Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

When he was in Hutoushan, Zhou Weiguo worried about weapons and equipment every day.

Because they have no channels to purchase weapons, they can only rely on captured ones.

But the spoils cannot be obtained simply by talking.

There is also a price to pay.

After all, the Japanese army is not so easy to deal with.

It was not until he came here that Zhou Weiguo no longer had to worry about weapons and ammunition.

What we have to do every day is to focus on training and figure out how to eliminate the Japanese army.

No need to consider anything else at all.

Low on ammunition?

This is simply impossible.

According to Lu Yuhua, don't worry about ammunition.

Because he really doesn't lack that.

Therefore, Zhou Weiguo is living a very comfortable life now. He does not have to worry about ammunition and can focus on fighting.

Fortunately, there are not many Japanese troops in Leizhou. Although the terrain is complicated, he believes that the Japanese army will definitely not be able to hold on under the bombardment of heavy artillery.

The fact turned out to be just as he expected. When the Japanese troops in Leizhou Peninsula learned that the security group from Zhanjiang had begun to move south, they were terrified.

"Damn, the Chinese army has been dispatched?" Colonel Doi Sadashichi, commander of the 228th Regiment of the th Division of the Japanese Army, who was responsible for defending the Leizhou Peninsula, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat after listening to the report from his subordinates.

His expression instantly became solemn, and his eyes revealed astonishment and uneasiness.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi was well aware that the strength of the Zhanjiang Security Corps should not be underestimated, and their actions meant that a fierce battle was about to begin.

So, he immediately began to think about how to deal with it.

He knew that he had to keep calm at this time.

"Orders, strengthen the defense, and at the same time send out a reconnaissance team to conduct reconnaissance and keep a close eye on the movements of the Chinese army." Colonel Doi Sadashichi said.

"Hayi." The signalman who received the order immediately turned around and conveyed the order.

Not long after, the Japanese troops of the 228th Regiment also took action and were busy and nervous.

They checked their weapons and equipment, strengthened their fortifications, and prepared for the coming battle.

For a moment, the entire Leizhou Peninsula seemed to have turned into a huge battlefield, filled with a tense atmosphere.

"Your Excellency the Captain, I suggest reporting the situation here to the Commander. I'm afraid we may need support." At this time, there was no need to talk about tactical changes, but to directly ask for support.

After all, the Chinese army's heavy artillery caused the Japanese army a lot of trouble.

Unless the Japanese soldiers are fools, they will definitely ask for help.

However, Colonel Doi Sadashichi knew the inside story. The current 21st Army, or rather the South China Front Army, could not produce any decent heavy artillery.

Asking for help?

There will definitely be no decent support.

But it can support some fighter jets.

Thinking of this, Colonel Sadashi Doi immediately drafted a telegram.

.........

When Ando Kinkichi received the telegram, he couldn't help but frown.

The deep wrinkles seemed like ravines carved into his face, carrying heavy worries and troubles.

He stared at the telegram in his hand, his eyes revealing complex emotions.

The series of bad news made him feel uncomfortable these past two days.

Every piece of news was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard.

He felt an unprecedented pressure, as if an invisible mountain was pressing on his shoulders.

First, the city of Wuzhou, where Major General Sakurada Takeshi was stationed, was lost.

This news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking him terribly.

The strategic position of Wuzhou City is of vital importance. Its loss not only meant that the Japanese military deployment in the area was disrupted, but also was a heavy blow to the morale of the Japanese army.

Ando Kinkichi was naturally disappointed with Major General Sakurada Takeshi. The commander of the 1st Guards Brigade was not as powerful as he had imagined.

I don't know how this guy became the commander of the 1st Guards Brigade. Maybe it was because of his family background.

Who would have thought that the issue in Wuzhou City has not been resolved yet, and now there is another problem in Leizhou Peninsula.

This troubled him a lot.

If these problems are not resolved in time, the situation of the Japanese army in this area will become more difficult.

Ando Kinkichi fell into deep thought. He had to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible to reverse this unfavorable situation.

He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, thinking about his next course of action.

I'm afraid he needs to readjust his troop deployment to ensure the imperial army's base in Guangdong Province.

Fortunately, many people moved out during this period, which alleviated a lot of pressure.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if those cunning Chinese mixed in with the people and launched attacks.

We can't kill all these people, can we?

