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Chapter 771 This is a Big Deal!
Does the Eighth Route Army actually have so many cannons?
Neiji Okamura, Moritake Tanabe and Seishi Arisue and the others were full of disbelief.

The cannon was the god of war, and it was responsible for most casualties on the battlefield in World War II.

The shocking scene of thousands of guns firing is enough to cause a huge psychological shadow on the enemy.

In modern army operations, cannons are indispensable as a sharp weapon for attacking cities and advancing in field battles.

Although the individual quality of most soldiers of the North China Front Army is stronger than that of the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army.

Because most of the Japanese soldiers have been trained longer and have more combat experience.

Except for the Eighth Route Army in Northwest Shanxi, the Japanese army basically had the upper hand when Japanese troops of the same strength fought the Eighth Route Army head-on.

However, the Eighth Route Army is equipped with too many cannons, which can fully make up for the lack of individual soldiers' quality, and its combat effectiveness can surpass the Japanese army.

Even the Eighth Route Army in Northwest Shanxi is stronger than the Type A Division in terms of combat effectiveness, and the second-line Type B Division is even less of an opponent of the Eighth Route Army in Northwest Shanxi.

Neiji Okamura knew very well that what Adachi 23 said was highly likely to be true.

Due to the lack of intelligence support, the North China Front Army has no idea of ​​the number of cannons of the Eighth Route Army.

Even the Eighth Route Army's communication methods are backward, and the Eighth Route Army headquarters itself does not necessarily know how many troops they have.

Calculated on the basis of an average of 100 shells per gun.

For 5000 cannons, one base number of shells is 50 rounds, and two base numbers of ammunition are 100 million rounds of shells.

Judging from the campaign launched by the Eighth Route Army this time, the Eighth Route Army has an absolute reserve of 100 million rounds of shells, and can also obtain airdrop supplies at any time.

Although most of these 5000 cannons are 60mm and 82mm mortars, they have already threatened the North China Front Army.

And two years ago, the entire Eighth Route Army could not gather a mountain artillery unit.

In just two years, the strength of the Eighth Route Army has grown so terrifyingly.

Maybe in another year or two, the Eighth Route Army will have 5000 cannons with a caliber of 105 mm or more in their hands, and the locust army will be in big trouble.

Thinking of this, Okamura Ningji's eyes behind his glasses narrowed slightly, full of murderous aura.

"Tanabe-kun, send a telegram to the headquarters immediately."

"The Eighth Route Army launched a large-scale offensive in the Shanxi region of North China, and the First Army was unable to support it. We request the headquarters to transfer five divisions, including the Fifth Division, to North China as soon as possible."

"In addition, apply to the base camp to transfer a flying regiment from the Kwantung Army to fight against the Eighth Route Army."

In today's situation, Neiji Okamura is also somewhat difficult to deal with.

But if he can't beat the Eighth Route Army, Neiji Okamura can still shake people to the base camp.

Although the Eighth Route Army received some external aid and support, in terms of overall strength, compared with the huge imperial machine, the Eighth Route Army is still far behind.

"Hi!"

Moritake Tanabe suddenly lowered his head.

……

With Li Yunlong launching a large-scale offensive in Shanxi.

The First Army was beaten helplessly.

The Japanese Army Garrisoned in Mongolia, the 21st Division, the 35th Division, the 1st Cavalry Brigade, and the 4th Cavalry Brigade dispatched reinforcements one after another.

At the same time, the fraternal military regions of the Eighth Route Army are fighting for reinforcements and reinforcements for reinforcements.

Buy time for the Eighth Route Army to wipe out the 33rd and 37th Divisions.

The Northern Taihang Military Region, Jizhong Military Region, and Southern Hebei Military Region, as well as the main forces of the Eighth Route Army marching forward from the Hebei-Chahar-Hebei Military Region of the Jinchaji Military Region, were all mobilized to prevent enemy reinforcements at all costs.

Half of North China has been smashed into a pot of porridge.

Datong.

Since street fighting with the 1st Division is a loss-making business, Ding Wei and Kong Jie only sent troops into the city to fight with the 1st Division for half a day, with more than 1000 casualties on both sides.

On the second day, the Eighth Route Army just occupied the city wall and surrounded the 1st Division in Datong City.

Surround but not fight.

The Japanese army did not dare to pull out the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment to bombard the city walls occupied by the Eighth Route Army, thus launching a counterattack to break through.

Once the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Japanese Army appears, it will definitely be seen by the observers of the Eighth Route Army on the city wall, thus calling for artillery fire outside the city, and destroying the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment with long-range bombardment.

Although the Eighth Route Army did not bring 203mm heavy artillery this time, it had a 150mm howitzer regiment.

Artillery observers of the Eighth Route Army occupied the commanding heights.

In this way, the Eighth Route Army and the 1st Division faced off in Yangquan.

Attack the front enemy headquarters of the 1st Division.

"This fight is so fucking boring..."

Ding Wei stared at the map and looked up at the sky:

"The little devil's plane didn't come to bomb our artillery positions. Our anti-aircraft guns are almost fucking rusty."

In this battle, the Independent Regiment plus the New Second Regiment had a total of 3 main forces, plus the heavy firepower of the New First Regiment, a total of 4 elite main forces.

Plus a Japanese brigade that was killed with Katyusha rockets yesterday morning.

As well as the devils killed in the street fighting, a total of more than 2000 devils were killed.

After mobilizing such a large battle, the result is only so small, Ding Wei is a little unwilling.

Seeing Ding Wei complaining there, Kong Jie patted Ding Wei on the shoulder and said.

