Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 384: The th Division’s rest and recuperation is over. The Japanese army adjusts its deployment and launches a full-scale counterattack. Changzhi is in danger!
Sun Xinpu's Third Infantry Regiment only rested for less than half a day.

Regarding Chu Yunfei's instructions and orders.

He didn't dare to neglect at all.

Early the next morning.

He then led the entire group out to carry out earthwork.

Sun Xinpu graduated from the ninth class of Huangpu Military Academy.

Elite troops trained in the German style.

Naturally, he understood and was aware of Chu Yunfei's concerns.

After exchanging views with the head of the Second Regiment, Liu Wang, the two quickly reached a consensus.

Although Liu Wang came from a military background.

But he listens.

Be clear about your own level.

If he felt that what Sun Xinpu said made sense in this regard, then he would listen to Sun Xinpu.

The third regiment will go ahead, and the second regiment will be used as the main defensive force.

One was digging the earth and the other was firing a gun.

But they both knew it.

Seven parts depend on the soil and three parts depend on the gun.

The strategic situation between the enemy and us is now basically clear.

Every deployment adjustment made by Chu Yunfei would never be aimless.

On this basis.

Sun Xinpu guessed.

The General Front Command judged that the Japanese army's pre-planned battlefield for the decisive battle would be the plain terrain around Huairen County.

As the attacking party, they often cannot decide the specific location and terrain of the decisive battle when attacking.

The choice of preset battlefield is quite passive.

In such a mobile offensive situation.

Once the Japanese army really deployed a large number of highly mobile counterattack forces on the second line.

After the counterattack began.

Their defense line is bound to be broken through and even divided and surrounded.

This is just like the mutual restraint between military units in a game.

Infantry in the absence of suitable terrain.

It is difficult to resist the assault of armored forces.

The tanks and cavalry charged fiercely.

A commander with a certain amount of common sense would not think of hard capping.

Chu Yunfei had made corresponding preparations.

But that was a technique for dealing with Japanese armor in a defensive battle.

And during the mobile warfare, they encountered highly mobile armored forces.

Anyone given it at this time must be a Muggle.

Towed anti-tank guns equipped by each regiment.

This type of weapon is more suitable for use in positional warfare.

Rather than this kind of mobile warfare.

No one would be stupid enough to compete with the Japanese in mobility with a 45mm anti-tank gun.

and so.

That's why Chu Yunfei asked them to deploy such a defense line behind the 1st and 4th Regiments.

Once the Japanese army fails to detect their intentions.

After launching an all-out counterattack.

Even if they broke through the front lines of the 1st and 4th main infantry regiments.

They will also run into them head-on.

Under this situation.

Naturally, you will fall into a dilemma.

Then.

This battlefield was not the place where the Japanese armored and cavalry units could divide and surround them.

Instead, they were the counterattack forces that encircled the Japanese army.

If we could wipe out these little devils.

Be nice!

At least the recovery of the two major provinces of Shanxi and Suiyuan should not be a problem!
Qian Bojun was soon recalled to the front headquarters by Chu Yunfei.

The order was given to the regiment level through Qian Bojun.

In the middle were Qian Bojun, Bian Fucheng, Cao Potian and others.

To tell the truth.

It's a bit strange.

If we always micro-manage, how should we cultivate the command capabilities of these senior generals?
Qian Bojun was a senior general.

Of course, it can't always be just a decoration.

He simply notified the general front headquarters to return and briefly serve as a staff member.

And the command and operations at the front line.

The specific responsibility was handed over to Bian Fucheng and Cao Potian.

Chu Yunfei will also directly pass the order to Bian Fucheng and Cao Potian.

After conquering Huairen County.

The general front command headquarters will then be moved to Huairen County to better command the troops.

In a three-dimensional combat map.

The condition of the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade stationed in the area around Huairen was actually very poor.

【Unit name: 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade】

【Organization: 58%】

[Current number of combat officers and soldiers: 4781 (7883)]

[The main light weapons currently equipped are: Type 38 rifle and Type 38 carbine. ]

[The main machine gun models currently equipped: Type 96 light machine gun; Type 92 heavy machine gun. ]

[Currently the main equipment support weapon model: Type 97 mortar. ]

[Currently the main heavy weapon equipped: Type 75 mm mountain cannon. ]

[Current equipment status: good]

[Current logistics supply situation: good]

[Current training level of the unit: well-trained]

Not to mention the reduction of one third of the staff.

