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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2525 Fighting Back

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    Chief of Staff Matsuda was speechless for a while, feeling that Commander-in-Chief Umezu was taking things for granted, and moreover, he was taking things for granted in an unrealistic and fantasy-like way.

    Judging from various signs, there are indeed no independent divisions on the Gaizhou front line. It is the best time for the central and western front troops to retreat. However, it is unrealistic to order the eastern front troops to turn laterally into the direction of Gaizhou and retreat from this direction.  Ah, by the same token, the remnants of the 107th Division will also cross the Liaodong Peninsula. I am afraid that after reaching the Gaizhou line, the independent division troops chasing after them will arrive at the same time. Wouldn't that be a doorstep?  Looking for a fight?

    Chief of Staff Matsuda was quite hesitant, because General Umezu's order was too taken for granted and idealistic. Perhaps, before the 107th Division reached Gaizhou, the independent division troops pursuing on the western front had already blocked the opening. Then  The 107th Division is no different from surrendering into a trap. It has worked hard to cross the Liaodong Peninsula for more than 200 kilometers, but it was sent to its doorstep to be surrounded and annihilated by the independent division troops. What's the truth?

    With the lives of the more than 10,000 remaining soldiers of the 107th Division at stake, Chief of Staff Matsuda had no choice but to speak, "Commander-in-Chief, I feel this is inappropriate and order the troops on the central and western fronts to retreat as quickly as possible.  Absolutely correct. However, it is very dangerous for the troops of the 107th Division on the eastern front to turn towards Gaizhou, because the Imperial Army soldiers also have to cross the Liaodong Peninsula, followed closely by the twenty-something Independent Division.  Soldier Wan, would you please reconsider?¡±

    "What are you considering?" General Meijin suddenly became furious, staring with red eyes, and shouted, "Chief of Staff Matsuda, can you use your brain? The independent division unit that crossed the Yalu River will first seize Anhui.  In the east area, there are already heavy troops gathering in the direction of Anton. With the current situation of the 107th Division, are you and I sure that we can break through the blocking line? No! Can the First Corps and the Second Corps recapture Anton as scheduled?  Opening a retreat channel is also uncertain!¡±

    "The combination of various uncertain factors means that the 107th Division in the direction of Anton is an insurmountable obstacle. The independent division troops only need to block them for two days, and the independent division troops pursuing behind will catch up.  Come up. How will the 107th Division cope with being blocked in front of us? In this case, why not try again in the promising direction of Gaizhou?"

    General Umezu foamed at the mouth, waved his hands nervously, and yelled at the top of his lungs. His saliva sprayed onto the face of Chief of Staff Matsuda and the staff officers in the headquarters.  His face was pale and he was as silent as a cicada.  I didn't even dare to express my anger. The second most powerful figure in the Kwantung Army, Lieutenant General Chief of General Staff, was pointed at the nose and reprimanded. General Umezu, the junior staff officer, was to be killed with just one word!

    Chief of Staff Matsuda's face was dull, bearing the wrath of General Umezu. He admitted that this was the only opportunity that the retreating 107th Division on the Eastern Front could take advantage of. Gaizhou was an unblocked opening, but General Umezu  This approach is also a gamble, betting that the pursuing independent division troops will not be able to reach the front of the 107th Division, which is turning towards Gaizhou. Gaizhou is still an unobstructed and smooth road, but is this possible?

    Chief of Staff Matsuda felt that Commander-in-Chief Umezu had been gambling since launching the campaign to regain the Liaodong Peninsula. It was a risky gamble with insufficient capital. In fact, if the 107th Division retreated from the Eastern Front, it would still be in the Andong area.  By opening a breakthrough point, and with the support of the two corps north of Anton, it is very possible for the remaining 107th Division to break through the independent division's blockade on the Andong front line.

    Judging from the situation on the battlefield, it is obviously much safer than Commander-in-Chief Umezu¡¯s temporary decision. Even the 107th Division failed to break through the independent division¡¯s blocking line in Anton.  The imperial troops on the road can safely pass through the Gaizhou area and lose one of the three, which is considered the best result. However, General Umezu wants to save them all and does not have enough capital. How difficult is it!

    "Putting the future, destiny and lives of more than 10,000 Imperial Army soldiers on a gamble with an unknown outcome!" Chief of Staff Matsuda lamented in his heart, but he couldn't say anything. Moreover, even if he did, it would not be possible anymore.  Can this be adopted by a violent boss?

    The answer was definitely no. General Umezu Yoshijiro was already immersed in his wishful gambling. "Yes, Commander, the staff is lying. Please convey your order to the retreating troops immediately!" Chief of Staff Matsuda said with his head down.  , the attitude is absolutely respectful.

    "Commander-in-Chief, in this case, do you still need the new First Corps and Second Corps of the Kwantung Army to continue attacking Anton?" He asked again. This is the meaning of the question. The 107th Division will not leave An Dong.  Heading east, the two corps combined totaled more than 250,000 people. There was no need to be cannon fodder and continue to fight in vain, right?

    "Why not?" General Umezu Yoshijiro said coldly: "The order is still issued, continue the attack! Anton, we must take it back!"

