The front line was fighting non-stop, and Zhang Tianhai was also constantly organizing and training the second and fourth battalions. Although the war was getting closer, the more experience, the less sacrifice, right?
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After Tang Enbo received a clear reply from the theater commander Li Zongren, he could only bite the bullet and let the troops continue to rush forward.
The battle was very fierce at one time. Shells hit the Japanese position one after another. The shells of the 15-year-old howitzer were not comparable to the 75-mm caliber 38 field artillery of the Japanese army. The shells of the 15-year-old howitzer were fired one after another. The wave even covered the area more than ten meters nearby. There was no way for people inside it to survive - either they were torn into pieces by the air waves caused by the heavy artillery shells, or they were blown away. Some People were even beaten to death in anti-artillery fortifications.
Fortunately, this was a shell fired by a 15-year-old heavy howitzer from the artillery battalion attached to the Tang Enbo Corps, otherwise this would have been another nightmare for the national army.
This is a howitzer with a caliber of 150 mm!
I think that at that time, when the Isoya Division attacked the Sichuan Army headquarters that was defending Teng County, it used a large number of fifteen-year-old grenade and heavy artillery to attack the city. Many Sichuan Army brothers died under such heavy artillery.
Looking at the scene of shells, gunpowder smoke and dust splashing through the telescope, Tang Enbo's face was as sinking as water. He did not speak, but pursed his lips tightly.
The troops responsible for fighting the Japanese army in front of him were the most elite second division of Zheng Dongguo under Tang Enbo!
"This little devil is really difficult to deal with. He is already in a battle formation. In addition, we have already used fifteen-year-old heavy howitzers for bombing, and he has not collapsed yet..." A small staff officer next to him said softly.
"Yudong, in your opinion, if our 20th Army Corps is allowed to defend this place, will we have a chance of winning against the Japanese army with the same firepower?" Tang Enbo asked Guan Linzheng next to him.
Guan Linzheng frowned and said: "Sir, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Under the same conditions, perhaps only the Thirteenth Army before our expansion could withstand the Japanese attack. With our current strength, if we let go Any division that goes up there is in danger of collapse at any time. Unless it's the second division."
"It seems that Yudong and I have the same idea. Compared with the Japanese army, there is still a long way to go between our troops..." Tang Enbo said with a long sigh.
"But no matter what, we still have to fight, right? Sir." Guan Linzheng said helplessly.
"That's true. The progress of all the troops is very slow now, especially in Beidao. If the howitzer battalion is not used, I think it will take a lot of effort to capture this place." Tang Enbo also frowned tightly. However, the war was not going well, and he was under great pressure, especially since the commander of the theater, Li Zongren, was still watching his movements closely from behind.
Han Fuqu's fate set an example for the senior officers of the national army. If they were not successful in the battle, or if they led the team to escape, they would really be shot. This was no joke.
Tang Enbo also knew that Wang Mingzhang of the Sichuan Army had previously defended Teng County in the battle. He had caused public outrage because of his slow actions. Not only did the commander-in-chief Li Zongren have objections to him, but also Sun Zhen's command of the 22nd Group Army of the Sichuan Army. Yes, it’s obvious that the opinions are very big.
If he is not in a good position to fight this time, or if he is slow in action, Li Zongren will really dare to sacrifice his head to the flag.
In the next few days, Tang Enbo's army fought bloody battles and finally leveled the outer positions of Taierzhuang step by step.
At this moment, Isotani Rensuke finally got his chance.
This was an order from the headquarters of the Second Army of the North China Front of the Japanese invaders. The person who issued the order to him was Lieutenant General Nishio Hiszo.
In Taierzhuang, the Japanese North China Front's southern march headquarters (i.e., the division headquarters of the Isoya Division).
Isotani Rensuke took this life-saving message from a superior agency, and finally a smile appeared on his face.
"Yixi-kun, we are finally saved, and we don't have to be trapped here anymore." Isotani Rensuke had a happy smile on his face.
Chief of Staff Yi Xizhengwu, who had just returned from outside, had a face full of bewilderment and asked: "Your Excellency, division commander, what can make you so happy?"
"The commander of the North China Front, His Excellency General Touichi Terauchi, finally asked Nishio Hisao to issue the order for us to break out and retreat! This is a good thing!" Isotani Rensuke's face was full of joy, which was for a man who originally had This is naturally excellent news for those who have decided to advance and retreat together with the entire army and are prepared to die in Taierzhuang.
"Nani?" With that said, Iki Masago took the telegram from Rensuke Isotani and read it carefully.
I saw this telegram that read: "About the withdrawal order of the southward advancing troops of the Second Army of the North China Front." Due to the recent unfavorable war situation, in order to prevent our southward advancing troops from being encircled by the China Army, this retreat order was specially issued. Lieutenant General Rensuke Isotani, commander of the 10th Division and commander of the southern march, upon receiving the order, you should immediately organize your troops and prepare for retreat. In addition, before retreating, your troops must prepare for the second attack on Xuzhou. When your troops are evacuating, you should use the vanguard to occupy Zhangshan Mountain in the southwest of Yixian County to coordinate the battle to defend Yixian County and make efforts to capture Xuzhou in the near future. Also, I wish you long-term martial arts luck. North China Front Second Army Headquarters, Commander Hisao Nishio sent an urgent message at 3:00 pm on April 6.
"It seems that we are really saved this time. As long as we defend Zhangshan, we are equivalent to guarding the outskirts of Yixian County. Defending Yixian County is the bridgehead for the attack on Xuzhou." Yi Xizhengwu also said with a smile. Said happily.
"Yes, that's how it should be. Let's do this. Immediately issue orders to all troops to prepare for a breakout at night. In addition, we must gather some of our forces to launch an attack on the enemy forces in the northeast. From their side Open a gap so that we can break out safely." Isotani Rensuke said seriously. As a commander with more experience in commanding combat operations, he still has this common sense.
In the past few days, the Chinese army has been launching ferocious attacks on the headquarters of Isoya Rensuke. The headquarters of Isoya Rensuke seems to be nothing, but only the commander Isotani Rensuke knows best. How much they have paid What a heavy price to pay.
From the 20,000-strong army before they invaded Taierzhuang, there are now only more than 10,000 left, and many of them are wounded. Therefore, the pressure on Isotani Rensuke is not ordinary. After these battles, he has been greatly reduced. The plan to conquer Xuzhou was aborted.
Not only was the plan aborted, but the main force of the 10th Division, known as the elite gathering place of the Empire's young elite, and the troops deployed from other reserve divisions were knocked upside down here.
This was a complete defeat, and it was also the worst defeat the Japanese army suffered after entering China. When the Fifth Division fought in Linyi, it suffered a lot of casualties. This is true, but Seishiro Itagaki had done a lot of great things before. It is normal for horses to stumble in battle.
But Isotani Rensuke was different. The Second Army placed great trust in him, hoping that he could lead his troops to break through Taierzhuang in one fell swoop and then attack Xuzhou.
Who would have thought that the southern march, which had sent so many troops to strengthen, could actually knock someone off his feet in an unknown place. Even surviving now is the highest hope.
But that's not what Isotani Rensuke is concerned about now. What Isotani Rensuke should be thinking about is how to take his remaining defeated soldiers alive out of Taierzhuang, which is already the center of the Chinese army's encirclement.
Again, if you don't run away, you won't be able to run away!
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PS: Here comes the second update, which is a little later than expected. good night everybody.
Thanks to Qidian book friend Yun Dan Feng Qing 002 for giving me a monthly ticket!
