Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 492: Wearing golden armor after a hundred battles in the yellow sand, I will never return until I have conquered Loulan! (Subscribe)

"The British have already planned to transfer the two infantry divisions stranded in Burma to our command."

"The total force is about 8,000, some of whom are British officers. The vast majority of the troops are Burmese and Indians, and their combat effectiveness is slightly weaker."

"In addition, I have ordered the transfer of the reconnaissance brigade from the Second War Zone in the country to northern Myanmar for adaptive training."

"If everything goes well, we can start the follow-up operations in about three months."

Reconnaissance team?

There was an obvious slight change in Stilwell's expression.

The reconnaissance brigade is a well-known presence.

They created a true military miracle, a decapitation operation that lasted one hour and twenty-two minutes.

Previously, everyone believed that this force was the real spearhead and sharp blade of the Second War Zone.

In the past year or so.

We have been expanding training and consolidation in the areas around Changzhi, and not much news has been heard.

As a truly top-secret force, it must have grown to a considerable size over such a long period of time.

Once they get involved in this war,
The Japanese army will no longer have any chance of winning in small-scale continuous battles!

Thinking of this, Stilwell looked at Chu Yunfei's confident eyes, and the worries in his heart dissipated a lot.

the other side.

On the vast ocean.

An inconspicuous fleet was cutting through the waves, speeding towards distant Yangon.

The waterlines of these ships are much deeper than those of ordinary cargo ships.

The black smoke coming out of the chimney also had a strong smell unique to military fuel.

On both sides of the ship, where eye-catching company flags or nationality logos should have been hung, they were now painted with vague camouflage colors and the flags of South American countries were hung.

Some ships even deliberately piled up a mess of wooden boxes and oilcloth on the deck in an attempt to create the illusion of an ordinary merchant ship.

Beneath this ordinary disguise lies a force of steel that is enough to strike fear into the hearts of any enemy.

On a modified civilian ship.

A company of light tanks was crammed into its spacious cargo hold and under the specially reinforced deck.

These tanks are the latest M3 "Stuart" light tanks produced by the United States. They are small, flexible and fast.

The M3 is equipped with a 37mm M5 main gun and three M1919A4 machine guns: one coaxial with the main gun, one on the top of the turret, and one in front of the co-pilot seat, with powerful firepower.

In the complex terrain of Southeast Asia, it was enough to deal with the Japanese army's thin-skinned tanks and infantry.

The official designation of this special armored unit is: 1st Armored Regiment of the United States Army - Burma Army.

This is a special unit temporarily formed to meet the special needs of the Myanmar battlefield.

At this moment.

The ship was transporting the regiment's vanguard, Company C.

The captain of Company C was named Jackson.

He was a black tank commander with less combat experience.

He was a big, burly man with skin as dark as an oiled gun barrel, and a grin that revealed a row of snow-white teeth.

This man usually makes jokes all the time, and can always make his soldiers laugh with his slang with a strong southern accent, but once he enters a combat state, he immediately transforms into a brave and fearless Brother Ni.

Not very smart, but brave enough.

The U.S. Army naturally knew what kind of subordinates Chu Yunfei needed.

Brother Ni is most suitable like Jackson, who is brave enough and not afraid of sacrifice.

At this moment.

Captain Jackson was standing on the bow of a converted freighter, letting the salty sea breeze caress his rugged face.

He held an unlit cigar in his mouth, staring intently at the surging waves in the distance, and from time to time he used his unique loud voice to "mobilize" his soldiers before the war.

"Hey! Listen up, you rookies!" Jackson shouted to the tank soldiers huddled on the deck for air. His voice was loud enough to drown out the roar of the waves. "We'll be at the front soon. Don't think this is a vacation in a tropical paradise!"

"Let me tell you, in Burma, the mosquitoes are bigger than eagles, the leeches can suck your blood dry, and those damn Japanese dwarfs are not as easy to deal with as they are shown in the movies!"

A young white soldier, who was also his tank commander, couldn't help but laugh and retort: ​​"Boss, didn't you say that all the Japanese had bow legs and could be knocked over with one kick?"

"Bullshit!" Jackson glared at him, but with a smile in his eyes, "That's me!"

"If you guys run into those Japanese soldiers holding Type 38 rifles, you can't be sure who will get kicked over!"

"Everyone, pay attention!"

"This time, we are going to help the Chinese fight! I heard that their commander Chu Yunfei is a real tough guy!"

"If we fail to deliver, it will bring shame to the entire U.S. Army!"

He paused, and his tone became serious: "Remember this! When you arrive in Burma, all actions must be carried out under the command of the Joint Command.

