As the attacking Japanese 12th Division began to attack the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army, the telegrams sent back from the front from time to time made He Zhengdao also understand that the blocking battle around Zhuozi was also very difficult to fight.

The most critical and fatal situation is that the number of bombers dispatched by the Japanese army this time is far more than He Zhengdao imagined. Such frequent bomber take-offs and landings also added a lot of pressure and casualties to the defense troops in the Zhuozi area.

Thinking of these situations, He Zhengdao found a correspondent and asked, "Where is the saber?" ”

'Report to the commander, the telegram received earlier, that they have arrived in the Zhangjiakou area. Reconnaissance of the enemy situation is currently being carried out, and there is no latest telegram for the time being. Need to call them? ’

'Nope! You just have to remember that if they have a telegram back, give it to me as soon as possible. ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

Three saber special combat teams were divided one after another, and there were only three saber special combat teams available in He Zhengdao's hands. This time, in order to relieve the pressure on the rear troops, He Zhengdao also dispatched two special operations detachments.

The order given to the Saber Special Combat Team was to infiltrate Zhangjiakou and hunt the Japanese commanders and puppet government officials in the city. At the same time, he was looking for an opportunity to destroy the military airfield established by the Japanese army in the Zhangjiakou area.

The unit that now serves as He Zhengdao's security guard also has only one saber squad. The rest of the squad was also assigned to Chief of Staff Wang Tianlin. After all, the pressure on the Datong side is not much smaller than that on the Suiyuan side.

It's just that compared to the tank and armored forces of the little devils on Suiyuan's side, Datong is relatively easy. The troops attacking Datong were all drawn from the North China Front, and many of them were Second Devil troops.

These two devil troops are all colonial youths from the Japanese army for many years. There are North Korean sides and Taiwan bends. The young people in these two places also began to be recruited into the army for militarized training by the little devils.

Compared with the Imperial Cooperative Army troops formed by the little devils in China, the troops recruited from these two places are undoubtedly more trustworthy for the Japanese army. It can even be said that the troops formed by these two devils are also very murderous troops.

Looking at the time on my watch, it wasn't long before the first day of night. He Zhengdao said with a little worry: "Send a report to the three divisions and three regiments and ask them about the situation of their respective blocking positions?" And the casualties of the various units! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

The commander of the third division and the third regiment, who also kept receiving news from the forward position, said with a little surprise: "It seems that the commander has been paying attention to the situation on our side. It's just that the situation is not optimistic! ”

'It can't be helped! With only one of our main regiments, even if there are other garrisons to cooperate. How easy is it to stop a Japanese brigade equipped with tank armor for two days?

Just now, news came from the 10th Battalion that most of their front-line positions had been broken through by the little devils. However, the little devils who attacked them also suffered heavy casualties. And the tanks of the little devils were also destroyed by them.

It's just that at present, more than half of the 10 battalions have also suffered casualties. In this case, should we send another unit to support it? Looking at the little devil's pose, it is estimated that they will not rest tonight. This battle, and some fights! ’

Listening to the words of the regimental chief of staff, the third regiment commander quickly said, "How is the situation over there in the ninth battalion?" ”

At present, two of the six companies of the Ninth Battalion have been basically wiped out. The planes of the little devils bombed back and forth on their blocking positions three times. However, the Ninth Battalion can withstand it for the time being. ’

Such an answer made the third head of the regiment also couldn't help but scold: "Damn, these little devils are really ruthless!" Order the 11th Battalion to rush to the blocking position of the 10th Battalion as quickly as possible. Fight for the evening, regain the previously lost front-line positions.

The order given to us by the division headquarters was to hold out for at least two days. Even if we are wiped out, this task must be completed. In addition, let the Zhuozi garrison regiment send a battalion to reinforce the ninth battalion. ’

'Yes! ’

With the order of the commander of the third regiment, the 11th battalion, which served as a reserve, and the Zhuozi garrison regiment also quickly transferred a battalion to strengthen the defense of the two blocking positions. At this time, the 1st Cavalry Division was also monitoring the movements of the attacking Japanese army.

In order to buy time for the three regiments to block the attack, the 1st Cavalry Division sent a lot of cavalry units to carry a large number of mines for movement minelaying. Many times, the roundabout troops sent by the little devils are often limited by mines.

Also in Zhuozi, the commander of the Japanese brigade who was concerned about the progress of the two infantry wings in front of him, Hitomi Shuizo, looked at the telegrams sent back by the two wings, and his expression was also very angry and dignified.

Staring at the two important passages on the map, he said with a little reluctance: "Our cavalry troops, haven't they found a route for a roundabout attack?" ”

'Report to Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, no news has yet been returned. According to the information previously transmitted by the cavalry wing, in the territory of Zhuozi, the Chinese army deployed at least one cavalry division. Their roundabout attack was stopped by the Chinese cavalry.

