The War of Resistance Against Japan: Special Operations Battalion Traverses Shanghai and Slaughters

After the oath was taken, instructor Liu Wei, standing next to Long Fei, asked in a low voice.

"Battalion Commander, how do you plan to fight?"

Long Fei already had a battle plan in mind. He nodded slightly to Liu Wei and then announced it.

"Company, battalion, and platoon officers, assemble immediately for a combat meeting."

Everyone squatted on the ground, forming a circle, waiting for Long Fei to give the order.

Long Fei asked directly, "Everyone, what do you all think we should do now?"

Gao Hong, as the battalion chief of staff, was the first to speak.

"In the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese and the National Revolutionary Army engaged in a bloody battle with each other, with both sides deploying over a million troops."

"Although our special operations battalion is equipped with the latest weapons and our individual combat capabilities are enough to take on a hundred men, allowing us to defeat the Japanese in a much more powerful way, we are still only eight hundred men."

"Moreover, we only brought a basic load of ammunition, which cannot be replenished. Every time we fire an ammunition, we have one less."

"On the other hand, the Japanese had airplanes, tanks, artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, light and heavy machine guns, and hundreds of thousands of troops."

"Therefore, our special operations battalion should use its own advantages of flexibility and mobility to strike the Japanese, and not fight positional warfare and attrition war with the Japanese."

Gao Hong was very capable; he analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy and ourselves very thoroughly in just a few words.

Moreover, everyone nodded in agreement after hearing this.

Long Fei nodded and said, "Chief of Staff Gao's analysis is very accurate and to the point. I would also like to ask everyone, what is the biggest threat from the Japanese to the National Army at present?"

Deputy Battalion Commander Xu Peng blurted out, "That must have been a bombing raid by Japanese planes in the air."

Long Fei patted Xu Peng on the shoulder to show his approval.

"That's right, they are Japanese bombers, but it's not realistic for us to attack Japanese airfields, since they are too far away."

"In the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese deployed a total of four aircraft carriers: Hosho, Ryujo, Kaga, and Kamui, with nearly two hundred carrier-based aircraft."

"Therefore, I decided to seize the Japanese submarines, and then launch torpedoes to sink the four Japanese aircraft carriers."

"what……"

Long Fei's idea wasn't just bold, it was outrageously audacious, leaving everyone astonished.

"What, do you think I'm being delusional and that it's impossible for me to succeed?"

Long Fei scanned everyone with a cold and resolute gaze.

After thinking it over carefully, Gao Hong affirmed, "I think the battalion commander's battle plan makes full use of the advantages of our special operations battalion. As long as the plan is meticulous, the chances of success are very high."

As the instructor, Liu Wei understood that he had to stand firmly on Long Fei's side, do a good job of persuading everyone, and resolutely carry out Long Fei's orders.

"I agree with the battalion commander's plan. Everyone should have confidence and determination. We will definitely succeed."

Immediately afterwards, Deputy Battalion Commander Xu Peng and Company Commander Xie Qiang both expressed their firm approval.

At this point, Long officially began issuing orders: "Reconnaissance platoon, listen up! Go out and try to find some maps, but be careful not to linger in battle."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

After saying that, the reconnaissance platoon leader led his men away quickly.

"Deputy Battalion Commander, select fifty soldiers from the entire battalion who can speak Japanese, are good swimmers, and can operate submarines to form a commando team. I will personally lead the team to seize the Japanese submarine."

Upon hearing that Long Fei was going to personally lead a team to seize the Japanese submarine, Deputy Battalion Commander Xu Peng explicitly expressed his opposition.

"Battalion Commander, you are the commander of the entire battalion and are responsible for overall command. I'll lead the team instead."

Instructor Liu Wei also tried to persuade them.

"Yes, Battalion Commander, I don't agree to you leading the team. What will happen to our First Battalion if something happens to you?"

Long Fei thought about it for a moment, then nodded in agreement without insisting.

"Alright, Deputy Battalion Commander, you will lead the team. All fifty soldiers will be equipped with Type 06 silenced pistols and five MP9 military sniper crossbows."

"Try not to make any noise, quietly eliminate the Japanese soldiers on the submarine, and then take control of the submarine."

"Yes, Battalion Commander, don't worry," Xu Peng replied confidently, standing at attention and saluting.

Long Fei still had a few orders that he couldn't issue immediately; he had to wait until he got the map and determined the route before he could make a decision.

Therefore, Long Fei directly ordered everyone to stay put, rest, and eat to replenish their strength.

However, upon seeing the three wounded soldiers, including Company Commander Li, Long Fei frowned.

Although the injuries of the three are not life-threatening at present, they need to be taken to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Long Fei had no idea where the Nationalist army's field hospitals were located.

After some thought, Long Fei decided to send someone to the northwest to try and get them into the hands of the Nationalist army as soon as possible.

"Guard platoon, assemble. I order you to transport the three wounded soldiers to the northwest and hand them over to the Nationalist army safely. Then return to your unit immediately."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

The platoon leader waved his hand, and three soldiers came up, each carrying one of the wounded soldiers on their backs and immediately set off.

To provide care along the way, Long Fei also arranged for a medic to accompany him.

Next came the anxious wait. Long Fei checked the time; it was already past 5 p.m.

Fortunately, the reconnaissance platoon returned safely after only forty minutes.

When the reconnaissance platoon leader saw Long Fei, he smiled and took out three folded maps from his tactical vest and handed them to him.

"Battalion Commander, we found a Japanese makeshift command post not long after we set off, and we took it down in less than a minute."

"We killed a dozen or so Japanese soldiers, including one lieutenant colonel and three majors. In addition to the map, we also brought back a radio."

"Very good, you've worked hard. Go and rest for a bit and have something to eat."

Long Fei smiled and praised him, then opened the map and began to study it carefully.

These three maps have been marked with the latest enemy and friendly positions by the Japanese, so they are easy to understand at a glance.

Soon, Long Fei formulated a complete battle plan.

Now Long Fei is just waiting for nightfall before ordering the entire camp to begin operations.

Before seven o'clock, the guard platoon that had escorted Company Commander Li also returned in time.

The platoon leader reported that after walking more than two kilometers, they encountered the 710th Regiment of the 37th Independent Brigade of the National Revolutionary Army.

The opposing regimental commander, Ge, recognized Company Commander Li and immediately expressed his gratitude to us, then sent Company Commander Li and the other two to a rear field hospital for treatment.

Now that everyone is present, Long Fei once again announced the order to everyone.

"At 9 p.m. sharp, the entire battalion split into three routes, supporting each other as they advanced covertly towards the eastern front, with the aim of drawing the Japanese troops from the southern front over."

"Once we've drawn the Japanese soldiers' attention, the deputy battalion commander will immediately lead the assault team south toward the sea."

"After the commando team successfully captures the submarine and destroys the Japanese aircraft carrier, they will fire two red signal flares. We will provide support and cover your return along the same route."

"Yes, we will complete the task resolutely."

Eight hundred people shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and their killing intent overwhelming.

At nine o'clock sharp, Long Fei first gave Deputy Battalion Commander Xu Peng a tight hug, then shook hands with each of the assault team members before leading the First Battalion eastward.