We are going to fight, not to cause trouble!
If anyone dares to mess with me, I will stuff him into the barrel of a tank and blast him into the sea to feed the sharks!"

Although the soldiers burst into laughter, there was a hint of solemnity on everyone's face.

they know.

Although the company commander is a chatterbox, he always speaks the truth.

This mission is of great importance.

Jackson spit out the cigar foam in his mouth and continued, "But having said that, our equipment this time is much better than before!

Brand new M3 Stuart!

It's small and exquisite, and runs faster than a rabbit!

That small 37mm gun barrel can hit the Japanese tanks one by one, and it will definitely make them cry for their parents!
And our salaries would triple, which is much better than training in the desert."

He patted the outline of a tank wrapped tightly in oilcloth beside him, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Our C Company, although only a company, will be a surprise force in Burma!"

"We need to let those Japanese dwarfs know what real 'armored assault' is! What 'American power' is!"

A gunner, who was also a black soldier, waved his fist and echoed in slightly broken English.

"Boss, I heard that there are a lot of jungles in Myanmar. Can our tanks run smoothly in them?" a driver asked worriedly.

Jackson grinned: "Boy, this depends on your ability!"

"Besides, who says tanks have to run on flat ground?"

"We can follow the river valley, use the small roads, and even ask friendly engineers to clear the way for us when necessary!"

"Our mission is to deliver these 'iron guys' to General Chu Yunfei as quickly as possible, and then follow his orders to tear open the Japanese defense line!"

"Yes!"
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Changzhi, Shanxi. The headquarters of the reconnaissance brigade.

A busy and orderly scene.

This unconventional combat force was promoted by Chu Yunfei and built up successively by Bian Fucheng, Zhou Daxing and Zhou Weiguo.

Although in terms of organization it may sound like it is only at the battalion level, or regiment level, the commander is at most a colonel.

But in essence, they are a full-fledged division-level unit.

Commander Zhou Weiguo was officially promoted to the rank of major general.

Currently, the reconnaissance brigade has six squadrons under its jurisdiction.

In addition, the newly formed Sixth Squadron has less than 300 soldiers.

The remaining five squadrons have 400 combat personnel and 80 non-combat personnel, basically reaching the overstretched structure of 480 people.

Each fighter has been carefully selected and is an elite who has experienced many battles.

They are well-equipped, well-trained, and adept at various unconventional combat missions such as infiltration, reconnaissance, and raids.

It was actually a sharp weapon that terrified the Japanese invaders in the Second War Zone and even in the entire North China battlefield.

That afternoon, a black sedan, escorted by several guards, slowly drove into the reconnaissance brigade's base.

The car door opened, and Chu Xichun, the Chief of Staff of the Second War Zone, walked down with a calm expression.

He was wearing a neat general's uniform of the National Army. Although time had left fine wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, his eyes were still clear and wise, revealing the calmness and competence of a veteran on many battlefields.

The captain of the reconnaissance brigade, Zhou Weiguo, had already received the notice and was now welcoming them at the camp gate with several key cadres.

Zhou Weiguo has an upright posture, a firm gaze, and carries the unique toughness and calmness of a special forces soldier.

"Chief of Staff Chu, thank you for your hard work on the journey." Zhou Weiguo stepped forward and saluted with a standard military salute, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Chu Xichun returned the greeting with a gentle smile on his face: "Captain Zhou, you are too polite."

"I came here this time because I have an important matter to discuss with Captain Zhou."

The two walked side by side towards the brigade headquarters.

The soldiers along the way stood at attention and saluted, their eyes full of respect for the two senior generals.

Enter the meeting room.

Chu Xichun did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Captain Zhou, I believe you have also received the telegram from General Chu from Myanmar. He hopes that you can lead the main force of the reconnaissance brigade to northern Myanmar as soon as possible to participate in the subsequent operations of the expeditionary force.

Commander Yan and the headquarters have already agreed in principle to this matter."

Zhou Weiguo nodded: "Yes, Chief of Staff."

"I have received the telegram, and I have already started preparing for the troop mobilization."

"However, the transportation of luggage and equipment still requires the assistance of the theater command."

"These are all due, and the theater will fully support them." Chu Xichun changed the subject and his tone became earnest: "However, Captain Zhou, you also know that although the battle line of our Second Theater is relatively stable at present, the strength of the Japanese army in North China is still strong, and the security battles and anti-mopping-up tasks in various places are also very heavy.

The reconnaissance brigade you command.

It plays an irreplaceable role in helping us grasp the enemy situation, attack the enemy, and cooperate with the main force in combat.

If all your troops are transferred to Burma, we will lose half of our eyes and ears in the Second War Zone."

