When reinforcing Qianshan, the newly formed 16th Brigade was transferred to the Fourth Corps, and at this time, why was it transferred to the Third Corps?

This starts with the sudden change in the situation in Wuhan on 27 August.

As early as late June, when the Battle of Wuhan had just begun, Commander Li, commander of the Fifth Theater of Operations, made a judgment: "The Japanese invaders have less chance of winning an attack from the Pinghan Line, and they will inevitably advance west along the Yangtze River. ”

Accordingly, the Fifth Theater drew up a defense plan for "locking the Dabie Mountain" and focused its troop deployment on the right flank along the river.

On 6 July, Chief Li suffered a recurrence of a gunshot wound to the face and went to Wuhan for surgery.

On 16 July, the chairman appointed Deputy General Bai as acting commander of the Fifth Theater.

On 25 August, Deputy General Director Bai sent a secret telegram to the chairman of the NPC National Committee, also believing that the main direction of the Japanese attack was on both sides of the river.

On 27 August, when Lieutenant General Okamura led the 11th Army to fight the defenders on both sides of the river, Lieutenant General Higashikure, commander of the Second Army, quietly ordered the 10th and 13th elite divisions under his jurisdiction to set off from the village and attack westward along the northern foot of the Dabie Mountain, in an attempt to detour to Xinyang and Wushengguan and go straight down to Wuhan, and form a pincer offensive with the 11th Army along the river.

At this time, Deputy Chief Bai woke up like a dream, and it turned out that the main direction of the Japanese invaders was at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain! This move hits the defensive weakness of the Fifth War Zone!

It turned out that of the 300,000 troops in the Fifth Theater, 150,000 were deployed on the right flank along the river, 60,000 were arranged on the front of Dabie Mountain, and only Commander-in-Chief Sun's Third Corps, which had less than 100,000 troops, was still at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain.

In the Battle of Taierzhuang, Commander-in-Chief Sun led his troops to fight hard in the Isogu Division, and became famous for his tenacious defense and terrifying counterattack of the Japanese army, and the nickname of "Sun Gangtou" was famous for the whole army. However, after this battle, the old team of the Second Army was almost completely killed and wounded, and although it was reorganized after the war, there were too many new troops in the troops, and it was impossible to recover its combat strength in a short period of time. ”

Deputy Chief Bai was also very helpless, so he had to sigh, "Brother Lu, I want to put you in this secondary defensive position, so that your department can rest and recuperate, which Cheng wants to ......"

He was well aware of the situation of the Second Group Army, and deliberately took care of the Second Army to garrison the northern foot of Dabie Mountain to contain the Japanese invaders in this secondary defensive direction, but he did not expect a sudden change in the battle situation, and the northern foot of Dabie Mountain suddenly became the main direction of attack of the Japanese invaders.

Commander-in-Chief Sun naturally understood that he was telling the truth, and was naturally very grateful, "Chief Bai, all the officers and men of our department are in charge of the commander's affection, but where is the reserve?" ”

Deputy Chief Bai perked up, "Brother Lu, you don't have to worry about the reserves, I'll dispatch you immediately!" ”

As a result, the newly formed 16th Brigade, which was still stationed in Macheng, became one of the reserves of the Third Corps.

"Reserves?" Li Siwei frowned, and handed the transfer order back to Brigade Commander Chen, "Why did you become a reserve?" ”

For Li Siwei, being treated as a reserve team is not a glorious thing, it is like a veteran on the court suddenly becoming a substitute, and there is inevitably a gap in his heart.

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand, "The reserve team is the reserve team!" ”

Regiment Commander Zhang also looked at Li Siwei and smiled, "Brigade commander, that's the Northwest Army, let them be a reserve team!" ”

The generals nodded one after another, their faces full of admiration, "That's the Northwest Army that killed the little devil in Taierzhuang and made the little devil cry his father and call his mother!" ”

The 66th Regiment was stationed, and the battalion and company commanders gathered at the regimental headquarters.

As soon as Li Siwei finished conveying the order, Liao Heiniu's eyes widened, and he shouted, "Turtles, why did Lao Tzu become a reserve?" ”

Everyone looked at Li Siwei one after another, "Yes, why are we in reserve?" ”

Li Siwei's face sank, "What's wrong?" When you become a reserve, you won't fight devils? ”

Everyone was stunned and quickly shook their heads.

"That's right!" Li Siwei's expression relaxed, "As long as you can fight devils, let me do anything!" ”

As one of the reserves, at this time, the new 16th Brigade did not receive an order to move the defense.

On August 28, the city of Lu'an fell. The 114th Division of the 51st Army suffered heavy casualties, and the rest withdrew to the west bank of the Wei River to continue resistance.

