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Text Chapter 528 The desperate Japanese army

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    Such an astonishing casualty rate has never been seen by Toshima Botaro, who has been in the army for more than 20 years. I am afraid that the Japanese-Russian battle for Port Arthur was nothing more than this.

    "If we continue to fight at this speed, how many days can the Second and Third Divisions fight?" This was the only thought that occupied Toshima Botaro's mind at this time. Although his Third Division had not yet participated in the war, this did not  It does not hinder his judgment on the future battle situation.

    "Yoshimoto-kun, we can't continue fighting like this. If we continue like this, it will become a fueling tactic, and the war between us and the Chinese will become a war of manpower!" Fusutaro Toshima told Yoshimoto Seiichi decisively.  said.

    "Well, I think so too. It seems that we still underestimated China's Seventh Army." Yoshimoto Sadao is the military commander of the most elite division of the Japanese Army, and his self-cultivation is still in place.  The division suffered nearly 20% casualties at once, but he quickly calmed down after experiencing the initial panic. He turned to Toshima Fuotaro and said.

    "Toshima-kun, it seems that my second division alone cannot defeat the Chinese on the opposite side. I think your third division must also participate in the battle."

    Seeing Yoshimoto Seiichi's gaze, Toyoshima Botaro naturally understood what the other party meant. He nodded and said: "Okay, I will immediately order the third division to attack the China Army from Meixi Town on the left flank of the Fujian Qing Dynasty, but  "Having said this, Toshima Futaro's voice paused.

    "Toyoshima-kun, please tell me something." Yoshimoto Teiichi is also a discerning person. He quickly asked Toshima Fuotaro after seeing his expression.

    "Yoshimoto-kun, I know that your division did suffer heavy losses in yesterday's battle, but I think that the two Chinese divisions on the opposite side are actually exhausted after a day and night of attacks. If we continue to maintain strong pressure on them,  Then I believe they will collapse on their own soon, and it will be time for us to take advantage of the victory and pursue it. But before that, you must remember not to stop the attack, so as to give the Chinese people a chance to breathe. Yoshimoto-kun, can you do it?  ?¡±

    Yoshimoto Sadashi was silent for a moment.  In yesterday's battle, the 4th Regiment, which was responsible for the main attack, suffered almost all casualties, and the 29th Regiment, which was responsible for the auxiliary feint attack, also suffered almost half of its casualties.  It can be said that two of the four infantry regiments have lost their combat effectiveness.

    Now, Yoshimoto Teiichi only has two infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment left to use.  Futaro Toshima was worried that Yoshimoto Teiichi would not dare to continue the attack because he was afraid of too many casualties among his troops, so he gave him a special word of advice.

    Yoshimoto Teiichi then said: "Don't worry Toyoshima-kun, I am an Imperial man, I know very well what I can do and what I cannot do. Don't worry, I will not do anything to preserve my strength.  An irrational move.¡±

    "Yo Xi, that's good!" I saw Yoshimoto Sadashi expressed his stance.  Futaro Toshima felt relieved, and he immediately said, "Okay, Yoshimoto-kun, you will send another regiment here today, which is to conduct a feint attack on Yunryu Township, and I will send two regiments."  Use all your strength to attack the Chinese position in Messi Town. According to my observations in the past two days, the Chinese have only deployed one regiment of troops in Messi Town. I believe that as long as we concentrate our efforts to attack one point, Messi Town will soon be over.  Will be beaten down."

    "Okay. Then we will concentrate the strength of the two divisions to launch an offensive today, and we must defeat the Chinese. As long as those Chinese leave the protective fortifications, they will never be like us in the wild with no basis to defend."  The third opponent of the Japanese Empire!¡±

    Toshima Botaro believes that he has a certain understanding of the Chinese army. He believes that the Chinese army has a certain combat effectiveness if it fights positional warfare.  But if they were to fight in a field battle with the Japanese army in an unobstructed place, they would definitely not be a match for the warriors of the Japanese Empire.  Based on this understanding, Toshima Botaro tried every means to drive the Chinese army out of their positions

    "Boom boom"

    The battlefield, which had been quiet for less than an hour, soon heard the rumbling sound of artillery, and piles of Japanese troops formed skirmish formations and attacked the Chinese positions.

    "Hey Master, I am Shi Tiansheng from the 679th Regiment. Half an hour ago, the Japanese started a fierce attack on my position. There were about two regiments in size. What? The Japanese number? Report to the Master, they  They are the men and horses of the Third Division. The Japanese offensive is very fierce now. Sir, can you ask the artillery regiment to give us some artillery support, even for twenty minutes! What, allocate an artillery battalion to our command? Too  Okay, thank you Master, this way we will have the confidence to hold our position."

