Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 59 The Japanese First Army has been formed, and the mountain artillery battalion has run out of ammunition!
As the war situation in Shanxi continues to deteriorate.

The Japanese army immediately decided to dispatch the 14th Division and the 108th Division to continue southward along the Pinghan Road, passing Shijiazhuang.

The 20th Division and the 109th Division were ordered to attack Shanxi in the west.

To cooperate with Seishirō Sakagami's 5th Division in combat.

The Sixth Division under Tani Hisao was transferred to the Songhu battlefield.

With the direct intervention and command of Katsuki Seiji.

Today, the Japanese First Army has been formed.

It is under the command of the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade, the 11th Brigade and the 15th Brigade.

The 109st Infantry Brigade of the 163th Division, the th Infantry Brigade of the th Division, and the rd Infantry Regiment of the th Division
On the front battlefield of Xinkou, the Japanese invaders had about 18,000 troops.

Including the Japanese invaders who are about to attack the Niangziguan area, the total number is about 30,000.

The situation is becoming increasingly urgent.

In the northern Yuanping area, there is a front-line blocking position on the battlefield.

“Boom! Boom!”

The Japanese artillery units have arrived, and the front-line blocking positions are now facing tremendous pressure.

The fortifications were almost completely destroyed under the continuous artillery fire.

Within one minute after the shelling ends, the Japanese infantry units will launch a charge under the cover of grenade launchers.

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The soldiers of the mortar platoon would take advantage of the Japanese invaders' charge.

Counterattack quickly to slow down the Japanese invaders' charge and buy enough reaction time for the infantry on the position.

First battalion forward command post.

Chu Yunfei still held the phone in his hand: "Yes, you heard it right, we will start retreating in half an hour."

"Yes, giving up the position voluntarily does not mean retreating."

"It's to buy more time. Don't worry, retreat. I'll have the mountain artillery battalion provide you with fire support!"

After hanging up the phone, Chu Yunfei picked it up again: "I want the mountain artillery battalion!"

"Liang Guoping? I'm Chu Yunfei. After thirty-five minutes, continue bombarding area thirty-six and use half the base number of shells!"

[Commander, we only have the last bit of artillery shells left! ]

Chu Yunfei was a little surprised. His tone changed slightly, "What? You're hitting so fast?"

[Yes, Commander. After the Battle of Ruyuekou, our mountain artillery battalion has not been replenished, so the number of artillery shells is insufficient now.]

The 358th Regiment has always been wealthy.

He was even so wealthy that even the commanders of other infantry divisions were a little jealous.

Mountain artillery battalion!
Many infantry divisions don't even have many 82mm mortars.

In addition to the necessary training, Chu Yunfei has used 60mm mortars in the bandit-suppression operations to maintain public order in the past two years.

The reserve quantity of 75mm high-explosive bombs is definitely not small, at least ten bases.

I didn't expect that after less than a month of fighting, they had already consumed a lot...
Without the direct support of the mountain artillery battalion, the battle would become even more difficult.

"After thirty-three minutes, hit half of the base and cover their retreat!"

[Yes, Commander! ]

After hanging up the phone, Chu Yunfei raised the telescope in his hand and looked into the distance.

The battle line was getting closer and closer to them.

Five kilometers, four kilometers, and now only the last three kilometers are left.

The soldiers in the communications department have already started to clean up the command post.

According to the combat habits of the 358th Regiment, they should retreat next.

The distance of three kilometers is too risky, in case the Japanese invaders find us.

The artillery can then conduct indirect fire directly.

Chu Yunfei encouraged the headquarters to be set up forward, but not too far forward.

It should be at least five to seven kilometers away.

It was set according to the range of the Japanese mountain artillery.

This will protect the commander's life to the greatest extent.

While the first battalion was fighting, the Japanese invaders in Shuigouzi and Hanzhuang suffered heavy casualties.

I completely gave up the idea of ​​breaking out from Yuanping.

Instead, they moved towards the seemingly undefended northwest region of Shanxi.
Chu Yunfei naturally would not give them a chance to break through.

As the 1st Battalion Command Post retreated, it immediately sent someone to notify Ma Keying to intercept.

Upon receiving the order, Company Captain Ma Ying immediately assembled his troops and led them to set off.

Set off along the interception route set by Chu Yunfei.

After returning to the regiment headquarters, Chu Yunfei's consciousness was once again immersed in the battle map.

Confirmed that there is no threat in the rear.

"Brother Ligong, is there any new news from the 54th Division?"

Fang Ligong pushed up his glasses and denied, "There is no latest news at the moment... Commander, the ammunition of the 1st and 4th battalions has been almost exhausted... Do you think we should withdraw?"

Chu Yunfei guessed what Fang Ligong wanted to say.

He nodded and continued, "Today is the last day. We have been holding out in Yuanping for seven days."

Fang Ligong immediately advised: "We have successfully completed the important task of blocking the enemy for seven days as ordered by the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters. Commander, do you think it is time to request a retreat?"

"Yes, it's time. Brother Ligong, please send a telegram to the Second War Zone Command Headquarters to ask for Commander Yan's opinion!"

"Yes!"

Fang Ligong had just turned around when Chu Yunfei added, "Brother Ligong, send a telegram to the 386th Brigade to inquire about the situation."

"Yes!"

At this time in Zhuanshui Village.

The soldiers of the third battalion had already entered the blocking position in advance.

These Eighth Route Army soldiers fought even more bravely than Luo Weiguo had imagined.

After the Battle of Pingxingguan, the Eighth Route Army troops were respected by other troops on the front line in northern Shanxi.

The Yan'an side particularly emphasized the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief, and conveyed the message to commanders at all levels of the Eighth Route Army's troops.

Once there are "troops entrusted to us by the Blue Party" during the battle.

The Eighth Route Army should adopt an attitude of care and assistance and not let them take on the most dangerous tasks.

Third Battalion Commander Luo Weiguo had previously led his troops to fight and had already prepared himself mentally.

What ridicule, neglect, indifference, hostility.

Not at all. Captain Xu even stuffed a booklet into his pocket.

What are they called the Ten Principles for Resisting Japan and Saving the Nation?

This surprised Luo Weiguo.

Let us unite as one and face the national crisis together.

Persist in the long-term war of resistance and strive for final victory.

Their regiment commander Chu Yunfei had told them all this before.

This battle is a war of resistance by the entire nation, and it is a matter of life and death for the country. It is impossible to win in the short term.

We must persist in the long-term struggle.
Could it be that...the commander-in-chief had already blushed?
This is impossible, right?
Because of the desperate resistance of the 771st and 772nd Regiments.

Luo Weiguo even had the opportunity to think about political issues that had nothing to do with the combat in the Zhuanshui Village Command Post.

Harassment and guerrilla warfare lasted for a day and a night.

That afternoon.

Under the notification of the 771st Cavalry Correspondent.

A part of the infantry and three armored vehicles of the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade were heading towards Zhuanshui Village.

Because of the armored vehicles, the road to Zhuanshui Village is a must-pass place for them.

There was no need for the soldiers of the Third Battalion to take the initiative to attack.

The Japanese invaders will come head-on.

"Order each company to follow the previously formulated combat plan, let go of the enemy's armored vehicles, and prepare for anti-armor operations."

Luo Weiguo came to his senses at this time and quickly made corresponding detailed arrangements: "Don't attack without authorization, and don't engage in close combat with the enemy. Focus on attacking the enemy's infantry and use your familiarity with the terrain and fortifications to kill the enemy's manpower."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)