Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 13 Japanese general attack?

at the same time.

The Japanese soldiers of the 136th Regiment did not know that their commander had lost his head.

Under the cover of aircraft and artillery fire, they launched a fierce attack on the positions of the 73rd Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army with unstoppable force.

Compared with the Eighth Route Army, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has much stronger firepower and is not short of ammunition!
The reason why there was no shortage of ammunition was naturally mainly due to the Taiyuan Arsenal. It was precisely because of the large supply of bullets from the arsenal that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was able to have quite fierce firepower.

However, although the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army had a lot of ammunition, it also had a common problem among Chinese armies fighting against the Japanese at that time: poor shooting discipline and techniques.

They always opened fire too early and continuously, and their firing positions were rarely moved. Therefore, although the fierce firepower could temporarily stop the Japanese offensive and inflict certain casualties on the enemy.

But once the Japanese adjust, we can destroy the firepower points and continue the attack.

Moreover, although the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army had a lot of artillery and used it more flexibly, it was ultimately no match for the Japanese army and was still in a state of overall suppression.

At the headquarters of the 73rd Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

"Master's seat!"

A staff officer received a call and then hurriedly reported to the division commander Liu Fengbin:
"Today, the Japanese army launched a new attack. The offensive is fierce and the 211th Brigade is almost unable to withstand it!"

The 73rd Division was originally Fu Zuoyi's troops and also Fu Zuoyi's assets.

However, Yan Laoxi took away the number of the 73rd Division, and after arriving in Shanxi Province, he reorganized the new 73rd Division with a new brigade, leaving only the troops under the original 73rd Division to Fu Zuoyi.

At this time, Division Commander Liu Fengbin was holding a telescope and observing the battlefield situation in the distance.

The division headquarters is located in a relatively hidden location and is far away from the battlefield, but the battlefield situation can be observed with a telescope.

The Japanese used planes, tanks and artillery, and the attack was very fierce.

The sound of artillery shells and aerial bombs exploding never stopped.

In the morning, a reinforced regiment of the 211th Brigade was wiped out by the Japanese army. Today, another regiment of the 211th Brigade was also under fierce attack by the Japanese army.

The situation is critical.

Although the Japanese army's strength was less than half of the 73rd Division, the Japanese army had strong firepower and excellent individual soldier quality, which was not comparable to the soldiers of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Commander Liu had a serious expression on his face. He turned around and walked to the table, looking at the map on it.

At this moment, the communications officer came over quickly, holding a telegram in his hand. "Report to the division commander, the headquarters just sent a telegram saying that the one attacking our division's position is the 109th Regiment of the 136th Division of the Japanese Army."

The bespectacled chief of staff was startled. "It's the Sakata Regiment? Commander, this Sakata Regiment is known as the elite of the Japanese Army. They just defeated the 27th Division of the Central Army a few days ago. I suggest... retreat immediately."

Division Commander Liu had a serious expression, but he waved his hand and said, "We absolutely cannot retreat. If we do, the Eighth Route Army, the 101st Division, and the newly formed 2nd Division will be at risk of being surrounded by the Japanese."

Liu Fengbin also wanted to retreat. Nowadays, if you have a gun, others will treat you as a big shot.

If you had hundreds of thousands of troops under your command, even Principal Chang would have to welcome you with a smile.

If you are a lone commander and no one takes you seriously, who wouldn't want to preserve their strength?
But if he retreated at this critical juncture, Commander Yan would definitely make an example of him and shoot him.

The commander of the 218th Brigade also advised: "Commander, if we don't retreat now, we will be eaten by the Sakata Regiment!"

The Chief of Staff said helplessly, "Judging from the current situation, if the 73rd Division doesn't withdraw, it's only a matter of time before it's wiped out by the Sakata Regiment."

Liu Fengbin had a serious expression on his face. He walked quickly to the phone and shook the handle rapidly.

Then he put the phone to his ear: "Hello, is this the 73th Group Army Headquarters? I am Liu Fengbin, commander of the rd Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. The Japanese offensive is fierce, and our division is about to collapse! We need support!"

"General Zhu, please, for Commander Yan's sake, lend me a hand! Give me a hand!"

……

at the same time.

Right wing position.

The position of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Regiment leader Chu Yunfei put down the telescope, his expression worried and his eyes serious.

On the side, Fang Ligong had the same expression.

The communications officer came over with a telegram in his hand.

After Fang Ligong took the telegram and read it, his face suddenly changed.

"Commander, I just received a telegram from the headquarters. The one attacking our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's 73rd Division is the 109th Regiment of the Japanese 136th Division, commanded by Colonel Nobutsu Sakata. That old devil Sakata is not to be trifled with. He just defeated the Central Army's 27th Division a few days ago. I'm afraid the 73rd Division is in big trouble."

