Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The Magical Use of the Air Defense Battalion

As Yilan, the only way from Harbin to Jiamusi, the Soviet Far East Army that has occupied Harbin must pass through here if they want to rescue the [-] Soviet Red Army trapped in Jiamusi.

Commander-in-chief Li Guosheng, who personally commanded the decisive battle in Jiamusi, was very aware of the importance of Yilan to himself and to the entire National Defense Force.The No.19 Division of the National Defense Forces, which has just completed the siege of [-] old men in Jiamusi and won the first battle, has already rushed to Yilan under the command of the division commander Xiong Shaowen to build a steel defense line in Yilan to block all the old men who want to reinforce Yilan. .

Five hours ago, Zhang Guoqiang, chief of staff of the 55th Division, personally commanded the [-]th Regiment of the National Defense Forces, which was advancing completely lightly, breaking the tranquility of the small town of Yilan. On a ridge about five kilometers away from Yilan, relying on the mountain, Build earthworks.

After the baptism of the First World War in Jiamusi, Chief of Staff Zhang Guoqiang's evaluation of the Soviet Army has four words, that is, "externally strong but capable".In Zhang Guoqiang's eyes, the Soviet Red Army looked very powerful on the surface.However, this kind of strength is only manifested when he has an absolute advantage.Once you lose your advantage and fall into a disadvantage, this strength will disappear...

Just like the just-concluded siege of Jiamusi, the Soviet Red Army, which has a superior force, lost heavy weapons such as heavy artillery, and it was impossible to be an opponent of the National Defense Forces equipped with heavy weapons such as cannons and tanks.Under the attack of the National Defense Forces, they could not organize any meaningful counterattack except for fleeing in embarrassment.

Zhang Guoqiang, chief of staff of the division, has this idea, not to mention ordinary officers and soldiers who have just won a victory.

Looking around, the entire 55 regiment is on.From top to bottom, there is a feeling of arrogance and enemy.

Chief of Staff of the 55th Regiment of the Wehrmacht.As the battalion commander of the main battalion of the former Ninth Army, he is very aware of the powerful combat effectiveness of heavy mechanized troops on the battlefield.Therefore.He didn't pay attention to the offensive battle that took place in Jiamusi.

With an absolute superiority in firepower, equipment, and even partial military strength, if the person in charge of the offense still cannot win.Well, it would be a real waste if such good equipment of the Wehrmacht was equipped on the No.19 Division.

Therefore, Zeng Zhiyuan, the chief of staff of a regiment, attacked last night.Didn't take it too seriously.In Zeng Zhiyuan's words, the only gain from last night's battle was not to achieve great results, but to let the soldiers of the Sichuan Army who had just left the customs recognize the Soviet Far East Red Army and stop being afraid of old men on the battlefield.At the same time, it also allows the subordinates to quickly understand the combat mode of the National Defense Forces and the advanced equipment in their hands through actual combat.

However, the blocking battle that is about to break out in front of us is not so lucky for the newly formed No.19 Division of the National Defense Forces.According to the intelligence sent by the special warfare division before departure, the main force of the Soviet Red Army responsible for sending troops to reinforce Jiamusi included not only three infantry divisions.Two heavy artillery brigades, including an armored division with more than [-] tanks and armored vehicles of various types.

Such a powerful heavy mechanized unit is definitely not comparable to light infantry.

Think of the enemy you are about to face, and think of the arrogance that permeates the current army.A look of worry slowly appeared on Chief of Staff Zeng Zhiyuan's face.

And at this moment, a battalion commander from the Ninth Army, like himself, walked quickly towards him with an anxious expression on his face.Seeing the worried look faintly visible on Zeng Zhiyuan's face.The battalion commander hurriedly reported: "Chief of staff, there is something wrong with the mood of the troops. The trenches dug by the troops are also impossible to withstand the heavy artillery attack of Lao Maozi. In addition, the officers did not send troops to the front to build corresponding anti-tank fortifications. I am worried Brothers will suffer a lot in the next battle..."

