binnovel Chapter 385 Seize the opportunity
Chapter 385 Seize the opportunity
After seeing that Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Taro Saito had figured out the matter, Wing Commander Colonel Naomitsu Takano was relieved. For a moment just now, Wing Commander Colonel Naomitsu Takano was actually wondering whether he should take the initiative and create some accident if Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Taro Saito did something weird.
Now, as long as everyone speaks with one voice, there is nothing to be afraid of. As for the 16th Division and my own conscience, I'm sorry, is my life more important? If I don't cooperate, I will probably die earlier than those people in the 16th Division.
The officers and soldiers of the new 100th Division naturally welcomed the Japanese army's offensive rhythm. Such an easy defensive blocking battle was a rare opportunity in a thousand years.
The 812th Regiment on the blocking position had a tacit understanding with the attacking Japanese army. In order to avoid casualties from the exchange of fire, when the Japanese attacking force was about 812 meters away from the blocking position, the officers and soldiers of the th Regiment would fire a few shots at the distant Japanese attacking force, which meant that you just stay there and don't move forward.
After hearing the gunfire from the officers and soldiers of the 812th Regiment on the blocking position, the Japanese attacking forces understood what was going on and lay on the ground, firing their guns forward. At such a distance, the officers and soldiers of the Japanese attacking forces felt much more at ease, and were very satisfied with the arrangement of the Chinese army.
"Division Commander, the Japanese attack today is the same as yesterday. It seems that there is a big problem inside the Japanese army. This is indirectly helping us to kill the Japanese 16th Division." Ouyang Heng came to Zhang Wenwu and said with a smile.
Zhang Wenwu was really relaxed now. He moved a stool outside the headquarters tent and sat outside in the sun, smoking a cigarette, feeling like he was on vacation.
"Brother Ouyang, come and sit down. The Japanese army's attack method is good. After the war, we have to ask the military and the war zone for credit for their peace-loving behavior. Haha." Zhang Wenwu squinted his eyes, smoked a cigarette, shook his head and said to Ouyang Heng.
Ouyang Heng also brought an ammunition box and sat opposite Zhang Wenwu, then continued with a smile: "Division Commander, do you think the Japanese army will continue to attack like this? Will they have to wait until their 16th Division is completely destroyed by us before they start to attack seriously and with all their strength? What reason will they have to attack by then? They won't even have a combat target."
"Who knows? Anyway, let the 812th Regiment be more vigilant. If the Japanese attack becomes proactive, we must notify the division headquarters in time. I personally think that as long as the commander here does not change, the Japanese attack mode will continue." Zhang Wenwu listened to the gunshots from the blocking position in the distance, and he couldn't help feeling proud.
Zhang Wenwu couldn't help but feel proud. His luck was really amazing. He originally thought that this would be a very brutal defensive battle, but he didn't expect that the Japanese army would attack seriously for a day, and then suddenly and without any warning, they turned into cooperating with each other in acting. It can be said that the way this battle was fought made Zhang Wenwu feel confused.
"Well, I've already told the 812th Regiment on the position. In addition, I've also asked the 812th Regiment to reinforce the anti-artillery holes. Now the only thing the Japanese can do to harm the officers and soldiers on the position is their artillery. It's true that although the Japanese are lax in their infantry attacks, their artillery attacks have always been fierce and are even getting stronger. This is really strange." Ouyang Heng lit a cigarette and explained the matter.
"That's right. The Japanese infantry is not attacking aggressively. If even the artillery is in a bad state, then the Japanese commander will have a hard time explaining to his superiors. Now, at least the Japanese consume a lot of artillery shells and bullets every day. At least on the scene, the Japanese are actively attacking. I sincerely hope that the Japanese will not change the commander here. We can just keep fighting until the end of the battle. They will get the 16th Division wiped out, and we will get the blocking position intact. Everyone gets what they need, how great." Zhang Wenwu began his imagination again, which made Ouyang Heng roll his eyes.
In the Fifth War Zone Headquarters, Chief of Staff Xu was drinking tea with Commander Li in the office in high spirits. After receiving the news this morning that the 104th Regiment of the Japanese Army had been completely wiped out, both Chief of Staff Xu and Commander Li felt relieved.
Up to now, the entire battle has been basically carried out according to the plan previously formulated by the Fifth War Zone. Now only a part of the 16th Division is struggling in the encirclement. The remaining time will be to concentrate on dealing with this Japanese army and eliminate it as soon as possible.
After all, who knows how long the new 100th Division can hold out on the Xiangzao Highway battlefield?
"Commander Li, the Second Army and the New 22nd Army are currently resting on the battlefield. They have been fighting continuously recently and have suffered heavy losses. The officers and soldiers are now quite tired. I estimate that they will be able to start attacking the rear of the remaining troops of the Japanese 16th Division tomorrow. The main attack today will be carried out by the 31st Army on the front." Chief of Staff Xu put down the teacup in his hand and explained the current situation of the troops.
After taking a sip of tea, Commander Li asked Chief of Staff Xu thoughtfully, "What is the current situation of the New 100th Division on the Xiangzao Highway? That is very critical. Whether we can complete the combat plan formulated before the war depends on how much time the New 100th Division can buy us. Now is the weakest time for the Japanese th Division. After these days of fighting, their supplies and ammunition should be very little. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If we miss it, there will be no such good opportunity next time."
"The new 100th Division reported that the Japanese army has been attacking passively since yesterday, which is contrary to its usual behavior. They believe that there must be serious disagreements and contradictions within the Japanese army, which has resulted in the Japanese reinforcements on the Xiangzao Highway not being proactive. In addition, there must be big problems with the supplies and ammunition of the 100th Division. This morning, Japanese planes airdropped supplies to the th Division's defensive positions in the encirclement, and half of them landed on our side, haha." Chief of Staff Xu talked about the unusual behavior of the Japanese army on the new th Division side, and at the same time confirmed Commander Li's previous judgment that the th Division was short of supplies and ammunition.
"Oh, haha, then we also have to thank the commander of the 11th Army of the Japanese Army, Lieutenant General Okamura Yasuji." When Commander Li heard that half of the airdropped supplies were obtained by his own troops, he was extremely happy and made a rare joke.
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