noffsinger Chapter 470 Okamura Neiji's Reflection
Chapter 470 Okamura Neiji's Reflection
Zhang Dabiao and Ding Wei filled up the tanks and prepared to board their command tanks.
However, Li Yunlong stopped them and gave each of them a bicycle.
"Don't fucking try to rub against the tank. Take one of these two bicycles and follow the tank back!"
Ding Wei and Kong Jie lowered their heads and looked at each other. He felt good after defeating the Japanese tanks a few hours ago, but now he had to pay the price.
However, they are still aware of taking the blame for their leaders.
"Okay, we both accept it and ride the bike back!"
Li Yunlong showed a teachable expression, got into a jeep in a cool manner, and drove towards Datong.
Except for some soldiers from the maintenance company and several maintenance vehicles, the other tanks also gathered in the direction of Datong.
It was not until twelve o'clock in the evening that Li Yunlong returned to the railway station in the southern part of Datong city, which was the temporary command center of the independent column.
Wang Meng was busy ordering the armed police engineering corps to immediately repair the railway between Datong and Taiyuan and try to restore traffic on the Tongpu Line as soon as possible.
In addition, personnel dispatched by the Aviation Division quickly took control of Datong Airport and replaced and repaired the equipment destroyed by the Japanese, striving to resume operations within three days.
"Mengzi, why are you so busy?"
Wang Meng didn't even raise his head as he was planning Datong's defense deployment.
"How's it going, Lao Li? Did you enjoy the fight?"
"Hehe, it's all because of Zhang Dabiao and Ding Wei. The generals were away and did not obey the orders of the master. They actually led the troops to chase after them. Others don't know me, but you don't know me! Am I the kind of person who ignores the overall situation and only cares about my own comfort?"
Wang Meng burst out laughing and really wanted to hit Li Yunlong twice.
"Yes, yes, you are not! If I didn't need to discuss the defense of Datong with you, I really want to send you three bicycles. You three can just take care of each other in a triangular offensive!"
Li Yunlong walked to the front of the map and looked at the defense plan made by Wang Meng.
It is expected that seven armored divisions and one infantry division will arrive at the designated location before 12: the day after tomorrow.
Wang Huaibao's First Armored Division was stationed in Jule Township, northeast of Datong.
Shen Quan's Third Armored Division was stationed in Yunzhou, southeast of Datong.
The 1st and 4th Armored Divisions control the transportation hub from Zhangjiakou to Datong.
Zhang Dabiao's Second Armored Division and Kong Jie's Fourth Armored Division were stationed in Fengzhen, north of Datong, to guard against the Japanese invaders in the direction of Ulanqab.
Kong Jie's Fifth Armored Division and Xing Zhiguo's Sixth Armored Division were stationed in Yungang, south of Datong, as the general reserve of the Datong defense line.
Dai Anlan's Seventh Armored Division and Chu Yunfei's First Infantry Division were deployed in Huairen to control the pass. As a mobile force, they would consider providing support if Taiyuan and Niangzi Pass encountered a strong attack.
The artillery division was deployed in the eastern part of Datong, mainly to guard against the Kwantung Army troops in Peking and Zhangjiakou.
Li Yunlong naturally had no objection to Wang Meng's ability to deploy troops. After all, it was well-organized and the various troops supported each other.
"Okay, let's do it! But our transportation lines must be restored quickly. Old Li didn't realize it before, but these past two days, the shells are tight and we dare not step on the accelerator. It's really frustrating!"
"I have asked Zhang Wanhe from the logistics department to quickly resupply us with fuel, artillery shells, and various supplies. They should arrive tonight. Once Datong Airport is restored to service, even if the railway and highway are cut off, we can still use air transport to supply the most critical materials!"
"Okay! After careful consideration by the leadership of the Independent Column, Chief of Staff Wang is invited to be on duty tonight!"
Li Yunlong left after saying a few words.
Wang Meng also laughed and cursed a few times, but he didn't care. He hadn't figured out the movements of the Japanese yet, and he had no intention of sleeping.
There was another person who was unable to sleep like him, and that was Neiji Okamura who was far away in Peking.
He thought that luring the enemy northward was a brilliant move, and that he could use his superior forces to annihilate the tank regiments of the two armored divisions and relieve the pressure on the subsequent 4th and 5th tank divisions.
But no one expected that more than 300 tanks, plus artillery vehicles, and thousands of imperial soldiers could not defeat just over 160 Tiger tanks and Type 5 tanks?
"Baga! Find out for me which bastard made this assessment report!"
Okamura Yasuji clearly remembered that when the decision was made to introduce Tiger tanks and Panzer V tanks, the Army General Staff conducted a detailed investigation and research.
I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but it actually narrowed the gap between their Type 95 light tanks, Type 97 medium tanks, Tiger tanks and Panzer V tanks.
After their precise calculations, 2.19 Japanese tanks can rival the Tiger tank and the Panzer V tank!
At the beginning, Okamura Neiji expressed doubts when he saw the huge gap in parameters between the two tanks.
However, they insisted on taking the execution and will of the imperial soldiers as the most critical indicators, and obtained the emperor's approval.
"The will of the Imperial soldiers is something that cannot be destroyed by steel or artillery shells. Even if there are no tanks, the Imperial soldiers with explosive packs and anti-tank grenades can exchange for enemy tanks at a ratio of three to one or even two to one!"
So, this report was sent to Ningji Okamura's desk.
With the support of senior officers from the Army General Staff and the ratio accurate to two decimal places, Neiji Okamura began to believe in the will of the imperial warriors!
As a result, he made the foolish decision to let the 3rd Tank Division fight against Li Yunlong's two armored divisions' tank regiments.
However, Okamura Ningji clearly remembered that he told Uetsuki Yoshio:
If faced with irresistible difficulties, it is imperative to withdraw from the battlefield in a timely manner, quickly disengage and preserve strength. But why did we still lose nearly two-thirds of our tanks, all our artillery vehicles and half of our wheeled armored vehicles and cars?
It was not until Yoshio Uetsuki's report was placed in front of Neiji Okamura that he understood how a tank regiment that was isolated and deep in the territory could achieve such a result!
Modern warfare is all about comprehensive support capabilities.
The Japanese originally wanted to take advantage of Li Yunlong's tank regiment's lack of artillery shells and heavy fire support.
But who knew that a self-propelled howitzer was coming?
It would have been fine if the self-propelled howitzers had arrived, but the Japanese were also preparing to use planes to launch an aerial attack and drop bombs on the Tiger tanks.
But my roommate knew that the Independent Column Air Division was not defeated, but came back again! It also shot down all their fighters and bombers!
Who can he talk to?
Okamura Neiji had a vague feeling that the independent column he was facing was no longer a behemoth that he, a front commander, could deal with!
However, the war continues.
Operation Plan No. 1 must be implemented!