. At the same time, those young domestic intern reporters really couldn¡¯t contain their excitement. Riding a bicycle, he rushed to the Presidential Palace and shouted, "It's started, the war is started, the Central Army has launched a full-scale attack on the Northeast!"
Some people who were sleeping soundly got up with sleepy eyes and opened the windows to see what was going on. Soon, a young man from a certain family who understood what was going on started yelling like crazy, which scared the couple of the merchant. broken. The mother grabbed her son anxiously and said in fear, "Son, what's wrong? What's going on? Is he suffering from a demon? The child's father, hurry up, call a car and take the child to the hospital!"
"Mom, Dad, Dad, don't call a car, what kind of car are you calling! Mom, I'm fine, I'm happy, there's a war. The Central Army finally marched into the Northeast, and the Japanese finally started fighting with Little Japan!"
The mother was very puzzled by this, but seeing that her son seemed to be fine and speaking very clearly, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Let's just fight. Anyway, I won't allow you to be a soldier. You are the only one in our Xie family." Incense¡¡±
"You kid, why are you making noises so early in the morning? It's already getting late. Go and wash up. After breakfast, go to school!"
"Mom, Dad, you the Japanese have entered the Northeast. The Northeast is our land. Millions of our people in the Northeast have struggled to survive for many years under the enslavement of the ruthless Japanese soldiers. Now the country finally finally The Northeast is about to be taken back. Who will dare to say that China is not a big country and that China is not as good as Japan? Mom, dad, youhow can you not be happy at all?" This young middle school student was so anxious that he almost killed his parents. Open it up and let your parents know all the hot spots in your heart and your proud national glory.
"Okay. Okay, we are happy. When the time comes, our family will definitely donate money to help the central government regain the Northeast, okay? Take the time to wash your face and brush your teeth. We will go to school soon!"
At this time, the streets outside were already lively. Countless young people rushed out of their homes. Some of them were not even dressed. They were jumping and cheering happily. Some even took out firecrackers and set them off. stand up. After a while, I seemed to hear a neat shout coming from the distance.
"Support the central government to send troops to the Northeast!"
"Recover Northeast China, defeat Japan, unify the country, and revitalize China!"
"Long live the country, long live the National Defense Forces, long live the President of China!"
"China is invincible, China is invincible, and we are invincible in all battles. I am the only one who is undefeated. Long live the Chinese National Defense Force!"
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Waves of shouts made this morning no longer peaceful. The young man couldn't stay any longer. He hurriedly washed his face, got dressed, picked up his schoolbag, pushed his bicycle and rushed out of the house, shouting as he ran, "Mom and Dad, I've gone to school. I'll buy breakfast myself!"
"Oh, this kidslow downslow down" Until the son walked away and looked at more and more young people gathering on the street, the couple looked at each other, and the mother was the first to say in confusion, "It's really I don¡¯t understand what¡¯s wrong with the children today. It¡¯s not just the warriors. When we were young, the wars were all"
"Times are different, the court is different, and I think our future will probably be different as well. Go back, have breakfast early and open for business. Today, in order to celebrate to celebrate the Japanese occupation of the Northeast, our store will be open for five days Open at a discount!¡±
The owner of this small food shop did not know that Japan was only launching a full-scale attack on the Northeast. It was too early to talk about recovery. But it was just a whim move on his part. The sales of his store surged today, and the popularity was beyond his imagination. Since the craftsmanship of this pastry is inherited from ancestors, the taste is very good. Since this 50% discount promotion, as an opportunity to celebrate the Japanese occupation of Northeast China, it was published in Dojia newspapers, and its influence has been greatly improved, and it has gradually developed into a well-known brand in China. When a reporter interviewed the owner of this store a few years later, the owner admitted that he had never paid attention to national affairs before, and he felt that the country's honor and victory had nothing to do with him. But since this incident, Boss Xie said that he never expected that supporting the country¡¯s war would lead to unbelievable business success.