And morale is low.

After a long and fierce battle, there is no hope of victory.

The officers and soldiers would naturally feel dissatisfied.

Even every one of them knew it clearly.

They were waiting for a perfect opportunity to counterattack.

This kind of waiting.

It's a bit like the battle between Qin and Zhao.

The veteran general Lian Po was good at defense. When he faced Bai Qi, he knew he was no match for him, so he basically adopted tactics such as holding on and retreating.

But in the eyes of King Zhao and the people of Zhao in the rear.

After fighting for such a long time, we either lost or retreated.

They did not understand what it meant to preserve their manpower, they only knew that they could not defeat the Qin people.

What these low-level Japanese officers and soldiers are thinking today.

In fact, it was similar to what the people of Zhao were thinking at that time.

At least we should strive for some small victories to boost morale.

Instead of being passive and getting beaten everywhere!
In the blink of an eye.

Another three days passed.

The attack on Huairen County had been going on for a week.

At Chu Yunfei's request.

The 1st and 4th Infantry Regiments fought very conservatively.

Basically, it is to utilize the range of light weapons and the number of support weapons.

And heavy artillery used firepower to humiliate the Japanese army.

When defending, the Japanese army split up their few field artillery and used them separately in order to preserve their own vitality.

Naturally, Chu Yunfei would not waste his limited energy on such Japanese troops.

The Japanese air force has been carrying out frequent harassment in recent days.

at the begining of.

Their flight altitude was five thousand meters.

And carry out corresponding bombing missions above 5,000 meters.

The efficiency is naturally very poor.

There is basically no hit rate.

Also following Sugiyama Moto's urging.

This group of Japanese air force began to continuously test and descend in altitude.

In order to increase mission efficiency and achieve real support.

that's it.

The two sides kept testing each other for half a month.

Chu Yunfei also kept his composure.

The anti-aircraft artillery units simply did not open fire.

These were equipped with a 76mm anti-aircraft gun towed by a GAZ truck.

With the help of Chu Yunfei's anti-aircraft gun guidance skills.

Light bombers to fight against the Japanese army were naturally easy to come by.

Every time these Japanese fighter planes entered the combat airspace.

Chu Yunfei would carefully observe their numbers.

From the beginning it was a four-plane formation + two fighter escorts.

Today, ten light bombers carry out missions alone.

This group of Japanese soldiers from the 3rd Flying Corps seemed to have realized that the North China region did not seem to have deployed corresponding fighter jets as the headquarters had judged.

Ever since.

Their courage grew.

They have even begun planning a joint operation with the counterattack forces!

North China Front Army Headquarters.

Bad news comes again.

Guangling County was lost.

Under the fierce attack led by Huang Baitao himself.

Hundreds of Japanese soldiers and puppet troops in the areas around Guangling County were defeated after only two days.

However, the Japanese who commanded the operation were very smart.

They did not defend themselves to the death, but instead learned the fighting style of the Eighth Route Army.

A "guerrilla" model with small-scale organization.

The attack of the 11th Infantry Regiment was delayed again.

The North China Front Army received accurate intelligence that it had lost the city.

This was also judged based on the 11th Infantry Regiment's advance towards Yuanping.

A week's time.

The situation has deteriorated across the board.

Shuoxian and Guangling fell. Huairen was besieged.

The main force of the 14th Army is moving towards Huairen County.

It was obvious that the two sides would soon join forces.

Once the two sides come together.

A heavy military group with more than 40,000 troops will be formed.

At that time, the armored and cavalry units had completed the corresponding assault and penetration tasks.

It would also be difficult for them to eliminate the main force of the Nationalist Army within the encirclement on this basis!

Sugiyama Gen naturally didn't want to see this scene.

And now.

It seemed to be their last chance.

Standing in front of the combat sand table.

Sugiyama weighed the pros and cons.

