In the Japanese army, the rank of lieutenant general is not as bad as the rank of colonel. Let me ask, even in the entire Japanese army, there are only a few twenty or thirty division commanders.
Only when you reach the level of division commander can you have the rank of lieutenant general.
Therefore, it also proves a truth - among the Japanese army, the rank of lieutenant general is really valuable.
This is why Takashi Sakai works hard to be in the limelight.
But don't forget, who would dare to act rashly without the order of the commander of the second division, Kenji Doihara?
When given this opportunity, Takashi Sakai will fight desperately for this opportunity - the promotion from major general to lieutenant general, which is a fatal link.
If you are promoted to the level of lieutenant general and will be promoted to general in the future, it will be a matter of time. But it is different for major general. When the time comes, you will still have to retire and retire from active service.
The war at the pontoon bridge was like a thorn in the flesh, it was glaring, and it had to end as soon as possible, so Sakai Takashi's eyes never left the pontoon bridge.
Sakai Takashi's figure is not considered good. He has a short stature that is typical of Japanese people, and he is quite short and stocky.
Standing there, he seemed to be putting a lot of invisible pressure on the Japanese combat troops!
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To be honest, the fighting at the head of the pontoon bridge was not too intense, mainly because the firepower density of the national army was limited, and there were not many Japanese troops crossing the pontoon bridge, so the firepower from both sides was not very fierce. .
But it happened that this exchange of fire was not a very fierce battle, and it was delaying the Japanese army's time.
Twenty minutes later, Sakai Takashi finally became very impatient: "Baga! Can these Chinese troops delay our crossing of the river with just a few people? Order the artillery unit to immediately cover the other bank with firepower!"
"Hai!!" the Japanese military officer responded again.
At the order of Major General Takashi Sakai, the Japanese artillery units that came to prepare to cross the river set up artillery positions and began to raise hot air balloons!
Liu Houming's face, which had been fighting with these little Japanese happily and happily, immediately became very heavy.
Maybe recruits like Liu Yihong don't know what this thing is, but Liu Houming, a veteran who has followed Zhang Tianhai through countless lives and deaths, how can he not know what this hot air balloon is used for?
"It's bad, these little devils want to use artillery. It seems that it is not suitable to stay here for a long time..." Liu Houming said in a deep voice. If he continues to stay here, I am afraid that he will only be covered by retaliatory artillery fire from the Japanese army. This is definitely not in line with his character. .
However, before the mission was completed, he encountered such a situation, which was not what he expected.
"Liu Battalion Commander, it seems that we have to let some little devils come over. Otherwise, we will kill a few of them. Then their main force will not be able to come over, and we will not be able to complete the tasks assigned by the regiment. It's over." Liu Houming said to Liu Yihong beside him.
"Yes, Sir Liu. In this humble position, I will obey your command in everything I do." Liu Yihong didn't have much practical experience, let alone command experience. Without Liu Houming, the special agent lining up here to lead the rhythm, this battle would not have been possible. What will happen?
Liu Houming nodded and said: "That's it. Let's stop the flag and drums for a while and let the brothers pay attention to their concealment. The kid's artillery fire is coming soon."
"Okay." Liu Yihong responded, and then immediately sent someone to convey Liu Houming's order.
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Soon, as the national army took the initiative to cease fire, the fierce gunfire that resounded on both sides of the Taiwan Strait immediately became lonely.
However, the Japanese army did not stop crossing the river. They quickly took advantage of this gap and drove over all the troops that could cross as quickly as possible.
Soon, these Japanese troops passed through a lot. Soon, they had passed through two squadrons. The speed was not unpleasant!
However, Liu Houming, who was watching the Japanese troops next to the small mound, immediately asked the troops to shoot again and hit a wave of Japanese troops at the head of the pontoon bridge.
But this time, the Japanese army had already established a foothold at the head of the pontoon bridge, and the counterattack was fierce. It could really be said to be a hail of bullets. The density of bullets was as dense as raindrops, which was very scary.
Seeing that the Japanese hot air balloon was already hanging in the air, Liu Houming did not hesitate and immediately ordered his troops to retreat.
However, less than two minutes after Liu Houming's troops left, dense artillery shells covered their hiding place, and the level of artillery fire could not be said to be very fierce.
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
The artillery fire behind him was extremely fierce, but Liu Houming did not even dare to look back and tried his best to escape. The officers and soldiers of the platoon of his secret agent company were also in almost the same state and fled desperately.
And these soldiers of the Heze Security Regiment ran with the officers and soldiers of the third platoon of the special agent company - veterans like them, although they are not particularly strong in combat effectiveness, their life-saving skills are definitely first-rate.
So, Liu Houming led the troops and ran for a certain distance, then stopped again, and then looked back to see if the little Japanese had followed.
The Japanese soldiers on the hot air balloon could see this scene clearly.
Therefore, these Japanese soldiers on the hot air balloon immediately reported Sakai Takashi through the flag language.
"Nani? These Chinese troops still dare to come to provoke us? Or are there only a few hundred people?" When he learned the news, Sakai Takashi immediately became furious.
These few hundred people dare to provoke their army of more than 20,000 people? If we don't destroy them, how can we show the majesty of their "imperial army"?
"Yes, Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, they only have a few hundred people, and there are no reinforcements nearby!" the combat staff officer next to him reported.
"Search Gasnai. Immediately order Colonel Morita Norimasa to send a large force to pursue!" Sakai Takashi said in a deep voice. For him, this order is already very cautious. Generally speaking, it is necessary to deal with hundreds of people. For the national army, one squadron is enough.
Don't forget, after the "July 7" Incident, the Japanese army fought with a regiment chasing a division of the Chinese army, which was quite arrogant.
However, the tragic defeat in Taierzhuang seemed to tell the Japanese army: Do not underestimate the enemy. Their enemy does not seem to be as simple as it seems!
Therefore, for the sake of safety, Sakai Takakai dispatched an entire brigade of troops to pursue the unit!
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"Search Gasnai. Immediately order Colonel Morita Norimasa to send a large force to pursue!" Sakai Takashi said in a deep voice. For him, this order is already very cautious. Generally speaking, it is necessary to deal with hundreds of people. For the national army, one squadron is enough.
Don't forget, after the "July 7" Incident, the Japanese army fought with a regiment chasing a division of the Chinese army, which was quite arrogant.
However, the tragic defeat in Taierzhuang seemed to tell the Japanese army: Do not underestimate the enemy. Their enemy does not seem to be as simple as it seems!
Therefore, for the sake of safety, Sakai Takakai dispatched an entire brigade of troops to pursue the unit!
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