Datong, over the position of the 26th Division.

A Hurricane fighter numbered 192, elegantly passing through a network of anti-aircraft fire consisting of black clouds.

There are all kinds of anti-aircraft guns on the ground, not only several small-caliber single-barreled 96 guns and Type 98 anti-aircraft machine guns, but even a Type 99 88-mm anti-aircraft gun imitating the German three.

The black clouds that exploded near the Hurricane fighter were either time fuses or fragmentation barrages from proximity fuse shells.

It is also strange to say that Fang Ziyi has been on the battlefield for less than a month, but at this time, his performance is not inferior to that of a battle-hardened old bird.

It was the first time to face such a dense anti-aircraft fire network, and the state was not affected at all.

After locking on one of the thickest anti-aircraft guns, he did not hesitate to launch a dive towards the enemy's position with the fighter plane.

As the altitude became lower and lower, various small-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns also joined the queue to stop Fang Ziyi's attack.

From time to time, the black clouds that exploded in front of the nose made the Hurricane fighter involuntarily begin to shake. But his eyes were always fixed on the 88-mm anti-aircraft gun, and he silently calculated the height in his mind.

Showa air defense, ten defenses and nine air.

The devils on the ground tried to use dense firepower to interfere with the enemy's bombing, even if they couldn't shoot down the Hurricane fighter, as long as they forced the opponent to waste the scarce bombs, it would be successful.

Obviously, Fang Ziyi was not affected.

Under his control, the fighter was as agile as a falcon, and could even seize the opportunity to fire with a Browning machine gun.

Every shell fired by the devil is in vain, just like a three-way fired shotgun, which can only be reduced to a celebratory firecracker.

Having reached the height of the bomb, the hurricane jerked up the nose of the plane and began to climb. And those anti-aircraft shells in the tail of the plane, as if they were sending off guests.

"Boom!"

Two 227-kilogram aerial bombs fell on the anti-aircraft artillery position, and the devils who were still barking were killed and injured in an instant, and their stumps were all over the sky along with the sand in the sandbags.

The 88-mm anti-aircraft gun, which posed the greatest threat to the 1st Air Division, has become a new record of 192.

"Wuhu! It's so cool! ”

After the end is still a twenty-four-year-old young man, after completing a tense and exciting dive bomb drop, Fang Ziyi sat in the cabin and roared excitedly.

Soon, Captain Wang Hai's voice came from the communication channel.

"Well done!"

"You kid was born to be a pilot! How does it feel to face a dense network of anti-aircraft fire for the first time! ”

Hearing his captain's words, Fang Ziyi did not rush to reply.

The Hurricane fighter numbered 192 swooped down towards the ground again after slightly adjusting the angle of the cut.

Ten seconds later, two Red Sun rockets hit the anti-aircraft artillery position with precision. A ninety-six divine cannon catapulted directly and took off, and the barrel was twisted like an old tree root.

Thankfully, it's not lonely. The four crew members, without exception, all followed the men's anti-aircraft guns.

After completing a textbook lick, Fang Ziyi's slightly wheezing voice came from the communication channel.

"Intensive? I just twisted it around and dodged the anti-aircraft guns. ”

"Captain, I'll have a heartfelt message. In the face of these black clouds, I felt no waves in my heart, and even wanted to laugh. ”

"If the density of the devil's air defense is only at this level, then I unilaterally declare that the North China Eagle is already a thing of the past, and the Eagle of the Republic of China is in the 1st Air Division of the Eighth Route Army."

Such a vigorous speech made Captain Wang Hai have a faint smile on his face.

The Spitfire machine gun of No. 079 fired in unison, and several tongues of fire splashed bursts of blood mist in the group of devils.

Only ten minutes passed, and more than half of the devils in a brigade were killed and wounded. Without the protection of those field anti-aircraft guns, the ground forces would not even have a chance to take the stage.

"Close! Next, hand over the battlefield to the comrades of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region. ”

"People with body damage should report in time, and if necessary, parachute jumping, your life will always be more important than the plane!"

After the departure of the 1st Air Division, Commander Yang of the 1st Division led five regiments into the battlefield.

The soldiers cleared the recalcitrant devils as fast as they could, and then one regiment of men went to deal with the Tongpu railway, and the remaining four regiments built fortifications on the basis of the enemy's position.

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Wanquan, the headquarters of the Mongolian army.

"You repeat it to me again!?"

"The 26th Division was attacked by the Eighth Route Army? The other side also dispatched dozens of fighter jets? ”

"079 and 192 appeared in the sky above their troops at the same time? There is already a brigade of samurai killed by the enemy? ”

The current commander, Lieutenant General Gan Shigetaro, stared at him in disbelief, as if the information sent by the communications corps was fake.