He even suspected that Chu Yunfei had learned about their secretly deployed cavalry and armored forces.

Otherwise, why would Chu Yunfei choose such a cautious style of play?

But this matter itself is top secret.

Only these senior generals know the truth.

Even the logistics and supplies are top secret.

It was illogical and unreasonable for Chu Yunfei to obtain such information.

Could it be that a reconnaissance unit infiltrated hundreds of kilometers of the front line and discovered such a situation?
However, the telecommunications detection department did not receive any abnormal radio signals.

Everything is normal!

Sugiyama Gen was puzzled for the whole night.

He stood in front of the battle map and thought about countermeasures.

dawn.

Footsteps were heard and Yamashita Fengwen knocked on the office door.

"Your Excellency, Commander."

"Come in."

Sugiyama Moto's face looked extremely tired, and his hair had a few streaks of gray.

The dark circles under my eyes also deepened a bit.

It looked like he hadn't rested all night.

"Commander, the 20th Division has completed the corresponding reorganization and has been confirmed to be able to return to the battle."

"well!"

After a long wait.

Sugiyama Gen finally heard the good news he had been waiting for for a long time.

After the Longcheng negotiations.

The 20th Division was basically semi-disarmed and left the Longcheng area.

This is true for the arrogant Japanese officers and soldiers.

It was more painful than killing them, and morale was low for a long time.

It took a full three months for the arms to arrive and for the rearmament and training to take place.

The 20th Division is now combat-ready again.

This news was the last straw that made Sugiyama Gen make up his mind!
"Mr. Yamashita, pass on my military orders."

"The Chiba Armored Brigade, the Locust Army Cavalry 1st Division, 2nd Division, and 26th Cavalry Regiment will launch an attack on the area around Huairen County at 8 a.m. tomorrow. They must reach the attack position set in the original combat plan before dark."

Sugiyama spoke slowly, but without any pause: "The Third Flying Corps will launch an all-out air strike against the main enemy forces in the area around Huairen, and focus on Chu Yunfei's troops."

Yamashita Fengwen asked quietly: "The structure of the 14th Chinese Army is still intact."

"Since the 20th Division has been able to rejoin the battle, they are no longer a concern." Sugiyama waved his hand and added, "The 2nd Mixed Brigade will continue to control the area around Lingqiu according to the original combat plan. They must not attack and only contain the enemy's right wing group."

"Also, order the commander of the 109th Division, Anami Korechika, to withdraw the main force of a brigade and reinforce the artillery firepower to the north to reinforce the surrounding areas of Lingqiu County."

Yamashita Fengwen was stunned.

According to the intelligence and previous reconnaissance, it was learned that there were at least tens of thousands of Jin army main forces on the Niangzi Pass line.

If we continue to withdraw troops.

Will the enemy troops at Niangzi Pass, which is in a commanding position, take the initiative to launch an attack on the North China region?

"The 20th Division is transferred to the Shijiazhuang area, waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack on Niangzi Pass, along the Zhengtai..."

Sugiyama Moto frowned slightly..
According to the current information, the Shotai Railway Line.

None of them were repaired after being destroyed.

The supplies for the defenders at Niangzi Pass were directly provided through the paved road repaired by the Construction Corps.

There is no point in continuing the attack along Niangzi Pass.

If transferred to northern Shanxi.

This will squeeze the logistical supplies of the defenders in northern Shanxi.

Delaying their upcoming counterattack.

"The main force of the 20th Division is gathering outside Handan City, waiting for an opportunity to attack the Changzhi area. This battle will end in one fell swoop and completely destroy Chu Yunfei's troops!"

When making this decision.

In fact, Sugiyama Gen had no other choice.

In this fierce battle that has lasted for two months.

They were already exhausted.

With the completion of the reorganization of the 20th Division.

They will also have a trump card again.

A trump card that can overturn the entire situation on the battlefield in North China!

Datong North, Changkeng Village.

Chiba Armored Brigade Headquarters.

A group of captains and combat staff were sitting together at this time.

Brigade Commander Toru Chiba held a combat meeting as usual.

The atmosphere was quite solemn.

No one said a word.

The discussion is no longer as heated as before.

They are now, from the beginning of their gathering to now.

