Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 566 Recapture Baotou!

The stars retreat, the sky turns golden, and the shadows of the mountains float.

On the road from Baotou to Wuyuan.

Lieutenant General Masao Baba, sitting in a small truck with a gloomy expression on his face.

The cavalry group’s situation is not good now!
A possibility suddenly occurred to him.

The Eighth Route Army is likely to join forces with Fu Zuoyi to completely wipe out the cavalry group.

As a result, the cavalry group was caught in a situation where it was attacked from both sides by the Eighth Route Army and the Sui Army.

If that were the case, the cavalry group would be in great danger.

But now the cavalry group is fighting alone in Suiyuan.

With no Japanese troops to reinforce them, they had no choice but to fight to the death.

At this moment, a loud explosion was heard in the convoy ahead, bringing Masao Baba back from his thoughts.

The entire team immediately became alert, and Masao Baba's expression also changed.

"what's going on?"

"General." Not long after, a staff officer hurried in to report: "A large number of Eighth Route Army cavalry have been spotted around. The first few trucks have been blown up. The convoy is moving forward!"

"Nani?"

"Order the Guard Cavalry Battalion to return to Baotou County!"

Without time to think, Lieutenant General Masaro Baba immediately gave the order.

The appearance of the Eighth Route Army cavalry here shows that the other side has been well prepared and there must be a heavy ambush ahead.

If they continued to flee towards Wuyuan, they would probably be wiped out by the Eighth Route Cavalry along the way.

"Hi!"

As Lieutenant General Baba's order was issued, the Japanese cavalry brigade quickly protected Japanese officers such as Baba Masao, turned their horses around and galloped towards Baotou County.

This scene caught the Eighth Route Army Cavalry Column lying in ambush here by surprise.

Cavalry column commander Dong Jianfeng placed most of his main forces on the front, waiting for the Japanese cavalry to break through the defense line.

but,

When the Japanese cavalry saw the Eighth Route Army cavalry, they turned around and ran away, which made it difficult for Dong Jianfeng to deal with them.

The Japanese cavalry were very good at riding, so Dong Jianfeng sent a cavalry battalion to chase them, but they failed to catch up.

However, the Japanese convoys and tank battalions were not so lucky.

The small trucks in front and behind the Japanese convoy were all blown up. The small trucks had no way to escape, and the drivers were either shot or captured.

The Japanese's 13 small tanks were also targeted by bazookas and all of them were blown up.

Although several of the tanks could be seized, it was unnecessary. These tiny tanks had weak firepower and protection, and the tank soldiers of the New 1st Regiment would dislike them if they were given to them.

Soon, the news that the Japanese cavalry group members had escaped back to Baotou was transmitted to the command center using a high-power walkie-talkie.

Zhang Dabiao was stunned at first, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "This is quite interesting."

He also did not expect that the Japanese headquarters was so scared that they did not even have the courage to break out head-on and fled directly back to Baotou.

However, this move by the Japanese may not be a bad thing for the Eighth Route Army.

Zhang Dabiao immediately adjusted the battle plan: "Order the tank troops to hide immediately, the 120 heavy siege battalion to bombard the Baotou city wall, and the cavalry to dismount and pretend to attack the city."

If nothing unexpected happens, the Japanese 4th Cavalry Brigade, Cavalry Artillery Regiment and puppet Mongolian Army in Wuyuan will definitely return to Baotou to rescue the devil's headquarters.

At this time, the tank troops had just gotten off the train, and the Japanese did not know that the Eighth Route Army's tank column had arrived.

"Yes!"

The communications staff immediately went to convey the order.

More than 10 trains responsible for transportation were all hidden in the cave to avoid being bombed by Japanese planes. There were still a lot of combat supplies inside!

……

at the same time.

Lieutenant General Ma Changzhenglang, who had fled back to the Baotou headquarters, was still in shock. He had almost given up his loyalty to the Tianhuang. The convoy transported more than 100 tons of combat supplies, which fell into the hands of the Eighth Route Army, making the old devils gnashing their teeth in anger.

Also, the tank brigade did not return, which means it had been wiped out by the Eighth Route Army.

hateful!

"Reporting to the group commander, we have found out that the Eighth Route Army has only about 3000 cavalrymen."

At this time, Chief of Staff Colonel Toriyama hurried in and reported to Masao Baba.

