A handful of broken soil blown up by the shells, mixed with snowflakes, "splashed" into the trenches of Liangxiadian.
"You little kid with a crooked head on your back, your mother taught you how to be a human being just to explode like this?" Yin Weiwei, who was covered in ashes, cursed. It didn't seem to affect his passion for swearing at all.
Continuous days of fighting caused heavy casualties to the 746th Regiment. Although the combat effectiveness of the Japanese 106th Division was not as elite as the standing divisions such as the 5th Division and the 10th Division, its combat effectiveness was definitely not bad. Compared with The Sichuan Army's inferior equipment was even worse.
Therefore, these warriors who have traveled thousands of miles from Sichuan but are not strong must use their lives to open this road to victory.
But it is obvious that victory is out of reach. After all, their front line is already crumbling under the fierce attack of the Japanese army.
Just as the chiefs of staff of the 106th Division Yano Shinichi and Isotani Rensuke said two days ago, they must make every effort to clear the obstacles for the main force of the Second Army and the 10th Division to move south.
The violent bombardment lasted for a while and then stopped. According to Yin Weiwei's inference, this was the time for the Japanese army to launch an attack. After all, they had been preparing for this attack for a long time and then regained the lost ground. ?
"Batalion Commander. If we keep fighting like this, the whole battalion will be wiped out." The soldier next to him said, after all, that is an obvious thing. Although the Sichuan Army seems to have a lot of people, it is fighting in the second theater. At that time, the Sichuan Army only had half its strength.
By the time of the battle sequence in the fifth theater, only 20,000 troops were left from the 40,000 troops when they left Sichuan. It can be said that more than half of the Sichuan Army's strength was lost.
Especially Yin Weiwei, the battalion commander who was criticized for his poor combat performance, wanted to save this face.
Why did the warriors leave Sichuan? Isn't it just because of passion?
Therefore, Yin Weiwei must regain face.
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At the same time, the first regiment directly under Zhang Tianhai's third theater also began its journey to the north.
The regiment headquarters was very busy. Only Zhang Tianhai and a group of main battle officers did not leave. They were still discussing the future operations.
"Damn it, we have been transferred to the front line all of a sudden. I don't know what the situation is like in Lanling?" The first person to express dissatisfaction was Li Chunfei, the commander of the first battalion. After all, the training was in full swing. There will definitely be some dissatisfaction with this transfer.
"Okay, after we arrive at the front line, we will conduct training according to the original plan. Our regiment's combat capabilities can only increase, not decline." Zhang Tianhai concluded.
"Yes, group seat." Li Chunfei responded.
"Okay, let's move out. This is the order from the commander of the theater. Implement it immediately. After arriving at Lanling anyway, what I want is a force that can be drawn out to win the battle at any time." Zhang Tianhai said.
"Yes!" Everyone responded, and then there was the scene of the first regiment directly under the third theater moving north collectively.
Thousands of troops formed a straight line and then moved northward. This troop was well-equipped with all German rifles, Czech light machine guns, and trucks as a logistical force. You could tell at a glance. This is an elite force.
"Let's treat this time as a long-distance training. Lanling County is neither far nor close, so take your time." Zhang Tianhai rode on a tall horse and said to Zhou Fangjie beside him.
Ever since Zhou Fangjie joined the Zhiyi Regiment, he has been treated as the chief training instructor. After all, Zhou Fangjie also focuses on training.
"I hope the set used by the German instructors can be fully used in our group!" Zhou Fangjie sighed.
"It's definitely possible, but our regiment doesn't have the foundation in Germany. There is no shortage of firearms and ammunition there, so training is not strenuous. Our training target is still the little Japs in front of us. It's definitely different." Zhang Tianhai said.
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In the next few days, the Sichuan army suffered heavy casualties under the desperate attack of the Japanese army, and finally withdrew from Liangxiadian.
After the Japanese army captured two stores, they did not launch an attack on Teng County for the time being. After all, the Japanese army was not fully prepared for the attack.
The Japanese Tenth Division obviously did not make full strategic preparations when facing the main force of the national army in western Shandong and southern Shandong.
Although several nearby divisions were under the command of Isotani Rensuke, he also knew very well how strong the national army was in the vicinity. Once defeated, he knew exactly how much it would cost.
Therefore, Isotani Rensuke will not launch a rash attack without complete preparations. If he wants to fight, he must win Taierzhuang.
If Taierzhuang cannot be captured, the peripheral positions of Xuzhou City must also be captured.
On this point, Isotani Rensuke sees it clearly than anyone else. Although he is crazy, he is not incapable of distinguishing between good and bad, right and wrong.
A soldier's life and death is a matter of life. If you are not careful, you will risk your own soldiers, your wealth and life.
In four days, this speed was definitely not fast. At this speed while training, Zhang Tianhai finally arrived at Lanling, a place that is famous in history but is actually not amazing in appearance.
Lanling Ancient City, this ancient city is famous for Gao Changgong, the King of Lanling in ancient times. His representative works include King Lanling breaking the formation drum and so on.
In short, this is a famous city with a long history.
The city wall of Lanling Ancient City looks very mottled in the afterglow of the setting sun. The pattering raindrops have carved every part of the city bricks tightly, and the ups and downs of the potholes seem to tell the history here heartbreakingly.
The history here is mottled. Zhang Tianhai stood under the city wall on horseback and looked at the afterglow of the setting sun, full of sorrow.
Groups of national army officers and soldiers were entering this old and long-standing city.
A cigarette has been lit in Zhang Tianhai's hand, and he is pouring out the smoke, seeming to blend into this ancient beauty.
Zhang Tianhai doesn't think he is so great. In the face of history, any individual is insignificant.
As for the tasks handed over to the county magistrate of Lanling, he had already left them to Zhou Fangjie and others. There was no need for him to personally take action on such matters.
This may be the biggest benefit of being a leader. He has subordinates to help him with everything. What he has to do is to ensure that he wins the battle, and if he fails to win the battle, he will take the blame. That's all. That’s all.
"Let's go in. If you don't go in, it will get dark." Zhang Tianhai said softly, but made his own decision.
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