The objective of the "Battle of Hankou" was to capture the center of China's war of resistance, and destroy the main force of the Chinese army. When Japan is fully prepared
At the same time as the Battle of Hankou, the Chinese army was also actively preparing for the defense of the city.
On December 13, 1937, the day Nanjing fell, the Military Committee of the National Government drafted the Third Military Committee in Wuchang.
It was decided that the national army would take ensuring that the core of the war was in Wuhanand fight for the final victory.
On January 11, 1938, Jiang then held a military meeting in Kaifeng and proposed that after the fall of Shanghai and Nanjing,"our only political solution is to take the lead."
The center of governance, diplomacy, and economy should be in Wuhan.We must not lose Wuhan.If we want to maintain the lifeline of the country, we must defend it to the death.
We have to consolidate and strengthen our position in Wuhan1." He also said,"The center of gravity of the city will not be shaken, and the nation will be guaranteed." This is our strategy.
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On January 17, the General Command of the Garrison in Wuhanwas officially established, with Chen Cheng as the Commander-in-Chief of the Garrison. The garrison consisted of 14 divisions and 1 brigade.
As well as the Special Forces. Subsequently, he formed a river defense force with seven divisions and appointed Liu Xing as the commander-in-chief of the river defense force, responsible for defending the city.
At the downstream, there were the Yangtze River strongholds such as Madang, Hukou, Jiujiang, and Tianjia Town. After the fall of Xuzhou, the Military Committee of the National Government further transferred
Consolidating and strengthening the command structure and forces to defend the battle in Wuhan1.
After the military conference in June, the troops and defense line to defend the battle in Wuhan were finally determined: The ninth battle zone is responsible for the south bank of the Yangtze River and the military.
The defense of the Han Dynasty, under the command of Li Zongren as the commander of the Fifth War Zone, a total of 26 armies and 58 divisions were responsible for the north and south wings of the Dabie Mountains.
The defense of the north bank of the Yangtze River. In addition, the reinforcements, cavalry, artillery, engineers, navy and air force of the Third and First War Zones will participate in the defense.
The number of troops defending the battle in Wu Han was about 1 million. At the same time, the city guards stepped up the construction of fortifications on the various defense lines.
In May 1938, a total of 1,000 buildings were built in the city defense area of the city, starting from Hengdian in the north, Hesheng Bridge in the south, Gedian in the east and Xingou in the west.
There were 650 permanent fortifications, which formed a large defense position with the core of the city. At the foothills of the Dabie Mountains, a line of fortifications was built
There are mainly six (An) Huo (Shan) line, Li (Huang) Shang (Cheng) line, Huang (Chuan) Guang (Shan) Luo (Shan) line, Chang (Tai Guan) Xin (Yang) Wu (Sheng
off). Its most important positions are the Yejiaji area of the Liu (An) Shang (Cheng) highway and the Xiaojie Ridge of the Shang (Cheng) Ma (Cheng) highway
District and Wusheng Pass, Pingjing Pass, Jiuliguan area. On the border of Jiangxi, Hunan and Hubei, there were successively Wuning Henglu District, Xiushui Tonggu District and Yangxin District.
The Xintanpu area and the eastern section of the Xiangbei and Xiangxi railroads were built as second line positions. In the section of the Yangtze River from Anqing to Hubei,
He also expanded the river defense fortifications of Madang, Hukou, and Tianjia Town. At this point, the deployment of the defense battle in Wu Han was basically completed.
In order to defend the city, the National Government re-divided the war zone and formulated strategic defense deployment, focusing on the periphery of the city.
From March to the end of October, they launched a series of heroic defensive operations against the Japanese army, causing the enemy to pay a heavy price on the way.
The Yellow River dikes had bought time for the Wuchang Military and Political Council to adjust their military deployment.
On June 5, the Military Committee of the Kuomingtang held a meeting in Wuhan and decided to appoint Jiang Jieshi as the commander-in-chief of the battle to defend Wuhan. 8
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They decided to transfer the troops of the Fifth War Zone from the Xuzhou battlefield to the border of Henan and Shanxi.
We will ensure the main position of the Dabie Mountains and actively destroy the enemy along the river and south of Henan." On the 14th, the Military Committee announced the establishment of the 9th Battle Area.
It had jurisdiction over 23 armies and 49 divisions. Chen Cheng was the commander of the ninth war zone, responsible for the defense of the south of the Yangtze River.
On June 20, Jiang then held a military meeting in Hankow to discuss the strategic policy of the Battle of Wu Han. After a serious review, from Lugouqiao
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In the past, the Chinese and Japanese armies had engaged in various major battles. They had analyzed the enemy's forces and their operational policies, thus determining the advance of the Chinese army.
The strategy and operational guidelines for the Battle of Wu Han:
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