In some places, our tank armor simply did not pass. In the process of detour, the cavalry was often harassed by the cavalry of China. Even the casualties of the cavalry wing, which were equally large, were still holding out. ’

'Eight Gyalu! Our opponents seem to be really tenacious! What surprised me the most was that the commanders of the Chinese Army in these two positions were indeed very experienced in building fortifications. What a surprise! ’

As the commander of the major general brigade in the Japanese division, it is naturally not the first time that Xiusan has fought with the Chinese troops. For his part, he has also come into contact with many tenacious troops who have fought in battle. But there has never been such helplessness as today.

On these two blocking positions, the army aviation units dropped a considerable number of bombs. Even the blocking positions attacked by the 24th Infantry Wing were almost blown up a lot of hills. But the other party is still stubbornly nailed to the blocking position.

The tank unit that was originally assigned to him is now also very damaged. For Hinomi Shuizo, he knows very well that such a battle loss is not small. The telegram sent back to the division earlier had already made the division commander very angry.

After all, according to the telegrams sent back by the two wings, his brigade had suffered nearly half of the casualties in today's attack. This is just a one-day attack, and if they want to attack Suiyuan next, what price will they have to pay?

When he came, he still felt that the North China Front Army was too incompetent, and when he saw Xiusan, he also really realized the terrible nature of the Eighth Route Army. Such a force, if it grows stronger, will indeed pose a fatal threat to them!

'Heavy Artillery 5th Wing, where is it now?' ’

Thinking of the field artillery wing that had been sent with the division's request earlier, Higami Shuizo felt that he had to increase the intensity of the attack. If the mountain artillery attached to the brigade is not good, then the heavy artillery units can only be used to attack.

In any case, the more stubborn the enemy, the more resolutely they must suppress and attack. Only in this way can they ensure that their interests in Huaxia will not be lost. Such a battle, you can't retreat if you want to!

'Report to Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, that the 5th Heavy Artillery Wing is on its way to Zhuozi. However, we have received a telegram from their wing that, in view of the difficulty of movement at night, they may not be able to reach us until tomorrow morning. ’

'Yaga, have trouble moving at night? They all have cars to haul artillery, what's the inconvenience? ’

As far as Hitomi Shuzo is concerned, he naturally hopes that the Heavy Artillery Wing will arrive as soon as possible. But he also knew that the gang of people in the heavy artillery brigade really didn't take their infantry brigade very seriously.

In the face of his anger, the staff officer could only say: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, the Chinese Army is very good at night operations. If the 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment marched overnight, it was indeed more vulnerable to attack.

In this area of engagement, our reconnaissance aircraft detected the activities of quite a few small units. These small units are very good at sneak attack tactics. If you march at night, you really don't have to be safe. ”

The staff officer knew very well that when he saw that Xiusan was facing an unfavorable attack, he seemed a little anxious. But at present, the offensive routes of their brigades are blocked by the Eighth Route Army. If you want to continue advancing, you must break through the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army.

Except for these two passages that were held by the Eighth Route Army, most of the other offensive passages they could find were destroyed by the Eighth Route Army. Even the cavalry infantry sent to reconnoiter was blocked and harassed by the guerrilla forces.

Even some of the roads suitable for infantry have become potholes. Even the infantry needed to walk carefully, not to mention the rest of the large troops. Now there are two easy passages, but the Eighth Route Army has built blocking fortifications.

The strikes of the mountain artillery units were ineffective and inflicted heavy casualties on the attacking troops. As the brigade commander, it is understandable that when he saw Xiuzo, he hoped that the heavy artillery wing would arrive early.

But the problem is that in the rear of their coming, there are still a large number of guerrillas lurking. These guerrillas did not dare to stand in the way of their large army. But in the face of the heavy artillery wing that came to the aid by car, it may not dare to move.

Especially at night, these guerrillas were familiar with the terrain and could set up ambushes wherever the heavy artillery wing passed. Even if it can't destroy the heavy artillery wing that comes to help, it can also bring a lot of trouble to the heavy artillery wing.

In this case, it is understandable that the heavy artillery wing chose to march during the day. It can only be said that their opponents this time are very different from the opponents they have come into contact with before. Their every move is watched.

Even at this moment, the temporary headquarters of their brigade and regiment are heavily guarded. In doing so, I was worried about being attacked by these elusive Eighth Route Army. Especially at night, these people are even more terrifying!

Even if the two wings that knew the frontline attack were a little tired, people still believed that the Eighth Route Army on the position was also even more tired. Therefore, Hitomi Shuzo gave the two wing captains an order to continue the offensive tonight.

After receiving such an order, the two wing commanders also felt that it seemed that this time the two wings would finish this battle, and it was estimated that they would both suffer heavy losses. Even if it can replenish its strength in the future, the combat effectiveness of the wing will still be weakened a lot! (To be continued.) )