In the 15th Army Headquarters, Army Commander Bao Tieshan is looking at the map carefully.
"Report! The 45th Division sent a combat report."
Bao Tieshan took the combat report, and the commander of the 45th Division summarized today's combat situation in detail. The Japanese 33rd Mixed Brigade launched a four-hour continuous attack on the 45th Division's position this afternoon. Under the deterrent of firepower, many The Japanese attack was repelled for the first time. The enemy's morale was low and they suffered heavy losses. Our army killed 276 soldiers in one day, and the Japanese suffered more than 1,000 casualties. It was possible to launch an annihilation operation against the enemy, and the 45th Division asked for battle.
"The 45th Division is asking for a fight? This Li Haijian is impatient."
The chief of staff on the side said: "I don't think we need to be cautious. Since the enemy's morale is low, our army should pursue the victory. Our army's strength is 50,000 to 5,000. The advantage lies with us."
"It makes sense. I also think the Commander-in-Chief's order is too conservative. However, you will not accept your orders in general."
"Commander Xianglong sent a message that our army will launch an annihilation operation against the Japanese 33rd Mixed Brigade tomorrow. The enemy has very few troops and there is no need to be cautious. I recommend a quick advance."
The communications staff quickly went to generate electricity.
"In today's battle, the Japanese fighter jets posed too great a threat to our army. Otherwise, with Li Haijian's temper, he would definitely beat up these little devils."
"Yes, fortunately the field airport has been repaired and the 5th Air Force Division will arrive tomorrow."
"Commander, the command has been issued, you can launch an attack!!!"
At this moment, the communications staff officer suddenly shouted loudly.
"Okay! Damn it, a mere 6,000 people dare to touch the beard of my 15th Army. Order the troops to make rice at six o'clock tomorrow morning and launch an attack on the Japanese army at eight o'clock on time!!"
"The 43rd Division and the 44th Division rush forward and take his retreat. Try to annihilate all the Japanese troops tomorrow morning and march towards Chengde!"
Bao Tieshan has a bad temper. If it weren't for the orders from his superiors, he would have already commanded the troops to rush forward. It seems to him that his superiors are too cowardly!
Of course, you can't say this. After all, it's your first time fighting the Japanese army, so there's nothing wrong with being cautious.
The chief of staff was the former commander of the Jin Army. He was appointed as the chief of staff after the reorganization. He originally thought that the Northwest Army would not entrust them with important responsibilities, but the person who committed the crime was caught and was promoted honestly. Their salaries were increased, and some were even specially approved to join the party and sent to the Northwest Army Military Academy for further studies.
"Commander, where did all our advanced weapons come from? Let's just say that this Type 28 semi-automatic rifle is a complete match against the kid's Type 38. It's just the consumption of bullets that makes me feel bad. Before. I have never seen such a scene in Shanxi."
Bao Tieshan smiled. If he hadn't known that the chief of staff was a straight-tempered person, he might have been pulled into a conversation by the army military police when he inquired about weapons and equipment.
"The commander-in-chief is vigorously developing industry. He can even build tanks, let alone bullets. Besides, we are soldiers. We don't care about weapons and ammunition. It is our job to beat up little Japan."
"What the military commander said is that I heard from my brothers in the Intelligence Bureau that Japan is killing people and setting fires in the Northeast. I really want to invade the Northeast now and kill these beasts."
"Don't worry, I heard that the military department has planned to train five armies, which should be put into combat against Japan."
"Five armies, dear, that's not more than 200,000 people."
"Okay, don't be surprised. It's getting late and have a rest. After this battle tomorrow, we will go to Chengde."
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At 6 o'clock in the morning on April 17th, the soldiers were woken up by the wake-up call, and they began to dress and tidy up one after another. The pots in the cooking class were about to be burned through. The army was going to attack today, so the cooking class made a good meal. Everyone There are canned meat, steamed buns, and porridge.