    Putting down the phone, Liu Yuejian, commander of the 170th Division, frowned into the character "Sichuan".  In yesterday's battle, although the attacking Japanese Second Division suffered heavy casualties, the 170th Division was not easy either.  In yesterday's day and night of fighting alone, the 170th Division suffered more than 4,000 casualties, which is equivalent to one person.The size of the strong regiment increased, and the 401st Division, which fought in conjunction with the 170th Division, also suffered more than 700 casualties.  Although the casualties of the Japanese Second Division as the attacking party were not small, the casualty rate ratio with the Japanese army was about 1:1.  Objectively speaking, it is a miracle that such a casualty rate can be achieved. If it were announced, the eyes of all China would probably drop.  But Liu Yuejian still couldn't feel at ease, because the Japanese army on the opposite side was several times their strength, and there were four divisions of the Japanese army on the opposite side.  Although the 63rd and 93rd Divisions were not full, their strength still had an absolute advantage. Coupled with the support of many artillery pieces, Liu Yuejian felt that he was fighting very hard, which reminded him again  The scenes during the Battle of Songhu and being bombarded by Japanese warships and artillery were recalled.

    "No, we will suffer too much if we continue fighting like this. We must request reinforcements from the military seat as soon as possible." Liu Yuejian's hand just touched the phone, but he quickly stopped his actions.  "No, the military commander said that he would not give him reinforcements unless it was absolutely necessary. It seems that he can only bite the bullet and fight on."

    Liu Yuejian walked around the headquarters several times with his hands behind his back, but still couldn't think of a good solution.  At this time, the staff officer on the side saw Liu Yuejian's embarrassed look and couldn't help but suggested: "Master, since the Japanese have added another division to attack us, we can't just be beaten in vain. I heard that Commander Su gave us another  We have sent a flying regiment and two dive bomber groups. You might as well send a telegram to the airport behind us to see if we can get some air reinforcements. Our requirements are not high. As long as we have the help of a dozen bombers, our  The battle will be much easier to fight."

    "This" Liu Yuejian hesitated, "Is this possible? These days, the Japanese Army Air Force is fighting for our lives. Will the Air Force take the risk of sending bombers to help us before the outcome is decided between the two sides?"

    "How do you know they won't accept it if you don't try?" The staff officer encouraged him: "Think about it, our two families have just merged, and the other party will definitely not refute our reputation, and maybe they will send out such a few  Bombers are coming to support us. With air support, our life will be much better. To put it bluntly, even if they don't send air support, we won't lose anything. Do you think this is true?"

    "Well, you're right." Liu Yuejian thought about it and thought it made sense, so he nodded and agreed.

    The fact was beyond Liu Yuejian's expectation. Liu Yuejian, who originally asked for help from the Air Force with the attitude of giving it a try, sent a request for help telegram to the Air Force stationed in Fujian, but received a reply from the Air Force in less than twenty minutes. The telegram was very simple.  A short sentence: The call has been received. Air support will arrive in half an hour. I hope your ministry will send a liaison officer to give our air force directions. The contact code is xxx.

    Looking at the telegram in his hand, Liu Yuejian felt as if he was still in a dream.  However, although he was in a daze, he was not idle. He immediately and hurriedly used the phone to notify the various units below, and also informed them of the contact code and password.

    Half an hour later, another dull roar sounded in the sky. More than thirty P-47 Thunder fighters and more than twenty Stuka bombers rushed to the battlefield and immediately launched a fierce attack on the 170th Division.  The Japanese conducted dive bombing.  The Japanese army was not to be outdone, and soon their reinforcement planes arrived, and the two sides started another fierce fight in the sky

    Zhou Huangzu stood at the door of the headquarters, looking at the smoke-filled battlefield several miles away. His mood was indescribably depressed.  The sound of gunfire has been ringing outside for a day, and I don¡¯t know how many Bagui children can never return to their hometown.  Just now, the 401st Division and the 170th Division called in emergency calls one after another. He has ordered the 171st Division to send two regiments for emergency reinforcements. He doesn't know how long he can last. The only thing he knows is that if he can  If he can't hold on, then his position as army commander will come to an end.

    A rush of footsteps came from behind, and Deng Dazhi, Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army, trotted over: "Military seat, the Japanese are all fucking crazy. Their third division is just like our second division."  Starting to risk his life, Liu Yuejian reported that if the Air Force hadn't desperately sent bombers to block the Japanese army, their frontline position would have been lost. I had just sent out the last reserve team of the 171st Division."

    Zhou Huangzu asked with a sullen face: "How is the battle situation of the Air Force? Where has the security brigade that reinforced us reached?"

    Deng Dazhi said: "The Japanese dispatched more than a hundred fighter planes to compete with us for air supremacy today. The air force brothers fought fiercely, but I don't know the specific casualty data. Anyway, I think they are also jealous now.  As for the security brigade, there is no news about them yet. Master, should we ask Commander Bai"

    "Shut up!" As soon as Deng Dazhi finished speaking, Zhou Huangzu started to curse.  (To be continued)

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