Rise from the sword

Chapter 571

Outside Hengyang.

Under the night.

Inside the Japanese Army Command.

Heng Shanyong sat upright in military uniform, sitting on both sides of him were the two division heads in charge of attacking Hengyang, as well as staff officers and others. In front of the generals was a staff officer with his head bowed and holding a folder in his hand.

The staff officer quietly took a deep breath, and then began to say:
"According to statistics, there are 150 or two transport planes that landed at Hengyang Airport today."

After the words fell, in the headquarters, except for Heng Shanyong who was still expressionless and solemn, as if everyone owed him hundreds of thousands, the expressions of the remaining major generals, lieutenant generals, and staff officers all changed drastically.

According to known information, each of the independent regiment's transport planes can transport five tons of materials, 150 two, that is to say.

The Hengyang defenders obtained 760 tons of weapons, ammunition and food supplies in just one day.

This is not a small amount.

The Tenth Army stationed in Hengyang has a total strength of only 7000. Even with the remaining reserve soldiers and those who are foolish enough to die, they only take ordinary people, and the total number is at most [-].

On average, each person received nearly [-] kilograms of supplies.

And that's just for one day.

"In one day, 150 planes took off and landed. How is this possible?"

After a period of horror, someone in the headquarters raised doubts.

It was a staff officer who asked the question.

Hengyang Airport is the largest airport of the Sino-US joint air force, with a large scale, and at its peak, more than hundreds of aircraft, including heavy bombers, were parked.There are more than 100 transport aircraft taking off and landing a day, and there is no problem in terms of scale.

But not long ago, the airport was bombarded by the imperial army, and the runway was destroyed in large quantities. Even if the transport aircraft can take off and land after repairs, how can it be possible to take off and land more than 100 sorties a day?

Moreover, more than 100 planes landed at the airport, and each plane transported five tons of supplies. It would definitely take a long time to move out these goods, one day, how could it be possible.

The unloading of the transport plane is very troublesome.

"Why not shoot down?"

"What is the Air Defense Force doing?"

This question was raised again.

He didn't understand that there were nearly [-] transport planes delivering supplies to the Hengyang defenders, but they didn't shoot them down.The troops currently besieging Hengyang are equipped with dozens of anti-aircraft weapons.

"The enemy's transport plane is very special."

The staff has long been prepared for this:

"Their transport aircraft has a very special structure, with a wide belly and a hatch at the tail. The tail floor can be opened and laid on the ground to form a ramp. The wheeled mountain cannon can even be pushed directly up."

"Their tires are in the bulges on both sides of the cabin, and this arrangement makes it easy to take off and land even on dirt ground."

After seeing a lot, the devil naturally figured out a little bit about the new transport aircraft of the Independent Regiment.

"As for why the air defense force didn't shoot it down."

The staff officer smiled wryly:
"The transport aircraft of the Independent Regiment generally fly at an altitude of 500 meters. At this altitude, our anti-aircraft firepower cannot reach it. Only when we arrive at the airport will we circle and lower the altitude and then land."

"However, Hengyang Airport has been completely occupied by the defenders, and the defensive positions have been pushed out several kilometers away from the airport, and artillery positions have been set up."

"Because of the threat of the opponent's artillery, our anti-aircraft weapons cannot be placed close to the airport, so we cannot threaten the transport aircraft."

After listening to the staff officer's explanation, all the officers fell silent like Yokoyama Isamu.

It turned out that the opponent's aircraft was too advanced.

"How many supplies did we bring today?"

Suddenly a general asked, it was a division commander.

The base camp ordered to continue the attack after the capture of Hengyang. The ultimate goal was to force the mountain city to surrender, and then the empire would free up its strength to compete with the group in Shanxi.

Therefore, it is currently rampantly increasing troops and supplies to the southern troops.

"According to the supply plan of the logistics department."

The staff immediately replied:

"There is no logistics team arriving today, but tomorrow 600 tons of grain will arrive in Hengyang. Three days later, a logistics team will arrive, which can bring two bases of fuel and ammunition, about [-] tons."

After finishing speaking, he also added a special sentence:
"The next batch of ammunition supplies will arrive in eight days."

The staff officer's answer made the division commander who asked the question silent.

Now Hengyang is part of the No.11 army, including two divisions, an artillery wing, and an armored brigade. The total strength is 6, which is three times that of the Hengyang defenders, but the supplies they get are far from enough. up.

According to the standard supply, there are two ammunition bases in five days, more than [-] tons per day, and this still includes fuel ammunition packaging.

