Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 546 I, Sugiyama Moto, feel uncomfortable!
"General, the 14th Cavalry Regiment... has been completely destroyed."

At the 1st Cavalry Brigade Headquarters, a staff officer reported to Major General Ohgamo.

"idiot……"

Major General Ohga Shigeru was immediately furious.

Although heavy mortars were transferred from the Eighth Route Army to bombard the 14th Cavalry Regiment, Ohgamo knew that the 14th Cavalry Regiment was in great danger the moment it was fired.

After all, the 14th Cavalry Regiment was attacked from both front and back by the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

However, when he actually heard the news, Ohgamo still found it a little hard to believe.

The two cavalry regiments under his command, the 13th Cavalry Regiment was severely damaged and the 14th Cavalry Regiment was completely wiped out!

Although the cavalry still had more than a thousand troops including logistics and medical personnel, and they had already retreated with the main force.

but,

He had to admit that the main force of the 1st Cavalry Brigade had been destroyed.

and,

After several hours of fierce fighting, the 7th Tank Regiment and the Mountain Artillery Regiment were also severely damaged.

The combat effectiveness of the New 1st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army was completely beyond the imagination of Major General Ohgamo.

The enemy's firepower is too strong.

Although the 14th Cavalry Regiment was completely wiped out, it managed to hold back the Eighth Route Army's attack.

"The blocking mission has been completed."

"Orders, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 7th Tank Regiment, 110th Mountain Artillery Regiment, turn northwest immediately!"

Taking a deep breath, Ohgamo said in a deep voice.

Although there were still about ten minutes until dark, if they didn't slip away now, they would all have to stay here.

"Although the Eighth Route Army infantry has crossed the river, it will take quite some time for the Eighth Route Army's mechanized troops to cross the river."

"We still have a chance to successfully retreat."

Looking at the gloomy faces of the people, Ohga Mo forcibly boosted their morale.

"Hi!"

The Japanese officers suddenly lowered their heads.

Two old Japanese soldiers, Takao Maeda and Yuo Nishizawa, walked out of the command post and immediately ordered a retreat.

Because the Japanese were ready to retreat at any time, as soon as the order was given, they immediately headed northwest.

However, the Jinzhong Cavalry Battalion had already been waiting on the road where the Japanese were fleeing to the northwest.

At the same time, the Ji Zhong Cavalry Regiment rumbled up from behind.

After a fierce battle, only Ohga Mo and more than 100 Japanese soldiers and six tanks escaped. Most of the Japanese soldiers were eliminated. Colonel Takao Maeda was killed. He and the Type 97 tank were hit by a bazooka rocket and were blown to pieces on the spot.

"not bad."

In Xinzhuang, Li Yunlong learned of the battle results and nodded with satisfaction.

Originally, he had not intended to completely wipe out the main force of the Japanese North China Front Army. His strategic goal was to bite off a piece of the Japanese before the main force of the Japanese retreated.

Although some of the Japanese escaped, it was not a big deal and the strategic goal had been achieved.

Because given the current state of the troops, it is basically impossible to completely wipe out the main force of the North China Front Army.

Hundreds of tons of combat supplies were bombed by Japanese planes during the day, making the troops' ammunition supply even more critical.

Soldiers are human beings, not machines. The troops have been fighting for more than ten days and are already quite tired.

Also.

He also had no way to form a huge encirclement unless there was a team like Xing Zhiguo's in the north, northwest and northeast of Datong to surround the main force of the Japanese army in the North China Front.

Then, by gradually forming an encirclement, it would be possible to completely wipe out the main force of the North China Front Army.

This battle has basically ended now, and the Eighth Route Army has achieved its strategic goal.

Li Yunlong was very satisfied with this result.

"The North China Front Army suffered heavy losses. The Japanese will not be able to launch a large-scale offensive or mopping-up operation in North China for at least six months."

"Order the mechanized forces to remain on standby."

