Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 392 The Lieutenant General's Confidence

The idea of ​​using a delta-wing powered parachute as an offensive method has appeared a long time ago; however, this combat mode has only appeared in small-scale actual combat.This kind of force belongs to special forces, not paratroopers, so there are no larger organized troops.

Unlike traditional paratroopers, this kind of troops can quietly enter the shallow depths behind the enemy's battle lines, and there is no risk of transport aircraft being detected by radar. This unique advantage makes it the most important part of Zhao Xiangdong's whimsical plan. one ring.After an extensive survey of the October climate and airflow records in the envisaged combat area, the intelligence department came to a positive conclusion. Using a powered parachute to transport a small-scale force, the operation of about 10 kilometers behind the line of control was completely complete. feasible.The only problem was that Lin's original plan had been chosen to take place during the darkest nights of the month.Finally, considering that the navigation and night vision equipment cannot fully support denser formations flying at night without external light sources, the staff changed the plan to the last quarter moon, although the sharp-eyed Indian patrol team added Possibility, but for the troops, the risk of going down the Shuo River is also greatly reduced.

The significance of forming this army secretly is to wait for the last quarter moon in dozens of hours. At that time, this army of about 200 people will use the cover of night to sneak into the enemy's territory with the wind.Its main task is to unplug a few, and it is deployed in extremely critical areas, which Lin Huaisheng regards as a thorny stronghold.The secondary task is to destroy the communication of the enemy's troops along the river, so as to delay the enemy's warning as much as possible.After the main task is completed, the unit will also cooperate with other special units to carry out operations behind enemy lines until the Army Aviation Unit captures the airport.

Intelligence predicts that the (enemy) former general headquarters will not have any countermeasures in the first hours of the fighting.Lieutenant General Chaguye of Tespur does not have the ability to quickly judge the situation. He will inevitably waste the initial opportunity to counterattack in a daze while waiting for the collection of information from various parties. Of course, the result also depends on this. The actual combat success or failure of an assault force, as well as the results of feint attacks in other directions.At that time, sporadic attack information will be submerged in a large number of attack reports from other directions, which will obviously make the suspicious Chaguye unable to deal with it.The focus of the second phase of Lu's operations is to seize the Jabwa Airport before he knows the situation; at present, this airport, which is only 30 kilometers behind the control line, is still under construction for extending the runway. It can be seen that the enemy Haven't noticed anything yet.

Scout teams such as Snow Wolf and Mountain Eagle had already set off in the dark a day ago and infiltrated all the key areas they could reach, and the areas they couldn't get close to would be dealt with by silent paramotor troops.

Lin Huaisheng walked into the valley, a hidden place disguised by a huge tent.All the battle and command personnel are silently packing their things and making final preparations for departure.The main equipment of the troops is night vision equipment and silencer weapons. There are some laser irradiators for guiding air strikes, but they do not have heavy firepower themselves.Judging from the demeanor, most people are a little apprehensive, which is not surprising. It is really hard not to be anxious when they will be thrown into the enemy's rear with no support for the first time in actual combat.

Once the plan starts, this force cannot rely on the headquarters and neighboring forces. In fact, they will fall into a state of fighting on their own in various sections along the river that are more than 20 kilometers long. The tasks of each group are different and very difficult. Difficult to support, the only thing you can count on is a stable airflow and the enemy's paralysis.

Lin Huaisheng walked over and shook hands with all the people he didn't know one by one. The crowd silently gathered around, and the scene looked a little dignified.He knew that some of them were destined not to come back, because this was an extremely dangerous mission.Relying only on thermal imagery night vision devices and satellite navigation equipment, flying close to rivers and cliffs in pitch darkness is extremely risky, and you may fall into the rolling Yarlung Zangbo River if you make a slight mistake.And fighting against the enemy forces along the river may also encounter various difficulties.Although these young men are well-trained, it is their first experience in actual combat.

A sergeant who was checking satellite navigation equipment was surprised that a stranger ran up to shake his hand. He casually asked his comrades on the side: "Who is this person?"

"He's the one who made the plan."

"I hope he really knows what his plan is." The sergeant said, as if he was very worried that Lin Huaisheng's plan was not very reliable.

"Don't worry, he is the commander-in-chief of the second echelon. If we can't clean up those strongholds in advance, he will face greater risks. Therefore, he will definitely consider every step clearly."

There is a huge sand table in the center of the shelter, which is in the shape of a long strip, which is roughly the topographic map along the Yarlung Zangbo River.The map is marked with large and small marks, some are the positions of enemy strongholds, and some are the positions where friends and neighbors will appear at that time.Accompanied by several commando officers, he walked to the sand table and circled around it, everything was exactly the same as in his mind.

"Brothers, you're probably thinking it's that son of a bitch who's got such a crazy plan. Huh, come get acquainted. That's me."

After he finished speaking, everyone's attention was attracted.

"I have spent several years personally inspecting most of the area behind the enemy's rear. I assure you that the plan is feasible. And your operations will determine the direction of the entire battle. There is no doubt about it. "After he finished speaking, he paused for a while and found that there was no positive reaction from the crowd.

