In the middle of the night, five kilometers outside Lashio.
The two divisions of the Japanese had arrived here quietly.
As the darkness in the sky dissipated, the final protective color that enveloped Lashou also gradually disappeared. The light of dawn and the cannonballs that streaked across the sky landed on Lashou City.
At this moment, the 29th division was stationed in Lashio. The 96th division had just left yesterday.
Two regiments of the 29th Division had already entered Lashou. The rest of the troops could basically be stationed in the afternoon.
The 29th Division thought that this was a golden opportunity to go abroad.
In the end, they had just rested for a night. Before they could even familiarize themselves with the position, the Japanese's artillery service had already arrived.
Immediately after, the Japanese planes flew over, and the entire Lashou City was instantly engulfed in flames.
15 minutes later, the Japanese finished their bombardment. The three battalions of Japanese attacked from three different directions.
They even mobilized a Japanese tank squadron as the vanguard. Before the 29th Division could react, they had already broken through the outer perimeter of Lashou.
The entire process took less than an hour.
In the command center of the expeditionary army.
Du Ming, who had only gone to bed in the wee hours of the morning, was woken up again.
On the western front, the Japanese's attacks were very fierce, especially in the direction of Mount Polao. The Japanese increased their strength.
After all, in the eyes of the Japanese, the British-Burmese 1st Division at Mount Polao was a pushover.
Meanwhile, the second division of Old Ying who came to the rescue on the other side of Mount Polao was also entangled by the Burmese army. Fortunately, the Burmese army, which was also the Burmese puppet army, was not equipped well. Otherwise, the second division might not be able to withstand it!
The expeditionary army that went to reinforce Mount Bolao was the newly formed 38th Division. They finally arrived at Mount Bolao in the early hours of last night.
Only then did the precarious situation of Mount Polao ease.
Du Ming, who had been holding on for the entire day, finally relaxed and heaved a sigh of relief.
However, after resting for four to five hours, he was woken up by the staff officer who rushed over.
"What happened?"
Du Ming asked. Although he was still angry after waking up, he was still able to control himself. At the same time, he was thinking that after this war was over, he would sleep until he was out of breath ~
"Commander, something happened!"
The staff officer said anxiously," There's news from the 29th Division. The Japanese have launched a surprise attack on Lashou, and they have already broken through the defense line of Lashou!”
"What?"
In an instant, Du Ming's anger disappeared." Lashou was ambushed?”
"Yes, sir!"
"How's the situation now? How's the 29th Division's defense line in Lashio?”Du Ming quickly asked," Where are the Japanese?”
" The 29th Division only has two advance teams in Lashou, and the Japanese are very accurate when they attack. The 96th Division just left last night, and the two advance teams of the 29th Division have not completely taken over the position."
"Enough!"
Du Ming said loudly," If we can't take over the position in one night, how long will it take?”
"Give the order to the 29th Division. If Lashou is lost, there will be no need for the 29th Division to exist anymore. All the regiment-level commanders of the 29th Division will be sent to the military court!”
"Yes, sir!"
The advisor nodded and prayed for the 29th Division before leaving.
"Du ~"
At this time, Stilwell quickly walked into the command center and said," I already know about the situation in Lashou. I've also asked the King's Tiger Division to reinforce Lashou. You have to pass on the order to the 29th Division. We must defend Lashou to the death!”
"I've already given the order!" Du Ming said.
At this moment, Du Ming's eyes were fixed on the location of Lashio on the map, as if he was trying to see through the battle situation at Lashio!
"Report ~"
At this moment, a staff officer rushed in again.
"Sir, the inner defense line of Lashou has been lost. The Japanese have already rushed into Lashou City!”
the staff officer said quickly.
"Plop ~"
Du Ming's vision went black and he sat down on the chair. It took him almost two minutes to recover.
"How could it be so fast?" Du Ming muttered.
"Commander, according to the news from the front line, the Japanese ambushed the division in the direction of Lashou. With the cooperation of the aircraft, the inner defense line was lost!”
the advisor said.
"Go!"
Du Ming took a deep breath.
Du Ming didn't want to urge the 29th Division anymore. Or rather, urging them wasn't useful anymore.
"Report!"
At this moment, another staff officer quickly walked in." Ferocious Tiger Regiment Telegram!”
"Give it to me!"
Du Ming quickly took it.
After reading the telegram, he frowned and remained silent for a long time. After a while, he said," This is a big defeat!!”
"What's wrong?" Stilwell took Wang Yong 'an's telegram and read it.
Unlike Du Ming, Stilwell quickly walked to the map after reading the telegram. After making some gestures, he said," The King's plan is good, but our Mandalay Battle will be ruined!”
Stilwell looked at Du Ming.
On the other hand, Wang Yong An, who was stationed in Dongzhi, had gathered his troops. Before he could leave Dongzhi, he received a message from Gu Yufei from the commander. Lashou was attacked.
Wang Yong 'an immediately ordered his troops to leave Dongzhi and head towards Lashou. At the same time, he gave Du Ming a suggestion. Withdraw from Mandalay, abandon the so-called Mandalay plan, and head to Myitkyina!
As long as Myitkyina was defended, it would be easy for the expeditionary army to retreat or fight.
But if that was the case…
They would have to give up on the battlefield on the western front. The 200th Division and the newly formed 38th Division would definitely be defeated. The defeat of the western front was inevitable.
Moreover, after the expeditionary force retreated to Myitkyina, it was only at the doorstep of their home. What kind of expedition was this? Coupled with the defeat of the Western Front, Baldy would definitely lose all his face.
when the time comes
To Baldy, losing face was more unacceptable than losing the entire expeditionary army!
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