Not to mention how many readers have been amused by Boss Xie¡¯s honest and frank words, this all-out attack by the National Defense Forces can be said to be the largest comprehensive mobilization and joint operation since the formation of the National Defense Forces. Whether it is the aircraft used by the Air Force, the number of people mobilized by the Army on the ground, or even the unprecedentedly powerful combat lineup of the Navy, it is unprecedented. Especially after the comprehensive reorganization of the Army, the first appearance of the elite corps in the form of a new mechanized force was an important turning point in the history of the development of the National Defense Forces.
The entire National Defense Force Air Force has three divisions and more than 2,000 aircraft. Although this cannot be compared with the large fleets of thousands or hundreds of aircraft during World War I. But this force is also formidable in East Asia. three divisions of air force, for this Northeast War, Huafei mobilized about two divisions of the air force, with a total of about 1,600 aircraft, including more than 600 bombers, more than 300 dive bombers, 500 fighter jets, and 200 transport aircraft. There are more than one aircraft, a huge air force lineup composed of several high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Although there are still shortcomings and flaws, it can deal with the Japanese Air Force in Northeast China. It's enough.
In fact, the large-scale air battle throughout Northeast China did not happen at all, because China¡¯s dispatch of troops to Northeast China was so sudden that even the reporters who had just visited the press conference did not expect it. The large-scale bomber fleet, escorted by fighter jets, first carried out overwhelming bombings on the Japanese Air Force airports and barracks in Northeast China. Not only did it bring a paralyzing blow to Japan's front-line air force at the beginning of the war, but it also dealt a paralyzing blow to Japan's frontline air force. The Army on the ground, ammunition depot caused a lot of damage. Even if a few planes flew up occasionally, they would be surrounded and annihilated by the "hungry" Wehrmacht air force pilots.
When the plane just took off, the heavy artillery force of the National Defense Forces stationed at Shanhaiguan was like a volley of thousands of guns. Thousands of artillery shells were poured onto the Japanese position. Before they could fight back, more than 400 people from one division and two regiments were fired. One tank, one corps and three divisions means more than 1,200 tanks. Plus a tank division from the Fourth Army, the Fifth Army, and the Seventh Army. Although their tank divisions adopt a two-regiment-two-battalion system, each division only has more than 300 tanks, and each army only has one. Armored divisions, but the three armies also have three tank divisions with thousands of tanks. This huge and spectacular torrent of steel composed of a total of 22,300 tanks, the powerful attack power is almost invincible and unstoppable. Whether it was bunkers, trenches, barbed wire, or cities, amidst the sound of the rolling torrent of tanks advancing, all obstacles were crushed by the tank's gunfire and track pressure.
In the front are tanks clearing the way, and behind are the infantry, towed and transported by cars, providing special fire support at any time with individual firepower, heavy machine guns, mortars, howitzers, and cannons. The aircraft in the sky, under the dispatch of the command headquarters, cooperated with the attack forward to advance.
It¡¯s just one day. The main force of the National Defense Force advanced from Shanhaiguan back to Xingcheng, and the front was approaching Huludao. The 200,000 Japanese troops were unable to defend themselves against this overwhelming offensive. The North Korean puppet troops were completely defeated almost immediately. Even in the face of machine gun fire from the Japanese troops behind them, no one looked back. Are you willing to face a few machine gun fires, or are you willing to face an endless army of rolling steel monsters?
After losing air supremacy, the ammunition depot suffered devastating blows, and the command center was successively destroyed by the air force and the enemy's special armed forces on the ground, the 200,000 Japanese troops were unable to form effective organization and resistance at all. Under the strong electromagnetic suppression, the only radio waves they could receive were not only Chinese official broadcasts of great victories, but also telegrams from the National Defense Forces persuading them to surrender.
By the time the sun sets in the evening, the main force of the murderous East Route Army of the National Defense Forces has entered Xingcheng for rest and recuperation. The more than 100,000 Japanese troops have not organized effective resistance at all, and have withdrawn to Huludao and Jinzhou. The fighting situation between the Central Route Army and the West Route Army was also very smooth. They even decided to continue to advance in the dark, speed up the attack rhythm, and complete the three armies' rendezvous in Shenyang as soon as possible.
