Chapter 342: Breaking the Deadlock
"Old Han, I'm sorry, we're late!" Colonel Luo Kai, commander of the 5th Infantry Regiment, looked apologetic. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Lao Luo, don't talk about these useless things, kill a few more days* myself and avenge our fallen brothers, that's the right reason." Colonel Han Jianfang said angrily. He also knew that the 5th Infantry Regiment only came to reinforce at this time, which was entirely due to the division commander Lu Hengliang.
"Okay, don't worry about this, Old Han. Since they had already climbed the No. 5 sandbank, they didn't want to escape. Luo Kai's face was confident, as if those Japanese officers and soldiers had become meat on the board and let them slaughter them.
Indeed, in fact, this is also the case. The reason why Major General Lu Hengliang, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, sent reinforcements so late was to wait for all the Japanese troops to land on the No. 5 sandbank. In this way, they will be able to eat them in one bite.
After the 5th Infantry Regiment joined the battlefield, the defense line of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army had become stable. They retreated a hundred meters to the west, handed over half of the sandbar to the east to the Japanese himself, and then rebuilt the defensive line. On this line of defense, the superiority of the weapons of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was brought into play.
The Japanese also found out about this, however, they could not do anything about it. Although several attacks were organized, they were never able to break through the defense line of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
"Whew! Shout! Shout! ”
The flares kept rising into the air, turning the night into day, as if the flares didn't cost money at all.
Under the strong white light of the flares, the Japanese could not take cover with the help of night, and their figures were completely exposed. Under such circumstances, of course, they would have been hit by the intensive firepower of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
"Yaga! How so? "Soshiro Kanaoka and Dreadnought Osa, both of whom have landed on the sandbank. Originally, they thought that they would be able to win soon. But he didn't expect that now the battle has reached a stalemate. This is undoubtedly a great blow to them. After all, if the Japanese army wants to win this battle, it is best to be able to fight quickly. That way, they have a chance to win. Once the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army continued to send reinforcements to the sandbank, they would not want to win.
After all, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was completely inferior in terms of strength compared to the Japanese-Thai coalition army. However, the combat effectiveness of the Thai Army is equal to garbage! Although they have a large number of troops, they are not of any use at all. Therefore, the only thing that can be relied on is the Japanese army.
However, on the line of defense on the Wangbin River, the Japanese had only two divisions. And both divisions suffered heavy losses, and there were not many troops left. There is no capital to fight with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army!
"Order the troops, intensify the attack, and not be able to drag it out any longer. If the reinforcements of the Shina people continue to arrive, it will be even more difficult for us to defeat them. Kanaoka Soshiro Daisa's face was very ugly.
"That's true, you can't have any reservations, you have to do your best." Aihara Dreadnought no Osaku also nodded repeatedly. At this time, if they retain their strength, they will only be the ones who will lose in the end. Therefore, they have to put all their strength into it, so that it is possible to break the deadlock.
The attack on the front was thwarted, and the news soon became known to the command of the Japanese 18th Front. The smile on Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura's face disappeared cleanly in an instant.
"Yaga! Soshiro Kanaoka and Dreadnought Aihara, what are they doing? Why is the attack thwarted? Why was it so long that the Chinese were not defeated and occupied the sandbar? Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura looked furious.
The rest of the command was silent. Facing the angry Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura, no one wants to touch his brow.
After all, everyone is also very clear. Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura was in this battle, but he gambled all his family wealth into it. If you lose, the consequences will be unimaginable.
It is also hoped that the situation will develop in their favour. It's a pity that the development of the war situation cannot be controlled by manpower alone. In the end, it still depends on the strength of both sides.
"Give an order to Soshiro Kanaoka and Ainohara Dreadnought, if this battle is lost, they don't have to come back." Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura's attitude is very tough.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Yuzo Matsuyama, commander of the 56th Division of the Japanese Army, lost his previous smugness on his face. In its place, there is unease.
If the 146th and 148th Infantry Wings of the Japanese Army were defeated and all destroyed, then the 56th Division would be dead in name. Apart from an engineer wing, a baggage wing, as well as a communications and medical team, there were no remaining troops. With such a small number of troops, it is simply impossible to hold out on the battlefield any longer.
On the other hand, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was greatly relieved that its troops had resisted the attack of the Japanese themselves on the front line. And, judging by the current situation, the situation is moving in their favor.
"The commanders, the 1st and 5th regiments, have already resisted the attack of the Japanese * himself. Although the Japanese themselves occupied half of the sandbank, their attack had been completely resisted by us. Major General Lu Hengliang reported.
"Very well, it seems that the day himself has fallen into our carefully prepared battlefield this time. Taking this opportunity to destroy them in one fell swoop, there is no longer any problem. Lieutenant General Sun Changwu nodded again and again.
"However, the 1st Infantry Regiment suffered heavy losses in this evening's battle. I'm afraid that in the next battle, none of them will be able to participate. Major General Lu Hengliang's eyes flashed with a hint of gloom. He was also promoted from the commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment to the commander of the 1st Infantry Division, and he has a lot of affection for this infantry regiment.
"It's inevitable, it's war. Lao Lu, I will give priority to providing reinforcements for the 1st Infantry Regiment. After this battle, the 1st Infantry Regiment stayed here to recuperate and regain strength while protecting our logistical supply lines. Lieutenant General Sun Changwu said.
Major General Lu Hengliang nodded and didn't say anything more.
"Old Hu, the armored forces can be dispatched. When the armored forces are on the sandbank, we can break the deadlock and solve all the Japanese who landed on the sandbank in one fell swoop. Lieutenant General Sun Changwu ordered.
"Yes, Captain." Major General Hu Cuiming commanded.
The 1st Armored Brigade sent a tank battalion and a mechanized infantry battalion to break the stalemate on the sandbar and enable the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to win the battle.