usatvline Chapter 370: The Kwantung Army is facing a formidable enemy
Chapter 370: The Kwantung Army is facing a formidable enemy
Shenyang,
Kwantung Army Headquarters.
Upon learning that an independent column of nearly 10 men was heading north to the Northeast, General Umezu Michijiro looked solemn. He immediately convened a meeting of senior staff of the Kwantung Army to discuss countermeasures.
"Gentlemen, I have some very bad news to tell you. The Eighth Route Army Independent Column has sent 10 men north to prepare to enter the Northeast. They have already established a base in Qilaotu Mountain in the Rehe area."
When everyone present heard the commander's words, they exclaimed in surprise.
The independent column had strong combat effectiveness, not much different from the Kwantung Army, and in some aspects even stronger.
This news was undoubtedly a huge threat to the Kwantung Army.
The Chief of the General Staff said: "Commander, the independent column will open up a new base in the Northeast. We must not let them succeed. The Kwantung Army must do its utmost to encircle and suppress the enemy."
Everyone in the conference room nodded in agreement.
A senior staff officer quickly stood up and said, "Yes, Commander, I agree with what the Chief of Staff said."
Another staff officer followed suit and said, "The threat posed by the independent column is too great. We cannot allow them to gain a foothold in the Northeast."
Everyone in the meeting room expressed their opinions.
Everyone knew that the independent column's march northward would be a huge challenge for the Kwantung Army.
Umezu Mijiro nodded and said, "Gentlemen, you are all absolutely right. We must act quickly."
Afterwards, Umezu Mijiro discussed tactics with many senior staff officers.
They gathered in front of a large map, moving their fingers on the map, discussing the best attack routes and tactical layouts.
After discussion, it was decided to send 10 divisions totaling 18 troops to encircle and suppress the independent column.
Since the battle was being fought in mountainous areas, mechanized troops were of little use, so they could only provide a large amount of air support firepower.
After the meeting, orders from the Kwantung Army Headquarters were quickly issued to the combat troops.
The order spread quickly throughout the Kwantung Army like radio waves.
The Japanese troops from 10 divisions acted quickly, packed up their weapons and equipment and prepared to set off to Qilaotu Mountain to launch an encirclement and suppression operation against the independent column.
Countless Japanese soldiers gathered in the camp and then took trucks to Lingyuan City.
"Hurry up, hurry up, we don't have much time."
The soldiers quickly boarded the trucks, and one truck after another drove out of the camp and headed towards Lingyuan City.
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On the prairie, the wind blows the grass low and you can see cattle and sheep.
The 10-strong independent column marched across this vast grassland, with its flags fluttering in the wind.
The soldiers looked at the endless prairie and expressed their feelings. It was the first time for many of them to see such a magnificent scenery in their lives.
Most of the soldiers had never been out of Shanxi, and to them, this grassland was new and beautiful.
Unlike the vast mountains in Shanxi, there are almost no mountains on the prairie, only small hills, which makes many soldiers feel novel.
The military commanders of the independent column stood on a small hill and looked into the distance.
Li Yunlong said, "The scenery of this prairie is different. Compared with the mountains in Shanxi, it makes people feel relaxed and happy."
Ding Wei at the side said with a smile: "Old Li, seeing this prairie, don't you remember something? When we first crossed the prairie, ..."
Li Yunlong interrupted and said, "Ding Wei, can you please say something happy? You're bringing up those old stories. I really admire you."
Kong Jie smiled and said, "Old Li, the whole army knows about your glorious deeds. What is there to be embarrassed about?"
His words caused a chuckle from the people around him, and the atmosphere became relaxed.
Li Yunlong rolled his eyes at Kong Jie and said, "Didn't we have no other options at the beginning? If the conditions were like this now, I would have led my troops to fight the devils long ago. Why would I have to hide?"
"Hahaha! It still has to be you, Old Li." Kong Jie responded with a smile.
Chu Yunfei stood aside and said, "Everyone, we will face a big war next. The Kwantung Army will definitely not watch us gain a foothold in the Northeast."
Everyone nodded after hearing this.
Li Yunlong said domineeringly: "I don't care whether it is the Kwantung Army or any other army, I will just kill them. No matter how powerful the Japanese are, they still have two eyes, one mouth and two legs, right?"
"Yes, Lao Li is right. The Japs are also human beings. I want to see how powerful the Kwantung Army is." Kong Jie said.
Li Yunlong continued, "Brothers, we must let the Kwantung Army know the strength of our iron triangle in northwest Shanxi. Damn it."
"Hahaha! Quite domineering. I like it." Chu Yunfei said with a smile.
Ding Wei also interjected, "Lao Li, your words warm my heart. When has our Northwest Shanxi Iron Triangle ever been cowardly?
So what if the Kwantung Army comes? We will still defeat them in the same way."
"That's right. We are not pushovers either. Let them see how powerful we are." Kong Jie waved his fist.
Li Yunlong nodded, "Okay, that's settled then.
Brothers, let's go together and let the little devils know that our iron triangle in northwest Shanxi is not easy to mess with."
In the next time,
The marching troops of the independent column moved quickly across the prairie like a long winding dragon.
Their goal was to reach Daxinganling as quickly as possible and then enter the base.
From time to time, Japanese reconnaissance planes appeared in the sky, circling in the air like vultures, observing the marching of the independent column.
Each time, they would fly over quickly for reconnaissance and then return to the airport.
The Japanese pilots did not dare to stay in the air for too long as they were still afraid of the jet fighters of the independent column.
"Look, the Japanese reconnaissance plane is coming again." said a soldier, pointing to the sky.
"Don't worry, our fighters will handle them," another veteran comforted.
The Japanese pilots were indeed very afraid of the independent column's jet fighters, and every appearance meant destruction.
Their planes were simply unable to outfly the jet fighters and were ultimately shot down.
The Japanese air force once sent a large number of fighters to encircle and suppress the independent column's aircraft, but to no avail. The Japanese aircraft simply could not catch up with the jet fighters and were killed instead.
This scene was repeated in the sky, and each time it ended with the failure of the Japanese planes.