Zeng Zhiyuan nodded noncommittally, and replied: "I can see it too. In this way, you go back immediately, first urge your second battalion to build a perfect blocking position, and ensure that each infantry platoon has a bullet that can be used to avoid artillery fire." For the other two battalions, I will immediately go to the senator and ask the staff to coordinate. It is necessary to adjust the emotions of the brothers in a short time and treat the upcoming blocking battle with caution.

Zhang Guoqiang, chief of staff of Yilan Frontier Command, was studying the battle map with high spirits, completely unaware that the entire army was heading towards crisis step by step under his influence and leadership.

Zeng Zhiyuan, chief of staff of the 55th Regiment, reminded me politely: "Sir, I don't know that you are a Buddha who has studied the medium tanks equipped by our National Defense Forces. How is the combat effectiveness of this tank..."

Although I don't know the reason why Zeng Zhiyuan asked this question, but I thought of the steel monster I saw on the Jiamusi battlefield where the entire body was completely wrapped in steel plates, sending out bursts of cold, and sticking out a long barrel.Zhang Guoqiang subconsciously showed a shocked expression on his face.He replied to Zeng Zhiyuan.

"Of course I've seen it... As for the combat effectiveness of medium tanks, I haven't seen it with my own eyes. However, just by the appearance of the entire tank body, I can feel that as long as the number of such tanks reaches a certain level, it can break through everything. Blocking positions where infantry cannot break through...."

A meaningful smile quickly appeared on Chief of Staff Zeng Zhiyuan's face.Under the gaze of Zhang Guoqiang's puzzled eyes, Zeng Zhiyuan continued to ask: "Then... If there are a hundred of these tanks to attack the blocking position we are currently building, will our 55th regiment be able to attack?" Relying on your own flesh and blood to block the enemy's attack..."

"A hundred tanks, Chief of Staff Zeng, are you kidding me? How could the enemy have a hundred tanks..." Hearing this, Zeng Zhiyuan suddenly understood why Zhang Guoqiang, who was still cautious a few days ago, would Make such a mistake of underestimating the enemy.It turned out that since the victory in the Jiamusi battlefield, Zhang Guoqiang has looked down on Lao Maozi's combat effectiveness from the bottom of his heart.Faced with the information forwarded by the special warfare division, Zhang Guoqiang did not read it seriously.

At this moment, Zhang Guoqiang only knew that the total strength of the Soviet veterans who were about to attack him in a day's time had reached an astonishing 5 troops. He was completely unclear about what types of arms these 5 people were divided into, and how many heavy weapons they had...

Thinking of this, Zeng Zhiyuan's face gradually became serious.Facing Zhang Guoqiang, he said with a heavy tone: "Sit here. You are looking carefully. This is the specific force configuration of Lao Maozi's [-] army. The Lao Maozi who came to attack us this time. There are not only three infantry divisions, but also two infantry divisions. A heavy artillery brigade. An armored division...."

"According to the investigation by the Special Warfare Division, the 250 old men are equipped with a total of about 150 heavy guns with a caliber of more than [-] mm, about [-] medium tanks, about [-] light tanks, and armored combat vehicles..."

Zhang Guoqiang's high-spirited face just now was replaced by a dignified face immediately.After a short thought, he opened his mouth and said, "Chief of Staff Zeng, did you make a mistake... How can these [-] old men be equipped with such a large number of heavy weapons. And the old Soviet man in Jiamusi doesn't even have large-caliber heavy artillery See a door."

Under Zhang Guoqiang's perplexed gaze, Zeng Zhiyuan only spent half a minute explaining how the Special Warfare Division forced the Jiamusi Soviet Red Army to give up all their heavy weapons.Then, Zhang Guoqiang asked Zeng Zhiyuan with a look of luck for the rest of his life on his face.

"That is to say, our [-]th Division took advantage of the Special Warfare Division on the Jiamusi battlefield. On the Jiamusi battlefield, at most we encountered an old-haired light infantry with low morale and no heavy weapons. And The blocking battle in front of us is the real battle against the elite of the Soviet Far East Red Army..."

"Yes, attend..." Zeng Zhiyuan nodded noncommittally.

