Chapter 53 Relief Gaia
On March 21, 1937, Li Junhao issued a battle order to relieve Gaia, and Jeriola personally led the 1st Division, 2nd Division and Heavy Artillery Regiment as the main attacking force. At this time, Songaia only had more than 5,000 regular British Royal Army personnel and more than 10,000 servant troops. There are also more than 10,000 armed expatriates. Soon the African People's Army (APA) conquered the town of Frederiksson. After conquering the town of Frederichsund, the attacking army marched all the way east to the town of Arze. The town of Arze is an important transport hub connecting Songgaia to the outside world and an important base for supplies. The British troops defending the town saw the speed of the attack of the African People's Army. And he forsook the city and fled. A large amount of supplies became Lee Jun-ho's trophies. really made Lee Junhao make a small fortune.
The town of Arze is less than thirty miles from Songaia. So here Jeriola rested his army, and after resting his army, the African People's Army arrived in front of the city of Songaia. A regiment was then drawn from the 1st Division to liberate the surrounding annexed towns. The rest of the army was thrown into the battle of Songaia. In the end, it was decided to set up three feints and one main attack. The main direction of attack was set to the west.
The battle began at about half past four in the afternoon, and the artillery regiments of the 1st and 2nd Divisions set up artillery positions to the north and south of Songaia, so that they could directly shell any part of Songgaia. Because Li Junhao's artillery regiment was equipped with large-aperture heavy artillery of more than 105 mm, and the artillery was huge, after a period of shaky artillery bombardment, the soldiers of the two divisions of the People's Army launched a 360-degree attack on Songgaia, and for a time the British could not know where the main attack direction of the African People's Army was. The output of powerful fire from light and heavy machine guns on the ground. One by one, the British troops who showed up on the city walls were brought down. Under the cover of ground fire. The warriors set up a ladder and quickly climbed the city wall. Soon, the area of the city under the control of the warriors became larger and larger. Then the warriors rushed down the city wall and opened the city gates, which were opened. The warriors poured into the city of Songgaia. As a result, the entire battle lasted less than four hours before being liberated by Lee Jun-ho.
In this way, Governor James of Ruvuma and the following military and political officials collectively became prisoners of war of Li Junhao. A large amount of the wealth that the British could not transfer fell into the hands of Lee Jun-ho.
Upon learning of the siege of Songaia, the British colonial government in the northwestern province of Iringa rushed to reinforce them, but were stopped by the 4th and 5th Divisions in the Matiri area. Unable to cross a single step beyond the Matiri area, a large-scale exchange of fire ensued between the two sides, and the British finally chose to withdraw when they saw that they could not cross the thunder pond. In the second battle, the African People's Army destroyed 5,600 enemies, captured more than 2,500 people, and captured 350,000 pounds. There are 47 artillery pieces, and countless guns and ammunition of various kinds.
Later, the British troops of the other teams also chose to retreat after learning that the city of Songgaia had been broken by the rebels, and that the troops of Iringa Province who had gone to reinforce it had exchanged fire with it at any time. Lee then ordered his troops to follow the teams. Along the way, he captured many other uncontrolled cities in the Rovuma region.
Lee then ordered the governor of Rovuma province, Ampdulleni, to appoint all the officials he had captured these cities as soon as possible. Of course, due to the large number of vacancies in the positions of officials. At the suggestion of Ampdulleni, Lee Jun-ho established the Songgaia University of Administration and Management to train administrative officials to alleviate the shortage of officials in the territories under the African People's Army.
Although Ampdullerni is about 20 years older than Lee Jun-ho, Lee Jun-ho is much more mature, delicate and forward-looking than himself, and every action specified by Lee Jun-ho is so reasonable, reasonable and appropriate, and everything is as if he knows everything well. The most unpredictable thing is that his thoughts are so wild, so advanced, and so great. And the army gathered around him was advanced and well-armed. His mind is unpredictable, and he has single-handedly created a powerful African People's Army. I don't know how he created such a strong army.
Actually, I should also be grateful to Lee Jun-ho, because of his appearance, his own soul has been greatly sublimated. My previous self was for promotion. Sharpened his head and drilled into the British. For their own glory, for the glory of their family. But the British bud did not bother with themselves. Now, since he became an official of the African People's Army, he has been influenced by Lee Jun-ho and his side, and he has completely abandoned that old concept and become a loyal fan of Lee Jun-ho. That is the war for the cause of independence of the African people
Since he became the governor of Rovuma Province, he was very excited at first, but then he felt the pressure enormous. What land reform, urban infrastructure, social infrastructure. logistical support for the army, the formation of a government for the liberation of the city. Busy until late at night. But it's fulfilling. Now Lee Jun-ho is putting the burden of building the School of Administration on himself. I didn't have the excitement I used to have, and I had a little worry. Lee Jun Ho's land area is getting bigger and bigger. The economic reconstruction of the base area is imperative, but the number of refugees pouring into the base area every day is also staggering. It looks like I have to talk to Lee Jun-ho about it.
Of course, while Ampdulleni was worried, Lee Jun-ho was busy with the reform of the African People's Army, and after a military meeting to discuss it, Lee Jun-ho was the commander-in-chief and general political commissar of the African People's Army. Jeriola served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commissar of the African People's Army. Nebbon served as Chief of the General Staff and Head of the General Logistics Department of the African People's Army.
At the same time, the People's Army was reorganized into four armies: the commander of the First Army: Luo Jiali (the former commander of the Third Division), the deputy commander: Kandoro (Red Police recruitment), the political commissar Mataro (Red Police recruitment), and the Chief of Staff: Morino Losta (Red Police recruitment). The 1st Army was under the 1st Division and the 2nd Division. 1st Armored Division, 1st Artillery Division. and other auxiliary armies, with a total number of 50,000.
Commander of the Second Army: Barry (Commander of the 4th Division) Deputy Commander: Krystel (Red Police Recruitment), Political Commissar: Erwen (Red Police Recruitment). Chief of Staff: Xi Bastian (Red Alert Recruitment) The 3rd and 4th Divisions of the 2nd Army, as well as the 2nd Armored Division and the 2nd Artillery Division, with a total of 50,000 troops.
Commander of the Third Army: Victor (former commander of the 5th Division) Deputy Commander: Camille (former commander of the 6th Division) Political Commissar: Benedict (Red Police Recruitment). Chief of Staff: Maxwell (Red Alert recruit) of the 3rd Army under the 5th and 6th Divisions, as well as the 3rd Armored Division and the 3rd Artillery Division. The total number of troops is 50,000.
Commander of the Guards: Durabo (former Commander of the Guards) Deputy Commander: Primo (Commander of the 1st Guards Division) Political Commissar: Alex (Red Guard Recruitment). Chief of Staff: Rhodes (Red Alert Recruitment) Guards Army: 1st Guards Division, 2nd Guards Division, Guards Armored Division, Guards Heavy Artillery Division. Full capacity of 50,000 people.