bookcurios Chapter 239: Encirclement of the 102nd Division
Chapter 239: Encirclement of the 102nd Division
Under the fierce attack of the 386th Brigade, the Japanese troops abandoned their weapons and fled desperately.
The brigade commander stood on the top of the hill and saw the enemy troops being defeated at the first blow. He happily said to the chief of staff:
"Chief of Staff, these Japanese soldiers are really weak. I thought they would put up a symbolic resistance, but I didn't expect them to be defeated before the battle even started."
There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice, and he expressed disdain for the performance of the traitors.
The chief of staff replied with a smile: "Commander, don't you know what kind of people the traitors are?
It is easy for our soldiers to deal with the traitors."
"Hahahaha, that's right.
It looks like the battle won’t end until 4pm.”
The brigade commander had a smug smile on his face and was full of confidence in the outcome of the battle.
The brigade commander shouted to the messenger not far away: "Messenger, pass on my order.
Order the troops to quickly resolve the battle and launch an attack on the 102nd Division camp. "
He issued combat orders decisively.
"Yes, Brigadier."
The messenger quickly turned around and went down to convey the order.
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102nd Division Headquarters.
When the Japanese chief of staff learned of the defeat of the Imperial Army, he rushed into the command center.
His steps were hurried and his face had an anxious look.
At this moment, the Japanese soldiers in the command center were urgently packing up and preparing to evacuate.
They acted quickly, knowing the situation was not good.
Hasegawa was standing in the command center looking at the big map, and the chief of staff walked straight to Hasegawa.
"Your Excellency, the Imperial Army on the flank just came under fierce attack from the Eighth Route Army.
Now the Imperial Army is being routed."
Hasegawa turned to the chief of staff and said, "Chief of Staff, it seems that the main force of the Eighth Route Army has been dispatched in full force this time.
This is exactly what I want, let us completely wipe out the main force of the independent column in Gushan."
"Order the troops to speed up. We must reach Lonely Mountain and establish a defense line before dark." Hasegawa ordered.
"Hai."
The Japanese chief of staff responded and quickly went down to convey the order.
the other side.
Daling Village forward position command post.
"Report to the commander, the Peace Brigade sent a telegram."
In the command center, the communicator stood up and reported to Gundam.
Gundam took the telegram from the communicator and read it carefully.
"Great, we've finally plugged the hole on the periphery.
This time the 102nd Division will have no way to escape."
An excited smile appeared on his face, and he was satisfied with the result.
Gaoda happily said to Li Yunlong beside him: "Old Li, the 102nd Division is surrounded by us. They can't escape even if they have wings."
Li Yunlong said worriedly: "Commander, when the 102nd Division learns that they are surrounded by us, they will definitely try their best to break out. Then the Ping An Brigade will face great pressure."
There was worry in his eyes, knowing that the Ping An Brigade would face tremendous pressure.
Gundam nodded after hearing what Li Yunlong said.
"Old Li, you are right.
Huangtuling was the only way for the Japanese to retreat, and was bound to suffer fierce attacks from the Japanese.
We must act quickly and we must not let the 102nd Division escape this time."
"Old Li, gather the troops immediately and pursue the 102nd Division.
I will contact the 386th Brigade for joint action."
"Yes, Commander."
Li Yunlong accepted the order and immediately turned around and left the command center.
Gundam immediately began to contact the 386th Brigade to attack together.
As the order was issued, the Independent Brigade and the 386th Brigade launched an all-out attack on the 102nd Division.
Their figures on the battlefield were like tigers descending from the mountains, with great momentum.
The entire area from Daling Village to Huangtuling was full of active Eighth Route Army troops. The 102nd Division, under the pursuit of the Independent Brigade and the 386th Brigade, fought and retreated, advancing towards Gushan.
Although the independent column fought very fiercely, there was no chaos in the retreating troops of the 102nd Division. The Japanese officers at all levels commanded their troops to resist in an orderly manner.
Their military proficiency shows their strength.
The two sides engaged in a fierce battle in the mountainous area. Due to the extremely strong combat effectiveness and individual quality of the Japanese devils, the independent column did not gain much advantage over the 102nd Division.
at dusk.
The 102nd Division gradually withdrew to Gushan to establish a defense line, and the Independent Brigade and the 386th Brigade chased all the way to the vicinity of Gushan before stopping.
Their figures looked a little tired on the battlefield, but their eyes were determined.
Countless Japanese soldiers quickly built fortifications on the lonely mountain.
The independent column also built positions on the outskirts of Gushan, surrounding the 102nd Division on Gushan.
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The atmosphere in the temporary command center was solemn.
Gaoda, the brigade commander, Li Yunlong and others gathered together and discussed the next course of action with serious expressions.
Everyone thought that the 102nd Division would make a full-scale breakout, but they didn't expect that the Japanese would actually set up a defensive position on Gushan Mountain, which disrupted all their previous plans.
Gundam spoke first: "Everyone, the 102nd Division has been surrounded by us on Lonely Mountain.
According to estimates, there should be about 12,000 Japanese soldiers on Gushan Mountain.
In my opinion, the Japs are planning something big by not trying to break out, and they are actually using themselves as bait to try to lure us all out.”
His voice was steady as he analyzed the current situation.
After hearing Gundam's words, everyone in the command center nodded in agreement.
Everyone saw that the Japanese were planning to attack the center. If the independent column failed to capture the area after a long period of time, it would be surrounded by Japanese troops coming to support it from other places.
Gao Da continued, “I just received a telegram from the New 102st Brigade, saying that they are doing their best to stop the nd Division from marching towards Heyuan County.
We must eliminate the Japanese 102nd Division as soon as possible. The New 103st Brigade cannot hold off the Japanese rd Division for long.
According to the information I received, the Japanese 37th Division is also marching towards Heyuan County."
There was worry in his eyes, knowing that time was running out.
After hearing what Gundam said, everyone frowned.
If the independent column fails to capture the enemy after a long period of time, it must retreat, otherwise it may be surrounded by the Japanese army.
The brigade commander said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the combined strength of our three brigades is now close to 23,000 people.
In terms of manpower and weaponry, we are fully capable of crushing the 102nd Division.
But Gushan is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and if you want to take down the Japanese 102nd Division, you will definitely suffer heavy casualties."
The brigade commander pointed out the current difficulties.
When everyone heard the brigade commander's words, they fell into deep thought. The current situation was something they had not anticipated before.
The precipitous terrain of Lonely Mountain was like a huge problem before them. How to conquer Lonely Mountain while minimizing casualties became an issue they urgently needed to solve.