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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 804 (4) The Cavalry is Difficult

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    The 6.5 kilogram 75mm field artillery shells can at most destroy the sleepers The rails may not be able to deal with it. Trying to destroy the thick and huge bridge piers is just not possible

    "Your Majesty the Brigade Commander Ordinarily the Germans would not counterattack so quickly However, the opponent's armored detachment is operating on this 20-kilometer road south of Kharkov. Is there any change in this? Last night the opponent was  A German infantry regiment was sent to conduct a night attack on the Kikuchi brigade position. Today is it possible that the main force of the German army will be reinforced from the southern front It is only 180 kilometers from Yekaterinoslav to Kharkov.  It is only half the distance from Krasnola to Kharkov. If the main force of the German army returns early along the railway line Even if we occupy the Lopan River Bridge, we will be attacked from both sides"

    The speaker was still Major Li Shang, the commander of the 3rd Chinese Armored Battalion. The strength of an infantry battalion in China is equivalent to half a brigade or two squadrons of the Japanese Army. However, as the commander of the armored battalion, Li Shang is actually a major.  The military rank is on an equal footing with the captains of the Japanese Army, and their right to speak is not much worse than that of the Japanese Army's captains. The Chinese armored forces are armed to the teeth, well-trained in combat effectiveness, and have extremely powerful fighting spirit.  Become the trump card among the Allied forces

    The meaning of the generals of the Muto brigade present here is also obvious. If the commander of the Chinese armored forces feels that they cannot capture the Luopan River Bridge, then the Japanese infantry brigade will be even less able to achieve the goals expected by the brigade commander

    "The Germans were able to attack the Kikuchi Brigade at night last night, so we can also attack the Lopan River Bridge at night. As for whether the main force of the German army will come up with reinforcements as Major Li said, I am afraid that the other party will not come, not that they will come!" Major General Muto  His arrogance made his subordinates get goosebumps when they heard it

    "Muto-kun Although the Imperial Warriors are brave, we do not have an advantage over the Germans in terms of troop strength and firepower If the opponent comes up with two infantry regiments plus artillery, they will surpass our entire brigade in terms of troop strength and firepower density  Although Major Li's armored troops are assisting on the battlefield south of Kharkov, the two armored trains on the other side have thick skins and strong firepower. They must not be ignored or underestimated" Takagi, the brigade chief of staff, hesitated to persuade.

    "The law of war is that if we lack discipline, we should have more than enough attack. It is precisely because we do not have the upper hand in military strength that we must launch active attacks to suppress the enemy. Otherwise, even if we build field fortifications, we will not be able to compete with the enemy's defensive capabilities in trench and fortress positions.  , Furthermore, Muto Nobuyoshi¡¯s 23rd Infantry Brigade is not a tortoise-like team like Kikuchi. We are the main force of the 3rd Division. Beating the Ukrainians in the forest is too restricted by the terrain and swamps.  Most of the terrain south of Kharkov is gentle slopes and hilly grasslands, which is conducive to the performance of armored troops. I have decided to launch an attack here! Anyone who dares to disobey military orders will be punished by military law!"

    Muto Nobuyoshi finally got impatient and continued to waste time by bickering. He waved his hand and made up his mind. At this moment, the Japanese generals who participated in the military review obediently shut their mouths. Anyway, they had said everything they needed to say. The brigade commander really wanted to  Who can stop the fight? Unless Lieutenant General Oba is here, otherwise it is Major General Muto who has the final say. The two Chinese generals Li Shang and Wu Keren are just major battalion commanders. If it is a colonel like Lu Huanyan or Ren Dao  The senior commander may still be able to persuade him here, but even Takagi, the brigade chief of staff, can no longer stand up to this situation.

    "Chief of Staff, let's talk about the plan we agreed on on the way! Time waits for no one!" Muto Nobuyoshi sat back on his little horse. The Japanese generals around him straightened their backs. It would be uncomfortable to argue at this time.  Well, perhaps only reality can teach the brigade commander a profound lesson

    Chief of Staff Takagi Yoshinari felt quite helpless, but since Muto Nobuyoshi mentioned that "the code is insufficient, the attack is more than enough. That is why it is necessary to use offense rather than defense to suppress the enemy!" This still made him feel a little relieved, of course.  What Muto said is correct. Once the German Air Force returns to the skies over Kharkov, the Allied Air Forces will be too preoccupied with fighting for air supremacy, and support for ground forces will inevitably take a back seat. This is why Major General Muto wants to launch an attack before air supremacy is lost.  Reason!

    "Brigade commander, gentlemen As an eastward roundabout force, our brigade has achieved a series of combat goals and plans. The bridge east of Kharkiv is in our hands, and the three Ukrainian infantry divisions have been  We repulsed, and the main force of the brigade went south to the Uda River and made contact with Colonel Yonezawa's 4th Cavalry Regiment. So, let's talk about the next battle plan:

    The main force of the Yonezawa unit continues to cruise south of the Uda River. Considering the fierce firepower of the German armored trains, Yonezawa-kun's troops have to work harder and continue to move southeast, with the goal of leaving the Germans' sight We  We still believe that the Krasnorad Bridge is our best target for cutting off the southern railway line. Of course, the premise is that we remove the opponent's iron armor.The detachment is completely mobilized to the Lopan River Bridge in the north!  "

    The words of Chief of Staff Takagi Yoshinari made Yonezawa Kogoro Colonel and the generals of the Muto brigade feel refreshed. Obviously, Major General Muto did not intend to use eggs to knock the opponent's stone hard, but was prepared to avoid reality.  After mobilizing the enemy's troops along the railway line, they used the cavalry troops to counterattack and set the target again on the Krasnorad Railway Bridge, about 25 kilometers south of the Lopan River Bridge. The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became stronger than before.  It became lively and enthusiastic.

    "Mr. Yonezawa, the bridge on the Uda River is being built in a hurry due to lack of equipment and engineering troops. Can the 4th Regiment be moved again after rest and interspersed near the Krasnorad River, waiting for an opportunity to destroy the railway bridge on the river? By then  You can also avenge Captain Yamashita!" Takagi Yoshinari turned to Yonezawa Kogoro and asked.

    "Uh Mr. Takagi, my troops have been fighting for many days after a long journey. The horses and soldiers are already very tired. It is not impossible to go south and reach the Krasnorad River, but if there are still German troops at the bridge,  If the armored trains defend it, it will be difficult to complete the task of blasting and destroying the bridge The Iida brigade's men and horses have traveled more than 100 kilometers today. If they don't rest and recover in time, the soldiers can say that the war horses transported from China after all the hard work can be  Everything must be destroyed"

    Yonezawa Kogoro's answer was rather hesitant
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