sjar Chapter 829: Ace vs. Ace, and You Have to Pick One Big and One Little Joker
Chapter 829: Ace vs. Ace, and You Have to Pick One Big and One Little Joker
Whether it’s worthy or not, everyone has already given this evaluation.
Several team leaders didn't know how to answer Miyamoto Kiyoshi's question.
Miyamoto Kiyoshi didn't intend to let the others answer this question. He walked over to the map, took a look, and said, "We are going to attack."
attack?
Zhou Weiguo, who was on the way, received a telegram from the regiment ahead.
"Yes, Miyamoto Kiyoshi is attacking, and Sun Xinpu hopes the main force will arrive as soon as possible."
Sun Xinpu was the commander of the 1st Regiment. Furthermore, having studied infantry at the Berlin Military Academy, he was very skilled in coordinated tank operations. Therefore, Zhou Weiguo, despite all objections, appointed him commander of the 1st Regiment. The 1st Regiment was also the most heavily armed with tanks.
Fang Shengli's words made Zhou Weiguo fall into deep thought for a moment before he asked, "Why are they attacking at this time?"
After reading the message, Sano Tadayoshi said, "It's a matter of face. After all, it's the Imperial Guards Division, and we are the ace here."
When ace plays ace, it is natural to distinguish between the big and small jokers.
"Should we let the second regiment follow up quickly?" Fang Shengli asked.
Zhou Weiguo waved his hand, and Zhao Shoutian immediately spread the map on the ground. He picked up a few stones nearby to press down the edges to prevent it from being blown away by the wind.
Several people squatting beside the map began to analyze.
Minamizō Akiko squatted beside Zhou Weiguo. Her helmet seemed a little heavy, so she took it off and placed it under her hips. "Are the troops behind us moving?"
"No." Tian Jing was very sure; "It's just Miyamoto Kiyoshi's regiment attacking."
"What do you want to say?" Zhou Weiguo asked, turning the wooden stick in his hand.
Minamizō Akiko pondered for a moment and said, "The Imperial Guards Division is the strongest combat unit. Precisely because of this strength, even their commanders, even if they're just small-time captains, possess an inherent arrogance that's unmatched by the rest of the army. If we can mobilize them all, get them out of their base, and then launch a counterattack, their losses will be severe."
Sano Tadayoshi also nodded. "The Imperial Guards Division is indeed very powerful. If we were to fight in the same place, given their defenses, it would probably be difficult. But if we go out, they are unfamiliar with the area and can only rely on the local terrain and cannot use cover. And this..."
"This requires us to show weakness." Zhou Weiguo tapped the map and pointed to two spots. "Have the First Regiment hold them off for half an hour. The Second Regiment will immediately build fortifications at this location to receive the evacuating First Regiment. Also, the Second Regiment doesn't need to over-build defensive positions; this is just a minor interception point. Concentrate your main forces in this area and build a defensive line."
Following the wooden stick in Zhou Weiguo's hand, several people found that it was an open area, and behind it was the county town.
"If we want to counterattack here, we have to hold out for two more days in the second-line defense position, because that's the last easily defensible place. If we can't even defend here, we can only rely on our last line of defense. If we let them break through both lines of defense, the Guards Brigade will definitely not give up this opportunity."
Sano Tadayoshi's proposal made several people look at each other and then look at Zhou Weiguo.
Zhou Weiguo threw the stick on the map; "Execute it."
Boom boom... boom boom...
At the headquarters of the first regiment, Sun Xinpu immediately deployed his troops to intercept the enemy's attack after receiving the telegram from above.
"Commander, the enemy has deployed tanks. Should we send tanks to suppress them?"
Sun Xinpu quickly came to the entrance of the bunker and looked over. Sure enough, five or six tanks and armored vehicles had already set off, followed by a large number of Japanese infantry not far from them.
"Captain, if we don't send out the tanks, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold out for half an hour."
"Shut up." Sun Xinpu interrupted the chief of staff and walked over to the map. Looking at the map, he turned and pointed at the adjutant. "Ask the Second Regiment how much time it will take to build a defense line."
"Commander, the Second Regiment has called. They've arrived at the designated location, and the engineers are digging trenches. If we can't hold out here, they can evacuate at any time."
After listening to the report, the Chief of Staff glanced at the map and said, "Captain, the general's intention is clear. He wants to lure the enemy deeper into our territory, lure the Guards Brigade into this area, and then launch a general attack. If we withdraw hastily, they might think we have ulterior motives. Therefore, we can't withdraw now. After all, we are an elite unit and cannot be completely incapable of combat. This would alert them."
Sun Xinpu tapped the table lightly and nodded. "You're right. Tell the Second Regiment that we'll buy them three hours."
He looked at the approaching tanks in the distance and said, "Have the tank company bring out the captured Japanese tanks. Also, with the Berlin tanks as backup, advance forward and tell them that this battle must be lost. We must deliberately let them defeat our tanks."
I have powerful tanks and armored forces, but no combat effectiveness. This is the real intention that Sun Xinpu wanted to tell Miyamoto Kiyoshi.
In a small-scale confrontation between tanks, the Shancheng tanks had no plan at all, and even let the medium tanks follow behind in order to preserve their strength.
"They only have the form, but not the soul. How dare they call themselves aces?" Miyamoto Kiyoshi sneered as he looked at the defeated tanks and the ones turning and fleeing. "Let the First Battalion attack their frontal positions under artillery cover. The Second Battalion will make a detour from the flank to contain the enemy in front. Also, report to the brigade: our regiment is about to break through the enemy's frontal defenses."
11nd Army Military Headquarters.
Anami Korechika was unaware of the sudden attack by the Imperial Guards Brigade. It was not until half an hour after the battle began that he learned from an aviation reconnaissance plane that the Imperial Guards Brigade was fighting with the Independent Brigade that was going to relieve the guard.
Anami Korechika was stunned upon receiving this news. He took a deep breath and slammed the table. "I've said it all along. Since these are the troops defending Tokyo, these troops aren't suitable for frontline operations. They disobey orders and are self-righteous. This is their common problem."
At the beginning, Anami Korechika was seriously opposed to the Imperial Headquarters' transfer of the Imperial Guards Division to the 11th Army. As the division protecting the royal family, the Imperial Guards Division was the strongest in terms of equipment and combat effectiveness. This unit would not gain much glory if it won, but if it failed, it would inevitably bring discredit to His Majesty and the entire army.
"Send a telegram to the commander of the Imperial Guards Division immediately and ask him to tell the 1st Brigade to stop the attack and return all troops to their original base." Anami Korechika rubbed his temples. These people must be competitive and want to eat up the Independent Brigade of the 9th War Zone. Is the Independent Brigade so delicious?
The chief of staff next to him glanced at him and said bitterly, "I'm afraid they won't listen to us."