"Commander, the Mekong River is wide. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Except for some specific sections of the river, the width of the river is more than one kilometer. This means that if we were to launch a forced crossing, it would be difficult for our light and heavy machine guns to provide fire support for the forced crossing troops. The Japanese only need to deploy a certain number of troops on the east bank of the Mekong River to be able to block our attack. Major General Chen Qi, Chief of Staff, said with a serious face.

Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng nodded: "This is indeed a problem. However, I believe that we have the ability to overcome. Let's convene various ministries and hold military talks. The assault on the Mekong must begin as soon as possible. ”

"Yes, Captain." Major General Chen Qi nodded.

On the afternoon of April 12, the headquarters of the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army held a military meeting at the headquarters in Phnom Penh. There was only one main purpose of this military meeting, and that was how to cross the Mekong.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have destroyed more than 60,000 enemies in the southern part of Lake Dongsari. It can be said that the Burmese Front, which had already inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese army. Now, the remnants of the Japanese Burmese Front can only survive on the Mekong River. However, if we want to completely wipe out the Japanese Burma Front and take the entire Indochina colony, we must fight across the Mekong River. Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng said.

The generals of the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army present all had serious faces. Although, they have already gained a decisive advantage in this Indochina campaign. However, the war is not over after all. Only by completely taking the colony of Indochina can it be regarded as winning this war. So, they still have a long way to go.

"Commander, the Mekong River is wide though. But we've already started collecting boats to cross the river. Sappers can also build some small boats to cross the river. If you work it together properly, you shouldn't have too many problems. Major General Yan Tianning, commander of the 7th Infantry Division, said.

"Most sections of the Mekong River are more than a kilometre wide. There will be certain limitations to fire support. The Chief of Staff, Major General Chen Qi, said.

"Aren't there a few places where the river is narrow? There are sandbars present in the river. Major General Song Xinwei, commander of the 8th Infantry Division, said.

"There are three places like that, indeed. However, that is also the focus of Japan's own defense. It is foreseeable that the Japanese themselves must have deployed heavy troops in these sections of the river. If we attack in these sections, we will be frantically blocked by the Japanese themselves. Major General Chen Qi reminded.

Forcibly crossing the Mekong, the 2nd Army will definitely pay a certain price. However, for the rest of the battle, they had to keep the casualties as good as possible. Only in this way can we ensure that the combat effectiveness of the troops will not be greatly affected.

"Chief of Staff, isn't it just a tough confrontation with Japan* himself? Are we still afraid of them? If you want me to say, directly choose a few places where there are sandbanks to attack, and use heavy artillery fire to clear those days* myself. Sappers build pontoon bridges to the sandbar. This made it possible to reduce the combat distance between the two sides to several hundred meters. When the time comes, our superiority in firepower will be fully able to be brought into play. Major General Zhu Maozhen, commander of the 2nd Artillery Brigade, proposed.

"The 1st Army used such tactics when attacking the Wangbin River. Directly with powerful firepower, crush the day * himself. Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng said. When the 1st Army was in full swing on the battlefield in Thailand and cleaned up the day* itself, the 2nd Army was still training in Burma, and it could only watch the 1st Army reap the results of the battle, not to mention how depressed it was.

"Indeed, the 1st Army used such tactics at that time. It's simple, it's crude, but admittedly, it's very effective. The Chief of Staff, Major General Chen Qi, said.

"Commander, Chief of Staff. Then let's just use such tactics. Our equipment is the same as that of the 1st Army. The combat effectiveness of our soldiers can be regarded as having been tested, and it will not be bad at all. Therefore, we can also use such tactics to defeat the Japanese * himself. Major General Yan Tianning's face was excited.

The soldiers are all straightforward, and such a simple tactic is undoubtedly their favorite.

Of course, this is a bit of a bully. But who made the day himself an enemy? Who do you not bully them? Doesn't the Japanese himself often bully China by virtue of its strong national strength?

"Well, if everyone has no opinion, let's use this tactic. Let the Japanese know that the Mekong River is not a moat. Even if there is a Mekong River, we can still kill them! "Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng made a decision.

"Yes, Captain." All the generals replied.

"There are three main sections of the Mekong River that are suitable for forced crossings. Which one do we choose? Major General Chen Qi asked.

Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng's gaze fell on the map. According to the current intelligence, it can be concluded that the Japanese army is also focusing on defending three sections of the Mekong River on the east bank of the Mekong River. If the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army focuses on attacking a section of the river, it will inevitably be able to make a breakthrough. But in this case, the Japanese * himself will definitely flee as well. What Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng hopes is to be able to once again inflict heavy losses on Japan himself in this battle. Or in other words, to wipe out the main forces of the Japanese army in one fell swoop. If you want to win the battle of Indochina completely, there is only one way, and that is to eliminate all the Japanese forces here.

"There is no need to choose a section of the river to attack. Let's attack these three sections of the river directly. Divide our troops into three routes. Complete the attack on all three fronts. In one fell swoop, he dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese* himself who was guarding these three sections of the river. If possible, deal with them thoroughly. Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng said.

"The commander's idea is good, if we directly solve the armies defending these three places by the Japanese * himself, then we will win this battle." Major General Song Xinwei said.

"Then let's do it. The 7th Infantry Division and the 12th Infantry Division, launched an attack from Phnom Penh. The 8th Infantry Division and the 11th Infantry Division attacked from Kampong Cham in the north. The 9th and 10th Infantry Divisions attacked Hongyu in the south. The 2nd Artillery Brigade and the 2nd Armored Brigade, split into three parts, one along the way. Other units are also divided according to the situation. This time, we will force our way across the Mekong River in three ways, tear through the so-called Mekong defense line of the Japanese * themselves in one fell swoop, and completely destroy them! Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng ordered.

"Yes, Captain." All the generals replied.

After the combat order was issued, the units of the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army immediately began to assemble in accordance with the order. It took only two days to complete the assembly. The three-way army is ready for battle.