noffsinger Chapter 451: Intelligence Analysis
Chapter 451: Intelligence Analysis
Old Zhao returned to the military fortress and saw Wang Meng who was busy taking off, and he couldn't bear to disturb him.
When Wang Meng looked up from a pile of expansion documents and weapons allocation documents, he found Zhao Gang with a smile on his face.
"Old Zhao, you're finally back! These military officer appointment and dismissal documents are giving me a headache. You should come, and the conversation hasn't even started yet!"
Zhao Gang was also a practical man. He immediately took the document and glanced over it quickly.
"Well, there shouldn't be any problems. I have impressions of these cadres. They are veteran cadres from the Independent Regiment period. I will have another talk with them tomorrow and they can be officially appointed!"
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When it comes to troop organization and weapon configuration, Wang Meng can speak eloquently, but he still lacks some experience in political work.
"Great, Lao Zhao, your brain is more powerful than a computer! You can remember so many people!"
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang looked at Wang Meng at the same time with suspicious expressions and spoke in unison.
"What computer?"
"Well, it's a man in our village with a very good memory. His last name is Ji and his given name is Suanji. Oh, let's not talk about this. How should we divide the work next?"
Zhao Gang put the document aside, and then said solemnly to Wang Meng and Li Yunlong:
"I have an idea. Since we are worried about the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Central Army launching a sneak attack from behind, why don't we put this matter on paper and let the people of the whole country keep an eye on them for us? If Mr. Song really dares to take the risk, don't blame us for turning our guns on him!"
If the conspiracy of the Central Army is exposed directly and turned into a naked conspiracy, I am afraid that Mr. Song will also be afraid, right?
"Old Zhao, you are a master!"
"Yes, I have never seen a master as skilled as you!"
"Since both of you have no objection, leave this matter to me!"
Li Yunlong and Wang Meng nodded quickly. They didn't dare to take on the work of writing press releases and issuing telegrams.
The three people divided the work again:
Li Yunlong was responsible for organizing the combat readiness of the armored division, infantry division and artillery division, and adjusting the strategic deployment in a timely manner based on intelligence.
Wang Meng was responsible for continuing to gather intelligence, providing information support to Li Yunlong's troop deployment, and was responsible for commanding the aviation division and two airborne regiments.
Zhao Gang was originally in charge of the armed police force. The weapons, equipment and personnel of each mobile regiment were already in place, so the subsequent training and deployment were left to Zhao Gang.
The task of liaising with the Eighth Route Army, the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army also fell on Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang is no longer the Zhao Gang of the past. He now handles both military and political affairs, and deploying some mobile regiments is no problem for him.
Wang Meng called Li Yiming, whose eyes were swollen like eggs.
"Minister Li, does our intelligence department have any latest news?"
Li Yiming walked to the front of the map, picked up a baton and started gesturing.
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, according to our analysis of the performance of the Japanese tanks and previous battle research, the Japanese army's large-scale transportation must rely on railways.
It is expected that they will transport the 30th Army from Changchun to Peiping via the Beining Railway, and then transport it to Baotou or Datong via the Pingsui Railway!
Therefore, we judge that their main attack direction will be from Datong, from north to south!"
Wang Meng nodded. This was pretty much what he had guessed.
Pingshun is located to the south of the Yellow River and is a mountainous and hilly area, which is not suitable for large-scale military and armored group operations.
Niangzi Pass, which leads into Shanxi from the west, was also controlled by an independent column and was easy to defend but difficult to attack.
That only leaves the north, Datong!
As a transportation hub, Datong has railways, highways and airports.
Moreover, in order to plunder Datong's coal resources, the Japanese invaders had been deeply rooted in Datong for many years and had ruled for a long time, which weakened the foundation for the War of Resistance.
According to intelligence, in order to prevent air raids by the independent column, the Japanese built a large number of permanent hangars at Datong Airport and Baotou Airport, and also moved a lot of anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns from their homeland.
Wang Meng took a look at the terrain and felt that it was very likely that they would engage in a decisive battle with the independent column in the open area of Datong.
"That's right, Minister Li. You can give our analysis to Squid and ask him to do everything he can to verify its authenticity. This can also be regarded as pointing out a direction for his investigation!"
Wang Meng sorted out his thoughts. Now they didn't have much time left.
"Old Li, we must determine the main attack direction of the Japanese before they finish assembling and prepare in advance!"
After listening to Wang Meng's analysis, Li Yunlong finally made a bold decision.
"Mengzi, what is the biggest advantage of our armored division?"
Wang Meng didn't expect Li Yunlong to ask such a question.
"Isn't it obvious? Fast speed and strong firepower!"
"Then let's take the initiative and force the Japanese to Datong to fight a decisive battle with us, so that we don't have to wait passively and miss the opportunity to fight!
If the Japanese ignore our attack, we will fight quickly and take Datong, then turn around and deal with the Japanese Kwantung Army!"
Wang Meng took a deep breath. This was a risky move. He had to ensure that he could capture Datong quickly.
If Datong cannot be captured smoothly and quickly, the independent column will be stuck in a quagmire, and both the lady and the troops will be lost.
But with the strength of seven armored divisions and one infantry division, it should be no problem to capture Datong!
In the Datong area, there was only one Japanese 26th Division, with more than Japanese soldiers.
The 26th Division was commanded by Lieutenant General Saeki Fumio, and was composed of:
26th Infantry Regiment: 11th, 12th and 13th Independent Infantry Regiments.
独立野炮兵第11联队、工兵第26联队、轻重兵第26联队、师团搜索队、通信队、兵器勤务队、第1、第2野战医院、病马厂。
"Zhang Dabiao's Second Division is in Yuanping, south of Datong, 200 kilometers away from Datong. At the speed of the armored division, it can reach the city of Datong overnight!"
Li Yunlong counted on his fingers and found that the theoretical speed could indeed be achieved.
However, there are Japanese artillery towers, fortifications and county towns along the way. If the Japanese are alerted, they will immediately be on guard and the effectiveness of the blitzkrieg will be greatly reduced.
"Mengzi, I think we can give it a try. Even if we can't take Datong in a blitzkrieg, at least we can attract the Japanese to Datong. The pressure from other directions will be reduced, and we can concentrate on fighting a decisive battle with them in Datong!"
"Okay, wait for Lao Zhao to come back and we will unify our thoughts! I suggest that the 7th Armored Division in the south of Pingshun and the 5th Armored Division at the Yongji Yellow River Bridge can set out first and assemble in the north!"
"Okay, let's get them ready first! When Lao Zhao comes back, give the order immediately!"