As the two killer units that Ho Jeong-do attaches the most importance to, the armored brigade and the artillery brigade have always been highly secretive units. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info And this time in the Kwantung Army, He Zhengdao also hopes to test the combat effectiveness of these two troops.

After such a long period of training, He Zhengdao felt that the two troops already had the strength to participate in the war. Compared with the artillery brigade, it is more because it is equipped with a large number of heavy artillery to form a separate army, and the armored brigade undoubtedly pays more attention to He Zhengdao.

The armored vehicles and tanks captured from the Japanese army in the early stage were all assigned to the armored brigade after they were confiscated by He Zhengdao. Even many damaged armored vehicles and tanks, He Zhengdao asked the arsenal to repair and rectify.

It can be said that the tanks and armored vehicles equipped with armored brigades today still have the shadow of little devils. But in He Zhengdao's view, the performance of these modified tanks and armored vehicles is much better than before.

At least in terms of power and protection, He Zhengdao has given a certain amount of strengthening. He Zhengdao, who has been committed to building a modern mechanical unit, also took the armored brigade and artillery brigade as the first experimental unit.

A lot of manpower and material resources have been invested, so naturally it is not for use. This time, the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army launched an offensive, and He Zhengdao naturally did not waste the two troops, but felt that these two troops should be allowed to come to the battlefield to test the training results.

During the period of entering the Xilin grassland, the armored brigade and artillery brigade were naturally very envious of the opportunity for other main combat units to participate in the battle. It's just that due to He Zhengdao's strict orders, the two combat brigades can only maintain the practice of marching in secret.

As the troops arrived near Xilinhot, He Zhengdao gave the order to disguise and conceal. The two combat brigades were always waiting for the order of the military headquarters, hoping to show the results of their training for so long.

At the bomber group of the Air Force of the Kwantung Army, bombing the defensive positions of the 1st Infantry Division. The commanders and fighters of the armored brigade, who had been resting in this grassland for three days, also knew that it should not be long before they went into battle.

Looking at the Japanese reconnaissance planes that circled overhead from time to time during the day, the commanders and fighters of the armored brigade and the artillery brigade still looked a little worried. Even during the period when they entered the grassland, when they were resting in concealment during the day, they also encountered many reconnaissance planes of little devils.

But compared with the reconnaissance planes of the little devils in the past, they often pass by in a hurry. On this day, the little devil's reconnaissance plane frequently flew over them, which also made them a little worried about whether the troops would be discovered by the little devil.

At least the commanders and fighters of both brigades knew that once their whereabouts were discovered by the little devil reconnaissance aircraft. Then what awaits their two brigades will be intensive bombing by bomber groups of the Kwantung Army. In this case, it is also difficult for them to defend themselves.

Although both brigades were armed with a significant number of anti-aircraft guns, they both knew that anti-aircraft guns could play a limited role in air defense. If the little devil planes choose to drop bombs at high altitudes, they will also suffer heavy losses.

Fortunately, one day passed, and they did not notice any bombers flying over their heads, except for the Japanese reconnaissance planes that flew by from time to time. This also made the commanders and fighters who were resting here somewhat relieved.

At least in their opinion, the previous air defense exercises with the air force brigade in the barracks were still effective. The little devils have reconnoitred many times, but they have not been able to find their disguise, and it can also be seen that this disguise is very deceptive.

By the time the air defense alert was lifted in the afternoon, the liaison radio stations of the armored brigade and the artillery brigade sounded almost at the same time. As the telegram was translated, the officers on duty also looked very excited.

With this newly received telegram, he immediately rushed into the combat command room of the brigade headquarters and said excitedly: "Brigade commander, the order has arrived!" ”

The short words made the commanders of the two brigades, who had been talking on paper for the past few days, look extremely excited. After receiving the telegram, the commander of the armored brigade also waved happily: "Okay, it's finally our turn!" ”

As the first armored brigade commander in the Eighth Route Army, Wang Hao was only a main commander of the independent column before he was transferred to the commander of the armored brigade. Later, because I was familiar with cars and could repair them, my education level was also good.

Taller among the shorter ones, He Zhengdao eventually appointed him as the commander of the first armored regiment. Later, after the expansion of the armored regiment, he was also promoted to the commander of the armored brigade, and it can be said that he was also a close confidant of He Zhengdao.

However, since the establishment of the armored brigade, it has participated in only a handful of large-scale battles. Even if Wang Hao asked for war many times, he was still rejected by He Zhengdao. The reason is that the armored brigade does not yet have the strength to participate in the war as an army.

In fact, to form this armored brigade from scratch, Wang Hao knows better than anyone how many difficulties they have experienced. The armored vehicles and tanks equipped with the armored brigade alone have also undergone many modifications and repairs.

And the Eighth Route Army, which is currently short of fuel, can ensure the daily training of the armored brigade, which is already a rare thing. If you want to get it to play, even the storage of fuel will take a long time.

It can be said that as far as the current situation is concerned, after the armored brigade has fought this battle, it is estimated that it will have to rest for a while. The reason is also very simple, they have already consumed a lot of fuel reserves after this long journey.