On 1 September, Commander-in-Chief Sun held an operational meeting at the headquarters of the Third Corps in the mall, at which it was announced that the 30th Army would defend the mall, and the 71st Army would defend Shihe and Gushi.

The 30th Army is under the jurisdiction of the 30th Division and the 31st Division, which are the protagonists of the Taierzhuang.

The 71st Army is the subordinate unit of the chairman, under the jurisdiction of the 36th, 87th, and 88th German Divisions, and the 61st Division, which is temporarily attached to it, is also the Central Army.

From then on, the Battle of Fujin Mountain, which frightened the Japanese invaders, began.

As early as late June, when the Battle of Wuhan had just begun, Chief Li, commander of the Fifth Theater of Operations, made a judgment: "The Japanese invaders have less chance of winning an attack from the Pinghan Line, and they will inevitably advance west along the Yangtze River

Accordingly, the Fifth Theater drew up a defense plan for "locking the Dabie Mountain" and focused its troop deployment on the right flank along the river.

On 6 July, Chief Li suffered a recurrence of a gunshot wound to the face and went to Wuhan for surgery.

On 16 July, the chairman appointed Deputy General Bai as acting commander of the Fifth Theater.

On 25 August, Deputy General Director Bai sent a secret telegram to the chairman of the NPC National Committee, also believing that the main direction of the Japanese attack was on both sides of the river.

On 27 August, when Lieutenant General Okamura led the 11th Army to fight the defenders on both sides of the river, Lieutenant General Higashikure, commander of the Second Army, quietly ordered the 10th and 13th elite divisions under his jurisdiction to set off from the village and attack westward along the northern foot of the Dabie Mountain, in an attempt to detour to Xinyang and Wushengguan and go straight down to Wuhan, and form a pincer offensive with the 11th Army along the river.

At this time, Deputy Chief Bai woke up like a dream, and it turned out that the main direction of the Japanese invaders was at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain! This move hits the defensive weakness of the Fifth War Zone!

It turned out that of the 300,000 troops in the Fifth Theater, 150,000 were deployed on the right flank along the river, 60,000 were on the front of the Dabie Mountain, and only the Third Corps, which had less than 100,000 troops, was still at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountain.

The main force of the Third Corps was the Second Group Army, the army that had made a name for itself as a Chinese army in Taierzhuang, but after the Battle of Taierzhuang, the Second Army also suffered heavy casualties, and in the words of Commander-in-Chief Sun of the Third Corps and the Second Group Army, "Sir Bai, our troops suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Taierzhuang, and there is only a little seed left, and now, this seed has not yet germinated!" ”

Deputy Chief Bai was also very helpless, so he had to sigh, "Brother Lu, I want to put you in this secondary defensive position, so that your department can rest and recuperate, which Cheng wants to ......"

Commander-in-Chief Sun naturally understood that he was telling the truth, and naturally he was a little grateful, "Chief Bai, all the officers and men of our department are in charge of the commander's affection, but where are the reserves?" ”

Deputy Chief Bai perked up, "Brother Lu, don't worry about the reserve team first, I'll dispatch it to you immediately!" ”

As a result, the newly formed 16th Brigade, which was still stationed in Macheng, became the reserve of the Third Corps.

"Reserves?" Li Siwei frowned, and handed the transfer order back to Brigade Commander Chen, "Why did you become a reserve?" ”

For Li Siwei, being treated as a reserve team is not a glorious thing, it is like a veteran on the court suddenly becoming a substitute, and there is inevitably a gap in his heart.

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand, "The reserve team is the reserve team!" ”

Regiment Commander Zhang also looked at Li Siwei and smiled, "Brigade commander, that's the Northwest Army, let them be a reserve team!" ”

The generals nodded one after another, their faces full of admiration, "That's the Northwest Army that killed the little devil in Taierzhuang and made the little devil cry his father and call his mother!" Fight with them, glory! ”

Li Siwei was stunned and nodded, it is indeed glorious to be able to serve as a reserve for the Northwest Army!

The 66th Regiment was stationed, and the battalion and company commanders gathered at the regimental headquarters.

As soon as Li Siwei finished conveying the order, Liao Heiniu's eyes widened, and he shouted, "Turtles, why did Lao Tzu become a reserve?" ”

Everyone looked at Li Siwei one after another, looking angry.

Li Siwei glared and looked around at everyone, "Turtles, what's wrong with them all?" When you become a reserve, you won't fight devils? ”

Everyone was stunned and quickly shook their heads.

"That's right!" Li Siwei smiled, "As long as you can fight devils, why can't you?" ”

Everyone was silent, although this is the reason, but it is inevitable that there is some discomfort in their hearts, where is the 66th Regiment worse than others?

Li Siwei naturally understood their thoughts, and smiled, "Don't be unconvinced, people" When the Qianshan reinforcements were reinforced, the newly formed 16th Brigade was transferred to the Fourth Corps, and at this time, why was it transferred to the Third Corps?

