Yoshioka Kunihiko's expression darkened and he immediately ordered,""Immediately reinforce the artillery and heavy machine gun unit. At the same time, order the cavalry unit to withdraw and be replaced by the 102nd infantry unit to attack the Chinese ambush unit!!”
I've always underestimated this group of Chinese soldiers!
This time, he had to take them down to prevent future trouble!
"Hah!"
The contact soldier hurriedly bowed, then turned around and mounted his horse, galloping away as he received the order.
"General, if you order the cavalry to retreat, the tanks will definitely retreat as well."”
Yoshioka Kunihiko nodded and said," Yes, without the cooperation of the infantry, it will be difficult for the tank troops to make substantial progress in a forced attack. Then, we will only lose precious armored forces in vain!”
After saying that, a thoughtful look flashed across his eyes.
He continued," Send someone to inform the captain of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, Hiroshi Uemura. Tell him to lead his troops forward and take over the offensive mission ahead. He will join forces with the tank brigade and launch an attack on the Chinese army together."”
They needed enough troops to suppress the enemy's firepower.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for the troops to advance.
"What about the cavalry regiment?"
the Chief of Staff asked him.
Yoshioka Kunihiko sighed and said,""Order them to avoid the main battlefield and surround the two wings and rear of the Chinese army. Cooperate with the main forces and destroy the damn Chinese army.”
"Hah!"
The chief of staff hurriedly lowered his head to receive the order.
Immediately, he summoned a few messengers to pass down Yoshioka Kunihiko's deployment order.
After the Japanese cavalry and tanks received the order, they immediately stopped attacking and began to retreat in panic.
At this time, Chu Feng had already killed four tanks and at least a hundred cavalrymen.
At the same time, the main force of the 102nd Infantry Regiment of the 127th Brigade of the 114th Division, which consisted of nearly 3,000 Japanese soldiers, was led by Colonel Hiroshi Uemura and the others.
They got into battle formation and charged forward.
He advanced rapidly!
They were prepared to replace the cavalry and tank regiments in attacking.
Moreover, on the side of the independent brigade, seeing that the Japanese's vanguard had retreated on their own, the platoon leader of the guard platoon, Liu Hui, couldn't help but ask Chu Feng,"Captain, the enemy has retreated. Should we take advantage of the situation to pursue them?”
Chu Feng shook his head and refused." No, pass on my order. Everyone, retreat immediately. If we find enemies chasing us on our way back, don't panic. Everyone, rely on the tanks and take turns to cover our retreat!!”
"Captain, what is alternate cover?" Liu Hui asked, a little confused.”
It was a special period now, and very few people could read.
Therefore, it was normal for Liu Hui to not understand.
Thus, Chu Feng began to explain.
"For example, if we start to retreat and the enemy comes after us, we will split our numbers into three.”
"Guard Squad One, follow me and Tank. Squad Two and Squad Three, retreat. When Squad Two retreats to a suitable position, stop immediately and form a temporary defense line.”
"I will take the first squad of guards and retreat. The second squad will continue to block the enemy's pursuers. When the third squad finds the place to block, the second squad will retreat. Then, the first squad will replace the third squad and retreat.”
"This will continue until we completely shake off the enemy's pursuit and retreat to a safe place.”
However, Liu Hui hit the nail on the head and asked,"But what if the enemy takes a large-scale detour behind us and destroys our retreat?"”
As expected of a veteran.
Although he did not know much, he had his own understanding of combat.
He wasn't a soldier who only knew how to shoot.
Chu Feng was very gratified in his heart, but the war was urgent now and he couldn't continue to dawdle.
" I'll let you guys retreat then!" he cursed." If I'm not wrong, the enemy's roundabout troops might have already been deployed!"”
"At present, their vanguard has suffered heavy losses and is forced to retreat. They need time to replace their troops.”
"At this time, our best chance is to retreat from the battlefield as soon as possible and get rid of the enemy. If we delay for another minute, our retreat will be cut off and we will be surrounded by the enemy.”
"Stop dilly-dallying and retreat!”
Liu Hui immediately understood. He turned around and waved his hand at the guards around him.
"Everyone, retreat immediately! Hurry up!"
After receiving the order, the soldiers of the guard platoon quickly took action. With weapons in hand, they moved out from their respective covers and turned around to retreat.
Chu Feng also said to the Sherman tank commander,"" Quick, quick, quick!!"
The Sherman tank immediately reversed, then turned its head, completed the turn, and then rushed forward.
The fire was still spreading behind them.
The battlefield was littered with corpses of the Japanese left far behind.
Because Chu Feng had given the order to retreat in time, by the time the devil cavalry had redeployed and begun to take a detour, the independent brigade's guards and other rear troops had already left the battlefield.
As a result, the 102nd Infantry Regiment of the Japanese were furious. When they wanted to launch an attack, they missed.
The slightly unhappy Hirono Uemura did not lead his troops to pursue them. Instead, he ordered his troops to stay put and report this news to the division headquarters.
It was up to Yoshioka Kunihiko to decide whether or not to continue the pursuit.
Because of the lesson learned from the 66th Infantry Regiment.
The Japanese commanders, including Hiroshi Uemura, became more alert and their commanding style became more cautious.
During this period of time, Yoshioka Kunihiko thought that his troops had captured the independent brigade in time, and the enemy and the enemy would start a decisive battle here. Therefore, he temporarily set up his division headquarters under a small hill by the road.
The chief of staff suddenly picked up a letter and walked over with a solemn expression. He saluted Yoshioka Kunihiko and said,"General, I just received a secret intelligence report from the Special Higher Police!”
"It is now clear that the enemy we are facing has been officially reorganized into an anti-Japanese independent brigade by the Zhina Monarch government. This is a newly formed force formed by the remnants of the Zhina Dongbei Army who were lucky enough to break through the Song Jiang Battle and other rescued people!!”
"He is currently under the command of the China Army's Third Battle Area. His commander is called Chu Feng!”
"Independent brigade? Chu Feng?" Yoshioka Kunihiko frowned and asked,""They were also the ones who attacked the commander of our 10th army and killed General Heisuke?”
"Yes, sir!"
The Chief of Staff nodded.
"What background does this person have? Huang Pu Military School?" asked Yoshioka Kunihiko.
He shook his head and said," No, this person is from the Dongbei Army. He is the remnant enemy of the Song Jiang 52nd Army."”
The 52nd division?" "That person must be a graduate of the Dongbei Military Academy, right?"”
The chief of staff shook his head again." Not really. According to the Special Higher Police's information, this person used to be a second lieutenant platoon leader. He should be a veteran in the Dongbei Army. In terms of time and experience, he is not a former officer from the Dongbei Military Academy.”
"So, are you telling me that this guy was a nobody before he successfully attacked and assassinated General Hirasuke?”Yoshioka Kunihiko's expression became a little solemn.
"Yes, sir!"
The Chief of Staff lowered his head and replied.
Right at this moment, a cavalry liaison soldier galloped over from the horse in front of them.
When he arrived outside the command tent where the two of them were, he raised his hand and saluted before he could get off his horse."Your Excellency General, Your Excellency Chief of Staff, the Chief of Staff of the 102nd regiment has reported that the enemy has retreated.”
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