Age of Rebirth

As the bombers and fighters of the Air Force of the Independent Division joined the Liaoxi blockade battlefield, the situation on the battlefield changed drastically in an instant. The fierce firepower from the air was not just an offensive Kwantung Army unit, causing heavy casualties. It disrupted its offensive rhythm and weakened its aggressiveness to the greatest extent. The greater pressure came from the psychological, ground firepower and air firepower, forming an overall, impregnable fortress that the Kwantung Army could not shake.

At this point, Han Tie heaved a sigh of relief, and even strode out of the simple shelter. The head of the guard regiment of the Corps hurriedly stopped him, but now he was still under fire and stray bullets. He was afraid that the commander would be in danger. Pulling Pa aside, "Where are there so many dangers, the little devil is too busy to take care of himself now!" He said with a dark face.

The head of the guard regiment was very embarrassed. He looked at the chief of staff Wang Dongshan who was following behind the commander. Wang Dongshan shook his head at him. Helpless, the head of the guard regiment hurriedly ordered a platoon of soldiers to follow the commander to protect him.

Han Tie stood in the open space outside the bunker, watching the bombers and fighter jets of the aviation force, pouring bombs and bullets on the soldiers of the Kwantung Army incessantly, and even some fighter jets, almost brushing the treetops and shooting, laughed loudly Said: "Chief of Staff, Liu Cuigang and Le Yiqin, these two guys are always arrogant, and their subordinates are also showing off their prestige to their heart's content, but they came in time. After the battle, I will treat them both to drink!"

The Kwantung Army's full-line attack was repelled again. This time, the attack was never organized again, and the troops that had been invested before.It was almost all gone, and taking advantage of this opportunity, the independent division troops on the front line from Panshan to Beining.Started the intense repair work, digging a bomb-proof hole in the shelter, the soldiers worked boldly and confidently, there were our planes in the sky.

More than an hour later, the formation of transport planes supplying ammunition and supplies to the Korean Railway troops dropped a large amount of ammunition and supplies at four airdrop locations.Among them, the shells urgently needed by the artillery unit are included for this airdrop.Liu Cuigang dispatched almost all the transport planes of the aviation force, divided into four batches, and flew non-stop, airdropping enough ammunition for the troops to consume for a week in one breath.

Han Tie drove back to Panshan County.Saw it in a military warehouse.With the mountain of ammunition and supplies, I was so happy in my heart, I laughed confidently, and said to Chief of Staff Wang Dongshan: "Chief of Staff, send a telegram to the division to ensure that our department will complete the task of blocking the retreat of the Kwantung Army in western Liaoning. One person crossed the blocking line! In addition, report the specific battle process!" This telegram.It is to tell the division commander that the Kwantung Army in the western Liaoning area will retreat to Fengtian.All have been blocked.

At this time, Panshan County has become the rear of the combat group in the northern part of the Liaodong Peninsula. Not only are a large number of supplies stored here, but all the wounded are concentrated here for treatment. Almost all spacious houses have been temporarily requisitioned. As a field hospital, field ambulances galloped by from time to time, Han Tie's mood suddenly became heavy, and he asked: "Chief of Staff, have the casualties of each brigade been counted?"

Wang Dongshan replied: "Preliminary statistics have come out, and the casualties of the troops are not small, especially the ninth brigade of Wan Lipeng on the Beining line, with more than 1000 casualties, nearly one-third, and the casualties of other brigades, Roughly around 2000 to [-] people, the entire team suffered more than [-] casualties!"

"Hiss!" Han Tie sucked in a breath of air as if his teeth were hurting, "So many?" He exclaimed. It is now past ten o'clock in the morning, and the blocking battle has been fought for more than four hours, and the casualties of the troops have exceeded a full-staffed army. In the field brigade, Han Tie was very surprised. It can be seen that the more than four hours of blocking battle was more tragic than any battle Han Tie had ever experienced.

Seeing that Han Tie's face was very ugly, Wang Dongshan explained: "There are objective reasons for the heavy casualties of the troops. After our troops marched a long distance from the Liaodong Peninsula and arrived at the designated location, there was no time to build fortifications at all. In a haste to fight, the soldiers relied on simple field fortifications to block, and most of the casualties of the troops were caused by the Japanese artillery!"

"Also, the intensity of the Kwantung Army's offensive has exceeded our expectations, and the dog jumping over the wall is much more vicious than usual!" His tone changed, "However, Commander, the Kwantung Army did not take advantage of it. According to the report of the brigade, there are at least 4 corpses of Kwantung Army soldiers lying in front of our positions!"

"Hey!" Han Tie took a heavy breath, "Chief of Staff, I lost more than 2 soldiers in the blockade for more than four hours, more than one main brigade. I feel distressed! This is just the beginning, I guess , even if the troops chasing from the front line of the Daling River came up, after all, more than 40 Kwantung Army troops were encircled at once. of!"

