noffsinger Chapter 151 1th Armored Division
Chapter 151 1th Armored Division
Li Yunlong was almost bald from thinking too much, but still couldn't make a decision, so he pulled Wang Meng back to the military fortress.
"Mengzi, the tank regiment has been basically integrated, and the armored division must be finalized. We can't wait any longer!"
Wang Meng had a vague feeling that Li Yunlong had a big plan, so he hinted at it.
"Commander, do you have a plan?"
Li Yunlong gave a wicked smile and pointed his finger at the natural barrier of the Yellow River - Tongguan!
"We must quickly capture Fenglingdu on the other side of Tongguan, and then slowly clear out the Japanese invaders in Shanxi!"
A word to awaken the dreamer.
The troops from the Second War Zone are now defending Tongguan.
If the independent column wiped out the Japanese in Linfen and Yuncheng areas, the troops in the Second War Zone would most likely immediately cross the Yellow River and seize the Yuncheng area.
By then, the back of the independent column would be completely exposed to Yan Laoxi.
Therefore, Li Yunlong made up his mind to launch a surprise attack on Fenglingdu opposite Tongguan and take control of it.
As long as Fenglingdu is in the hands of the Independent Column, even if you, Yan Laoxi, are let in, would you still dare to act recklessly?
If one is not satisfied, he will just tie the pocket and beat the person!
The independent column is hundreds of kilometers away from Fenglingdu. To achieve the strategic goal of occupying and controlling Fenglingdu, it is necessary to use troops that can maneuver quickly and have strong combat effectiveness.
The battle must start and end quickly, lest Yan Laoxi smell the scent and send troops from Tongguan to "assist in defense."
Li Yunlong would not do anything to help others.
"Don't have the intention to harm others, but be on guard against others. Commander, that armored division must be formed immediately!"
Wang Meng then combined Dai Anlan's suggestions and provided Li Yunlong with an armored division organization table.
An Armored Regiment
包含1个重型坦克营（30辆虎式坦克）、2个中型坦克营（60辆五号坦克），共计1500余人，另配备50辆摩托车、40辆汽车、20辆拖车。
An Armored Infantry Regiment
It includes three armored infantry battalions and one artillery battalion, all of which are deployed by half-track armored vehicles, totaling more than 2500 people and equipped with 230 armored vehicles.
Each battalion is composed of three infantry companies, one heavy machine gun company and one infantry artillery company.
MG34 general-purpose machine guns and 50mm mortars were naturally equipped to the squad and platoon levels of the infantry company. Each infantry company was equipped with twelve light machine guns, four anti-tank guns, and six 50mm mortars to strengthen the company-level firepower.
The heavy machine gun company is equipped with 6 heavy machine guns and twelve 81mm mortars.
Infantry artillery battery, eight 75mm light infantry guns.
炮兵营下辖一个150毫米步兵炮连（9门）、一个75毫米步兵炮连（15门）、一个37毫米反坦克连（15门）、一个37毫米高射炮连（15门）。
A mechanized infantry regiment
It includes two motor vehicle battalions and one motorcycle battalion, with a total of more than 2200 people, equipped with 60 vehicles, 200 motorcycles, and 60 tractors.
The artillery configuration of the mechanized infantry regiment is the same as that of the armored infantry regiment.
The only difference is that mechanized infantry regiments rely on cars and motorcycles for delivery, and artillery is towed by tractors or cars.
An artillery regiment
包含两个105毫米榴弹炮营、两个37毫米高射炮营，共计1500余人，装备各式火炮120门、汽车40辆、牵引车120辆。
The howitzer battalion has three howitzer companies, each equipped with 105 18mm le FH 10 light howitzers.
The anti-aircraft artillery battalion has three anti-aircraft artillery companies, each equipped with 37 36mm Flak10 anti-aircraft guns.
There are also a communications platoon, a meteorological unit, a surveying and mapping unit, and a guard company.
An Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
包含1个通信排、2个装甲侦察车连、1个摩托车连和1个重武器连，共计800余人，装备60辆装甲车、60辆摩托车、60余辆汽车。
The armored vehicle reconnaissance company is equipped with 12 SdKfz 232 eight-wheeled armored vehicles and 6 armored command vehicles equipped with radio stations.
The heavy weapons company is equipped with four 81mm mortars and four 75mm infantry guns.
An anti-tank battalion
It includes three anti-tank companies with a total of more than 600 people, equipped with 36 anti-tank guns, 60 armored vehicles and 20 cars.
Each tank company is equipped with 12 Pak 35/36 anti-tank guns, and light and heavy machine guns and other self-defense weapons.
An engineering battalion
It includes a pontoon bridge company and three engineering companies, with a total of more than 600 people, equipped with 80 motorcycles and 90 vehicles.
The engineering company is equipped with light and heavy machine guns and other self-defense weapons.
A Communications Battalion
包含一个通信连、一个装甲通信连，共计400余人，装备7辆指挥坦克、20辆装甲指挥车、30辆摩托车、40辆汽车。
They are also only equipped with self-defense weapons.
A reserve camp
It is mainly composed of tank cadets and artillery cadets, with a total of more than 400 people.
Equip with self-defense weapons.
【logistics department】
It includes various types of logistical units, totaling more than 800 people, equipped with 20 armored vehicles, 20 motorcycles, and 250 cars.
The entire division has a total of more than 97 people, equipped with 370 tanks, 500 armored vehicles and vehicles.
Although the number of tanks is not as much as that of a regular German armored division, fortunately they are all the latest Type 5 tanks.
Li Yunlong looked at the staffing table and grinned.
"Damn it, if I had this kind of equipment earlier, would I still have to depend on the Japanese? Mengzi, can we get this equipment?"
Wang Meng did some calculations in his mind and concluded that the light and heavy weapons of the armored infantry regiment and the mechanized infantry regiment could be transferred over with their original organization, and all kinds of tanks were also ready.
What he needed to exchange were armored vehicles, cars, motorcycles and artillery regiment's equipment.
Add to that a basic amount of ammunition and fuel, and he basically gets points. He still has [points], which is more than enough.
However, he still had to achieve self-sufficiency in ammunition and light weapons as soon as possible, otherwise his 4 points would not be enough to equip three armored divisions.
How can we achieve national rejuvenation?
"Commander, equipment is not a problem. Now we just need to consider which regiment to dismantle?"
Li Yunlong's chin was almost calloused from rubbing it, and he finally made up his mind.
"Let's go to the third regiment! Wang Huaibao has the most experience, so Zhang Dabiao and Shen Quan shouldn't have any objections. Besides, he's very thorough, so there shouldn't be any problem for him to be Dai Anlan's deputy."
Wang Meng originally thought that Li Yunlong would choose Zhang Dabiao, which was unexpected, but also reasonable when he thought about it.
If you choose either Zhang Dabiao or Shen Quan, the other one will be dissatisfied.
Moreover, they both have strong personalities and have fought on the training ground many times before. They are not suitable to be assistants.
Wang Meng admired Li Yunlong even more. He thought that this man was a man of great talent but with great meticulousness. No wonder he had made a fortune in Shanxi for so many years.
"Commander, now that it has been decided, let's organize it as soon as possible. The chief officers of each regiment must also be implemented as soon as possible. I'm afraid the Japanese won't give us too much time!"
"Okay, let's hold a meeting of the independent column's battalion-level and above officers tomorrow, and then we'll make a unified announcement! Don't let these two guys get a chance to take advantage of the loopholes!"