterattack, attract reinforcements, and attack with artillery fire. After blocking the reinforcements, we can concentrate our superior forces to destroy the invading enemy! Facts have proven its correctness."

Another soldier stood up and said loudly,

"This arrangement worked the first time, but have you considered whether the enemy will be fooled again the second time? Will they bring in artillery? Also, the 1st Temporary Regiment's defense is focused on the front lines, while its flanks and rear are vulnerable. If I were the enemy commander, I would never waste my manpower on such a tough nut to crack. I would instead focus on the weaker targets first! After all, the initiative in the war lies with the enemy."

Gru looked at him approvingly and said lightly,

"Yes, you guessed correctly. At 11 o'clock this morning, Huang Kegong's regiment, located behind the Temporary 1st Regiment, was completely wiped out. But you guessed wrong about one thing: Commander Xie was not completely unprepared. He had buried a large amount of explosives under the ground behind him."

Gru stretched out his fist and suddenly opened it.

"Bang! This earth-shattering explosion wiped out at least one company of the enemy!"

Hu Zhenhua was startled, but quickly regained his composure.

This should be another play directed by Jiang Zhen and Xie Zhiyu.

Why are there so many turtle bastards? Another company has been brought up.

Gru knocked on the sand table and asked,

"Next, how do we fight?"

As soon as the words fell, a soldier sighed,

"Our retreat is cut off. We must retreat quickly before the dock is lost!"

The other soldiers echoed.

But there are also some that wander around the sand table.

There is one thing that is worth learning from the US military, that is, they are very lenient with soldiers when discussing issues. Even ordinary soldiers can walk around in front of generals.

Suddenly, a soldier said,

"I don't think there's any need to retreat. Look at the 1st Temporary Regiment's defense zone. It's only 2-3 kilometers from the riverbank. They can get artillery support from warships. Their retreat is completely open."

"What else can we do if we don't retreat? The other troops are just ragtag bunches of shit and can't possibly support the 1st Temporary Regiment!"

Gru knocked on the sand table and shouted,

"Everyone, the prerequisite for destroying the enemy is to preserve ourselves. Retreat is not shameful. Let's wait and see what General Xie chooses. Now let's continue discussing this battle. Does anyone have anything to add?"

A soldier looked at the sand table for a long time and suddenly asked,

"What do you think? Should we continue to advance in this counterattack? The 1st Temporary Regiment has tanks and armored vehicles. They can move like the wind. They can easily advance deep into the enemy territory alone and then flee!"

Hu Zhenhua shook his head.

The previous analysis is reasonable, but now it seems a bit like empty talk.

Those new recruits are already geniuses for being able to drive the tanks, and you still expect them to launch a counterattack?

Gru saw Hu Zhenhua shaking his head and asked,

"Chairman Hu, do you have a different opinion?"

Lao Hu immediately asked back,

"Do you also think that the Temporary 1st Regiment should launch a deeper counterattack?"

"That's right, this is also the only failure in this battle!"

Hu Zhenhua burst into laughter, and when he had finished laughing, he spoke,

"Instructor Gru, I can say responsibly that your judgment is absurd. I won't explain the specific reasons, so you should research them yourself. Now, please tell me where you got this sandbox!"

There was a cunning look in Gru's eyes.

"I'll tell you the source, and you tell me the reason!"

"Okay, but you have to speak first!"

Gru thought for a moment and decided to trust Hu Zhenhua.

"On the night of the battle, a plane was conducting aerial reconnaissance and photographed the machine gun fire. After comparing it with daytime photos, this sand table was created!"

Hu Zhenhua narrowed his eyes and suddenly remembered some old things.

During the Korean Peninsula War, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army inserted tree branches and leaves into cars as camouflage to avoid air bombing. However, the US military was often able to see through it, causing heavy losses to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.

Later everyone found out that the US military often compared photos taken the day before with the ground on the plane. Once any changes were found, they would drop a wave of bombs first!

Learning war in war is the strength of the US military, and it is also the key to maintaining its strong combat effectiveness.

This is a strong opponent.

Seeing Hu Zhenhua was a little dazed, Gru shouted,

"Mr. Hu, isn't it time for you to tell me the answer?"

Hu Zhenhua then collected his thoughts and said with a smile,

"Because those tank soldiers have only been learning to drive for less than a week. How are you going to expect them to fight back?"

Gru: ...￥&

After studying the tactical theory, Hu Zhenhua continued to visit the next place.

According to the US military's standards, a qualified soldier has a lot to learn.

Fighting training!

Survival training!

Night combat training!

Reconnaissance and prisoner capture training!

Anti-tank combat training!

Injury self-rescue training!

Crossing barbed wire and setting up obstacle courses!

Infantry and artillery coordinated training!

Ground-to-air coordinated training!

……

You can imagine what kind of opponents our ancestors faced.

Don’t be misled by certain film and television dramas and think that the volunteer army is facing old and young soldiers!

Let’s take a simple example so that you can have a more intuitive understanding.

During the CEF's training with the Indian Army, Stilwell stipulated that each gunner must independently fire at least 400 rounds to qualify. While this requirement was specific to the gunners, it also indirectly reflected the US military's emphasis on training intensity and live-fire exercises.

Hu Zhenhua stayed in the training camp for more than ten hours, and even participated in a military exercise at night.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will stay in the Xiancao training camp for two more days.

But, accidents are everywhere!