"Nani?"

"There are less than 3000 cavalry. Are you sure?"

"It's basically certain that the Eighth Route Army only has this much troops. The Eighth Route Army cavalry is outside the city preparing to attack it. It's easy to count."

"It seems that my guess was correct. The Eighth Route Army and Fu Zuoyi have joined forces to devour my cavalry group."

At this point, Masao Baba's expression turned cold:
"Order the 4th Cavalry Brigade, the Cavalry Artillery Regiment, and the 2nd Mongolian Army to march back to Baotou immediately to provide support!"

The Second Army of the Puppet Mongolian Army had the Fifth to Eighth Divisions and the Guard Division, mainly composed of original and newly recruited Mongolian soldiers from various leagues and flags. The entire army was cavalry, claiming to have 10,000 people. Military funds and weapons were mostly supplied by the Japanese Kwantung Army, and in reality there were only more than 6,000 cavalry.

Together with the 4th Cavalry Brigade and the Cavalry Artillery Regiment, Masao Baba had more than cavalry troops and a cavalry artillery regiment.

The Eighth Route Army only has more than 3000 cavalrymen, so the advantage is on me.

"Hi!"

Colonel Toriyama suddenly lowered his head, turned around and quickly conveyed the order.

Masao Baba called in his combat staff and issued an order: "Tell all officers and soldiers that as long as they hold Baotou for two days, reinforcements will arrive and we will wipe out the Eighth Route Army cavalry in one fell swoop."

Forcefully boosted morale.

Masao Baba himself is also full of confidence.

There are two cavalry battalions in the city, plus the gendarmerie, the special forces, and the garrison, with a total strength of more than 2,000 people.

There is sufficient food and ammunition, and the city is supported by strong fortifications such as city walls and bunkers.

Can't we stop the attack of a mere 3,800 cavalrymen?
Immediately afterwards, the Eighth Route Army cavalry launched an attack on the Baotou city wall under the cover of the Chongpo Battalion.

The powerful firepower made it impossible for the Japanese and puppet troops to raise their heads.

After two days of fierce fighting, heavy artillery killed many Japanese and puppet troops, but the enemy's firepower was not weak, and with more than 10 Japanese planes coming to support, the Eighth Route Cavalry failed to attack the city wall.

The next night, after nightfall, Zhang Dabiao quickly ordered the tank column, the 105 howitzer battalion, and the anti-aircraft battalion to ambush west of Baotou.

at this time,

The infantry of each tank column has captured the mines around Baotou, rescued a large number of laborers, and seized a large amount of high-quality ore.

Morning of the third day.

The Japanese troops returning to support were ambushed by the New 25st Regiment of the Northern Expedition about kilometers west of Baotou.

The Eighth Route Army first used cavalry to lure the Japanese and puppet cavalry to attack. A part of the tank column covered the rear, and the 105mm howitzer and 120mm heavy mortar battalion carried out artillery bombardment. The anti-aircraft battalion lowered the anti-aircraft guns and fired at them, which directly stunned the Japanese.

After half a day of fierce fighting, most of the Japanese and puppet cavalry were wiped out, and only a small number of cavalry escaped.

Soon, the news reached the Japanese military headquarters in Baotou, and Masao Baba was stunned on the spot, like a clay sculpture.

Masao Baba cried out that he had been deceived and asked the Mongolian Army Headquarters for tactical guidance.

However, it was too late. As the Eighth Route Army tank column joined the siege, the defending troops, which had already suffered heavy losses, were soon defeated.

In just three days, Zhang Dabiao destroyed the main force of the cavalry group and recaptured Baotou County.

At this time, Fu Zuoyi also led the Sui Army to capture Wuyuan County.

When he heard that the Eighth Route Army had destroyed the main force of the Japanese cavalry group, captured Baotou, and killed the cavalry group commander, Lieutenant General Masao Baba, he was shocked.

When the news reached the North China Front Army Headquarters, Duo Tianjun was so angry that he drew out his lieutenant general's sword and practiced his sword skills.

It was also an old tradition of the Japanese North China Front Command to draw swords and chop vases and tables after the troops under its command were defeated.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Dabiao ordered the cavalry to pursue the remnants of the Japanese while ordering the troops to attack Wuyuan.

(End of this chapter)