"Sakata Regiment?" Chu Yunfei took the telegram and looked at it, his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

"That's right!" Fang Ligong nodded, a look of fear on his face. "Fortunately, the Sakata Regiment didn't attack from the flank, otherwise our 358th Regiment would have been wiped out. According to the forward scouts, a reinforced regiment of the 73th Brigade of the 211rd Division was wiped out this morning."

Chu Yunfei put the telegram down and said, "It seems that the Sakata Regiment wants to defeat the 73rd Division head-on. We have to find a way to support the 73rd Division." "Commander." Fang Ligong's expression changed. "How do you want to support it?"

Chu Yunfei said: "Join forces with the Eighth Route Army and launch a counterattack when the Japanese attack."

Fang Ligong was stunned: "Eighth Route Army?"

Chu Yunfei said, "On the right wing of the 73rd Division is the New st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army."

Xu Wenjie, deputy commander of the 358th Regiment, said, "Commander, I'm afraid this method won't work."

Chu Yunfei: "Why?"

Deputy Regimental Commander Xu: "Because this New 358st Regiment has a feud with our th Regiment."

Chu Yunfei asked: "When did it happen?"

Deputy Commander Xu said, "More than two months ago, I was leading the brothers of the Second Battalion to defend the Yellow River ferry. The New 1st Regiment wanted to cross the Yellow River, but I couldn't find the number of this New 1st Regiment in the National Army's organizational chart, so I ordered the New 1st Regiment not to cross the river. It almost got into a fight. The commander of the New 1st Regiment was very arrogant. He held a machine gun and said he would use it to shoot me and my brothers. In the end, he was stopped by their deputy commander."

Chu Yunfei's face darkened: "Is there such a thing?"

Fang Ligong also said: "As far as I know, this New 73st Regiment is the core regiment of the Eighth Route Army. The regiment commander seems to be called Li Yunlong. The equipment is very poor, with less than a thousand soldiers. Half of the soldiers do not have guns. When the rd Division held a combat meeting, Li Yunlong was not invited to attend."

Deputy Regimental Commander Xu nodded. "When they crossed the Yellow River, this unit was indeed poorly equipped and dressed in rags. They didn't look like regular troops at all, more like a bunch of beggars."

"The combat effectiveness is probably not even as good as that of a battalion of our 358th Regiment."

Finally, Deputy Head Xu added another sentence.

Chu Yunfei frowned. It seemed that the combat effectiveness of this Eighth Route Army unit was indeed not very good.

But this team leader seems to be quite arrogant.

You want to shoot my brothers in the 358th Regiment? How arrogant!
Chu Yunfei said coldly, "Deputy Commander Xu, send someone to inform the New 358st Regiment that no matter whether they do it or not, our 73th Regiment must help the rd Division."

"Yes!" Deputy Commander Xu said, "Commander!"

Ding ding ding, ding ding ding——

Just then, the phone rang. Fang Ligong walked over quickly and picked up the phone.

"This is the headquarters of the 358th Regiment! I'm Chief of Staff Fang Ligong!"

"What did you say!?"

"Closely monitor the frontline situation and report any abnormalities immediately."

Fang Ligong put down the phone, walked quickly to Chu Yunfei and reported.

"Commander, we just received a report from the forward observation post that the Japanese army fired three red flares."

"It seems the Japanese are about to launch a general attack on the 73rd Division."

Chu Yunfei's expression was stern: "Pass on my order, brothers of the entire regiment, prepare for battle!"

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at the same time.

The 73rd Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, Division Headquarters.

A combat staff officer received a call and reported to Liu Fengbin:

"Reporting to the division commander, the 211th Brigade headquarters is reporting that the Japanese have fired three signal flares. It looks like they are about to launch a general attack. Brigade Commander Chen is requesting support from the division headquarters!"

Liu Fengbin's face changed.

The reinforcements sent by the Eighth Route Army Headquarters are already on the way, but it will take some time for them to arrive.

But the Japanese army will launch a general offensive soon. Can the 73rd Division hold out until reinforcements arrive?

Ding ding ding, ding ding ding——

Just then, the phone rang and the chief of staff picked it up.

A moment later, the Chief of Staff put down the phone and covered the receiver. "Commander, good news. The Chief of Staff of the 358th Regiment just called and said he's ready to enter the position at any time to assist our 73rd Division in repelling the enemy."

Liu Fengbin's expression brightened: "Immediately send the 358th Regiment into position."

Chief of Staff: "Yes!"

Liu Fengbin cursed, "Damn it! In critical moments, we still have to rely on our own people. I wonder what Commander Yan is thinking? Putting our 73rd Division under the command of the Eighth Route Army?"

(End of this chapter)