Anti-Japanese War: Developing on my own, I brought back a US-equipped division

The boss praised again: "Not bad...Su Zheng, you are good at cultivating and discovering talents."

"If a soldier is incompetent, his generals will be incompetent too. Only if the military cadres of a unit can play a key role can the unit develop and have strong combat effectiveness."

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Yes... Appoint people based on their merits and abilities. This is my standard for selecting military cadres."

"Alright...you all go back to training!"

"Yes!"

Liu Dazhuang, Lei Zifeng, Zhou Weiguo and others responded and continued their training.

Immediately afterwards, Su Zheng brought the boss, Ding Wei, Kong Jie and others to the artillery company's training ground.

At this time, the artillery was conducting training. The main artillery being trained was the Type 2 infantry gun, the Italian gun and the M1A105 caliber howitzer. Mortars and grenade launchers had become auxiliary artillery.

Originally, the main artillery of the artillery company was light artillery such as mortars and grenade launchers.

However, with the expansion of the troops and system rewards, the artillery company now has a total of 20 Type 2 infantry guns, one Italian gun and five M1A105 -caliber howitzers, which is a considerable number.

As the number of heavy artillery pieces in the artillery company continued to increase, light artillery pieces such as mortars and 13 grenade launchers naturally became subordinate artillery pieces.

And as the independent battalion captured more and more mortars and grenade launchers, Su Zheng ordered the artillery company to transfer the mortars and grenade launchers to other infantry companies to enhance the infantry companies' artillery strike capabilities.

Therefore, every infantry company is now equipped with a large number of mortars and grenade launchers, and the artillery strike capability has been greatly enhanced.

When the boss, Kong Jie, Ding Wei and others arrived at the artillery training area, they were all stunned.

Especially Kong Jie, Ding Wei and other leaders, their eyes were shining!

There seems to be a lot of artillery in terms of quantity and types!

In order to enable the artillerymen to become more proficient in controlling the artillery, every artilleryman on the training ground undergoes practical training.

In other words, the artillery company basically pulls all the artillery pieces to the training ground and allows the artillery soldiers to conduct practical observation, training and learning.

On the training ground, the Type 2 infantry guns, Italian guns and M1A105 -caliber howitzers were displayed, so majestic!

The truth is within the range of the cannon.

The strike capability of this artillery should not be underestimated.

The boss was also a little stunned. He looked at Su Zheng, then at the artillery not far away, and said, "Su Zheng... Is this the artillery company of your independent battalion?"

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Yes... All the artillery of our artillery company is here."

“The artillery company is currently extremely short of artillerymen and efforts are being made to expand it.”

Ding Wei's eyes sparkled as he looked at the artillery pieces. He said with great envy, "Su Zheng... no wonder your independent battalion is so powerful. It turns out you have so many artillery pieces!"

Kong Jie also said: "Yes... the caliber of this cannon is larger than my fist!"

"Su Zheng...it seems like you've really made a fortune. This artillery is more powerful than a brigade or even a division of our Eighth Route Army!"

A brigade commander of the senior officers exchange group said, "Su Zheng, the artillery capabilities of my brigade are not as good as your artillery company. Amazing!"

"This artillery... I don't think any of the Eighth Route Army units have it, right?"

"Su Zheng, where did you get so many artillery pieces?"

“So many artillery pieces…it really opened my eyes.”

"There are quite a few mortars and grenade launchers here, and there is also a Type 92 infantry gun, which should be an Italian gun, but what is that gun!"

"Yeah... I'm curious too, what is the cannon with the largest caliber?"

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Everyone in the Eighth Route Army Senior Officers Exchange Group was stunned when they saw these artillery pieces and exclaimed in amazement.

Many people know the Type 2 infantry gun and the Italian gun, but not the M1A105's -caliber howitzer.

The boss also looked a little puzzled and said, "Su Zheng, your artillery company has a lot of artillery, including Type 92 infantry artillery and Italian artillery...but what is the largest caliber artillery?"

Su Zheng had nothing to hide, so he said, "Oh... This is the M2A1's 105-caliber howitzer."

"This M2A1 howitzer is 5.94 meters long, 2.21 meters wide and 1.73 meters high. Its structure is relatively simple and it can quickly switch from marching state to combat state. The whole process takes only three minutes. Its range is also very long, reaching 12.7 km."

A range of 12.7 kilometers?

This shocked the boss, Kong Jie, Ding Wei and others.

Isn’t this range too terrifying?

The range is 12.7km... This is a super cannon!

Seeing this man's surprised look, Su Zheng continued, "The maximum firing rate of this M2A1's 105-caliber howitzer is 10 rounds per minute. If it is fired continuously, the firing rate is 3 rounds per minute. There will be no big problem with artillery bombardment coverage."

"Unlike other artillery pieces, the M2A1's 105-caliber howitzer has a sighting device, which allows for precise firing."

"So, the characteristics of the M2A1's 105-caliber howitzer are its powerful firepower, long firing speed, and relatively simple design and structure. It is a very reliable artillery piece!"

The boss sighed and said, "Su Zheng... I have been a soldier for half my life, and I have never seen such a cannon!"

Kong Jie: "This artillery can kill the Japanese instantly!"

Ding Wei: "It can crush us directly. With such powerful artillery, it can provide artillery coverage in great depth!"

After hearing the data and power of the M2A1's 105-caliber howitzer, everyone was stunned and felt that it was really incredible.

The M2A1 howitzer's performance in all aspects is naturally enough to crush the Japanese.

This is beyond doubt.

However, the M2A1 howitzer has not yet had the opportunity to be used in actual combat.

