Bright Sword: Develop alone, bring back an artillery regiment

Chapter 494 The Three Supporting Forces All Lost Contact, Kazuki Yamamoto's Analysis
The screen zooms to Jinzhong County.

Makoto Yasuda, chief of staff of the 9th Japanese Infantry Brigade, hastily approached Naotomi Hattori, the commander of the brigade, and reported: "Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade, General Yamashita replied that they were blocked by the Eighth Route Army at Fenghuang Ridge and are currently exchanging fire with the opponent.

He told us to hold on, and after defeating the Eighth Route Army, he would rush to Jinzhong as soon as possible. "

Naotomi Hattori nodded expressionlessly. The situation was similar to what he had expected. Sure enough, the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade had not arrived in Jinzhong for so long, and it was really blocked on the way.

Then he asked again: "What about the Black Island Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Battalion?"

Makoto Yasuda: "At present, the two imperial armies have not been contacted, and they must have been blocked by the Eighth Route Army on the way.

Maybe the station is damaged, or..."

Yasuda really didn't go on, but the answer is already obvious. The overall strength of the two Japanese troops is far inferior to that of the independent mixed 8th Brigade.

Ambushing cavalry is simply too easy. As for armored units, as long as more anti-tank mines are deployed, it will not be too difficult.

Hearing this, Naotomi Hattori's face turned ugly again.

Makoto Yasuda asked for instructions again: "His Excellency, brigade commander, what should we do now, whether to report the situation here and the situation of the independent and mixed 8th Brigade and other departments to the headquarters."

At this time, Naoko Hattori had completely lost the ambition to defeat the Eighth Route Army in front of him, and he was not even sure of defending Jinzhong.

Although he wanted to be strong all his life, he had to bow his head to face the reality at this moment, so he nodded in agreement with Bao Tianzhen's proposal.

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In Taiyuan City.

Japanese 1st Army Headquarters.

Yoshio Shinozuka was anxiously waiting for the situation on the front line, when Nobunaga Ono, the head of the communications section, suddenly hurried in from the outside.

He walked up to Shinozuka Yoshio with sonorous and forceful steps, put his foot down and stood at attention, then paused and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, the 9th Infantry Brigade of Jinzhong Imperial Army is calling."

Shinozuka Yoshio asked: "But the 8th Brigade and other independent mixed groups have already arrived in Jinzhong?"

Ono Nobunaga said with an ugly expression: "No, General Hattori said in the telegram that he had just contacted the 8th Brigade and other departments of the Independent Mixed Group not long ago.

Among them, only the independent and mixed 8th Brigade successfully contacted them. They were stopped by the Eighth Route Army in Fenghuangling, and the two sides are currently exchanging fire.

Although General Yamashita said that they would soon be able to defeat the Eighth Route Army that blocked them and go to Jinzhong, General Hattori said that at present, one-third of Jinzhong County has been lost, and the Eighth Route Army is still increasing its strength. They may not be able to persist Reinforcements arrived.

As for the Black Island Cavalry Wing and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Battalion, there was no contact at all. "

Shinozuka Yoshio's face sank and he said, "The 9th Brigade didn't contact the Black Island Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Brigade. Could it be that they were also blocked by the Eighth Route Army?"

Before Ono Nobunaga could speak, Shinozuka Yoshio asked again: "Ono-kun, have you tried contacting the 8th Brigade and other independent groups?"

Ono Nobunaga: "The humble job has just tried it. Not only the Kuroshima Cavalry Wing and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Battalion have not been in contact, but even the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade has lost contact."

"Nani? The 8th Independent Mixed Brigade also lost contact?"

Shinozuka Yoshio was taken aback when he heard this, and Chief of Staff Toshi Miyano, Kazuki Yamamoto and the others all felt 'thump' in their hearts.

Because the reasons for the loss of contact can be large or small, it may be that there is no signal temporarily, it may be that the radio station has been destroyed, or the entire army has been wiped out, so naturally it is impossible to contact.

After a while, Chief of Staff Jun Miyano regained his composure and asked for instructions: "Your Excellency, the 8th Brigade and other departments of the Imperial Army's Independent Mixed Forces have lost contact. This is a serious matter. Should we send a scout to investigate the situation?" ?”

Kazuki Yamamoto next to him was far more thoughtful than Toshi Miyano, he said: "Your Excellency Chief of Staff, Your Excellency Commander, the Eighth Route Army's combat effectiveness is limited, even if they lay an ambush halfway, it is impossible to separate the imperial army." The 8th Mixed Brigade, the Black Island Cavalry Wing, and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Battalion were wiped out."

Yoshio Shinozuka turned his head and looked at Kazuki Yamamoto: "Why did Yamamoto-kun say that?"

Kazuki Yamamoto pointed to the map and said: "Look, Commander, the Eighth Route Army did not choose the more dangerous Turkey Ridge as the ambush location, but chose Fenghuang Ridge. Although this was far beyond our expectations, it may even be The 8th Brigade, an independent and mixed group, was caught off guard."

After a pause, Kazuki Yamamoto changed the topic, and continued: "But it is also because of the terrain that it is impossible for the Eighth Route Army to wipe out the independent and mixed 8th Brigade, and at most it will suffer heavy losses."

Chief of Staff Toshi Miyano asked again: "Yamamoto-kun, how can you explain the sudden loss of contact with the independent 8th Brigade?"

Kazuki Yamamoto: "There are many reasons why the radio station lost contact. It may be that there is no signal, it may be damaged, or the entire army has been wiped out.

Of course, it may also be the owner of this radio station who is unwilling to contact the outside world. "

Miyano Jun: "Yamamoto-kun, according to your opinion, what is the reason for the loss of contact with the independent mixed 8th brigade?"

"General Yamashita took the initiative to cut off the connection with the outside world!" Kazuki Yamamoto said firmly and firmly.

"Yamashita-kun took the initiative to cut off contact with the outside world?" Toshi Miyano was taken aback, and then asked, "How do you say that?"

Kazuki Yamamoto: "The 9th Brigade must have just contacted the independent and mixed 8th Brigade, and immediately reported the situation to the headquarters.

Then, Ono-kun immediately contacted the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade, and the interval between them would not exceed 20 minutes at most. "

"Even if the independent and mixed 8th Brigade may be wiped out by the Eighth Route Army, it is absolutely impossible to be wiped out in such a short period of time. At least it is impossible for General Yamashita to not even have the opportunity to send a report!"

Miyano Jun pondered for a moment, and then said: "Yamamoto-kun, I don't object to your analysis, but the question is, why did Yamashita-kun take the initiative to cut off contact with the outside world?"

Kazuki Yamamoto: "General Yamashita is an extremely strong person."

Jun Miyano nodded. They all knew that Yamashita had always wanted to prove himself. He didn't want to live under the shadow of his brother Yamashita, so he was extremely strong.

After a pause, Kazuki Yamamoto continued: "The problem lies in this, General Yamashita is eager to prove himself, so he has been working hard.

Right now, if he can't even wipe out an Eighth Route Army that is blocking him, then his previous efforts will be in vain. "

"General Yamashita didn't want to be disturbed, so he took the initiative to cut off contact with the outside world to prevent being disturbed, so that he could devote himself to the battle."

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(End of this chapter)