However, what is very strange is that after the Japanese Botian detachment captured Daguan Town, they did not immediately move towards Anqing, but stationed themselves on the spot.
It seemed as if they were just joking about taking down Daguan Town. Yes, it was just a joke.
On the contrary, Hefei has become a pot of porridge.
Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Inaba Shiro, the newly appointed commander of the Sixth Division, the outpost troops of the Sixth Division launched a very fierce attack under the cover of their powerful firepower.
The progress of the Sixth Division can be described as "rapid progress". They are making great progress on this land on the north bank of the Yangtze River.
This Sixth Division was originally the trump card among the standing divisions of the Japanese army. Its combat effectiveness was among the leaders of the Japanese army. Facing the descendants of the five-province coalition forces like Xu Yuanquan's 26th Group Army, it was definitely not considered the elite of the national army. As far as the troops are concerned, they are no match at all!
The ferocious Japanese army relied on its powerful firepower to launch a very fierce attack on the national army camp. Although the troops stationed in Hefei had a division of troops, they only had about 10,000 people, facing an enemy army of 30,000 troops. It is impossible to encircle and attack without panic.
Indeed, according to the order of battle, Xu Yuanquan's unit is indeed regarded as the order of battle of the Central Army, but it has also been forgotten. Basically, they are a collateral force of the Central Army.
Yes, it's a side branch. Even Huangpu students are not given priority.
For the Central Army, units such as the original teaching corps, the 36th Division, the 87th Division, the 88th Division, and the 11th, 14th, and 98th Civil Engineering Divisions are the only He is a direct descendant of the Central Military Commission with strong roots.
In these units, even the company commanders and platoon commanders were graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy.
For something like the 26th Army, it would be good if there were regimental commanders or above who were direct descendants of Huangpu.
Of course, this cannot just be blamed on Chiang Kai-shek. This is also related to the position of their own faction - no leader of an independent faction wants his troops to be mixed with sand by people from other troops.
Yes, to a certain extent, these Huangpu officers are like sand!
An officer who graduated from the Huangpu Military Academy (i.e., the Central Military Academy) is from the Huangpu Department of the Central Military Academy and is a direct descendant of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek!
Generals like Xu Yuanquan, who are on the fringes of the Central Army, are not favored or reused by Chairman Chiang. If even the middle-level officers and grassroots officers and soldiers under him are the spies installed by Chairman Chiang, then he, the general secretary, The commander probably didn't have much fun in front of him.
Of course, if the middle-level officers and grass-roots officers and soldiers are all from the Huangpu family, it will definitely not be his turn to be the commander-in-chief - it must be the middle-level direct lineage of the Central Army.
These candidates may be Xue Yuelai, or they may be promoted by people like Hu Zongnan, but it is definitely not his turn to be Xu Yuanquan.
The current 26th Army, in terms of factions and command, is still in a state where Xu Yuanquan can fully command it.
However, this also has a drawback, that is, the combat effectiveness of the troops is not strong. In addition to the weapon factors, the quality of the officers cannot keep up.
In addition to the two regiments of the Sixth Division that have been sent to attack Huaining and Songyang, there are still 20,000 troops attacking Hefei!
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On this day, the sky was gray and it was muggy everywhere.
The state of the weather is like Lao Ba's hesitation when squatting in the toilet, thinking about it but not wanting to do it.
Of course, this refers to rain, not to Ollie.
As the supreme commander of a division, Inaba Shiro had already appeared on the frontline battlefield as soon as the battle began.
The sound of artillery roared, and the shells pierced the sky one after another, and then hit the ancient city wall of Hefei hard, causing the mountains and the earth to shake.
Inaba Shiro's face was as heavy as water, and he stood motionless in the open space next to the outpost headquarters. His blade was as sharp as a awn, and his eyes were like the biting north wind, full of desolation and murderous intent!
"Junii-kun, Hefei is about to be captured. We should prepare and start tomorrow's celebration banquet." Inaba Shiro's zombie-like old face finally showed a smile, and the stubble under his nose Against the background of the brushed beard, he looked particularly ferocious.
"Hey, our Sixth Division, under the leadership of Commander Inaba, will definitely win!" Major General Tokutaro Sakai, the commander of the Eleventh Brigade, said flatteringly.
Unlike Shiro Inaba, who already knew his destiny, Major General Tokutaro Sakai was still an officer in his prime, only in his early forties. For him, this war of aggression against China was the ladder for his promotion!
If there hadn't been this war, Tokutaro Sakai could only live peacefully, gain seniority in the army, and after reaching a certain age, he would be able to advance with some achievements.
But it's different now. Tokutaro Sakai must seize this war to achieve the position he wants to rise to!
"The Eleventh Brigade must capture Hefei today! If we can capture Hefei, I will show you the first contribution to the base camp!" Inaba Shiro said solemnly. For him, as long as the Sixth Division can fight regularly, If he wins, the people in the base camp will naturally think of how to promote him and appoint him!
"Hai!! Thanks to the division commander for his kindness, I will surely capture Hefei in the shortest possible time!" Major General Tokutaro Sakai assured him very seriously, almost beating his chest.
Sure enough, after hearing the words of the division commander, Major General Tokutaro Sakai immediately organized the officers and soldiers of the 11th Brigade to launch a more powerful attack - even at the risk of giving a fatal order!
Let’s look at what’s going on in the city?
The camera turns to the city.
Rows of soldiers wearing iron-blue military uniforms were hiding behind the city wall. Some of them didn't even dare to raise their heads - the marksmanship of these little devils was so accurate, and they had indeed been captured by the Japanese army. The firepower was completely suppressed.
"Why don't we continue to fight? Why don't we wait for them to invade Hefei?!" The battalion commander stepped forward to supervise the battle.
"Sir, if we continue to fight like this, all of our brothers will die! These little Japanese guns are extremely accurate, and they are deadly when fighting. Their firepower is so fierce, I'm afraid it won't be a problem if we continue to fight like this..." A The company commander was persuading his commander.
"Let's hold on for now. If we can't hold on anymore, let's talk!" A trace of uncertainty flashed in the battalion commander's eyes.
They are not direct members of the Central Army, and the enemies they face are from Nanjing. They can be said to be the elite of the Japanese army.
The performance of the Japanese army on the battlefield in Central China can be seen. The equipment of the national army is not considered to be good, and it seems that they are not so willing to defend.
Indeed, Xu Yuanquan planned to defend against the city wall of Hefei. After all, if he retreated without a fight, he would be shot!
However, is it really easy to defend Hefei? not necessarily.
In the evening of that day, under the fierce attack of the beast force of the Japanese Sixth Division, the Hefei city wall collapsed, and countless Japanese soldiers with high morale and screams of excitement rushed into the city of Hefei.
On this day, Hefei fell.
That night, it rained so hard!
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PS: Make up for the second update from last night!
