bookcurios Chapter 225: Transfer of the 8th Army Headquarters
Chapter 225: Transfer of the 8th Army Headquarters
After hearing Hasegawa's plan, everyone in the command center was thoughtful and weighed the pros and cons of this plan in their minds.
The current battlefield situation is not ideal for the 102nd Division. The troops of the independent column use the mountains as cover to launch attacks on them.
That mountainous area was like a natural fortress for the independent column. They could appear and disappear in it at will, making it difficult for the 102nd Division to defend itself.
The troops of the 102nd Division were not familiar with the mountainous areas, which restricted their movements and put them at a great disadvantage in the mountainous areas.
The 102nd Division's forces may seem numerous, but they are scattered across vast mountainous areas and are simply not enough.
That huge military force is like a handful of sand, which loses its deterrent effect once scattered over the vast mountainous area.
Once the troops are divided, the independent columns will pounce on them like hungry wolves and attack them.
The Ikeda Unit was the best example. People still couldn't believe that the Ikeda Unit couldn't even hold out for a day.
The Japanese Chief of Staff at the side said: "Division Commander, I agree with your plan."
His voice was steady, showing his attitude.
After hearing what the chief of staff said, the other officers nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Hasegawa said with satisfaction: "Gentlemen, since no one has any objection, let's go down and prepare. After the intelligence personnel send back the news, we will take action."
"Hai."
The Japanese officers began to leave the command center one after another, each to prepare for the upcoming operation.
After everyone left, Hasegawa walked to his desk, wrote his detailed plan on paper, and then sent it to the 103rd Division.
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Mashou Village, Shouyang County.
At the 103rd Division Headquarters, Division Commander Nakayama Aoki was sitting in the headquarters with a frown on his face.
There was worry in his eyes, as if he was shrouded in a dark cloud.
Since the 103rd Division entered Shouyang County, it has been constantly attacked by the Eighth Route Army, causing the troops to move slowly.
He tried to find the main force of the Eighth Route Army for a decisive battle, but the independent column ignored him.
What made him most uncomfortable was that the Eighth Route Army would destroy roads and bridges at will.
The destroyed roads and bridges were like chasms, hindering their march.
At this moment, the Japanese chief of staff strode into the command center with a telegram from the 102nd Division and went straight to Nakayama Aoki.
"Commander, the 102nd Division sent a telegram requesting a joint operation."
Zhongshan Qingmu was surprised and said, "What? Hasegawa actually sent a telegram on his own initiative. Could it be that he encountered a strong enemy?"
His eyes widened slightly and a puzzled look appeared on his face.
"Quick, show me the telegram."
Nakayama Aoki took the telegram from the chief of staff and read it.
After a while, he put down the telegram and fell into deep thought.
He was thinking about the feasibility and possible impact of this joint action.
He was somewhat tempted by the proposal of the 102nd Division. Since the Eighth Route Army was hiding in the mountains and was unwilling to come out, he would force them to come out.
There gradually became a hint of determination in his eyes, as if he saw hope of changing the current situation.
Nakayama Aoki looked at the Chief of Staff and said, "Chief of Staff, what do you think of the plan proposed by the 102nd Division?"
After thinking for a moment, the chief of staff replied: "Division Commander, I agree with this plan. Now that we have been dragged to the Shouyang area, we should concentrate our forces to attack the enemy's core base and fight a decisive battle with them."
Nakayama Aoki nodded slightly and said, "Chief of Staff, please report to the 102nd Division that the 103rd Division will fully cooperate with the joint operation."
"Hai."
The Japanese chief of staff responded immediately.
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While the 102nd and 103rd Divisions of the First Army were attacking the base of the Independent Column, the 37th Division was also not idle.
The 37th Division concentrated its superior forces and launched a fierce attack on the location of the Eighth Route Army headquarters in Daxiawan.
The attack was like a surging tide, sweeping towards the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
There were less than 3 troops around the Eighth Route Army headquarters, and they had a hard time facing the attack of the Japanese 37th Division.
They were like a small boat sailing in strong winds and huge waves, struggling to resist the enemy's attacks.
The various troops fought desperately to buy time for the people in the base area to evacuate.
There was determination in their eyes, and they never backed down even when facing powerful enemies.
The two sides fought fiercely in the towns and villages around Daxia Bay, and the battle scene was extremely tragic.
Faced with the aggressive Japanese invaders, the soldiers were not afraid. They had only one thought in their minds, which was to cover the evacuation of the headquarters and the masses.
They are like brave guards, protecting everything behind them.
At the Eighth Route Army headquarters, the commander stood in front of a large map and analyzed the current situation, trying to find a strategy to deal with the enemy's attack from the map.
The Japanese 37th Division launched an attack on Daxiawan in three directions. It seemed that the Japanese's goal was to completely destroy the Eighth Route Army's command structure.
The three armies were like three sharp swords, piercing the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
The chief of staff strode into the headquarters and stood before the leader.
"Commander, the various agencies at the headquarters have begun to evacuate one after another. Let's evacuate as well."
There was a hint of urgency in his voice, hoping that the leader could leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.
The leader nodded slightly and asked, "Chief of Staff, how is the evacuation of the people in the base going?"
"Commander, the people in the base have been moved deep into the mountains." The chief of staff replied.
The commander quickly gave the order: "Very good, then we should hurry up and evacuate. The battle ahead is very intense and we cannot waste time. Every second we waste will result in the death of a soldier."
After the Eighth Route Army headquarters was completely evacuated, the various troops blocking the Japanese army received orders to retreat one after another.
On the frontal blocking battlefield, the 386th Brigade, as the absolute main force, blocked the fierce attack of the three regiments of the 37th Division.
That solid line of defense was like a solid wall of steel, resisting wave after wave of enemy attacks.
The current 386th Brigade is not the same as before. Since receiving a large amount of equipment from Gundam, each unit of the 386th Brigade has upgraded its equipment.
Their equipment was brand new and their combat effectiveness was greatly improved.
Facing the repeated attacks of the 37th Division, the 386th Brigade performed with ease and showed no signs of weakness.
If the Japanese only had one regiment, the brigade commander would definitely wipe out the Japanese regiment.
In the headquarters, the brigade commander was arranging a new line of defense when the communicator suddenly stood up and reported:
"Report to the brigade commander, there's a call from headquarters.
The headquarters has been moved to a safe place, and our troops have been ordered to withdraw from the battlefield immediately."