Although it is impossible for the opponent's transport plane to transport all the ammunition, as well as food and medical supplies, how much food can 2 people consume?One day is the most, one hundred tons is the highest.

Excluding medicines and other things, there are more than [-] tons left.

The gap is too big.

After listening to the whole process with a blank face, Yokoyama suddenly asked:
"Is there any news about the attack on Wu County Airport?"

Yokoyama felt that the ammunition problem ahead was a small problem.

Just enough ammunition.

He still didn't believe it. How could the independent regiment continue to provide support after being separated by nearly [-] kilometers. Besides, it was June, and the weather was changing a lot. There were thunderstorms, and it was impossible to transport by air in rainy days.

He has an advantage in strength. When the next three divisions of the Eleventh Army arrive, there will be 11 troops. The follow-up base camp also promises that two new divisions with 3 people will arrive, that is, 14 troops.

It is only a matter of time before we forcefully attack Hengyang and take it down.

The only thing he worried about, and the only thing that could make a difference in the outcome, was the air support of the independent regiment.

Once the Wuxian Airport, which is only more than 200 kilometers away from Hengyang, is established, the independent regiment can unscrupulously support Hengyang, then he will be in big trouble.In the face of overwhelming bombing, his offense and logistics will have a serious impact.

The other party's airlift supplies to Hengyang can also be more frequent.

"The battle was a success."

The staff officer replied:

"Seven kamikaze attack planes broke through the opponent's air defense firepower network and destroyed Wuxian Airport. It is estimated that it will take half a month to repair."

"Ah."

Hearing the good news, Yokoyama just nodded.

At this moment, a new staff officer came in and handed Yokoyama a telegram:
"Camp telegram."

Seeing this telegram, Yokoyama Isamu's original calm expression suddenly disappeared, and he quickly took the telegram and looked at it.

After the failure of the attack on Songxian Airport, coupled with the Eighth Route's comprehensive attack on North China, and the evaluation of the overall strength of the Eighth Route, Yokoyama knew very well that the Battle of Hengyang was the best choice for the empire.

It is to stop attacking.

The U.S. bomber pair has already retreated, and the main goal of Operation No. [-] has been achieved, so there is no need to continue to die.

If he continues to attack, the consequences are difficult to predict.

After he fought all the way to the Yunnan-Burma region, even if he succeeded, the troops must have suffered heavy casualties. At present, the strength of the independent regiment in the Songxian area is rapidly expanding. Not only are there more and more aircraft, but also heavy artillery and tanks appear one after another.

It was like a heavy army, and the mechanized heavy army began to gather.

During this period, factories, roads and railways were also built.

Obviously, the other party planned to launch an attack on the imperial army in the south, and the plot was not small, and they planned to gradually encroach and occupy the entire south, as evidenced by those railways, roads, and factories.

When the time comes, when the opponent calls, they will have absolutely no strength to stop them. Just refer to the North China Front Army.

However, when he opened the telegram in his hand, Yokoyama Isamu's bright eyes suddenly dimmed.

"Order."

After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Starting tomorrow, launch an attack on Hengyang."

"In addition, the next three divisions were ordered to move towards Hengyang immediately and arrive around Hengyang before the day after tomorrow."

"We must be in three days..."

Speaking of this, Yokoyama paused, hesitated for a long time again, and then said:
"Take Hengyang within seven days."

"Hi."

In the headquarters, all kinds of devils bowed their heads in unison.

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at the same time.

Song County.

"How many sorties were flown for the Hengyang defenders yesterday?"

Kong Jie asked.

"150 second sorties."

The staff officer replied.

"not enough."

Commander Kong Da immediately frowned.

The army has made every effort to train pilots, so the shortage of pilots has been greatly alleviated.

Now there are three transport battalions in Song County, with 160 and two transport planes, eighteen of which are aerial gunboats, and the rest are transport planes.On average, almost one plane was transported once.

Too little.

"At least two hundred sorties tomorrow."

Kong Jie emphasized his tone:
"There are many thunderstorms in the south in summer. Take advantage of the good weather now to transport as much supplies as possible to Hengyang."

"Yes."

The staff officer nodded:
"There are fewer today because they are not familiar with the air route and the airport, and the Hengyang soldiers who unloaded are not skilled."

"I have already contacted the other party and worked out the best transportation plan. I can do 250 sorties tomorrow, and it is estimated that there will be no problem with more than [-] sorties."

"it is good."

Kong Jie was very satisfied.

(End of this chapter)