You want to see people when you are alive, and you want to see corpses when you are dead.
This requirement does not seem difficult, but in fact it is not. For the Japanese army, they are already moving at full speed, but they still can't catch up - the traffic conditions of this era are not as good as those of later generations. The roads are full of potholes, and the performance of the vehicles It's also extremely bad, especially since they don't have many vehicles, so they can't put too much distance away from the troops behind them. Once they are pulled away, they may face the risk of being wiped out.
These Japanese commanders are not idiots. On the contrary, they are very smart. Even if their superiors are anxious, they will do it step by step. Since the enemy can defeat the main force of the Sixth Division's 45th Regiment in such a short period of time, If the alliance is in a tough fight and even needs urgent help, then their enemy must be very strong.
Rokuro Nakamaru is the captain of the 47th Regiment of the Japanese Army. As the commander of the first echelon to set off, he rarely showed a very wise side. It can even be said that he was so wise that he was completely different from the other divisions at that time. The regiment fought from Nanjing to Wuhan.
"Your Excellency Captain, why do we have to follow the troops behind us this time instead of running wildly like before?" a lieutenant asked Nakumaru Rokuro.
"Today is different from the past. We do not have a strong artillery group behind us to support us, nor do we have powerful offensive troops from the south and north to create conditions for us. We are now alone deep into the enemy's mountainous area. We don't know what will be here. Things are waiting for us, and the fact that the 45th Regiment is surrounded by a heavy siege speaks for itself." Rokuro Nakamaru said in a deep voice, very calmly, but he seemed hesitant to speak.
"Souga, your Excellency, the captain, is wise!" the lieutenant gave him a loud flattery.
"It's not wise to be wise, but I feel that the enemies in front of us will be very strong. Colonel Kumatake Shoro is not a horse dung. He can rise from a squadron leader all the way to a company leader. This is not an easy thing in itself. , What's more, the 45th Regiment was the unit with the least losses when fighting on the north bank of the Yangtze River! The best commander and the most combat-effective unit are all in trouble, and we must not relax!" Rokuro Naishikaru! He said in a deep voice, his ugly face full of murderous intent.
"Hai!!" the lieutenant responded.
Yes, the commanders of the Japanese army are indeed crazy, but it does not mean that they are fools who understand nothing. On the contrary, they are very smart. They are crazy when they should be crazy, and their military qualities are revealed when they shouldn't be.
Although there was huge pressure from superiors behind him, it could not compare to Nakumaru Rokuro's desire for survival. He wanted to make a good contribution, but he never wanted to lead this unit into a desperate situation in a daze.
As the saying goes, the first bird is shot. As for Nakumaru Rokuro's troops, as the vanguard of the southward reinforcements, they are the "first bird" to the letter, so this makes him have to be extremely careful.
But what Rokuro Nakamaru didn't know was that it was precisely because of his cautious advance that the security forces of the National Army's Ninth Theater Zone were able to calmly evacuate Jiankou Town.
For them, their teammates must be saved, but their own safety must be guaranteed even more.
So, what are the national troops doing at this time? Of course they are cleaning the battlefield.
Zhang Tianhai just stood there, looking at the hustle and bustle around him, but his mind was full of thoughts - for him, in addition to the current shock, he was thinking more about how to retreat and end smoothly. .
The quick conclusion of this battle was simply beyond his expectation. The powerful power of the "heartless cannons" made the battle progress rapidly, but at the same time, it would also face a lot of problems. What should these "heartless cannons" do? How to dispose of it?
Zhang Tianhai originally wanted to order the troops to destroy these things, but he thought that if he wanted to use them next time, he could just use them directly. As long as they were used well, there would be absolutely no problem, not even Zhang Tianhai himself. Realize that his behavior is an absolute fluke.
"Remember, no brother can stay here, no matter whether they are dead or alive, we have to take them back!!" Zhang Tianhai said loudly.
"Yes! Commander in Chief!!" The surrounding officers and soldiers responded one after another.
Immediately afterwards, a voice came from the battlefield: "The commander-in-chief has an order! We must bring all the brothers back, whether they are dead or alive!!"
Zhang Tianhai's orders were quickly issued to every corner of the battlefield. Countless officers and soldiers were busy. They were about to retreat to the south bank of the Xinqiang River.
"Commander-in-Chief, our Fourth Battalion has suffered a big loss this time. With this little devil's trick, I guess all the Fourth Battalion will be wiped out, right?" Xu Xun next to him also had a worried look on his face.
"What are you afraid of? We have won a great victory in this battle, and the fourth battalion must be rebuilt immediately! As for the troops of the other two guard regiments, let's consider replenishing them, especially Japanese-style equipment, and we must give them priority. If they don't get any benefits from this battle, it will be even more difficult to command them." Zhang Tianhai said solemnly, as an excellent commander, he must control everything, especially the true meaning of this battle. , the theater guard force was barely integrated into one.
Zhang Tianhai believes that his identity as the former enemy commander of the theater guard force is only a springboard for him and a good opportunity to train him. If he really cannot control this unit well, why would the superiors let him do more? What about the matter?
More importantly, this is the first time Zhang Tianhai has commanded such a large force in a rapid battle. These experiences are worth learning from.
As the saying goes, when everyone adds firewood, the flames rise. The casualties of the security forces of the National Army's Ninth Theater District are not large to begin with, not to mention there are so many logistics troops supporting the front line. Some of these personnel hold guns and some carry the injured. The officers and soldiers, or the remains of the officers and soldiers who died in battle, retreated back to the Xinqiang River. In short, the team was very large.
If you look at it from above at this time, you will definitely find that both sides of the Xinqiang River are crowded with people, almost crazy. Three pontoon bridges have been built, and various people are constantly shuttled from both sides.
In addition to the pontoons, there are also bamboo rafts, which also come in handy. They are all racing against time, fearing that due to their own reasons, supplies or wounded people may not be delivered in time. They are not the frontline troops of the Anti-Japanese War. , they are the most powerful logistics force. All in all, they are very busy.
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PS: In the past few days, inspectors across the province have been traveling everywhere. The work is too busy, and it is also confidential. It’s too late to ask for leave. Why……