This starts with the sudden change in the situation in Wuhan on 27 August.

As early as late June, when the Battle of Wuhan had just begun, Commander Li, commander of the Fifth Theater of Operations, made a judgment: "The Japanese invaders have less chance of winning an attack from the Pinghan Line, and they will inevitably advance west along the Yangtze River. ”

Accordingly, the Fifth Theater drew up a defense plan for "locking the Dabie Mountain" and focused its troop deployment on the right flank along the river.

On 6 July, Chief Li suffered a recurrence of a gunshot wound to the face and went to Wuhan for surgery.

On 16 July, the chairman appointed Deputy General Bai as acting commander of the Fifth Theater.

On 25 August, Deputy General Director Bai sent a secret telegram to the chairman of the NPC National Committee, also believing that the main direction of the Japanese attack was on both sides of the river.

On 27 August, when Lieutenant General Okamura led the 11th Army to fight the defenders on both sides of the river, Lieutenant General Higashikure, commander of the Second Army, quietly ordered the 10th and 13th elite divisions under his jurisdiction to set off from the village and attack westward along the northern foot of the Dabie Mountain, in an attempt to detour to Xinyang and Wushengguan and go straight down to Wuhan, and form a pincer offensive with the 11th Army along the river.

At this time, Deputy Chief Bai woke up like a dream, and it turned out that the main direction of the Japanese invaders was at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain! This move hits the defensive weakness of the Fifth War Zone!

It turned out that of the 300,000 troops in the Fifth Theater, 150,000 were deployed on the right flank along the river, 60,000 were on the front of the Dabie Mountain, and only the Third Corps, which had less than 100,000 troops, was still at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountain.

The main force of the Third Corps was the Second Group Army, the army that had made a name for itself as a Chinese army in Taierzhuang, but after the Battle of Taierzhuang, the Second Army also suffered heavy casualties, and in the words of Commander-in-Chief Sun of the Third Corps and the Second Group Army, "Sir Bai, our troops suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Taierzhuang, and there is only a little seed left, and now, this seed has not yet germinated!" ”

Deputy Chief Bai was also very helpless, so he had to sigh, "Brother Lu, I want to put you in this secondary defensive position, so that your department can rest and recuperate, which Cheng wants to ......"

Commander-in-Chief Sun naturally understood that he was telling the truth, and naturally he was a little grateful, "Chief Bai, all the officers and men of our department are in charge of the commander's affection, but where are the reserves?" ”

Deputy Chief Bai perked up, "Brother Lu, don't worry about the reserve team first, I'll dispatch it to you immediately!" ”

As a result, the newly formed 16th Brigade, which was still stationed in Macheng, became the reserve of the Third Corps.

"Reserves?" Li Siwei frowned, and handed the transfer order back to Brigade Commander Chen, "Why did you become a reserve?" ”

For Li Siwei, being treated as a reserve team is not a glorious thing, it is like a veteran on the court suddenly becoming a substitute, and there is inevitably a gap in his heart.

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand, "The reserve team is the reserve team!" ”

Regiment Commander Zhang also looked at Li Siwei and smiled, "Brigade commander, that's the Northwest Army, let them be a reserve team!" ”

The generals nodded one after another, their faces full of admiration, "That's the Northwest Army that killed the little devil in Taierzhuang and made the little devil cry his father and call his mother!" Fight with them, glory! ”

Li Siwei was stunned and nodded, it is indeed glorious to be able to serve as a reserve for the Northwest Army!

The 66th Regiment was stationed, and the battalion and company commanders gathered at the regimental headquarters.

As soon as Li Siwei finished conveying the order, Liao Heiniu's eyes widened, and he shouted, "Turtles, why did Lao Tzu become a reserve?" ”

Everyone looked at Li Siwei one after another, looking angry.

Li Siwei glared and looked around at everyone, "Turtles, what's wrong with them all?" When you become a reserve, you won't fight devils? ”

Everyone was stunned and quickly shook their heads.

"That's right!" Li Siwei smiled, "As long as you can fight devils, why can't you?" ”

Everyone was silent, although this is the reason, but it is inevitable that there is some discomfort in their hearts, where is the 66th Regiment worse than others?

Li Siwei naturally understood their thoughts, and smiled, "Don't be unconvinced."

Let's look at the front line of Xiaojieling. The troops who participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression all know that Sun Lianzhong, nicknamed "Sun Gangtou", is a well-known tough guy, with strict military orders, and his six relatives do not recognize him, and his subordinates are both afraid of him and respect him. Under Sun Lianzhong's strict supervision, the three armies of the defenders took advantage of the terrain and fought hard to withstand the onslaught of the Japanese army round after round, turning the sand nest into the grave of the Japanese army.