"In the name of the headquarters, give orders to the brigades. They must be mentally prepared for long-term combat. All fortifications must be built in accordance with field defense standards. The skin is thin and stuffed. If it is not done well, it will be broken. Don't do the first The second blocking line, all the troops are placed on the front line, our capital is not enough, we can't divide the troops on the front line, with the air fire support of the aviation fleet, I have confidence in my heart!"

After a pause, Han Tie went on to say: "Chief of Staff, Wan Lipeng's Ninth Brigade suffered more than 5000 casualties, and he is already injured. Send him the guard regiment of the Corps Headquarters to strengthen the troops in the direction of Beining. Another key attack direction of the devils, I only have so many soldiers in my hand!"

"Commander, this is absolutely not possible. The Corps has a huge organization and is the center of combat command. It is not appropriate to have enough guards! Moreover, you have ordered the troops directly under the brigade to guard Panshan County to go to the front line. The Corps Guard Corps He is also responsible for the defense of Panshan County!" Wang Dongshan firmly objected.

Han Tie thought for a while and said, "We can't give Wan Lipeng all the guards, but give him a battalion. That's the decision!"

Looking at the Panshan County in the rear, Han Tie hurried back to the front line. On the armored command vehicle, Han Tie suddenly asked: "Chief of Staff, if Umezu Yoshijiro knows that his more than 40 soldiers are encircled by us in western Liaoning. Can we put together an army in Fengtian and strike behind our blocking line? If that's the case, we will be hit by the enemy!"

Wang Dongshan thought about it seriously, and replied: "It's possible, and it's the only way to relieve the Kwantung Army troops in western Liaoning, but the key is, do the Japanese still have any troops they can mobilize?"

Han Tie laughed happily, "It's true, when fighting in the Liaodong Peninsula, the little devil even used the Puppet Manchurian Army. That old devil Umezu Yoshijiro has no soldiers in his hands!"

In Kailu County, Eastern Mengdong, at the headquarters of the North China Field Corps, Ge Zhenzhuang, the division chief of staff, took a telegram and walked into the room of division commander Tang Qiuli. The battle went smoothly, and the Kwantung Army's repeated attacks were all repelled. After the aviation fleet arrived in the airspace of the battlefield, the Kwantung Army troops were severely damaged. At least today, they are unable to launch the next attack!"

Tang Qiuli received the telegram, read it carefully, and said with joy in his eyes: "The overall situation in the western Liaoning region has been settled, and Han Tiegong is indispensable. The four-hour blockade has killed more than [-] people, and the battle is tragic. ah!"

"More than [-] Kwantung Army troops are about to fall into encirclement. This is a big piece of fat. Don't worry. You can't end the battle in a short time. Director Ge, order Feng Jiwu to continue to advance steadily. , mainly to eliminate the vital forces of the Kwantung Army, and gradually reduce the living space of the Kwantung Army in the western Liaoning area, encircling them is the greatest victory, and if one of the three is eliminated, the next battle will be much easier!"

Ge Zhenzhuang ordered the combat staff, and after giving Feng Jiwu the commander's order, he thought about it and said: "Master, at least for now, the trend of encirclement has formed. The Kwantung Army in the western Liaoning area has more than 60 troops. There is absolutely no possibility of escape. The book of war says, encircle them five times and annihilate them ten times. At present, we have assembled more than [-] troops in the western Liaoning area. Although we have an advantage in military strength, we want to wipe out more than [-] people in the Kanto region in a short period of time. It is still difficult for the elite troops of the army!"

"I very much agree with the division commander's judgment that the Battle of Western Liaoning will not be over for more than half a month. Moreover, during this period, Commander Han's blocking force will still be under tremendous pressure. However, I personally think that you Both Commander Han and Han have overlooked an important point, and there is still a hidden threat to the blocking forces!"

"Oh!" Tang Qiuli raised his eyebrows, and said encouragingly, "Director Ge, tell me, what exactly do you mean?"

Encouraged by the division commander, Ge Zhenzhuang said: "This threat comes from Fengtian behind the Panshan-Beining blockade line. The commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, Umezu Yoshijiro, will not sit back and watch his more than [-] elite troops fall into the encirclement of our army. Various methods will be adopted to open the passage to Fengtian. Since the Japanese have been operating in the Northeast for many years, and there are many Japanese expatriates in Fengtian, it is not impossible to temporarily form a force of tens of thousands of people. There are puppet Manchuria around Fengtian* The *team can use it!"

Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Director Ge, your analysis is very reasonable, but the Japanese military forces in Fengtian and its surrounding areas have been exhausted in the Liaodong Peninsula battlefield. The corps, with a strength of more than 30 people, was wiped out in the Andong area. Do you think Umezu Yoshijiro is still capable of temporarily forming an army of tens of thousands of people? Where did his soldiers come from?"

Ge Zhenzhuang was silent for a while, and said: "Master, this is just my personal analysis and judgment, for your reference!" Although he said so, his expression and eyes obviously did not agree with the master's neglect of this important issue.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)