As for the request for fighter planes raised by Colonel Sadaichi Doi, Toshiyoshi Ando thought for a while and then agreed.

He sat in a chair, the light cast a shadow on his face, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed a hint of solemnity.

Under this tense situation, fighter jets seem to be the only force that can quickly support the Leizhou Peninsula.

It is indeed impossible to provide heavy artillery, but there is no problem with fighter jets.

Ando Rikichi was well aware of the disadvantages of the Japanese heavy artillery, which had exposed serious shortcomings in the confrontation with the Chinese army.

In fact, even if heavy artillery was used, it would be useless because the heavy artillery of both sides were completely on a different level.

The Chinese army's German heavy artillery obviously had a much higher range than theirs. Even if they were deployed there, they would be beaten, so it would be better not to deploy them.

Last time on the battlefield, the Japanese heavy artillery units were smashed to pieces by the Chinese heavy artillery before they could launch an effective attack, causing heavy losses.

I suffered a great loss last time, how could I suffer again this time?

Thinking of this, Ando Rikichi also drafted a telegram.

He picked up the pen and wrote quickly on the paper, each word carrying his judgment and expectations of the situation.

The general content is that he hopes to slow down the Chinese army's offensive and he is already mobilizing reinforcements.

He knew that as long as he could delay the Chinese army and wait for reinforcements to arrive, he might be able to turn the tide of the battle on the Leizhou Peninsula.

This telegram carried his last hope, like a ray of light in the darkness. He expected Colonel Doi Sadashichi to lead the Japanese army to hold the defense line, wait for the arrival of reinforcements, and regain the initiative for the Japanese army.

Unfortunately, Colonel Doi Sadashichi, who received the telegram, looked distressed.

His brows were tightly furrowed, as if they were twisted into an unsolvable knot.

The telegram was like a heavy stone weighing on his heart.

This is really too difficult for him.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi groaned secretly in his heart.

He was fully aware of the heavy responsibility he shouldered, but faced with such a difficult situation, he felt extremely confused and helpless.

Hang in there.

These four words kept echoing in his mind, but he didn't know how to make it happen.

How to keep it?
Just those fighter planes?
You know, the Chinese army also has fighter planes.

Moreover, they were all new German fighter planes, with performance far exceeding theirs.

Under such circumstances, how effective can their fighter jets be?
More importantly, where can we draw reinforcements from?

This problem gave him even more headaches.

The surrounding areas were all engaged in intense fighting, and the military strength was already tight. He really couldn't think of where else he could draw enough reinforcements to support the Leizhou Peninsula.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi felt that he was in a desperate situation and he didn't know how to solve the problem.

He paced back and forth in the command center, thinking about various possible solutions.

"We have to hold on and wait for help. What can we use to defend? There are only more than 3,000 people. How can we defend? We don't even have any decent artillery." Colonel Doi Sadashichi looked helpless.

His words were full of despair and helplessness, without a glimmer of hope.

If this had been said in the past, people would have definitely thought that the Japanese army was too modest.

In past wars, the Japanese army, relying on its strong military power and tenacious fighting will, often defeated the larger force with a smaller one, bringing tremendous pressure to its opponents.

Although their weapons and equipment are not the most advanced, they can always exert great power on the battlefield.

However, the situation is completely different now.

But now it’s completely different, there’s no humility at all.

Colonel Sadashi Doi was well aware of the difficulties he faced.

Their troops were seriously insufficient, with only more than 3,000 men, while their opponents had powerful forces and excellent equipment.

Under such circumstances, it would be extremely difficult to hold on and wait for help.

Because he really doesn't know how to defend.

The Type 92 infantry gun that they once took pride in now seemed so powerless in front of their opponents.

It is even inferior to the opponent's 120mm heavy mortar.

This huge gap made the Japanese army feel extremely frustrated and desperate.

They once thought that their weapons and equipment were invincible, but now they find themselves so small and fragile in the eyes of the enemy.

"How do you think we should defend the Leizhou Peninsula?" asked Colonel Doi Sadashichi.

There was a hint of urgency and expectation in his voice, but his question was like a heavy stone that made the hearts of the subordinates in front of him sink.

Several subordinates looked at each other, and then all shook their heads.

Their eyes were full of helplessness and confusion. They were also well aware of the severity of the current situation. Faced with powerful enemies and unfavorable situations, they really could not think of any effective defensive strategies.