The territory of the Mongolian army is very large, including the southern part of Chahar, the northern part of Jin Province and the eastern part of Suiyuan. Judging from the territory alone, it is even wider than the defense area of the First Army.

But their overall strength was pitiful, and now there was only one division, an independent mixed brigade and a cavalry group.

This is not because the commanders of the North China Front were arrogant, but because the above-mentioned troops were the elite of the elite.

Take the northern part of Jin Province, for example, which is both urban and mountainous, and is rich in coal mines. Through roads and railways, you can also go directly to Suiyuan and Taiyuan, which can be said to be the northern gate of Jin Province.

Ordinary B division regiments are not qualified to take a look at it at all.

The 26th Division, stationed there, was the first batch of new divisions of the Japanese army to adopt the three-wing model.

Commanders at all levels have accumulated rich experience in the Kwantung Army, and even many of them have participated in the Battle of Nomenkan, which is the top combat force in the B Division.

Compared with the bloated formation of the 2nd Brigade and the 4th Wing, the 3rd Wing Division is more flexible.

What's more, they are also specially equipped with armored vehicles, which have strong reconnaissance, detour and sneak attack capabilities, which are very suitable for local regional operations.

But with such a powerful force, nearly a thousand people were evaporated in just one face.

"Hey!"

"This is a telegram from the other party!"

After hearing the confirmation, Shigetaro's brow furrowed even deeper. A moment later, he led a group of staff officers to the military map.

The 26th Division was stationed in Datong, which was the starting station of the Beitongpu Railway.

There are only two possibilities for the Eighth Route Army to take the initiative to attack, and that is the possibility of taking offense as defense and cutting off its own support.

After all, they often set out from Datong and took the train all the way south to support.

If the Battle of the Central Plains had not been defeated so quickly, the field air defense weapons needed by the First Army would have been sent directly to Yuncheng along the railway, or even directly to Fenglingdu.

The second possibility is that the other party wants to seize the main artery that runs through the north and south of Jin Province.

To tell the truth, Kan Shigetaro wanted to send troops to support.

is also the commander of one side, he is very sympathetic to Iwamatsu Yoshio's current situation, and once had a feeling of sadness for the death of a rabbit and a fox. It's a pity that judging from the current situation, the army stationed in Mongolia is also a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, and it is difficult to protect itself.

After the loss of Jin Province, the follow-up plan of the Eighth Route Army must be to go north.

With this amount of troops under his command alone, he doesn't even need the Eighth War Zone to make a move, and a Jinchaji Military Region can kill him.

At the thought of the overshadowing fighter planes and the huge number of artillery groups, Gan Shigetaro couldn't help but snort. Even if they stubbornly defend it with the complicated terrain, it is estimated that they will not be able to hold out to the support of the Kwantung Army.

Thinking of this, the old devil looked at the combat staff officer on the side.

"How many people are there in the Eighth Route Army attacking Datong? Is the situation with weapons and equipment clear? ”

It is clear that the staff officer has done his homework. After hearing his commander's question, he opened the folder in his hand and read out the information from the front.

"The enemy air force has left the battlefield, and the infantry of the Eighth Route Army is no less than seven thousand."

"According to the report of the reconnaissance squad of the 26th Division, the enemy troops attacking them were armed with at least thirty M1897 75mm cannons."

Gan Shigetaro rubbed his head, if it was only a mere 7,000-strong army, his army stationed in Mongolia would definitely not take it seriously.

Maybe more than thirty cannons, a big problem for an ordinary separate mixed brigade. However, with the strength of his 26th Division, he could completely break through the opponent's defense line in one go.

The biggest problem now is that the tactics of the Eighth Route Army are becoming more and more advanced, and the superior firepower and air-ground coordination against the infantry is simply a massacre.

If you rush out without the cover of army aviation, once you encounter those damn fighters, it is estimated that the entire division will suffer heavy losses.

This is the battle of the Central Plains, the first army's blood to give them a warning.

But now is also an opportunity, if you can eat those 7,000 people quickly, it can more or less reduce the pressure on the subsequent war.

A moment later, Jutaro Kanki slammed his fist on the table.

"Yaga! When did the dignified Mongolian army fall to the fear of the 7,000 Eighth Route Army! ”

"Pass my orders! Let the cavalry group and the independent mixed second brigade advance towards Datong at the fastest speed! ”

"Damn the Jinchaji Military Region, you actually want to use a 7,000-step cannon to deter me! Since you have sent it to the door! Then you're welcome! ”

Having made up their minds, the staff officers of the army stationed in Mongolia began to discuss tactics intensively.