    The order is issued and the closureColonel Fukuzawa, the commander of the new First Corps of the Japanese Army, fully understood in his heart that Commander-in-Chief Umezu was going to use the First Corps as cannon fodder. Including himself, the commander, they were all destined to be cannon fodder. I got it.  It was also helpless. Anyone who failed to execute the order would be a dead end. Commander-in-Chief Umezu would never go around him. If he carried out the order, he would still be a dead end. The artillery shells of the independent division hit the ground several times. It was a helpless place.  Beyond the land of death!

    "This is the fate of the Imperial Warriors! From the moment he received the appointment of the commander-in-chief, his fate today was destined!" Colonel Fukuzawa thought sadly, and then he issued an order, "Each brigade will immediately prepare to attack.  Imperial officers must be at the forefront to set an example for the Manchu soldiers. Anyone who cowers or escapes before the battle will be executed on the spot by officers at all levels!"

    So, under the intensive artillery fire, at the blast point of the artillery shells, on the battlefield that rolled up like waves of earth, the remaining soldiers of the new First Corps of the Kwantung Army, led by the Japanese officers, threw moths into the fire.  Rushing up like a merciless shell, the merciless shells exploded into a rain of blood, and the whistling and whirling shrapnel strangled all lives that entered the fire net. Groups of soldiers from the newly formed First Corps of the Kwantung Army fell down, and there were flying bullets everywhere.  The stumps and broken arms were raised in mid-air.

    The newly formed First Corps of the Kwantung Army, such an attack regardless of casualties, was a completely suicidal act. It attracted the attention of the commanders of the blocking forces, who immediately reported the situation to the headquarters. So far, the blocking of the six regiments has  The troops were still very relaxed. The soldiers had guns in their hands, but they had not yet taken effect. The artillery completely controlled the battlefield. There was not a single Japanese soldier within two kilometers of the front of the position.

    After receiving the reports from several captains of the blocking force, Han Tie thought for a moment, smiled disdainfully, and said to Chief of Staff Wang Dongshan: "Hey! The little devil is using the human sea tactic! If you do it knowing you can't do it, there must be deception.  , I think the Japanese commander is using these Manchurian Japanese soldiers as cannon fodder to consume our ammunition and the energy of the tired soldiers. Dongshan, you see, this is the first wave. What kind of Kanto is coming behind?  The newly formed Second Corps of the Army will still adopt this style of play!¡±

    Wang Dongshan agreed with the commander's judgment, "The intention is very obvious, which is to use the Manchurian Japanese soldiers as cannon fodder. Commander, are you ordering the blocking troops on the front lines of Wulongbei, Bianmen and Baoshan to save ammunition?"

    Han Tie pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "Now, the First Corps of the Kwantung Army has been beaten to a bloody head and has lost its fighting spirit. I think the fire is almost over. Send my order, and the five dragons will be carried to the front line of Baoshan."  The blocking force immediately began a full-scale counterattack, dispatching all tanks. The counterattack must be fast and fierce, and the distance of the counterattack should not exceed fifteen kilometers. Then, quickly retreat to the position and prepare to face the next wave of Japs! "

    The artillery fire that turned half the sky red finally stopped. They were lying helplessly on the ground. The soldiers of the newly formed First Corps of the Kwantung Army who were lucky enough to survive had their ears buzzing and looked at the sky in disbelief.  , everything that happened just now was like walking out of hell. Seven souls and six souls flew away from the body. It was so terrifying. My companions were exploded into a ball of blood mist right in front of me. Not even a bone or scum could be found.  arrive.

    The Manchurian Japanese soldiers who had never been on such a cruel battlefield and had only fought a few battles with the resistance forces had experienced such a scene. Their eyes were straight, they were lying on the ground, their bodies were weak, and all their energy and energy were gone.  It was as if they were all exhausted. At this time, the Japanese officers who were not killed in the bombing got excited, jumped up, drew out their command swords, and shouted at the top of their lungs: "Baga! Stupid pig, get up immediately, all attack!"

    Before the Manchukuo generals could get up, the sound of tank tracks crushing the soil came from the independent division position opposite. The ground trembled slightly. Han Tie deployed six troops from Wulong back to Baoshan.  The main force group, in accordance with the order, began to launch a full-scale counterattack.

    Like an unstoppable torrent, Han Tie's counterattack troops, with tanks and infantry behind them, appeared in a dark mass in front of the soldiers of the newly formed First Corps of the Kwantung Army who had been beaten to the point of losing their energy.  The fear and panic instantly overwhelmed all the soldiers. There was only one thought in their minds, "Run!" Run back as hard as possible, as far away from these vicious independent division soldiers as possible!

    Rout, an unstoppable rout, like the ebbing sea water, the remaining tens of thousands of people in the new First Corps of the Kwantung Army turned around and ran away. The Japanese officers yelled angrily and cursed fiercely, holding hands in their hands.  With their pistols and command knives, they mercilessly killed and chopped down the Manchurian soldiers. However, they still could not stop the rout of people. On the contrary, these Japanese officers were trapped and could not help but follow them.

    After receiving the report, Han Tie laughed a few times and said: "I have thirty thousand people chasing the little Japs with tens of thousands of them. It was an interesting battle. Okay, we should turn around and deal with the little Japs coming from the south."  "(To be continued) (To be continued)
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