Hearing this, Zhang Guoqiang still had a solemn expression just now, but at this moment.Already pale with worry.In his military history, this is the first time he has encountered large-scale tanks and heavy artillery.The power of large-scale heavy artillery, in the Jiamusi battlefield just experienced.Zhang Guoqiang has experienced it himself.Although worried, but.Not scared.

However, for the attack of a large tank force.Not only has Zhang Guoqiang never experienced it, he has never even seen it.The only thing I know about this aspect of knowledge is what I have read in the textbooks of the National Defense Force military academy for a few days.

Thus, a serious question was posed in front of Zhang Guoqiang: "How should I fight tanks with infantry, and rely on the line of defense in front of me to block so many tanks from attacking..."

"What should I do, how should I stop the old Maozi from attacking..." Zhang Guoqiang, standing in front of the map, couldn't help muttering to himself.At the same time, beads of sweat were already dripping from the pale forehead due to tension.

And at this moment, Zeng Zhiyuan, who had been standing calmly in front of him, suddenly flashed into his vision.His eyes lit up, and he asked Zeng Zhiyuan expectantly: "Old Zeng, you are from the Ninth Army. You must have a lot of knowledge about large-scale tank attack. Tell me, how should we hold the position? Block the tank cluster attack that the old man may launch...."

Zeng Zhiyuan nodded and replied: "Sir, what I know is only from the military academy of the National Defense Forces... If you want to block the attack of the old Maozi tanks, you must start from two aspects. On the one hand, strengthen the position and build a large number of countermeasures in front of the position. The tank fortifications prevent the old Maozi tanks from easily approaching our blocking positions."

"On the other hand, increase the configuration of anti-tank weapons in the troops. Use anti-tank weapons to destroy all old Maozi tanks that dare to attack us on the battlefield..."

Seeing the accomplished Zeng Zhiyuan in front of him, Zhang Guoqiang's pale face finally turned red.After thinking for a while, he decisively ordered: "Okay, Lao Zeng, looking at our whole regiment, you are the only one who has experience in this field. Now I have decided to hand over the command of the whole regiment to you and lead the brothers to build positions. Be fully prepared for the ensuing blocking battle."

The construction of anti-tank fortifications is no stranger to Zeng Zhiyuan, who was originally from the Ninth Army.Because, Li Guosheng, who came from later generations, is very aware of the huge role played by perfect civil engineering during the entire World War II.Therefore, since Li Guosheng started to lead the army, he paid special attention to the civil engineering work of the troops, and required the commanders above the platoon level to understand all civil engineering works and learn how to construct civil engineering works.

The previous problem was easy to solve. Adding a sufficient number of anti-tank weapons to the troops was beyond the decision of Zeng Zhiyuan, the chief of staff of the regiment.

According to Zeng Zhiyuan's understanding through textbooks, the most effective weapon against tanks is undoubtedly the 37mm caliber anti-tank gun that has begun to be installed in small quantities in the military.However, this weapon is not common in the Wehrmacht.

In the words of Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng, although anti-tank guns are very powerful in anti-tank, they are still very powerful.On the Chinese battlefield, tank troops are rarely encountered.Even some tanks can be encountered during the battle against the Japanese army.However, this evil tank can be easily destroyed with only a high-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun... in this case.Equipping the troops with a large number of anti-tank guns that have no other effects at all has become tasteless invisibly.

However, there are times when everything is unexpected.Facing the large-scale tank swarms equipped by the Soviet Red Army, Zeng Zhiyuan suddenly discovered that anti-tank guns, which were considered useless by the National Defense Forces, had become the weapons he most wanted to equip.

"Without anti-tank guns, how can we block the group of old Maozi tanks with the light machine guns in our hands..." Chief of Staff Zeng Zhiyuan said to himself.

However, just as his voice fell.A self-deprecating smile immediately appeared on Zeng Zhiyuan's face.

Because the large-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns equipped by our troops are powerful, but when dealing with medium-sized tanks with an armor thickness of more than [-] millimeters, it is tantamount to tickling the opponent with bullets...

