On this huge military map, the blue arrow represents the national army, while the red arrow represents the Japanese army. It seems very clear.
"Commander Zhang, my combat command room has just been established here. The representations on the map are all conclusions reached after careful study and judgment by our army. The enemy our army faces is the enemy's 13th Division. What we have to do now It is to join forces with Zhao Gongwu's Second Division of the 52nd Army to block the enemy troops heading south to prevent them from advancing towards Changsha." Chen Pei introduced that he was shorter than Zhang Tianhai and not as tall as the latter. Tall and brave.
"Sir Chen, I probably already know the direction of our current battle, but I don't know what contribution our troops with such meager strength can make to the entire battle?" Zhang Tianhai went straight to the point and directly explained his purpose.
"Then how many troops did you bring?" Chen Pei asked a very critical question.
"To be honest, the number of combat soldiers our army can dispatch is barely enough for one and a half brigades. However, with the combat power of our army, there is no pressure to face a regiment of the Japanese army directly. Even if we face a brigade of the Japanese army, we still have one The power of war." Zhang Tianhai looked calm, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.
"Oh? I have long heard that the combat capabilities of the theater security forces are extraordinary. They are indeed the troops of Chief of Staff Wu Yizhi of the War Area Commander's Department. They are indeed tough." Chen Pei praised the theater security forces.
"Actually, our troops only have the advantage of having a good supply of soldiers and good equipment. If our troops were to face a brigade of the Sixth Division, I am afraid that our troops would be eaten to pieces. We also need Chen Sir, please provide more support from your troops." Zhang Tianhai said with a smile. In fact, this is also a sign of humility. Otherwise, he would be too arrogant and would not end up like Meng Lianggu later.
"Then tell me about what your troops can do!" Chen Pei quietly handed the initiative back to Zhang Tianhai. He also wanted to see how strong the security forces in the theater were now.
"In addition to dispatching nine combat infantry battalions, our troops also dispatched cavalry battalions and artillery battalions. The combat effectiveness of the cavalry battalions is no less than that of the infantry combat battalions." Zhang Tianhai came to fight, and he had already fought to this level. He also I don’t want to hide it anymore.
"I have long heard that the war zone guard troops have excellent weapons. Today I saw that it is true. They are indeed the only remaining elite troops in our army. Even the 36th Division has lost its best weapons. Only Your army can still be regarded as a pure German weapons force." Chen Pei's eyes were shining. He knew that with the full support of the theater guard force, their army would be much easier. Not to mention anything else, the theater guard force These troops dispatched can be used as a fully-equipped division - and a fully-equipped division with artillery troops!
"Sir, you are exaggerating. There are still quite a few troops in our army equipped with Japanese weapons, but they are probably enough to deal with the Japs on the front line." Zhang Tianhai said, "If Changle Street falls, please be sure to Give my troops a chance to counterattack Changle Street."
"Oh? Why?" Obviously, Chen Pei was a little surprised.
"Our theater security force was previously tasked with guarding Changle Street. However, God's will played a trick. Commander Xue Yue transferred our unit away the day before yesterday, leaving Changle Street empty of troops. Now we want to take back Changle Street with our own hands." Zhang Tianhai said. It was very upright and awe-inspiring, as if it was really for this goal.
So the question is, does Zhang Tianhai really want to pursue this goal? I can only say half and half!
For Zhang Tianhai, his troops are relatively familiar with the terrain of Changle Street, so they may not suffer much losses in a battle. The key is that he really wants to bombard these little devils. This is a big deal. What a good opportunity...
Well, what is the nouveau riche mentality? That’s it!
"Then it's settled. Originally, I planned to send the 95th Division to the task of retaking Changle Street. Now that Commander Zhang has proposed it, I plan to withdraw the 95th Division and attack directly with your division. How about that? ?" Chen Pei asked Zhang Tianhai's opinion symbolically.
"There is no problem with the theater security forces!" Zhang Tianhai said loudly.
"Okay, then it's decided!" Chen Pei said happily.
Yes, after Zhang Tianhai put forward this suggestion, it was reached. Both Chen Pei and Zhang Tianhai were very happy. It can be said that everyone is happy - Zhang Tianhai wants to lead the theater security forces to fight a smooth battle. , after all, the little devil rarely falls into a disadvantage; and Chen Pei's idea is very simple, he just wants to reduce the casualties of his own troops, nothing more.
Alas, there is no way. Although the 37th Army is also affiliated with the Central Army, its weapons, equipment and training are far inferior to those of the Ninth Theater Guards. This has also resulted in the former's troops being far less effective in combat under the same conditions. Not as good as the latter.
Of course, although the two parties have reached an agreement, there are still many things that need to be refined in terms of specific details. For example, at this stage, the 37th Army cannot stop harassing the Japanese army, including allowing the Second Division to have certain cooperation. etc.
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At noon that day, the weather was hot, and the fierce fighting on Changle Street was still continuing. It was the Central Army troops and the Japanese troops who repeatedly surrounded Changle Street to rob.
Of course, the troops of the 37th National Army were competing with the vanguard of the Japanese 13th Division for control of Changle Street, while the Ninth Theater Guards were preparing for the next wave of counterattack.
So the question is, why did the Japanese Thirteenth Division only send its vanguard troops to compete with one of the Chinese troops for control of Changle Street? The reason is actually very simple - that is, their other troops are fighting with other troops of the 37th Army and the 2nd Division of the 52nd Army. They are extremely stalemate. Because of this, the leading troops on Changle Street are actually fighting. He looked a little weak.
That's right, for Zhang Tianhai, this is the best time for an old lady to pick a persimmon - to pinch it softly.
In order to witness this very refreshing scene, Zhang Tianhai even stood in the artillery position and admired the busy figures of his officers and soldiers: In the past, it was Zhang Tianhai who was bombarded by the little devil with the big cannon, now it is his turn to hold the cannon. The artillery blasted these damn little devils!
In addition, Zhang Tianhai even rarely dispatched his cherished unit - the 1st Battalion of the 1st Guard Regiment, a demonstration reinforced battalion!
Don't forget, this battalion is his starting army!
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PS: The second update is here. I can’t do it anymore. I have to go to bed and go to work tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