"Order Xing Zhiguo to recapture Datong, but be careful of the Japanese planting explosives in Datong to cause greater casualties."

"Report the situation to headquarters."

Li Yunlong gave orders one by one with a slight smile on his face.

He planned to give the credit for retaking Datong to Xing Zhiguo, and also give some to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

After all, the troops of the Northwest Shanxi Military Region had already eaten their fill of meat in this battle, and were even a little bloated.

"Yes!"

Zhang Dabiao quickly went to pass on the order and draft a telegram.

"In this battle, we destroyed a large number of Japanese infantry, shot down more than 20 planes, and killed a lot of Japanese artillery."

"The price of this deal should be very generous, right?"

Li Yunlong smiled slightly, his eyes burning, looking forward to the harvest of this year's crops like an old farmer.

"Captain, when you dragged me into the fire, you said I could ride a horse and step on cherry blossoms. Is that true?"

Chu Yunfei saw the smile on Li Yunlong's face and walked over and asked expectantly.

"What do you say?"

Li Yunlong laughed and said:

"That is the lifelong goal I, Li Yunlong, strive for."

……

Beiping.

North China Front Army Headquarters.

War Room.

Seeing the communications officer walk in quickly, Sugiyama stood up suddenly and asked in a deep voice, "Is there still no news about Major General Ohgamo?"

Ohgamo not only commanded the 1st Cavalry Brigade, but also the 7th Tank Regiment and the 110th Mountain Artillery Regiment. He had been out of contact with the headquarters for more than an hour.

This made Sugiyama Moto feel anxious.

"Report to the Commander."

The communications officer reported, "We've just received word from the 1st Cavalry Brigade. Major General Ohgamo has led his troops and successfully moved northwest of Datong..."

Having said this, the communications officer paused.

"How many troops were withdrawn?"

Sugiyama Moto asked with a frown.

The communications officer reported, "Only a hundred or so men were evacuated. The rest of the troops perished in battle. Colonel Takao Maeda, commander of the 7th Tank Regiment, also served His Majesty the Heavenly Locust."

"Nani?"

Sugiyama Yuan's pupils shrank, and his tone was extremely unbelievable:

"Except for more than a hundred people, were all killed?"

I, Sugiyama Moto, feel so uncomfortable!
That was a cavalry brigade, a tank regiment, a mountain artillery regiment, a combat force with a total strength of five to six thousand people, but in the end only more than a hundred people were left.

Although the logistics troops of the 1st Cavalry Brigade moved in with the main force.

But what's the use?

Logistics troops are logistics troops after all, and their combat effectiveness cannot be compared with that of combat troops.

"Hi."

After the communications staff officer bowed his head with certainty, he turned around and left quickly, fearing that Sugiyama Gen would get furious and chop him to death.

"idiot……"

Sugiyama Gen's hand grasped the hilt of the general's sword. At this moment, he didn't want to chop the vase, he wanted to chop people.

However, in the end, reason overcame impulse, and after such a defeat, no amount of anger would help.

In this battle, the North China Front Army suffered heavy losses. The 21st Division was completely wiped out, the 2nd Brigade was completely wiped out, the 26th Division was also defeated, the two siege heavy artillery battalions suffered heavy losses, and the remaining troops also suffered heavy casualties, and combat supplies were seriously damaged.

He knew that he could not become the commander of the North China Front Army.

The position of Chief of the General Staff, which was originally a sure thing, is now questionable, not to mention the title of Marshal.

Thinking of this, Sugiyama Gen felt extremely uncomfortable.

This battle not only failed to achieve the strategic goal and impress Tianhuang and the base camp, but also became an indelible shame for him.

"However, the locust army of the Empire of Japan will not admit defeat."

"Headquarters will definitely send a more capable person to serve as the commander of the North China Front Army."

"By the time…"

The coldness and cruelty in Sugiyama Gen's eyes became more and more intense.

The Japanese will not easily admit defeat in a battle where the fate of the country is at stake.

(End of this chapter)