bookcurios Chapter 218 Ikeda United
Chapter 218 Ikeda United
Qi Tongwei's eyes widened, his face filled with shock, "Damn it, the First Army actually mobilized two Type B divisions to attack the base. This is really too much of a compliment to us."
"Commander, the enemy's Type B division is very powerful. It seems we have to prepare for the worst."
Qi Tongwei continued.
Gundam nodded solemnly and said, "Commissar, we must now formulate a new plan. Facing the Type B division of the Japanese, we must change our strategy and fight a mobile war in the mountains."
"I decided to use my familiarity with the mountainous area to engage in a fight with the Japanese army and defeat them one by one. As long as we are not surrounded by the Japanese army, I believe the independent column can deal with the Japanese Type B division."
"Commander, I agree with your plan. Let us deal a heavy blow to the Japanese in the mountains." Qi Tongwei agreed.
After the two reached an agreement, they immediately plunged into their intense work.
They sat around a map, carefully studying the topography of the mountainous area, marking possible marching routes, ambush sites, and defensive points.
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9 month 24 day.
The morning light has just broken through the sky.
The Independent Brigade and the New 1st Brigade of the Independent Column, like two agile cheetahs, quickly launched an attack on the Japanese army under the careful command of Gundam.
Each unit was organized into regiments, like sharp daggers, piercing the enemy's vital points.
Carrying heavy artillery, they rushed towards the Japanese positions with great momentum.
When the artillery roared deafeningly and shells rained down on the Japanese army, a sea of fire and smoke was instantly set off.
The Japanese were caught off guard by the sudden attack and fell into brief chaos.
After completing a round of fierce attacks, they quickly withdrew from the battlefield like ghosts, giving the Japanese no chance to fight back.
As soon as the Japanese division made a move and prepared to launch a counterattack, the attacking troops quickly dived into the mountains at an astonishing speed and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The endless mountains provided natural cover for the independent column.
The Japs of the First Army were furious and had a hard time moving in this mountainous area.
Due to unfamiliarity with the mountainous terrain, it was impossible to effectively pursue and encircle the independent column.
Every time they thought they were about to catch the trail of the Independent Column, they always found that the other side had already disappeared into the vast mountains and forests.
In desperation, the Japs had to send out more traitors to search for the trace of the independent column.
These traitors were like the minions of evil wolves, searching everywhere in the mountains in an attempt to provide intelligence to the Japanese army.
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102nd Division Headquarters.
Division commander Hasegawa stood in front of the large map, his brows furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character "川".
It has been four days since the 102nd Division entered Heyuan County. These four days have been like a long and difficult nightmare.
At first, the mopping-up operation went smoothly, and the Japanese devils were rampant on this land with great fanfare.
However, it wasn't long before the situation took a turn for the worse.
The Eighth Route Army troops were like elusive ghosts, constantly launching unexpected attacks on the mopping-up army, causing the Japanese troops to suffer heavy losses. Morale instantly plummeted to the bottom, and people were in panic, like frightened birds.
What was most unbelievable to Hasegawa was that the weapons and equipment of those seemingly inconspicuous village armed forces in Heyuan County were even better than those of their mopping-up troops.
In many small-scale conflicts, the village squad was able to suppress the mopping-up troops with its superior firepower, which made Hasegawa both angry and shocked.
Hasegawa knew very well that he must find the main force of the Eighth Route Army as soon as possible and destroy it in one fell swoop.
Otherwise, this mopping-up operation would turn into an endless protracted war, which would undoubtedly be a nightmare for them.
The longer the time goes on, the more variables there will be, and their advantages will gradually be eliminated.
at this time.
The Japanese chief of staff walked into the command center as quickly as a gust of wind and went straight to Hasegawa.
With a hint of excitement on his face, he said loudly: "Your Excellency, the spies in the front have sent back information that they seem to have discovered the Eighth Route Army headquarters in the Mazipo area."
Hasegawa's face suddenly showed joy when he heard this, and his eyes lit up instantly.
"Yoshi."
He seemed to see the dawn of victory, and secretly thought: As long as the Eighth Route Army headquarters is surrounded, the Eighth Route Army troops in other places will definitely come back to rescue, and then they can be wiped out in one fell swoop. This time, they must be completely eliminated to avenge the previous shame.
"Chief of Staff, which unit is closest to Mazipo?" Hasegawa asked impatiently.
After thinking for a moment, the chief of staff quickly replied: "Division Commander, the closest unit to Mazipo is the Ikeda Regiment, and they are less than 10 kilometers away from Mazipo."
Upon hearing this, Hasegawa gave an order without hesitation: "Order the Ikeda Regiment to set off immediately to attack the Eighth Route Army headquarters at Mazipo."
"Hai."
The Japanese chief of staff responded and turned around and hurriedly left the command center to convey the order.
Hasegawa looked at Mazipo on the map, his eyes flashing with ferocity, and thought to himself, "Damned Eighth Route Army, Mazipo will surely become your burial place. I will let you see the true strength of the 102nd Division."
When he thought that the main force of the Eighth Route Army was about to be wiped out, Hasegawa couldn't help but feel a surge of pleasure in his heart, as if he had already seen the glory of victory beckoning to him.
the other side.
After the Ikeda Regiment received the telegram from the division headquarters, the regiment commander Ikeda Kimori immediately summoned all officers to assemble.
In the command center, Ikeda Kimori looked at the officers in front of him and said with a serious face:
"Gentlemen, we just received a telegram from the division commander that the headquarters of the main force of the Eighth Route Army was discovered in the Mazipo area. The division commander ordered us to set out immediately to attack the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army."
"Everyone, listen up. Gather the troops and set out immediately. We must get to Mazipo as quickly as possible."
Ikeda Kimori shouted loudly, his eyes revealing a fanatical fighting spirit.
"Hai."
The officers responded in unison.
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Two hours later.
More than 3000 Japanese soldiers of the Ikeda Regiment quickly gathered together, and the mighty Japanese army marched along the main road towards Mazipo.
Almost at the same time.
The spies sent out by the independent brigade were like sharp hunting dogs and discovered that a large number of Japanese troops were advancing towards Mazipo.
The investigator did not dare to delay for even a second and immediately reported this important information.
After the independent brigade received the news, the communicator quickly reported to Li Yunlong.
"Reporting to the brigade commander, the scout sent a message that a regiment of Japanese soldiers appeared in Nanxi Village and are heading towards Mazipo."
After hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately walked to the large map, stared at it and examined it carefully.
After a while, he turned to Zhao Gang and said, "Political Commissar, a regiment of Japanese soldiers appeared in Nanxi Village. They are likely heading for the headquarters. Nanxi Village is less than 6 kilometers away from the headquarters."
Zhao Gang nodded slightly and said solemnly: "Brigade Commander, it seems that our position has been exposed. Let's move quickly."
Li Yunlong smiled, a sly and excited light flashed in his eyes, and said: "Political Commissar, this meat is delivered to my mouth, how can I not eat it? I have decided to eat this Japanese regiment."