But the East Route Army did not take risks. After all, although their troops were the strongest among the Three Route Army, they also faced the strongest enemy forces. Although more than 200,000 Japanese troops were routed to the rear, their strength suffered limited damage. The rapid advance of the National Defense Forces allowed them to concentrate their forces to a certain extent. Moreover, as the front line lengthens, the Wehrmacht's supplies, especially the supply of tank fuel, also need to be sufficient. There are more than 2,000 tanks. Not to mention the consumption of ammunition, the demand for fuel alone is a huge number. However, due to adequate preparation, this is not a big problem for the current National Defense Force.
The order from the combat headquarters was immediately issued. The West Route Army Army troops temporarily stopped attacking, and the Air Force continued bombing. Huludao must be captured in one fell swoop before dawn. This coincides with the opinions of Cai E, Cai Songpo, commander-in-chief of the West Route Army, and the staff. However, the battle plan submitted by Cai Songpo to the general headquarters is even crazier. Cai E's opinion is to attack Huludao in batches overnight and capture it before dawn. In this city, at dawn, they marched towards the important town of Jinzhou without taking any rest. At the same time, they notified all the departments of the Central Army to cooperate in the battle.
In a sense, Cai E's decision was more in line with the essence of blitzkrieg. However, under the advice of the general headquarters, Hua Fei decided to be cautious and win. Although the sudden attack completely collapsed Japan's frontline defenses, they already had a psychological safety barrier after arriving at Huludao. Attacking in the dark, Torrent of Steel cannot produce a visual impact, and there are serious constraints on command, making it difficult to quickly break morale. In addition, the East Route Army's blind advance alone will disrupt the combat deployment of the other two armies and affect the overall strategic plan.
Although the troops of the East Route Army this time are all direct descendants of Hua Fei, the command of the East Route ArmyThe commander-in-chief is Cai E and Cai Songpo, and the chief of staff is even more unimaginable. He is Xu Shuzheng, a Beiyang general who once served as Secretary-General of the State Council. Xu Shuzheng can be said to be Duan Qirui's confidant. It can be said that his influence on Duan Qirui's life is extremely significant. When Xu Shuzheng surrendered to Nanjing, Hua Fei personally explained the grievances between Xu Shuzheng and Feng Yuxiang. Although they could not completely resolve the grievances from the bottom of their hearts, at least in official matters, they would never dare to impose any restrictions.
Xu Shuzheng was a great talent. He not only knew military skills, but he was also adept at politics. He once served as the military counselor of the Sixth Town of Duan Qirui's Ministry and the general staff of the First Army. In 1912, he served as the director of the Military Science Department of the Ministry of War. When Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor, he urged Duan Qirui to resist, but was dismissed by Yuan Shikai. Later, after Yuan Shikai's fall, he served as Secretary-General of the State Council of the Beiyang Government. If it weren't for Hua Fei's butterfly effect instigation, he later instigated Zhang Xun to drive away Li Yuanhong, and later quelled Zhang Xun's military action and was appointed deputy minister of the Ministry of War. However, after the collapse of the Beiyang government, he was shot dead by Feng Yuxiang's men in Langfang because of his personal grudge with Feng Yuxiang.
Although Beiyang collapsed, Xu Shuzheng's character remained unchanged. Even though he finally surrendered to Hua Fei, his loyalty to Hua Fei was not high. But this is the reason why Hua Fei hired him. In the National Defense Force, there are not many generals who can hold the position of general and command a large army, and there are even fewer people who can command such a large-scale war and can cooperate tacitly with the general headquarters militarily. Cai E, who has rich combat experience and superb command skills, is undoubtedly a very suitable candidate. Moreover, the reuse of Cai E will stabilize the morale of the former Southern Army officers and soldiers after reorganization, and will be beneficial to the stability of the reorganized army.
But to a certain extent, Hua Fei is not very relieved about Cai E after all. After all, Cai E was once a hero. What Hua Fei was worried about was not his rebellion, but Cai E's disobedience to the orders of the general headquarters, taking unauthorized actions and undermining the overall combat strategy. With the checks and balances of Xu Shuzheng, who is arrogant and reckless, at least some restrictions will be placed on Cai E.