"Old Ding, there is no way to do this. Who made the 1st Division stay in Datong City?"

"Street fighting with the 1st Division is a loss-making business for us."

"After all, our battle was nothing more than cover and assists. Not only did we complete the mission, but we also killed more than 2000 devils, which is considered pretty good."

"And get rid of the business of more than 2000 devils, but part of it belongs to our two regiments."

In this battle, Kong Jie and Ding Wei led their troops northward and brought a new regiment of heavy firepower.

No matter how many devils were killed, how many weapons and equipment were destroyed and seized, the business earned was divided equally among the three regiments.

If the 6th heavy artillery regiment of the Japanese army can be killed, the heavy artillery earned from Boss Chen will also be divided equally among the three regiments.

It's a pity that the devils hid all the heavy artillery in the city without showing their heads.

However, Kong Jie and Ding Wei could not order the artillery positions to fire and cover the Datong city with artillery fire.

Kong Jie and Ding Wei missed the opportunity to earn heavy artillery.

Ding Wei also had no choice but to nod: "That's true. We have completed the mission and can earn some weapons and ammunition. That's okay."

Li Yunlong led the main force of the Xinyi Regiment and the 129th Division, and was besieging the 33rd and 37th Divisions.

In the Chinese battlefield, there is no precedent for the entire division of the Japanese army being wiped out.

Even the 36th Division that Li Yunlong led his troops to attack at the beginning allowed the 36th Division to escape a supply unit, which is not strictly speaking the whole army.

Although it was the second-line divisions of the Japanese army that were wiped out, these were two second-line divisions. The second-line divisions in the North China battlefield were already the elite troops of the Japanese army.

In this battle, if these two Japanese divisions can be completely wiped out, it will definitely be an unprecedented victory.

Once the 33rd Division and the 37th Division are wiped out, the devils of the First Army will be grasshoppers after autumn.

"Report, the headquarters has sent an urgent call!"

A codec turned around and stood up, saluted Kong Jie and Ding Wei with a snap, and handed over the telegram in his hand.

"Oh?"

Kong Jie was slightly startled, took the telegram from the decoder and read it.

Ding Wei also changed his expression. The telegrams for the main force to surround the 33rd and 37th Divisions had already been sent by the headquarters last night.

At this time, Li Yunlong sent an urgent call. Could something unexpected happen?
However, after reading the telegram, Kong Jie on the opposite side couldn't help but stare at him, and then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Ding Wei looked surprised, what kind of plane is Li Yunlong doing?
Kong Jie handed the telegram to Ding Wei, and said: "Lao Li sent a telegram that the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Mongolia has gone south to reinforce the First Army. The 26rd Army Regiment and Chariot Division, with a total strength of more than 2 troops, was led by Lieutenant General Amakasu Shigetaro, commander of the First Army.”

"Our fraternal army, Jichareliao, is marching to help."

"However, the advancing brother troops of Jicha Reliao can't last long. After all, the enemy has a division, a brigade, and a chariot division."

Ding Wei looked at the telegram and narrowed his eyes slightly:
"Old Kong, this is basically the entire main force of the army stationed in Mongolia. Devils don't want Mongolia anymore?"

In addition to the Jichare Liaojin army, Fu Zuoyi's Sui army fought against the Mongolian army.

Fu Zuoyi and the Sui army in his hands are not for nothing. Once the main force of the Mongolian army is transferred out, Fu Zuoyi will most likely take the opportunity to launch an offensive.

The last time the 26th Division was transferred to Datong, Fu Zuoyi took the opportunity to capture Wuyuan and Baotou.

Although the 26th Division returned to Mongolia and regained Wuyuan and Baotou from Fu Zuoyi.

However, the Japanese and puppet troops stationed in Wuyuan and Baotou were all eliminated, the mines were destroyed, and the Japanese army suffered a lot of losses.

This time, the main force of the Mongolian army will go south, and Fu Zuoyi and his Sui army are likely to regain more territory.

Kong Jie looked down at the map in front of him, his eyes revealed deep thought: "Compared to Mongolia, devils are more worried about the safety of the First Army. After all, the First Army has more than [-] devils."

Ding Wei also stared at the map and analyzed: "The 3rd tank division, the main force of the garrisoned Mongolian army, has also been dispatched, so if the garrisoned Mongolian army wants to go south, there is only one way to go, and they can only pass through Datong, and then go along the North Tongpu Highway south."

The 3rd Tank Division of the Japanese Army Garrisoned in Mongolia will not be formed until the end of this year in another time and space.

In this time and space, because the Eighth Route Army in Northwest Shanxi was equipped with tanks, the Japanese troops stationed in Mongolia felt threatened. Under the order of the base camp, the 3rd Chariot Division was formed at the beginning of this year.

This is also the only chariot division of the Japanese army in the Chinese battlefield, including two tank regiments, as well as the 3rd Motorized Infantry Regiment, the 3rd Motorized Artillery Regiment, the Rapid Fire Artillery Team, the Divisional Search Team, the Engineer Team, and the Baggage Team wait.

战车第3师团配备中型坦克335辆、小型坦克100辆、各种汽车1272辆、加农炮24门、高射炮12门、野炮4门、速射炮12门、平射炮6门、重机枪18挺、轻机枪144挺等装备。

In terms of equipment, the size of the 3rd Chariot Division is really not small.

However, looking at the telegram in his hand and the map in front of him, Ding Wei showed a fierce expression:
"Old Kong, this is a big business, do you want to do it?"

(End of this chapter)