Chu Xichun came to negotiate with Zhou Weiguo.

In fact, they hoped that Zhou Weiguo would leave one or two of the six squadrons under the reconnaissance battalion to continue fighting in the second war zone, rather than sending the entire army to Burma.

He said this with true feelings.

It not only affirmed the importance of the reconnaissance brigade, but also pointed out the practical difficulties of the Second War Zone. It can be said that it appealed to people's emotions and made them understand the reason.

Zhou Weiguo frowned slightly when he heard this: "Chief of Staff Chu, I understand the difficulties in the war zone."

He naturally understood what Chu Xichun meant.

He had no choice but to accept Chu Yunfei's transfer order, but he could not completely ignore the situation in the Second War Zone.

"Commander Chu's telegram also mentioned that a number of key personnel could be left behind to coordinate with local forces to support subsequent military operations in the Second War Zone."

"However, the reconnaissance brigade can only maximize its combat effectiveness as a whole. If it is forcibly split up, it may affect the combat effectiveness of the unit."

Chu Xichun waved his hand and smiled, “Captain Zhou, the commander-in-chief does not intend to forcibly disband your troops.

Is such that.

Can we select one of the six squadrons that is most familiar with the situation in our Second War Zone and has the strongest independent combat capability and keep it in Shanxi, while ensuring that the main force goes to Myanmar?

Under the command of a capable commander, you will continue to carry out the original reconnaissance and special operations missions. Commander Yan will also continue to support your work, and there will be no problem even if you continue to expand your forces. "

"This way, we can support the expedition while also meeting the urgent needs of our North China battlefield. What do you think?"

This proposal.

It was obviously a well-considered move, as it not only gave Zhou Weiguo face, but also achieved Chu Xichun's goal.

On the surface it is a request, but in fact it has a clear goal, while giving the other party room for choice and decision.

Zhou Weiguo knew that Chu Xichun had shown enough sincerity by coming in person and proposing such a compromise plan.

Commander Yan has always been very supportive of Chu Yunfei's old subordinates.

Their contributions have never been diminished, and there is no favoritism towards them.

In terms of keeping everything basically fair, Yan Laoxi is doing a very good job nowadays.

Zhou Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "Chief of Staff, this matter is of great importance. I need to ask Chief Chu for confirmation. After all, it was Chief Chu who personally appointed the reconnaissance brigade to go to Burma."

"Of course." Chu Xichun nodded and said, "I have already communicated with General Chu before coming here. I will also personally call Myanmar to explain the situation. I believe Yunfei will also understand the difficulties of our Second War Zone. After all, the national war of resistance is a chess game, and each battlefield needs elite soldiers and strong generals."

A few hours later, Zhou Weiguo found Chu Xichun again.

"Chief of Staff Chu," Zhou Weiguo said solemnly, "I have communicated with Chief Chu. Your Excellency agreed to your proposal and instructed us to ensure that the remaining troops can continue to play a key role in the North China battlefield."

Chu Xichun showed a gratified smile on his face: "That's great! Captain Zhou is very righteous, and Commander Chu also takes the overall situation into consideration. On behalf of Commander Yan and all the soldiers in the Second War Zone, thank you!"

Zhou Weiguo continued, "After careful consideration, I have decided to leave the 4th and 6th squadrons of the reconnaissance brigade in Shanxi, and my adjutant Xu Hu will be in charge of the 4th squadron."

"Xu Hu (originally died in an airborne operation, but the readers' reaction was quite intense, so the previous article has been revised to seriously injured. I will explain it here) has followed me for many years, has rich combat experience, and is capable of commanding more than enough."

"Xu Hu?" Chu Xichun had some impression of this name and nodded. "I have heard of this man. He is indeed a fierce general. I feel relieved."

Zhou Weiguo continued, "The remaining four squadrons, as well as the brigade's direct subordinate units, will depart for northern Myanmar for adaptive training within a week at the latest after completing all preparations as originally planned."

Chu Xichun stood up and held Zhou Weiguo's hand tightly: "Captain Zhou, please rest assured that our commander has already made the corresponding arrangements for coordinating the transportation work. Please take care of yourself!"

"The battlefield environment in Burma is harsh and the Japanese invaders are brutal, so be careful! The Second War Zone will always be your strong backing! We look forward to the day when you return triumphantly!"

Zhou Weiguo also shook his hand back tightly, with a determined light in his eyes: "Please rest assured, Chief of Staff! I will wear my golden armor after a hundred battles in the yellow sand, and I will not return until I have conquered Loulan!"

"We will definitely fulfill our mission to defend our country!"

(End of this chapter)