Glorious Mission 1937

Chapter 270 Seven: The Strategic Deployment of the First Army

Taiyuan North China Front Army First Army Command.

The battle is imminent, and the tense atmosphere has shrouded the entire sky of Taiyuan City. The large meeting room of the First Army Command is full of people today. Take a closer look, good guy, the stars are gathering.Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada, Commander of the 108th Division of the Japanese Army, Lieutenant General Kumaya Shimomoto, Commander of the 20th Division, Lieutenant General Fumisaburo Kawagishi, Commander of the No.25 Division, and Chief of Staff of the First Army Major General Yoshiro Iida, Major General Naozo Nakano, Commander of the 104th Infantry Brigade, Major General Tomomiji Yoshito, Commander of the 39th Infantry Brigade, Major General Yoshito Takagi, Commander of the 40th Infantry Brigade, Major General Yoshio Kazuki, Commander of the 15th Infantry Brigade, and Major General Yuhara Seiichiro, Commander of the [-]th Independent Mixed Brigade.

If a cannon suddenly fell from the sky at this time, then the Chinese army would have fought the battle more easily.It is a pity that military meetings like this are the most confidential affairs of the Japanese army, and cannot be easily detected by the Chinese army.What's more, even if it is detected, so what, the defense here is heavily guarded, and every fly that flies in must be checked to see if it is a male or a female, and this place is still in the basement of the First Army Headquarters. How much damage is done.

"Your Excellency the Commander is here!" [

"Step" "step" "step" military leather boots beat the hearts of every senior Japanese military officer present like a drumbeat. Everyone present here is worried about this smiling general. In the past few months, Umezu Yoshijiro completely conquered all the officers present in his unique way.

"Sirs, please sit down!" Umezu Yoshijiro's voice was not high, but it could be clearly heard by every officer present.

"Before the meeting, I would like to introduce someone to you, Mr. Koga, please come in!" Umezu Yoshijiro said.

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Koga Chiyoko walked in from outside the conference room with a straight back, walked to the last chair and sat down.Unaffected by so many senior officers in the conference room.

All the officers in the meeting room were shocked. They did not expect that the commander introduced to them was a female officer, and she was so young, she should not be more than 25 years old.Looking at the three stars on the shoulders of the female officers, all the officers looked at each other in blank dismay. When did the empire come out with such a young commander?And who is this woman, if there is no one to support her in the army.It is simply impossible to be promoted to Army Colonel at such an age.

"Masters, this is Colonel Koga Chiyoko, the most outstanding cryptography expert in the empire. Colonel Koga and her intelligence team played a role that cannot be ignored in capturing Shanghai, the largest city in China, and Nanjing, the capital of China. The record is outstanding, so Jigong was promoted to Colonel. This time, the front army sent her and her intelligence team to our First Army to cooperate with our army. Please welcome Colonel Koga with warm applause." Umezu Yoshijiro said loudly.

"Clap clap clap!!!"

Signaling for everyone to be quiet, Umezu Yoshijiro continued: "Master Koga has made great achievements for our army just after he arrived in Taiyuan. Next, Mr. Koga will tell us about the specific deployment of the Chinese army."

"Hay!" Koga Chiyoko got up and said loudly: "According to the analysis of the Chinese intelligence intercepted by our intelligence team, the Chinese people adopted a north-south flanking tactic this time, mainly sending troops from the eighth theater of China and the second theater of China. 15, a total of 30 troops from both sides attacked our army simultaneously from the north and the south.”

"Are you sure?" the head of the No. 20 Division of the Japanese Army asked in a deep voice.

"Hay. The humble position is confirmed. The Chinese not only dispatched 30 troops, but also used more than 2 divisions of artillery units and more than 400 fighters to participate in the battle. In addition, there may be chariots." Koga Chiyoko's words are not surprising Said endlessly.

"Do you know the specific combat plan of the Chinese people?" Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada, head of the Fourth Division of the Japanese Army, also asked.

"Hay, the troops participating in the Eighth Theater of China include the 101st Division, the 222nd Division, the Tenth Division, the Guard Division, the Mountain Artillery Division, the Heavy Artillery Division, the 10st Brigade, the 6nd Brigade, the 4rd Brigade, and the 16th Brigade , a total of 18 divisions and 10 brigades, plus the defenders in Datong and Shuozhou who are ready to participate in the war at any time, their total strength is about 4 to 38. In addition, Chen Feng, the commander-in-chief of the Eighth War Zone of China, has arrived in Datong to take command in person. There are 47 armies and 5 divisions participating in the second theater of China. They are the 15th Army and 17th Army of the Fourth Army of China, the 19th Army and 22th Army of the Fifth Army, the 14th Army of the Sixth Army, and the 14th Army of the Cavalry. The First Army, the New First Army of the Seventh Army, the 98nd Army, the 66th Army and the 71th Army of the No.1 Group Army, the 2th Division, the 16st Division, the Temporary 101st Division, and the Temporary 10nd Division, with a total strength of 222 Thousands of people." Then Koga Chiyoko continued: "The Eighth War Zone of China plans to divide the troops into two groups. One way will be the 4st Division, the 108th Division, the Heavy Artillery Division, the First Brigade, the Second Brigade, and the Third Brigade. The vanguard regiment formed, from Shuozhou went straight down to Ningwu to attack Jingle. The other was composed of the [-]nd Division, the Shanpao Division, and the [-]th Defense Brigade. This Chinese army would attack from Shanyin and Yingxian counties and replace the counties. Then attack Pingyuan will eventually face Xinkou in the [-]th Division."