If the fuel had not been captured, the tanks of their armored brigade would not have been able to move. In a sense, oil is also a major problem restricting the development of the mechanical arms of the Eighth Route Army.

Although there is an oil field in Shaanxi that is being vigorously exploited at present, for He Zhengdao, he knows that the Yanchang oil field in Shaanxi is not highly exploited. Coupled with relatively backward refining technology, it is unlikely that it will be possible to produce large quantities of fuel.

Although He Zhengdao is clear, there are a lot of underground oil resources in Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia. But under the current circumstances, He Zhengdao still did not dare to suggest the exploitation of these oil fields, because he was afraid of incurring the greed of the Japanese army.

You know, the little devil is also an oil-poor country. In the early years, they sent several exploration teams to try to find oil fields in many parts of China. It's a pity that in the end they came to the conclusion that China also has no oil resources.

But in fact, He Zhengdao knows better than anyone that there are not a lot of oil resources in northern China. Even in the Far East, which was now annexed by the Soviet Union, there are large oil and gas resources.

It was precisely knowing these precious underground resources that He Zhengdao thought of taking advantage of the opportunity of World War II to recover these lost territories, even if these territories seemed desolate to many people.

If these areas rich in oil and gas resources can be recovered, then in the future development of the country, I believe that the history of purchasing oil at a high price in the previous life of reserve foreign exchange will not be repeated.

Even China, an oil-poor country, can use oil as a strategic resource to export foreign exchange in the future. It is precisely because of these considerations that He Zhengdao has always been obsessed with recovering the Northeast, and then looking for an opportunity to recover the lost territory in the Far East and Outer Mongolia.

This time, He Zhengdao also wanted to tell the outside world that the Eighth Route Army today is no longer the army called Huazi in the past. Even if the Japanese army has a tank unit, the Eighth Route Army now has it.

Doing so, though, would have aroused the vigilance of the Japanese army. However, in He Zhengdao's view, it is also helpful to enhance the prestige of the Eighth Route Army in China and improve the old impression of the Eighth Route Army in various countries.

As the combat order was issued, the officers and men of the armored brigade, who had rested for three days, suddenly saw the commanders of the battalions and companies, and they were all summoned to the operational command room for a meeting. In addition, the battalions and companies also issued orders to dismantle the camouflage and refuel and ammunition for the vehicles.

Seeing barrels of precious fuel being poured into tanks and armored vehicles, many soldiers also said excitedly: "Squad leader, are you going to fight?" Tonight, are we going to do something to the little devils? ”

'Ask so much what?' Hurry up and work, and when the company commander comes back, won't you know everything? We've been training for so long, aren't we just waiting for this day? If there is a war tonight, you all cheer me up! ’

'Yes, squad leader, you'll see! Tonight, we're going to beat up the little devils! ’

While the armored brigade dismantles the camouflage on the camp and the combat vehicles, the artillery brigade is doing the same. It's just that the artillery brigade is more likely to hang heavy guns on the cars that come to tow them.

In the hands of He Zhengdao, another unit that relies entirely on automobile transport and traction, the artillery brigade is now equipped with heavy artillery of more than 105 calibers. And tonight, they are also tasked with the destruction of the Japanese artillery unit.

Only by destroying the artillery units of the 11th Division of the Japanese Army, then the next assault of the armored brigade will crush the Japanese army. After all, in such an open area as the steppe, the power of armored vehicles will also be raised to the maximum.

Two combat brigades with high morale began to make pre-war preparations after receiving combat orders. The cavalry divisions, which served as the perimeter guard of the two combat brigades, were also wary of the Japanese rangers.

Even, the reconnaissance cavalry regiment of the special division launched a wipe out of the Japanese rangers. There is only one purpose for this purpose, to ensure the covert approach of the two combat brigades and the covert start of the war, so that the little devils will be caught off guard.

As for the camp of the Japanese army at the moment, the scouts of the special division have already touched it almost perfectly. At night, just wait for the artillery brigade shelling to unfold, and I believe that waiting for the fate of the 11th Division of the Kwantung Army will not be too good!

He Zhengdao, who was under command in Xilinhot, also arrived not far from the Japanese camp when he issued the combat order, and an electronic detachment protected by a reconnaissance battalion was dispatched by the special division.

The electronic detachment will also jam the Japanese radio station when the artillery brigade launches an artillery bombardment. The intention of this is also very simple, that is, to cut off the communication signal of the 11th Division of the Kwantung Army to the outside world.

However, this can only cover up the time of the night. But this night's time will also gain a great initiative and advantage over the other combat units under He Zhengdao's command.

When the Japanese learned of the destruction of the 11th Division, it was believed that the reinforcements from several other roads would also be completely shocked by the news. At that time, He Zhengdao believes that there will be a lot of reinforcements from little devils, and they will be in a dilemma.

After all, even the 11th Division was planted in the hands of the Eighth Route Army, so how could these reinforcements be the opponents of the Eighth Route Army? (To be continued.) )