The boss looked at these majestic artillery pieces, paused, and suddenly asked: "Su Zheng, as far as I know, the Japanese don't have such advanced and powerful artillery pieces!"

"Neither the Central Army nor the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has such powerful and advanced artillery. Where did you get these artillery pieces?"

The source of such advanced weapons needs to be explained.

But Su Zheng had already prepared for it.

Su Zheng: "Oh... This is the artillery that my friend in Country M collected donations for. There are only five in total, and the ammunition is also very limited."

The boss did not have much doubt about this explanation.

After all, during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, many overseas Chinese donated money and materials to support the war, and many patriotic overseas Chinese returned to China to join the war.

Overseas Chinese also played a very important role during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Therefore, all the new equipment Su Zheng obtained now was said to be supported by overseas Chinese friends in Country M.

Let’s hide the Anti-Japanese War first.

After the Anti-Japanese War is over, we will find other reasons to explain the source of these weapons.

The boss nodded and said, "So that's how it is... Su Zheng, if you have a chance, please introduce your friend to me!"

"He contributed so much strength and support to the war, I must thank him very much!"

Su Zheng: "Okay... no problem, I'll definitely introduce him to you if I have the chance!"

"Boss, my friend from Country M is quite far away in Country M, so now let me introduce you to my artillery company commander!"

"Monk 670, go get Zhihua over here!"

"Yes!"

After a while, the artillery company commander Yang Zhihua ran up to Su Zheng and saluted, "Captain, are you looking for me?"

Su Zheng nodded, then looked at the general next to him and said, "Zhihua, this is the deputy commander-in-chief of our Eighth Route Army Headquarters!"

"You were a regiment commander in the Eighth Route Army before. Have you ever met the general?"

Yang Zhihua saluted the boss and said, "Yang Zhihua, the company commander of the artillery company of the independent battalion of the new regiment, greets the commander. Hello, commander!"

"Report to the group leader, I have never met the boss!"

The boss was stunned and asked, "He was the commander of our Eighth Route Army before?"

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Yes... Zhihua was the head of my army before. He was demoted to a militia because he made a mistake. I saved Zhihua and asked him to join my independent battalion!"

"Zhihua is a very talented artilleryman. He also studied in the artillery department of the Military Academy. He is a very rare artillery talent!"

"The previous battle of Lijiapo was fought so beautifully, Zhihua played an indispensable role!"

"Also, the ambush on the 4th Brigade this time, which destroyed the tanks and armored vehicles of the 4th Brigade, was all thanks to Yang Zhihua!"

Yang Zhihua was originally a regiment commander, but was later demoted to a militiaman.

Later, after Yang Zhihua joined the independent battalion, his original troops contacted Yang Zhihua, hoping that Yang Zhihua could return to his original troops.

But Yang Zhihua refused!

The original troops simply did not have so many artillery pieces and shells, so there was no way for him to display his artillery talents.

For Yang Zhihua, these artillery pieces are his second life. How could he possibly leave them?

So Yang Zhihua did not return to his original unit.

The boss looked Yang Zhihua up and down for a moment, then his eyes fell on Su Zheng. He said with a smile, "Hahaha... Su Zheng... you are really good. You let a regiment commander of the Eighth Route Army serve as your company commander. You are awesome! Hahaha!"

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Su Zheng is really good at recruiting talented people from all over the world!

Let a regimental commander of the Eighth Route Army serve as his company commander.

This is really awesome.

Su Zheng looked at Yang Zhihua next to him and said, "Boss... this is also Zhihua's choice!"

"Zhihua's troops wanted him to go back and be the regiment commander, but he didn't want to. He was willing to stay in the independent battalion and be the company commander!"

Yang Zhihua grinned and said, "What's so good about going back to be a regiment commander... It's much better to be a company commander here, with all kinds of artillery and shells at your disposal!"

The reason why he stayed in the independent battalion was that the independent battalion was well-equipped and had a large number of artillery pieces, which allowed Yang Zhihua to give full play to his expertise, which was very important for him as a gunner.

On the other hand, Su Zheng helped him to avenge his death and killed Yamaguchi Murashita. He was his benefactor, so naturally he would follow him till death.

It would be so cool to fight the Japanese in a unit like the independent battalion at the same time!

Su Zheng looked at Yang Zhihua and said, "Zhihua, go back to training first!"

"Yes!"

Yang Zhihua went back to continue training artillery.

Ding Wei, Kong Jie and other members of the senior officers exchange group were all envious when they saw the artillery company's artillery pieces.

Su Zheng was able to get so many artillery pieces, which shows that he is really capable and competent.

Behind the artillery company training ground is the cavalry company training ground.

Sun Desheng is leading the cavalry soldiers in cavalry training.

“Hurry, hurry, hurry…”

"Faster!"

"Use more force when you chop, and use your wrists!"

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Sun Desheng is now considered a cavalryman with rich combat experience, and he is good at training soldiers in cavalry combat techniques.

The boss looked at the cavalrymen in training, nodded slightly and praised: "Not bad... Su Zheng, your cavalrymen look good... They are real cavalrymen, not infantry cavalrymen!"

Cavalry fought on horseback.

Infantrymen ride horses in daily life and dismount when fighting.

These are two completely different concepts, and the combat effectiveness is also completely different.

Su Zheng: "This is a purebred cavalry unit."

"In the previous battle outside Beinan Village, our independent battalion took advantage of the cavalry's strong mobility to continuously attack the Japanese's offensive formation, and finally successfully annihilated a large group of Japanese."

"Our cavalry is a little short now. Once the cavalry hides, this will be more effective."

During the Second World War, especially on the battlefield, cavalry played a very important role.