Glorious Mission 1937

Chapter 270 Eight: Fierce Battle at Yanmen Pass

As Chen Feng expected, it was the 222nd Division of the [-]th War Zone that was the first to meet the Japanese army. Since the Chinese had an absolute superiority in military strength this time, Chen Feng ordered Li Wensheng's and Li Yifeng's troops going south to form a battle. It was Ming who told the Japanese army that Lao Tzu was coming, and hurried out to greet him.

In fact, due to the tenacious resistance of the squadron and the sudden emergence of Chen Feng's troops, the power of the Japanese army in Shanxi at this time was far inferior to that of the Japanese invaders in history.We must know that in 1938 in history, the Japanese army not only completely occupied the entire northern Shanxi, but also the entire central Shanxi and most of the southern Shanxi were the security areas of the Japanese army. The 18 armies in the second theater, including the No.6 army, were suppressed In the southeast of Shanxi and parts of northwestern Shanxi, they linger on their last legs.

But now, even though the Japanese army invaded Shanxi with the same force, they also captured Shanxi Province and returned to Taiyuan. However, in other areas outside Taiyuan, the Japanese army only occupied a limited number of counties, and most of Shanxi was still controlled by the squadron.In northern Shanxi, the Japanese army only controlled six counties including Daixian, Wutai, Jingle, Xinkou, Dingxiang, and Yuanping.

And the Japanese army in Jinzhong only occupied Taiyuan, Yangqu, Loufan, Gujiao, Qingxu, Jiaocheng, Wenshui, Taigu, Jinzhong, Shouyang, Yangquan, Mengxian, and thirteen counties in Pingding. Barely comparable to the three prefecture-level cities of later generations, that's all.

On December 12, the 7th Regiment of the Pioneer of the 222nd Division arrived at the outskirts of Dai County, and soon caught fire with the Eighth Regiment of the Fourth Division of the Japanese Army stationed in Dai County.However, to the surprise of Li Yifeng and others, the Eighth Regiment changed from its previous lazy style.He played very tenaciously.From 309:7 am to 309:309 noon on the [-]th, the [-]th Regiment failed to take the Yanmen Pass where the Eighth Regiment was stationed, which really dissatisfied Jia Jinyuan, the head of the [-]th Regiment.

Yanmenguan front line. 309 Regiment Headquarters.

"boom boom"

The artillery fire was rumbling outside, but inside the headquarters of the 309 regiment, it was a different scene.

"Report to the regiment, the attack of the Second Battalion was once again beaten down by the little devils, Battalion Commander Shen was seriously injured, Deputy Battalion Commander Jiang asked the regiment not to give support."

"Release Shen Yuxiang to Lao Tzu, and tell Jiang Shan to let him act as the temporary battalion commander of the second battalion. Tell him if there is any military support, and artillery support can support him for 15 minutes. Let him charge Lao Tzu again. Today If you don't smash this tortoise shell, no one can go back alive." Jia Jinyuan roared angrily.

"Yes!"

At the same time, the Eighth Regiment of the Fourth Division of the Japanese Army also complained again and again. These troops composed of Osaka merchants have always been the most important thing to save their lives.War second.In the army, it has always been known as the useless Fourth Division.To be honest, they are not good at fighting tough battles.But this time, they received a death order from the headquarters of the First Army. The Eighth Regiment must stick to Yanmen Pass for more than three days, otherwise they will all be handed over to the military court for disposal.

After receiving the order, the vendors in Osaka still wanted to use their usual trick-fake illness.But this time, Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada, the head of the division, went to the infirmary in person, and at the same time strictly ordered the Eighth Regiment to go to Dai County immediately, otherwise it will be severely punished.

Lieutenant General Sawada Shigeru also knew that blindly forcing orders would definitely not work.In addition to pretending to be sick, these Osaka traders also have a habit of slowing down. They may give you two days and two nights for a journey of more than 20 kilometers from Xinkou to Dai County. They have plenty of ways to slow down their work.Therefore, under the big stick, Shigeru Sawada had to give these guys sweet dates, so after consulting the commander of the First Army, General Umezu Yoshijiro, Shigeru Sawada ordered in the name of the commander of the Fourth Division that as long as the eighth regiment The army guarded the Yanmen Pass for three days, and all soldiers who came back alive would be rewarded with [-] Chinese silver dollars, and those who were injured or killed in battle would have additional pensions.

Of course, Mao Zetian did not forget to tell these traders that there will be at least one brigade reserve team ready to reinforce them at Daixian County, 20 kilometers behind Yanmen Pass.And a complete imperial aviation squadron at Yangmingbao Airport will also assist them in the whole battle. Under the coercion and lure of big sticks, sweet dates, and aircraft and cannons, the Eighth Wing finally showed the momentum of the permanent division of the Japanese army in a rare way. .

But that's all, the courage piled up with money and oppression cannot last long, and what's more, they are fighting with the elite troops of the eighth theater.The soldiers of the 222th Division of this army know much better than their commander Sawada Shigeru. In the nearly seven months of confrontation in Saibei, the 309th Division can be said to have suffered repeated defeats and has been cast out of the shadows.It is really a miracle to be able to persist until now, at least the [-]th Regiment of the [-]nd Division thinks so.

During the fierce battle for four hours, the 900th Wing suffered more than 222 casualties. Although they also caused huge casualties to the [-]nd Division with the assistance of the aircraft, the traders of the [-]th Division, who have always cherished life as their motto They simply cannot bear such heavy casualties.

In their view, 4 people in 900 hours, and more than [-] people from the Eighth Regiment will all be reimbursed here in [-] hours.Now the Japanese troops of the Eighth Regiment quit, and asked the Regiment Captain Yokoyama Taketaro to ask the Division Chief for combat guidance.