However, Hua Fei's worries were obviously unnecessary. Cai E not only faithfully carried out the orders of the general headquarters, but even if he had any ideas, he would write a plan and submit it to the headquarters for approval. In terms of military cooperation, Cai E is obviously very clear about his position and the weight he should have in the Nanjing central government.
The Japanese army was completely stunned by the remarkable results of the day for the National Defense Forces. It was already long after nightfall, and the Japanese domestic military headquarters had not yet received detailed military intelligence from the front. A large number of headquarters on the Japanese frontline in the northeast were damaged in the bombing, and communication between various departments was interrupted. During the chaotic retreat, the Japanese army and the Korean puppet troops also exchanged fire on each other, which was simply chaos. At this moment, Huludao was in complete chaos. Some couldn't find the superior squadron, so they simply left Huludao overnight and went directly to Jinzhou. Everyone can see that in the face of such a powerful offensive and pressure from the National Defense Forces, Huludao is in chaos and may not be able to figure it out until dawn. More importantly, the tens of thousands of North Korean puppet troops who have retreated here are more like a hot potato. It is dangerous to stay but not to rush, making Huludao an area where Japanese soldiers are unwilling to stay.
Despite the continuous bombing by the National Defense Forces Air Force, Japanese Lieutenant General Ono Sanquan of Huludao finally contacted the headquarters. The order given by the Japanese Northeast Army Command was very simple. Secretly withdraw all Japanese troops and rush to Jinzhou, leaving all North Korea behind. Army, stationed in Huludao!
Ono Sanquan did not hesitate and immediately began to organize a retreat. The city was in such chaos that he didn't bother arranging and deploying defenses. He directly dispatched his own guard division to guard the city gates and informed the various armies of the headquarters' orders. As long as they are Japanese troops, they can evacuate out of the city to Jinzhou, but as for the Korean troops, they must stay and garrison Huludao.
Facing the ruthless gunfire of the Japanese army, although the Korean soldiers were angry, desperate, and frustrated, they were powerless. Many people even remember the scene when they faced crazy shooting by the Japanese army during the daytime retreat, and one by one their companions fell alive. The Japanese army left them to guard Huludao alone. Everyone could see that Huludao would be difficult to sustain under the siege of the National Defense Forces. But not only do they have to stay, they have to stay here. Because many of their families stayed in North Korea and if they didn't die fighting, their families would be killed! This was the threat Ono Sanquan made to the top officer of the Korean army before retreating!
It is late at night, and as the last batch of bombers dispatched before midnight, the Air Force, which has been bombing for a long time and in large quantities, will also take a break. The Third Flying Regiment of the First Division of the Air Force was originally stationed in the Shanghai area and was responsible for airspace security in that airspace. However, since the Navy's Eastern Giant aircraft carrier was officially put into service, and with the presence of naval aviation at sea, the mission of the Third Flight Regiment has undoubtedly been greatly reduced. Therefore, two-thirds of their aircraft have been deployed northward for this operation against the Northeast.
Zhang Man is the squadron leader of a bomber squadron of the Second Flying Group of the 3rd Flying Regiment. Before setting off, their captain did not know what kind of mission they would have.?Many people have also speculated whether a military exercise will be held? Or is it just a feint of military strength to put pressure on Japan and increase its bargaining chips?
"What none of them expected was that the plane was transported from the ground to the northern airport in a closed manner. The pilots did not fly the plane to the destination, but took the military's special train to the north. Even then, some people sensed something was wrong.
As soon as they got off the bus, before many people even had time to rest, the Air Force Division Headquarters called the captains of each group to a meeting to deploy tasks. Soon, the captains of each group hurried back to issue orders for all squadron pilots to rest. , waiting for combat orders at any time!
Yes, it¡¯s fighting! Although most of these pilots have combat experience, this sudden combat order still surprised many people. When they understood what target they were about to attack, many pilots were so excited that they didn't even close their eyes!
The battle was fought at any time, and it continued from early morning until late at night the next day. Many pilots just took an airspace map, and after figuring out the general mission, they quickly flew the aircraft into the sky. The high-intensity continuous combat that lasted for a day, with a total of three takeoff missions, made even a veteran pilot like Zhang Man feel a little overwhelmed. However, the war seemed to be just the beginning!