Age of Conquest Reborn

~-~ Chapter 1,237 The Japanese Army is also reviewing

After the exploratory attack, the Japanese army's defensive deployment in Yangon was basically clear. In Tang Qiuli's view, the trench outside Yangon was not a big problem. As long as the artillery fire was concentrated on the front of the attack, the bombardment was fierce.

If he waits for an hour, the trench will probably turn into a small pit. It will be difficult for tanks to pass through, but there will be no obstacles for infantry to pass through.

But the question raised by Li Honggang aroused Tang Qiuli's vigilance. The biggest threat to his troops was the Japanese artillery firepower. This was just a tentative attack, with only tens of thousands of troops dispatched. Once the official attack began,

, the two main corps pressed forward, and hundreds of thousands of troops were deployed at the same time. The damage caused by the Japanese artillery fire to the troops was too great.

The only failure of this exploratory attack was that the specific location of the Japanese artillery positions was not explored. Zheng Yong's counterattack measures were impossible to talk about. Looking at Zheng Yong scratching his head and frowning, you can tell

It turned out that he was not very satisfied.

Zheng Yong was originally full of confidence. During this exploratory attack, he knocked out several of the Japs' artillery positions and gave him some energy for the first battle in Yangon. His five artillery groups totaled more than 1,300

The long-range, large-caliber howitzer is ready

, once the Japs' artillery started bombarding, they responded with ten times more artillery shells. Even the plane sent by Le Yiqin to correct the impact point of the artillery had already taken off, but until the troops withdrew, the artillery had no chance.

, everyone is so frustrated!

Tang Qiuli glanced at Zheng Yong and said: "The artillery continues to prepare for the battle according to the original plan. Zheng Yong, don't make any evil ideas. We can't risk the lives of the soldiers for a second test."

Zheng Yong, who was told off by his division commander, smiled sheepishly. Not to mention, Zheng Yong really had this idea. If he tried it again, he would be able to lure out the Japs' artillery.

Several corps commanders, including Chief of Staff Chang Feng, heard this and gave Zheng Yong, who was still giggling "hehe", a big eye roll. Li Honggang said rudely: "Old Zheng, what are you doing?"

What you want? Let the infantry serve as bait for your cannons. You can't think of it." Zheng Yong defended: "I just thought about it and didn't say it out loud. Besides, how could I, Old Zheng, do such a thing?

Woolen cloth?

Feng Jiwu sarcastically said: "Zheng Yong, others don't know you, and I don't know you yet. In your eyes, there is nothing but those precious cannons. If you were a battle commander, you might really be able to do it!"

Everyone burst into laughter. The first attack did not achieve the expected goal, and it did not affect the mood of the commanders of the ** division's corps at all.

They all knew very well that Yangon was in the division commander's pocket and would be captured sooner or later. It was just a matter of time. Tang Qiuli also smiled. He was very satisfied with the performance of the generals. The setback in the small battle did not affect the fighting spirit.

,Today’s meeting has gained a lot,

“Everyone, now that we know the Japanese army’s defensive deployment outside Yangon, we will focus on this issue. After the commanders of each corps return, they will formulate corresponding tactics around this issue, especially in terms of coordination and cooperation of infantry and tanks.

Work hard.”

"What needs to be reminded is that no one should be impatient. Ito is already a turtle in the urn. However, due to strategic needs, we don't want to catch him. It takes time, but we can afford it. We also want to tell everyone a piece of news. Chutian's

The special operations detachment has completely annihilated the small group of Japanese troops that penetrated into our rear."

"Our ammunition and material supply lines are unobstructed. Ito is trapped in the isolated city and has nothing to do. The only supply channel for the Japanese army is from the sea. Le Yiqin's more than a thousand aircraft are waiting. The so-called consumption is a relative term.

If it continues to be consumed, it will be beneficial to us and detrimental to the Japanese army. Therefore, our basic strategic guiding ideology for attacking Yangon is to not be impatient, to attack steadily, and to advance step by step."

At the same time, General Ito Yanzaburo also held a military meeting at the Yangon City Defense Headquarters of the Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force. Before Ito showed up at the meeting, the emotions of the Japanese officers who participated in the meeting were very high. Yangon

The first battle of the defense was successful. The imperial army, with its small casualties, repelled the attack of the ** division.

This was an unprecedented event in the history of the Imperial Japanese Army’s Southeast Asia Expedition against the Chinese Devil Tang Qiuli’s troops. The Chinese Army dispatched so many tanks and infantry. What was the result? The Imperial Japanese Army only used

Despite being attacked by machine guns and mortars, they fled back in embarrassment without leaving their bodies lying on the ground.

These Japanese officers were talking happily, and it seemed that the depressed mood they had felt after retreating from Mandalay was swept away. In their hearts, the fear of the Japanese division troops no longer existed, and the great Japanese power was restored.

