"The main forces of the Japanese army, how far is it from Morey?" Qin Shou asked. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

After the other three main infantry divisions had already opened fire with the Japanese army, his attention was focused on the upcoming Japanese main force. It was the main force of three divisions. If the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army wanted to win this battle, they would have to hold back the main Japanese force in Morey until the other three infantry divisions defeated the Japanese army.

"Commander, the Japanese army is only thirty kilometers away from Morey." Zhang Erniu, commander of the reconnaissance brigade, reported.

"Thirty kilometers? And what about the 4th Infantry Division? You ready? ”

The 4th Infantry Division will be the main force to block the main force of the Japanese army. Heavy artillery brigades, which can provide them with artillery support. However, it was the 4th Infantry Division that really had to fight the Japanese face to face.

"Commander, the 4th Infantry Division arrived in Siddang yesterday and began to build a defensive line. The heavy artillery brigade has also arrived, and the armored brigade is also on its way to Siddang. However, the roads are difficult, and many of the tanks and armored vehicles of the armored brigade broke down halfway through. ”

Qin Shou couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, although the performance of tanks and armored vehicles in this era is getting stronger and stronger. But reliability is still its biggest criticism. Coupled with the fact that Myanmar's roads are already bad, this makes their tanks and armored vehicles more prone to non-combat losses.

The armored brigade is equipped with a battalion of M4 medium tanks and two battalions of M3 light tanks, as well as two armoured battalions and a battalion of self-propelled howitzers. If it is in a plain area with good transport facilities, this armored brigade will show great combat effectiveness. However, it is a pity that Burma is mountainous and the roads are difficult to navigate, which seriously restricts the combat effectiveness of the armored units of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Otherwise, it would have been very easy to defeat the Japanese Burmese Front.

However, although the loss of armored forces was great, Qin Shou still insisted on using armored troops in battle. On the one hand, the armored forces put into battle can more easily break through the Japanese defense line and reduce casualties. On the other hand, it is possible to train more armored soldiers. Anyway, the armored forces lost by the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army can be replenished from the Americans.

"Lao Liu, you stay in Morey, and I'll go to Xidang." Qin Shou made a decision.

"Commander, it's better for you to stay in Morey and control the overall situation, I'll go to Xidang." Liu Shiquan persuaded.

"Where is the overall situation in control now? The tactics are still formulated, and the various departments can execute them according to the tactics. The most important thing now is to resist the attack of the main Japanese army. Therefore, Xidang must be defended! Qin Shou was resolute.

Liu Shiquan knew Qin Shou's character very well, and what he decided, ten cows couldn't pull it back.

"Alright, Commander. However, if you go to Xidang, you should pay attention to safety. Liu Shiquan advised.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful." Qin Shou nodded.

"Lao Zhang, from the reconnaissance brigade, two battalions were transferred to Xidang with me as a reserve. The strength of the 4th Infantry Division is still too small! ”

"Yes, Captain." Zhang Erniu nodded.

In the afternoon of the same day, Qin Shou led the troops to leave Morey and rushed to Xidang. At this moment, the three main divisions of the Japanese Burma Front are not far from Sidang.

Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, commander of the Japanese Burma Front, couldn't help frowning as he looked at the sun gradually moving westward.

He knew that it was not far from Morey. Soon, they will be able to attack. However, there was a trace of inexplicable worry in his heart. This made him very puzzled. You know, he is full of confidence in this attack.

"Yaga, what's going on? Will this attack be made up? Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki thought secretly in his heart.

"Your Excellency, your Excellency, our scouts report that the Chinese have built a defensive line in Sidang, which is only a few kilometers away. Probably the strength of an infantry division was deployed there. Major General Takeliang Isomura, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Myanmar Front, reported.

"An infantry division? Do the Chinaites intend to use one infantry division to fend off our attack, and then create conditions for several of their other infantry divisions to defeat our other units? Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki looked disdainful.

"Your Excellency, Commander, from the current point of view, the people of China are precisely thinking about this. However, soon we will let the people know that their wishful thinking has been wrong. Takeliang Isomura said with a sneer.

"Order the troops, stop the advance, and camp on the spot. Wait until tomorrow after dawn to attack the Shina people. I hope that tomorrow at sunset we will be able to defeat them and reach Morey in one fell swoop. ”

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Takery Isomura nodded.

When the troops were stationed, Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki soon received telegrams from several other troops.

"Your Excellency the Commander, Muta-kun, Watanabe-kun, and Akiyama-kun's troops were all fiercely attacked by the Shina people. After the people were supported by the Americans, the firepower of the troops was very strong. Each of their infantry divisions has hundreds of cannons, more than half of which are heavy artillery with a caliber of more than 100 millimeters, and even heavy howitzers with a caliber of more than 150 millimeters. The artillery of our other three armies, the losses were very large. In particular, Muta-kun and Watanabe-kun's troops faced a fierce attack from the Shina people. Now the losses of the troops are significant. ”

Major General Takery Isomura reported with an ugly face. Originally, it was also useless for him to take the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army in his eyes. However, the performance of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army at the beginning of the battle greatly shocked him.

Lieutenant General Aoki's face was also ugly.

"Damn the Americans, how many heavy artillery did they give to the people!" Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki couldn't help but scold.

The firepower of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army has become so strong that it has undoubtedly made it more difficult for them to win. However, Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki is still full of confidence in winning.

"Isomura-kun, send a telegram to Muta-kun, Watanabe-kun, and Akiyama-kun, telling them that I don't ask them to defeat the Shina people in this battle. As long as they can hold back the Shina people, then we will be able to win this battle. ”

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Takery Isomura nodded repeatedly.

"Even if the people of China have powerful artillery, the warriors of the Great Ri* Empire will definitely be able to defeat them." Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki said through gritted teeth.

On the morning of September 9, the main force of the Japanese Burmese Front arrived in Sitang and began to attack the 4th Infantry Division of the Japanese National Salvation Army. (To be continued.) )