While the 1st Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army fought fiercely with the 18th Division of the Japanese Army and the 24th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade in Homalin, the 2nd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army also fought against the 56th Division of the Japanese Army and the 72nd Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade in Khamba. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The rumbling sound of cannon resounded throughout the sky. During the battle, the 2nd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army did its best from the very beginning. The 56th Division of the Japanese Army and the 72nd Brigade of the Independent Brigade, which were deployed in Kandang, wanted to hold off the 2nd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

The artillery regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army and the artillery battalions of its subordinate regiments, with a total of 12 155-mm howitzers, 36 105-mm howitzers, and 54 75-mm field guns, were all engaged in the shelling. Heavy artillery, suppressed artillery of the Japanese 56th Division and the 72nd Brigade Regiment of the Independent* mixed with the artillery of the 72nd Brigade suffered heavy losses.

At the same time, there were P-51B fighters of a squadron of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army and B-25 medium bombers of a squadron in the sky, bombing the artillery positions of the Japanese army. As a result, the Japanese artillery was quickly lost in the battle.

The commander of the Japanese army, Major General Masao Watanabe, commander of the 56th Division, had a very ugly face. He also did not think that the firepower of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would become so powerful. So that they lost so much at the beginning of the war.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, is this unit really the army of the Zhina? How can they be so powerful? "Major General Ohara Jinyu, the commander of the 72nd Brigade Regiment of the Japanese Army, could not believe that it was the Chinese troops fighting against them. In his impression, the Chinese* army was vulnerable. Not to mention that there is such a strong firepower, they can't parry it at all.

"It was indeed the army of the Chinese people. However, this army of the Chinese people is fundamentally different from the troops of the Chinese people we have encountered in the past. Their will to fight is far stronger than those troops on the battlefield of China. Moreover, they had the full support of the Americans, so the firepower was very strong, far beyond our expectations. Major General Watanabe Masao was also very bitter in his heart.

Originally, they did not take Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki's order seriously, thinking that they could easily defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. But now it seems that they are overestimating themselves. The combat effectiveness of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army is clearly much stronger than theirs.

"Ohara-kun, order the troops, move to full defense. All we have to do is hold back the Shina and wait until Aoki-kun takes Morey, and we'll be victorious. Lieutenant General Masao Watanabe said.

Major General Ohara Kimwoo nodded, this was indeed the only way.

However, will they really be able to withstand the attack of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army?

At the same time, the 3rd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army also exchanged fire with the 54th Division of the Japanese Army and the 105th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade in Maul Ratchasima. However, unlike the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions, which attacked fiercely, the 3rd Infantry Division took a defensive position. Because the 54th Division of the Japanese Army and the 105th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade were all full. Combined, these two forces numbered more than 25,000 men. More than 7,000 more than the 3rd Infantry Division.

The task of the 3rd Infantry Division was to hold back the Japanese 54th Division and the 105th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade. After the 2nd Infantry Division took out the Japanese 56th Division and the 72nd Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade, their two infantry divisions were able to flank the enemy and defeat them in one fell swoop. Then, an attack was launched against the main forces of the Japanese army. In one fell swoop, the main force of the Japanese army was also surrounded and annihilated. In that case, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would be able to win this decisive battle.

The Japanese 54th Division and the 105th Brigade were independently mixed, and they did not take the initiative to attack. The order they received was still to hold back the anti-Japanese National Salvation Army troops in front of them. Therefore, the two sides only engaged in an artillery battle.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

But in the same way, in the artillery battle, the Japanese 54th Division and the 105th Brigade were also suppressed. There were only more than 50 75-mm mountain guns, which was only equivalent to the number of field guns of those infantry regiments of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. And the howitzers of the artillery regiment frantically suppressed the Japanese artillery.

In particular, coupled with the firepower of the fighters of the anti-Japanese salvation army air force, the Japanese artillery suffered heavy losses. In order to destroy the artillery of the Japanese army, the air force even sent out heavy bombers.

In the case of artillery losses, the Japanese 54th Division and the 105th Brigade were mixed independently, and naturally had no intention of attacking. After all, in such a situation, if they rashly attack again, the losses will inevitably be very large.

After the battle was in full swing, the headquarters of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army in Morey was very busy. Several radio stations have been ringing "Didi" non-stop. A lot of news from the front line, all gathered here.

"The commander, the 1st Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 3rd Infantry Division, have all exchanged fire with the Japanese army. In particular, the 1st Infantry Division, which had already begun to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese lines. Although, the resistance of the Japanese army was stubborn. But they suffered extremely heavy losses under our terrifying firepower. It will be very difficult to resist our attacks. So far, the offensive of the 1st Infantry Division has gone quite smoothly. When their tank battalion is ready and engaged in the attack, it should be able to break through the defense line of the Japanese 18th Division and the 24th Brigade in one fell swoop and defeat them. Chief of Staff Liu Shiquan reported.

Qin Shou nodded, now that the battle has started in full swing, judging from the current situation, all units of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army are performing well. The 1st Infantry Division and the 2nd Infantry Division were the main attackers, with strong fire support, and it seemed that there would be no problem in defeating the Japanese troops they were facing. The only thing to worry about is probably how long it will take them to defeat the enemy.

Of course, the battle to determine the outcome has not yet begun. The 4th Infantry Division and other units of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army must be able to withstand the attack of the main Japanese force and hold Morey. Otherwise, once Morey is lost, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army may lose.

"Send a telegram to Sun Changwu and Yu Chengyin, and there is not much time left for them. They must defeat their enemies before sunset the day after tomorrow and begin the next phase of the operation. Qin Lifetime ordered.

"Yes, Captain." Liu Shiquan nodded, he also knew that the military situation was urgent, and whether the two main infantry divisions could quickly defeat their enemy would become an important guarantee for whether the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army could completely win this battle. (To be continued.) )