Yuan Ping. The Division Headquarters of the Fourth Division.

Shigeru Sawada was happy that the morale of the army had improved a little. You must know that the Fourth Division is a famous stinky shit in the army, and the mud that can't support the wall.Even seniors like His Excellency Terauchi Toshiichi and His Royal Highness Higashikunimiya Toshihiko couldn't make it any better, but I can make this muddy army compete with the most elite army in China. I have to say that this is him Sawada Shigeru achievements.

"Report, urgent call from the Eighth Wing!"

"Take it here quickly!" Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada said loudly.

"Hay!"

After reading the telegram for help sent by Colonel Yokoyama, Shigeru Sawada did not get angry. He still knew a little about the situation on the front line. Although the casualties of 4 people in 900 hours exceeded his expectations, Shigeru Sawada did not think that the Eighth Wing could not hold out for three days.

He is different from that idiot in Hengshan, the casualties of 900 people can't scare him.Moreover, the experienced Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada knew very well that the vigor of the Chinese people had almost been exhausted. After four consecutive hours of attack, even the most elite fifth division of the Imperial Japanese Army and the second division of Sendai would not be able to attack. It won't last long, even if there is no reinforcement of the Chinese attack, it will end within half an hour.

"Send a report to the [-]th Wing's Wing Headquarters, ordering them to continue to stand firm. If there are no reinforcements, the planes can still fly once. Tell them that the Chinese attack will stop soon, and let them repair it immediately after the Chinese stop attack Build fortifications, replenish ammunition, and get ready for the next attack against the Chinese!" Lieutenant General Shigeru Sawada ordered loudly.

"Hay!"

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Yanmenguan front line.Colonel Yokoyama was in a very anxious mood.The Chinese people are still so sharp, which reminds everyone in the Eighth Wing, including him, of the Suiyuan Battle a few months ago, when the Chinese people chased away ducks like chasing ducks. The regiment and more than 3 Huangxie troops with very good combat effectiveness drove out of Suiyuan and pursued all the way to northwest Shanxi.

He seemed to see this scene again in this battle.The most important thing is that Yokoyama, as a senior officer of the Japanese army, can already touch some secrets in the army.He knew very well how many imperial troops there were on the front line in Shanxi.How many Chinese troops are coming to invade?I am outnumbered and I am not capable of fighting, let alone now I am outnumbered.

"Boom" a large-caliber mortar shell exploded outside the headquarters, and a car parked outside the headquarters was destroyed.A soldier was seriously injured by flying parts from the car.The screams of the seriously wounded soldiers made everyone in the command headquarters shake their hearts.

"Pull him down, quickly!" Heng Shan said angrily.

"Hay!"

"Report, urgent call from division headquarters!" A report soldier stood up and reported.

"Hurry up and bring it here, has your Excellency the division commander agreed to give reinforcements to our army?" Chief Yokoyama asked impatiently.

The telegraph soldier did not answer Yokoyama's question, but lowered his head and handed the telegram to Yokoyama.

Seeing the performance of the telegram soldier, Yokoyama Colonel was startled, suddenly had a bad premonition, and hurriedly took the telegram and read it.

Hengshan quickly finished reading the short telegram of more than a hundred words. Hengshan, who was in an extremely depressed mood, was extremely annoyed, and shouted at the telegram soldier who lowered his head: "Baga!"

Then there was a loud slap in the face, but the reporter could only lower his head even lower, and at the same time hurriedly said: "Hay!"

"Boom" "Boom" "Boom"

There was a sudden explosion sound in front of him, and the entire command center was shaken for a while, and the already impatient Colonel Yokoyama suddenly lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Lieutenant Fu Watanabe, who was next to him, hurried over to help Colonel Yokoyama up, and asked, "Is Your Excellency injured?"

"I'm fine, Mr. Watanabe, please quickly see what happened on the front line?" Colonel Watanabe said loudly.

"Hay!"

"bell bell"

"Moshi Moshi"

"Your Excellency, Captain, this is Major Hojo's phone number. He wants to talk to you directly!" the staff officer said respectfully.

"Moxi, Moxi, I'm Hengshan! What happened at the front? What happened to the explosion just now?" Colonel Hengshan asked loudly.

"Report to Colonel, my forward position was attacked by the heavy artillery of the Chinese army, and the ammunition depot on the front line was destroyed. Please reinforce your Excellency in time!" the front commander, Major Hojo, said loudly.

"Baga, how did the Chinese people know the location of the forward ammunition depot, what are you doing for food?" Chief Hengshan said angrily.

"Report to Commander, the Chinese people should be very clear about the location of our army's ammunition storage. Just now, the Chinese people blasted at the ammunition storage point in the front, and the ammunition depot exploded immediately, and a small group of imperial troops around them were collectively smashed. General, Chinese people We are about to attack again, please reinforce in time!" Major Hojo reported.

Colonel Hengshan heard the rapid gunshots and explosions from the front line from the phone, and knew that the front line had reached the most critical moment, so he said: "Baga, you must stick to your position, reinforcements will arrive soon. "

Throwing the phone away, Colonel Yokoyama looked around at all the officers in the headquarters, and then ordered loudly: "Pass my order, the Sasaki brigade will immediately reinforce the city gate pass, and cooperate with the Hojo brigade to hold the forward position until dark. "

"Hay!"

Although the order was issued, Colonel Hengshan was still very worried deep in his heart. This was the last complete infantry brigade in his hands. So far, the three-day guarding task of strictly guarding Yanmen Pass has only reached the first day. (To be continued..)