The imperial army's arrogant mentality of being invincible and invincible in the world, and a victory that was not considered a victory, made these Japanese officers who had retreated southward with their tails between their legs like a frightened bird some time ago, and almost lost their shoes, their self-confidence increased infinitely.

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In the eyes of these excited and somewhat incoherent Japanese officers, the myth of the Japanese division's invincibility has been shattered. It turns out that China's devil's troops are not so terrifying. See, this is the virtue of the Japanese.

Ito came in, and the Japanese officers with their chests and bellies raised, saw the commander, with a livid face and a frown, as if his wife had been kidnapped and his daughter had been seduced.

untimely, these days

The military officers were wondering, "It's strange. Our Imperial Army has already won the battle and repulsed the arrogant Japanese Army. Why is it that your Excellency, the Commander, is so virtuous that he would give in at the first glance of a lawsuit?"

People are awkward.”

Ito walked to the front desk, glanced sharply at the beaming officers, and immediately said, "Gentlemen, are you complacent?" As soon as he said this sentence, all the Japanese officers were stunned.

Wei Wai said, "What are you pretending to be? We are working hard on the front line, and what we have achieved is your reputation as the commander-in-chief. Why do you put on a bad face to show that person?"

Ito could tell from the officers' eyes that they were unconvinced. He sneered and shouted: "Artillery commander Major General Kawashima Tokuichi, stand up!" This shout shocked all the Japanese officers.

What kind of crazy thing is the Commander-in-Chief doing? Major General Tokuichi Kawashima stood up in confusion when he was called by his first name. He didn't know why Ito called his name.

Ito said: "Kawashima-kun, let me ask you, when the ** Division troops attacked, why didn't your artillery use violent artillery fire to inflict maximum damage on the Chinese soldiers? If it weren't for the defensive trenches outside the city, the ** Division

tanks, already

We rushed into the city. Could it be that, with more than a thousand artillery pieces in your hands, you just watched our soldiers of the Imperial Army use rifles, grenades, machine guns and mortars to repel the attack of the Chinese soldiers? Give me

and all officers, a reasonable explanation!”

Japanese officers, now they understand why Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, has such a bad face when he comes up. The root cause is the artillery. Yes, when we repelled the attack of the ** Division troops, we did not receive artillery support.

If the Commander-in-Chief hadn't been desperate and forced us to dig this trench without rest, the tanks of the ** Division would have broken through the outer positions.

When we were fighting fiercely with the ** division troops, where were the artillery? The officers looked at Kawashima Tokuichi with somewhat evil eyes. What was this guy Kawashima doing? Was he afraid?

Under the gaze of everyone, the Japanese artillery commander Major General Kawashima Tokuichi, who was poking like a sorghum pole, his face red and white, but full of grievance, protested: "Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, there is a reason for your humble position.

Yes!" Ito sneered again and said disdainfully: "We are all listening. I hope you can convince me of your so-called reasons!"

The subtext is that if you forcefully quibble, you will look good. Kawashima also took the risk and said loudly: "Everyone has witnessed the defensive battle in the early morning this morning. The battlefield situation at that time was like this. The attacking troops of the Japanese Army

, seems to be a lot, but they are very cunningly divided into many roads. If you look at the scale of the battlefield alone, fierce fighting is happening everywhere."

The disdain on Ito's face became more obvious, and he thought to himself, "Isn't this nonsense? Tang Qiuli dispatched hundreds of tanks and more than 80,000 people. For the defending imperial army, it was already a high-intensity battle.

Fight," the other Japanese officers also shook their heads secretly. Could it be that this is Kawashima's reason? It is a bit far-fetched. I am afraid that the commander-in-chief will have difficulty in explaining it.

Ignoring everyone's looks, Kawashima continued: "However, specifically speaking of a certain attack point, the offensive force used by the ** division will not exceed one brigade. Our artillery group will bombard such a small target.

, the gain outweighs the loss, not to mention that with the current strength of the imperial army’s artillery, it is simply unable to cover the entire battlefield.”

What Kawashima said is true. The goal of the Japanese artillery is to carry out surface defense. The intensity of the attack on point attacks cannot show the effect. Hundreds of attack points, evenly distributed, are just a few artillery pieces, which are useless.

, the scattered use of artillery firepower is the blind command of an amateur.

Kawashima was embarrassed to say, "Including the Commander-in-Chief, how many people really understand artillery? They think that artillery just hides behind, waves the flag, and the artillery pops out of the chamber. That's it. Bullshit! There are so many things going on here.

Go, otherwise, how can artillery be called a technical arm in the establishment of the imperial army? It is superior to others!"

Ito's expression softened somewhat and he said, "Kawashima-kun, please continue." Kawashima's next words not only shocked Ito, but also made him really moved.

(To be continued)

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