"The Second War Zone of China is divided into three armies, one of which is commanded by Lieutenant General Sun Weiru of the Fourth Army of China. There are more than 38 people in 47 armies. The Chinese army will attack from Luliang, attack Gujiao from west to east, and then approach Taiyuan. The second army is commanded by Yang Aiyuan, commander-in-chief of the Sixth Army of China, under the jurisdiction of Gao Guizi The 15th Army, Wang Jingguo's 3th Army, Zhao Chengsui's First Cavalry Army, and Deng Baoshan's New First Army have a total of three infantry troops and one cavalry army with about 6 soldiers. The Luchina army will start from Pingyao Set out, then attacked Wenshui and Jiaotong, and finally occupied Taiyuan in Xuwei, Qing Dynasty. The third Chinese army was commanded by Wei Lihuang, the deputy commander of the second Chinese war zone, under the command of Gao Shuangcheng's 17nd Army and Chen Tie's 19th Army , Samurai Min's 6th Army, and the 22th Division, 14st Division, Temporary 98st Division, and Temporary 66nd Division directly under the theater as reserves. This Chinese army will attack Jinzhong from Taigu, and then directly take Taiyuan."

After Koga Chiyoko finished speaking, all the Japanese military officers present were surprised. They didn't expect that this young commander would be so powerful. She could get such a strict battle plan from the Chinese, which is incredible.

At the same time, these Japanese officers were also taken aback by the Chinese army's generosity. The five-way army besieged Taiyuan together, and they also concentrated 2 artillery divisions. It seems that there are heavy artillery divisions. In addition, there are so many planes. It's not a good fight.

"My lords, it is foolish for the Chinese people to try to wipe out our army in one fell swoop. With the assistance of Jiahe, all the secrets of the Chinese people's combat are defenseless to the imperial army. What do you think the imperial army should do?" Fight this battle?" Umezu Yoshijiro said loudly.

Lieutenant General Kawagishi Bunsaburo, the commander of the No.20 Division with the highest qualifications, got up and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, I believe that our army should concentrate its superior forces in this battle, and defeat the Chinese troops who will commit crimes in the future." [

"To be more specific, how can our army defeat the 78-strong army with a mere 30 troops!" Umezu Yoshijiro said.

"Although the Chinese have a large force, they lack armor. The most important thing is that at least one-third of the 30 Chinese troops are Chinese motley troops. The fighting power of one army is far inferior to that of a brigade of the Imperial Army. Regiment. Now the Chinese troops are divided into five groups, and our army happens to mobilize some elites to completely wipe out one or two of them with the assistance of chariots, and the remaining troops will automatically retreat." Kawagishi Fumisaburo is worthy of his combat experience in the Japanese army One of the most prolific senior officers came up with a way to defeat the enemy in such a short period of time.

"Yo Xi, this battle plan is highly feasible. However, our army's strength is still somewhat insufficient. I will suggest to His Excellency Bin Shanyuan that all your 20th Division be transferred to Shanxi to fight. In addition, all the planes of the front army must be mobilized. Coordinated operations." Then General Umezu Yoshijiro continued: "According to the information provided by Koga Dazuo, among the five Chinese armies, the Lvliang army is the weakest, so let's use this Chinese army to attack!"

"Hay!"

"Xia Yuanjun, the task of encircling and annihilating Sun Weiru's troops will be entrusted to you. I will transfer Mr. Youyuan's independence into the 15th Brigade, the First Tank Regiment, the First Mountain Artillery Regiment, and the Fourth Field Artillery Regiment. It is under your command. With your 108th Division, it should not be a problem to wipe out a few local motley troops in China." General Umezu Yoshijiro said.

"Hayi, please rest assured, Commander, I swear in the name of His Majesty the Emperor that this Chinese army will definitely be wiped out." Lieutenant General Shimomoto Kumaya, the commander of the 108th Division, said loudly.

"Yo Xi, until Lord Xia Yuan wipes out Sun Weiru's troops in China, you must persevere. As long as one army of China is eliminated, Lord Xia Yuan will withdraw his hand, and then the other armies of China will not be a problem. But I I want to remind you that the Eighth War Zone of China is far more powerful than you think, so don’t engage in field battles with it unless you have to. Now that the imperial army has the geographical advantage, our solid fortifications are definitely the best way to kill the Chinese army Meat grinder, we only need to guard the city defense fortifications, have you ever understood?"

"Hay!"

"This battle must be won! The Empire of Japan is onboard! His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"

"This battle will be won!"

"The Great Japanese Empire is on board!"

"His Majesty the Emperor onboard!"

(to be continued...)