Five minutes later, the devils were in a hurry and came up with a battle plan that looked pretty good.

Datong is a basin between two mountain ranges.

This kind of terrain can be regarded as the comfort zone of the 26th Division, but it is more suitable for the Eighth Route Army's air-ground coordination style.

If a wing is used as bait, the battlefield will be moved to the vicinity of Laiyuan County. The dense forests and steep terrain can limit the use of the air force to the greatest extent.

What's more, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region of the Eighth Route Army was also in that area, and the enemy would never have thought that they would dare to choose the ambush battlefield close to their base camp.

Although the Eighth Route Army is very good at mountain warfare, its own independent mixed second brigade is not bad.

The brigade was abolished at the wing level and consisted of five separate infantry brigades directly under it.

Although the entire force consisted of only 5,000 men, it was armed with 10 rapid-fire guns, 12 field guns, and 20 mountain guns. Ample artillery and a flexible independent brigade formation make them ideal for mountain warfare.

Once the Eighth Route Army took the bait, Gan Shigetaro would send a mountain brigade and a wing to pin down the enemy, and finally end the battle with a killer cavalry group.

Its own cavalry group is the highest level of cavalry, equivalent to a combat unit at the division and regiment level.

Moreover, this unit has just been reorganized into a motorized unit, which not only improves the mobility of artillery and baggage units, but also adds a motorized infantry wing, and even a large number of armored vehicles and tanks.

Powerful maneuverability gives unlimited space and possibilities to play.

If the plan can be carried out smoothly, it will definitely be possible to completely annihilate 7,000 enemy troops at the minimum cost.

"Wonderful! Your Excellency the Commander! ”

"Presumably this trick is the dark light in the mouth of the Republic of China, I can come up with such a comprehensive plan in a short period of time, I really can't wait!"

"Even if the Eighth Route Army has a full set of new equipment, they don't know what a motorized force is!"

The praise of his own staff officers made Gan Shigetaro very useful.

The old devil waved his hand hypocritically, and then said to the waiting correspondent:

"Contact me with the 110th Division, the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade, and the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade so that they can be ready for battle. As soon as the Eighth Route Army dog jumps over the wall, invite them to attack together. ”

"Give Lieutenant General Tuqiao of the Twelfth Army another breath, let them also put some pressure on them, and try to contain the Eighth Route Army."

The entire battle plan has reached this point, and it can be regarded as completely complete.

The former contacted by Gan Shigetaro was a direct subordinate unit of the North China Front, and one division and two independent mixed brigades were in Hebei Province. With a strong reserve, you can have the bottom in your heart when you fight.

The latter is in Lu Province, although it can play a limited role, but it can more or less help the Mongolian army share the firepower.

But at this moment, a communications soldier hurriedly broke into the headquarters.

"Your Excellency, Commander! Big things are wrong! ”

"Eighth Route Army! The Eighth Route Army has gathered at least 50,000 troops! It looks like it's all regular army! ”

"The Beitongpu Railway has been occupied by the enemy, and the 26th Division has retreated to the area of Yanggao and Tianzhen, and they are asking for tactical guidance."

As soon as the fifty-two words came out, Gan Jutaro was suddenly like a frosted eggplant.

The entire Mongolian army totaled 30,000 men and 112 guns.

In the face of the Eighth Route Army, which was superior to its own in terms of equipment, numbers, and firepower, it was known that there was no chance of winning this battle without fighting. At this moment, a deep sense of powerlessness enveloped the old devil.

After all, in the face of hard power, all schemes seem very ridiculous.

"Yaga! Send a telegram to Commander Okamura Ninji and Commander Umezu Mijiro! Tell them what it is! ”

"Fifty thousand! And more than two hundred planes! Even if I can scatter beans into soldiers, I can't stop the Eighth Route Army! Without the support of the Army Airlines, I wouldn't have been able to retreat! “

"As soon as Jin Province and Suiyuan are lost, the whole of North China will be in chaos. Fast! Send a telegram to all the places where you can call for help! ”

During the period when he was giving orders to the signal soldiers, Gan Shigetaro was always scolding, and the whole person looked a little crazy.

"Yoshio Iwamatsu! Can't you die honestly in Taiyuan? ”

"Why do you have to resist, isn't this pulling me into the water to be a substitute for the dead?"

It's been a long time since I've posted a new chapter in Hades time.

(End of chapter)