Because they don’t know how to defend.

The enemy had a clear advantage in manpower and equipment, while they themselves were short of troops and lacked artillery.

Under such circumstances, it is extremely difficult to defend the Leizhou Peninsula.

At least they don't know how to defend.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi looked at his subordinates' reactions and felt a deep despair in his heart.

He knew that the next battle would probably become extremely difficult.

Of course, he was not someone who gave up easily, so he began to think about how to use the terrain to strengthen his defense line.

As a result, the next second, the report from his subordinates made him even more desperate.

That is the Chinese army in Zhanjiang, and they also have tanks.

In an instant, these thoughts seemed so pale and powerless, and it seemed that they could hardly play any substantial role in front of the powerful chariot.

At this moment, Colonel Sadaichi Doi was in despair.

That's right!

He was indeed desperate.

And chariots?

When did the Chinese army become so strong?

Even tanks?
After several confirmations, Colonel Doi Sadashichi was completely desperate.

We can't hold on any longer. The only thing we can do now is to reduce casualties.

Don’t think about anything else.

"Tell the troops on the front line to hold their positions and never retreat," Colonel Doi Sadashichi gave the order.

"Hay."

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"Commander, are the tank companies also being dispatched this time?" Xu Hu looked at Zhou Weiguo and asked with a confused look on his face.

There was obvious confusion in his eyes, and he found it difficult to understand why the tank company was dispatched.

In his opinion, isn’t the tank company a treasure?
This is a fact recognized by everyone.

Each tank embodies countless resources and efforts, and they represent advanced combat capabilities and powerful deterrent power.

Why are you willing to take action this time?

Xu Hu scratched his head and pondered.

He knew that although this operation was important, the deployment of the tank company seemed a bit too risky.

It would be difficult to explain if there were too many casualties.

After all, this is the only one in the entire army, and many people are jealous of it.

Other troops are envious of the tank company, which is the pride of the entire Security Corps.

If we suffer heavy damage as a result of this operation, it will be a huge loss.

Zhou Weiguo frowned slightly and said seriously, "The situation this time is different from the past. The strategic position of Leizhou Peninsula is extremely important. We must go all out to take it. The deployment of the tank company is well thought out. Although there are risks, the benefits are greater."

There was a firm determination in his eyes.

"Commander, what do you mean by greater benefits?" Xu Hu still didn't quite understand.

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo walked to the map, pointed to the map of Leizhou Peninsula and said, "Look, the terrain of Leizhou Peninsula is complex, and the Japanese army has built a large number of fortifications here."

"If we advance with infantry alone, our casualties will be very heavy."

"And the tank company can use its powerful firepower and protection to open up a path for the infantry and quickly break through the enemy's defenses."

"Once we succeed in breaking through, we will be able to disrupt the Japanese army's deployment and create favorable conditions for subsequent combat operations."

After listening to Zhou Weiguo's explanation, Xu Hu nodded thoughtfully.

"But, Commander, the Japanese are not fools. They will definitely find a way to destroy our tanks. If something goes wrong, it will be troublesome."

"Don't worry, I have considered this as well." Zhou Weiguo patted Xu Hu on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"This time we are also trying out new tactical coordination."

"New tactics?" Xu Hu was even more confused. He knew that his regiment commander's military capability was very strong, but he didn't know how strong exactly.

Now that I've heard about the new tactics, I'm naturally even more curious.

"The German army has already tried the coordination of infantry and tanks in the European battlefield. From the intelligence sent to me by the general commander last time, it is obvious that this tactic is very useful. As long as we fight in coordination and give full play to the advantages of each branch of the army, we will be able to reduce the casualties of the tank company and ultimately achieve victory."

Xu Hu suddenly understood what was going on.

He was still wondering what new tactics there were.

So that’s what it is.

Infantry-tank coordination sounds like a good tactic.

I just don’t know what the effect will be.

But looking at the expression of my own leader, I think it should be pretty good.

Otherwise it would definitely not be this expression.

In fact, William had discussed this issue with him before, and he said that the German army was studying this new tactic.

But he expressed disdain at the time, but later the German army shocked the world with one move, which made him take it seriously.

It was mainly the intelligence sent by Lu Yuhua that made him determined to give it a try. (End of this chapter)