I have been waiting for 48 days.

One month.

No orders were given to attack.

Just wait.

Endless waiting.

During this long wait.

The strategic fulcrums outside Datong were constantly lost.

The defense line is constantly compressed.

Seeing that the enemy had already attacked the areas around Huairen County, their patience was gradually wearing out.

A captain was puzzled: "The main force of the Nationalist Army has arrived at the battlefield set by the North China Front Army Headquarters before the war. Why hasn't the command for a counterattack been issued yet?"

Brigade Commander Toru Chiba was also thinking about this issue.

Almost every three days, he would send a telegram to the North China Front Army Headquarters.

In the hope of leading the troops into battle.

But every time I was rejected for various reasons.

Either it's raining or there's a new situation.

Or maybe the enemy has not shown any signs of gathering in the Huairen area yet.

"Commander, this is our best chance to defeat the main force of the Chinese government!"

"Yes, Commander, their offensive has basically come to a standstill. According to previous intelligence, their logistics supply must have been seriously affected!"

"The fighter plane has appeared. This is our best chance to defeat the enemy!"

Chiba Toruya frowned: "Our logistics supply lines are smooth and good, the quality of our soldiers is even better, and our weapons and equipment can almost be said to be endless."

"We even mobilized the strategic reserves in the Northeast. Our only difficulty lies in the manpower."

"This is the most difficult problem for the entire North China Front Army to deal with right now."

"Our troop replenishment priority is lower than that of the Central China Front Army. Your Excellency the Commander is unable to solve the problem of insufficient troops now, so he is so hesitant about launching a counterattack as soon as possible."

Chiba Toruya naturally knew where Sugiyama Gen's pain point was.

Can't afford to lose.

The failure of the Changzhi Campaign led to a terrible situation in the Beitongpu Road Campaign.

The remnants of the 20th Division were being reorganized in Baoding area.

In fact, it has become the expectation of Sugiyama Gen and all Japanese troops in North China.

same.

He is also confident.

Once your armored brigade and cavalry units launch an attack at the same time.

It will not only defeat the main force of the enemy troops besieging Huairen.

It is also possible to kill the main force in the middle, leaving the Chinese 14th Army without a single piece of armor left!

"The latest news from the Brigade Commander is that the defending troops of the Second Mixed Brigade stationed in Guangling County, which was captured, were collectively destroyed."

"Nani?"

"The Commander has ordered us to prepare for an attack."

"The cavalry and the 3rd Mixed Brigade will cooperate with our assault."

"The 20th Division has also completed its reorganization. They will head to the Handan area and are expected to launch an attack on Changzhi in a week."

Chiba Toruya stood up excitedly.

Finally waited!
They had been waiting for the order to counterattack for a long time!
Counterattack, counterattack on all fronts!
The cavalry group will cooperate with their combat operations.

Wait until the defense line is torn open.

The 3rd Mixed Brigade will also join the assault force.

In this way, the 4th Mixed Brigade took on the task of defending the defensive fulcrum.

The two sides will launch an unprecedented mobile warfare melee in the northern Shanxi region!

Chiba Toruya then asked, "Madam, where is the direction?"

"The 109th Division will maintain surveillance on the Niangzi Pass garrison!"

"well!"

Chiba Toruya is full of confidence.

The combat sequence of the entire Second World War zone, especially the main force.

All have joined the battle.

The main force of Chu Yunfei's troops is fighting in northern Shanxi.

The main force of the Central Army, the 14th Army Group, was also in northern Shanxi and unable to return to provide assistance.

Then.

The defense work around Changzhi area will definitely be as they had previously judged.

Either.

It is just the Ninth Army, part of the Fifth Army, and a small number of local armed forces.

The number of troops will not exceed 20,000.

In such a flat terrain, even with perfect fortifications.

It would be impossible to stop the attack of the 20th Division.

not to mention.

Once the attack is launched, they will certainly be supported by the 108th Division.
Even though this special division has never recovered from the continuous fighting before.

But there are still more than 9,000 troops.

The situation is one where the military strength and firepower have absolute advantages.

Wouldn't it be easy to capture Changzhi?

(End of this chapter)