After carefully cleaning up all the weapons equipped by the troops in his mind, Zeng Zhiyuan had to admit a fact.With the current strength of the 55th regiment, it is impossible to block the attacking troops of the old Maozi equipped with a large number of heavy artillery and tanks.

As a last resort, Zeng Zhiyuan had to send a telegram for help to Mr. Xiong Shaowen who was on his way.Commander Xiong Shaowen, who also does not have an anti-tank gun in his hand.After a short thought, he forwarded the original text of the telegram to Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng who was still at Jiamusi Field Airport.

"A mistake, what a mistake... I didn't equip my brothers with anti-tank guns, how could I forget such an important thing as letting the arsenal produce rocket launchers..." After reading the telegram sent by Zeng Zhiyuan.Li Guosheng said with a painful face.

Because, after reading the telegram, Li Guosheng seemed to have seen that the troops lacked anti-tank weapons.Under the attack of the superior artillery and tanks of the Soviet Red Army, the tragic scene of heavy losses.

After a short shock.After quickly shifting his gaze to Yilan's position on the sand table, he asked a staff officer in front of him, "Staff Wang, did the Special Warfare Division report, and how long will it take for Lao Maozi's reinforcements to contact the 55th regiment..."

"Because the ground is covered with snow all the year round and is very muddy, there are still twelve hours before the reinforcements of the Soviet Red Army can arrive at Yilan and attack the [-]th Division of our army defending Yilan..." Quickly dug out a telegram The combat staff officer, report immediately.

"Twelve hours, that's the arsenal working overtime to catch up. It's too late..." Li Guosheng shook his head and denied.

At this moment, the combat staff officer who had just answered suddenly said: "Report to the chief, according to the report of the special operations division, this Soviet Red Army is equipped with a large number of heavy weapons. If we can seriously damage this section of the road, this Soviet It may take more than [-] hours for the Red Army to reach Yilan..."

"Twenty hours..." Li Guosheng thought secretly.

Although there are blueprints for the production of individual rocket launchers, even so, it takes more than ten hours to finalize and produce them.Then, according to the samples, a batch was produced as soon as possible, and they were quickly airlifted to Jiamusi, which took more than ten hours.In other words, even if I now order the military industry group to produce individual rocket launchers, it will take at least 25 to [-] hours for these individual rocket launchers to be delivered to the battlefield for use by troops.

"If we can delay the incident of Lao Maozi's march to [-] hours, and find a way to keep the troops alive for five to ten hours, these individual bazookas can be sent to the battlefield and deal a fatal blow to the tank troops of the Soviet Red Army... But, How can the troops last for five to ten hours under the attack of the Soviet Red Army tank troops?" Li Guosheng said to himself.

Immediately, I fell into contemplation and began to think about various classic battle examples that future generations can use to deal with tanks.

Not to mention, in less than a minute, Li Guosheng really thought of a way...

"Let the anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns level, and shoot flat... With the super fast rate of fire armor-piercing bullets of the machine guns and anti-aircraft guns, it will definitely be able to easily penetrate the frontal armor of the Soviet Red Army medium tank...." A look of excitement and joy Li Guosheng said to himself.

Just do what you said, several different telegrams were quickly transmitted by radio waves to the hands of Xiong Shaowen, the commander of the [-]th Division, and the head of the Air Defense Regiment of Jiamusi Temporary Field Airport...

"Is it okay to use the anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft guns of the anti-aircraft regiment to hit the old Maozi tank..." The headquarters of the [-]th Yilan Division faced the division commander Xiong Shaowen who came in a hurry. Zhang Guoqiang asked with a puzzled look.

Teacher Xiong Shaowen was also full of doubts when he first saw this telegram.However, after thinking about the example of large-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns easily penetrating Japanese light tanks on the Japanese battlefield.This doubt was immediately replaced by firmness.Facing Zhang Guoqiang, he said confidently: "Old Zhang, you will know if you can try it on the battlefield. However, I believe in the judgment of the commander-in-chief, because the commander-in-chief has never let us down... When the order is passed down, when the troops build trenches , pay attention to reserve firing positions for anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns...."

"Yes, Master seat..." (to be continued...)