When the soldiers got up, they found that the food this morning was much better than yesterday. After all, the Northwest Army is not yet able to let the soldiers eat meat every day, but they can still eat it every now and then.
The soldiers received the buns one by one and started to eat the canned meat.
In the eyes of the soldiers, Commander-in-Chief Zhang is undoubtedly the best boss. If someone gave him money to betray him, almost no one would think of surrendering.
A soldier once said that without Commander-in-Chief Zhang, he might have starved to death long ago, not to mention that he now has two parents and several acres of land.
The Northwest Army is famous throughout the country for its good treatment of soldiers. Every day, soldiers come from other warlords to join the Northwest Army, and many of them bring their families with them. This also brings a large population to the Northwest. Even if you are unsuccessful in joining the army, you can still sign up for the garrison. If that is not possible, you can also be a worker.
The soldiers support the Northwest Army, and the government never defaults on military pay, and there are gifts every holiday.
Of course, the Northwest Army's military discipline is notoriously strict, but there are still many people joining the army for no other reason than to earn a salary.
Under other warlords, there is definitely a chance to make a fortune, but that also requires people. How could the lower-level soldiers have such an opportunity? After all, many troops are paid on empty wages, and the officers are deducted at every level. In the hands of the soldiers, they can barely make it. Food and clothing.
Moreover, the society of the Republic of China was a cannibalistic society. Regardless of the glamorous TV series, the people at the bottom were actually in dire straits.
Otherwise, why is the Republic of China so good that people still follow the great men to overthrow Jinling? The romance of the Republic of China is the romance of high-level people and the romance of capital.
Back to the battlefield, the soldiers began to gather after eating, and the commanders of each battalion, company and platoon met to assign combat tasks.
The 43rd Division and the 44th Division began to advance rapidly from behind the dragon gate to the rear of the 33rd Mixed Brigade. The order from the military headquarters was to annihilate them all, so no Japanese could be allowed to escape.
The Japanese were gathering at this time, preparing to retreat, but soon the Japanese scouts discovered that the 45th Division was no longer defending, and the three regiments began to advance towards the Japanese in an arc offensive.
Major General Kaoru Nakamura was sitting in the brigade headquarters, and the several commanders looked gloomy and gloomy.
During yesterday's day's attack, Colonel Jianshunshi, who was the main attacker, was even more irritated because yesterday's attack of the 10th Regiment not only had no results, but also lost one-third of the troops. Fortunately, the brigade commander did not blame him, but after withdrawing, he was responsible for this. Still have to carry it.
While everyone was silent, the scouts hurriedly broke into the headquarters.
"Baga!! What a shame to be in such a panic!"
Major General Nakamura Kaoru gave the scout a slap in the face.
"Hi!"
"Tell me, what happened?"
"The Chinese army is approaching my position. I visually estimate that there are three regiments with more than 10,000 people."
"Nani!!"
Tsk! !
The sound of heavy artillery flying across the sky suddenly reached Kaoru Nakamura's ears.
"not good!"
The experienced Nakamura Kaoru lay directly on the ground, and a 105mm howitzer shell landed in a firearms maintenance camp not far away. Nakamura Kaoru saw with her own eyes that three soldiers were bombed like this, leaving nothing behind.
Woohoo!
75mm mountain artillery shells began to fall continuously in the camp of the 33rd Mixed Brigade. Nakamura Kaoru stood up and roared at several regiment captains to organize defense. The 33rd Mixed Brigade was suddenly attacked by the 45th Division. Only then did he realize that the enemy had been exposed yesterday. The firepower that comes out is just a small test.
The division's howitzer regiment opened fire, and shells continued to fall on the Japanese positions. From time to time, little Japanese soldiers were blown into a ball of blood mist.
When the three artillery battalions and one artillery regiment of the 45th Division opened fire, the three regiments began to approach the Japanese positions one after another. Li Haijian ran directly to the front. According to him, he wanted to see what these beasts encountered. Will the shell hurt?