"I will enter Arunachal Pradesh 2 hours later than you. When my troops land, Arunachal is destined to become a name in history. Together, we will drive the Indians to where they should be. Places to go."

The scene was silent, waiting for him to speak.

"Twenty hours later, you will be fighting alone on a completely unfamiliar battlefield. But please remember that the darkness at midnight and the roar of the river are your best cover. Excellent military technology and advanced The best equipment is the best to rely on. The enemy is afraid of the night, and I have seen them trembling in the dark from the night vision device."

"Hehe, I'm not bragging. I have dealt with Indians a lot. To be honest, the Indian Army has not improved much in the past 60 years. It is not good at fighting and has no courage. So, don't doubt that you can count as ten. In fact, at night you One can be worth one hundred. They are just a bunch of civilians in uniform, and you will soon find out how true I am."

Lin Huaisheng's words of belittling the opponent to boost morale showed an effect. The troops seemed to become active from the uneasy state before the battle, and some soldiers began to nod confidently.The anxiety on the faces of more people was also swept away.

"Remember, the enemy's active awareness is very poor, so kill the officers first, and they will turn into a puddle of mud."

He turned around and looked at the sand table again.

"Who will attack the deepest enemy stronghold?" He pointed to the southernmost small flag on the sand table and asked.

"Let me lead the attack."

The accompanying company commander said.

"This commanding height overlooks the Yarlung Zangbo River. The location is very tricky. There are anti-aircraft machine guns on the top, which shot down many of our drones. We must solve them before dawn."

"Don't worry, it will be resolved." The company commander promised with his chest out.

Lin Huaisheng looked at his watch. At this moment, the artillery battle at the front of Milin should have started.Everything has been put into orbit, and there is no turning back.

The basement of the 4th Army Headquarters of the Indian Army in Tespur.Lieutenant General Chaguye was awakened from the cot by the adjutant on duty.He came to the map with sleepy eyes and put on his reading glasses.Someone told him that the surrounding areas of Tawang were suddenly shelled, with a density of fire that exceeded any previous battle.

The lieutenant general suddenly realized that the time had finally come, and the only comfort was that his judgment on the direction of the enemy's assault was finally correct.Seeing that the surrounding staff officers were flustered and seemed uncertain, he calmly turned to everyone.

"Report, the position of the enemy's artillery group."

"Here, and here." The adjutant pointed out in front of the map, "In addition to the artillery attached to their border regiment, there is also the newly discovered 105 howitzer group. I don't know when it was secretly deployed."

"What's so strange about this? I've warned you a long time ago that they may have hidden artillery units. The Chinese Communist Party has always been good at playing tricks like this." The lieutenant general pretended to be disdainful, and he couldn't praise his opponent too much in front of his subordinates.

"Commander, report from the front, their direct fire is also intensive. The battalion headquarters of the Madras Rifle Battalion reports that they are too prominent and have retreated to the second line of defense."

"Who told them to withdraw?"

"This...they took it down by themselves."

"I need them to be at the front so that we can observe the enemy's firepower configuration and the mobilization of ground troops; notify the division headquarters of the 57th Division to withdraw the battalion commander of the Madras Rifle Battalion and let the deputy battalion commander take over the command."

The lieutenant general issued an order vigorously and decisively, and the staff officers on all sides were all stunned by him, which was the effect he wanted.

He originally planned to let this miscellaneous battalion move forward to consume the enemy's firepower. At the same time, he would delay for a period of time north of the Tawang River so that the Army Staff could launch an emergency plan. The main content of this plan was to use the C17 transport plane to move a battalion Heavy tanks were transported to Tespur.

"Listen, from now on, I must strictly implement my step-by-step retreat plan. Officers who retreat without authorization will be sent to military courts. I predict that the ammunition hoarded by the enemy must be limited. We need to consume these shells slowly, and then their attack The momentum will go down quickly."

The lieutenant general said confidently. He is well versed in the history of the war in 1962. He knew that the Chinese offensive would be restricted by logistics, so the frontline troops had to withstand it. Consume the enemy's ammunition and vitality; the second is to buy time and get local support.

"Immediately send a report to the Ministry of National Defense: The enemy has launched an artillery attack on the surrounding areas of Tawang in the early hours of this morning. It is very likely to be the main attack direction. The headquarters of the 4th Army requests to act immediately according to the original plan and use Tezpur Airport , Quickly assemble the reserve team and heavy equipment."

At about the same time, Tespur's warning radar detected 10 fighter jets appearing in the Tawang River Basin at the same time. The point of not daring to move.

These aircraft launched attacks on a series of targets north of the Tawang River, which strengthened Lieutenant General Chaguye's subjective judgment of the Chinese army's first phase of the campaign.At 7 o'clock in the morning, a Chinese army launched a breakthrough along the Nyamu River to the south, regaining the mountain pass abandoned by the Madras Rifle Battalion in one fell swoop, wedged 1 km behind the enemy's front line, and the enemy 5 km away couldn't wait to blow up the The bridge over the river was built, and the successive resistance plan deployed by Chaguye was completed ahead of schedule.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, a C17 transport plane landed in Tespur, and the first T90 tank rumbled off the plane and appeared in the sequence of the 4th Army.

(End of this chapter)