Chapter 511: Tough Encounter
Ayutthaya of Siam, the headquarters of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Qin Shou, the www.biquge.info of the pen "Fun", was also very concerned about the war of the 2nd Army in the Khmer. After all, this is directly related to the control of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army over the entire Indochina Peninsula.
"Commander, this is a tactic reported by the 2nd Army." Lieutenant General Liu Shiquan, chief of staff, handed over a report to Qin Shou.
As soon as Qin Shou saw the telegram, he immediately smiled: "They are clearly planning to use powerful firepower to bully Ri* himself!" Still, I think it's good. Such a fight will undoubtedly be able to inflict a heavy blow on the Japanese himself. ”
"Yes! Our firepower is much more powerful than that of the Japanese himself. There is no need to play those conspiracies and tricks at all, just crush it all the way with strong strength. Unless the Japanese themselves took the initiative to give up the entire colony of Indochina. Otherwise, they will have to fight us to the death. And the final result of this is undoubtedly to be annihilated by us. Liu Shiquan said.
Qin Shou nodded, looking deeply approving.
Since the last world war, war has become a confrontation of comprehensive national strength between countries. The role of tactics, though still exists. However, it no longer plays an absolute role. The naval battle between the Japanese and the Americans in the Pacific Ocean, such was the case. In the early days, the Japanese themselves used the tactics of a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor to inflict heavy damage on the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, so that they almost gained sea supremacy in the Pacific Ocean. But after the crazy thugs of the Americans, especially the crazy construction of aircraft carriers. The advantages of the day * himself were gradually dismantled. After all, the rate at which the Americans replenish their aircraft carriers and aviation, much higher than the losses. And the Japanese * themselves are not at all comparable with the Americans in this regard. The final result was that the Japanese themselves were dragged to death by the Americans.
The same is true on the current Nanyang battlefield. The overall strength of Japan is indeed much stronger than that of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. However, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army had the support of the Americans behind it. A large amount of US aid made the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army not have to worry about weapons and equipment at all, and could directly use powerful firepower to deal with the Japanese themselves. Although the Japanese themselves are strong, their power is too scattered. This made the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army gradually occupy an advantage in Nanyang. And, with the passage of time, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will become stronger and stronger. The gap between the two sides will also become wider and wider. Until the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army completely wiped out the Japanese Southern Army and occupied the entire South Seas.
"Send a telegram to the 2nd Army, and let them follow this tactic. As long as it can inflict another heavy blow on the Japanese Burmese Front on the east bank of the Mekong River. Then, there will be no more doubts about the Indochina campaign. Qin Shou said.
"Yes, Commander." Lieutenant General Liu Shiquan nodded.
Both Qin Shou and Lieutenant General Liu Shiquan were full of confidence in the 2nd Army's attack. In their opinion, it would be completely no problem for the 2nd Army to defeat the Japanese Burmese Front.
Early in the morning of April 15, the 7th Infantry Division and the 12th Infantry Division of the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army were already on the west bank of the Mekong River north of Phnom Penh, ready for battle. The artillery regiments of the two infantry divisions, the artillery battalions of the infantry regiments, and the two artillery battalions drawn from the 2nd Artillery Brigade have all entered the artillery positions.
They assembled a total of 48 155-mm heavy howitzers, 72 105-mm light howitzers and 108 75-mm field guns. If you count the infantry guns of the infantry battalions, the number of cannons has to increase by 108 guns.
With so many artillery units assembled, it is already very strong. If the Japanese army wants to fight, it will be very difficult. What's more, the Japanese troops stationed on the other side of the river in the north of Phnom Penh were only one division. The entire division combined, a total of 18 105-mm light howitzers and 42 75-mm field guns. In addition, there were 18 Type 92 infantry guns, nothing more.
It can be said that the artillery strength of both sides is no longer on the same level at all. If the Japanese army wants to confront the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, it is undoubtedly too self-sufficient.
The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was not only prepared in Phnom Penh. Similarly, in the southern part of Kampong Cham and in the western part of Hongyu, they were all prepared with the same forces.
The tactics of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, which divided troops and assembled them in multiple ways, naturally made the Japanese army on the other side of the river feel like a great enemy.
Svay Rieng, the headquarters of the Japanese Burmese Front. Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura is looking at the information he obtains every month with a blue face.
"Damn the Shina people, do they still choose such a tit-for-tat attack knowing that we have deployed heavy troops in these sections of the river? Could it be that they are so confident that they can break through our defenses? Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura said with a dark face.
The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army's direct adoption of such a hard-fought combat method completely surprised Lieutenant General Hyotaro Kimura. Of course, he also believes that this is clearly the anti-Japanese National Salvation Army deliberately humiliating them.
"Your Excellency, Commander, now the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has a great advantage. They have every strength to attack. In addition, as early as the Siam battlefield, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army had already adopted such tactics to break through the defense line of the Wangbin River defended by the 18th Front Army at that time. The firepower of the people of China is very strong, which makes us have to guard against it! The Chief of Staff, Major General Shinichi Tanaka, sighed.
"No matter how strong the Shina are, we must resist their attacks. It's the third day. Today has passed, and there are still four days. Our reinforcements will arrive. When the time comes, we won't have to be afraid of that person anymore. General Hyotaro Kimura said through gritted teeth.
Sticking to the last few days has become an obsession in the heart of General Kimura Hyotaro. They put all their chances on the imminent arrival of reinforcements. Think as long as reinforcements can arrive. Then, everything will be very easy.
"Send a telegram to the departments of the front, hold your ground, and you are not allowed to retreat. Anyone who retreats without authorization will be punished by military law. Admiral Hyotaro Kimura ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Shinichi Tanaka nodded repeatedly.
However, soon Admiral Hyotaro Kimura will know. How big the gap between the two sides is. Under the circumstance that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has completely gained the upper hand, such a hard-hitting tactic will only make the Japanese army lose faster.
At 8 o'clock in the morning of April 14, the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army launched a fierce attack on the troops stationed on the east bank of the Mekong River on the west bank of the Mekong River. The battle to force the crossing of the Mekong River and break through the Mekong defense line built by the Japanese army officially began.