Predator Reborn

Chapter 148 Layout (1)

As the commander of the Jindong base area, Liu Hua was very important to this battle that was related to the future of the base area. In the past few days before the Japs arrived, Liu Hua, along with the chief of staff and others, almost brought the troops from Wuxiang to Yushe

After reviewing all the terrain, coupled with calculations and discussions by the staff office, we finally decided to choose the battlefield for the total annihilation of the 117th Regiment of the Japanese on the nearly 3-kilometer long road from Baicaoyan to Changle Village.

As the Japs got closer and closer to the ambush point, the temporary headquarters in Changle Village became busy in an orderly manner. Watching the white flag on the sand table representing the main force of the Japs approaching Baicaoyan step by step, Liu, as the commander-in-chief of the battle,

Hua also began to mobilize troops and generals before the war.

At this time, all the cadres at battalion level and above from the three regiments of the independent brigade were sitting in the conference room. Everyone was silent and sitting upright, waiting for Commander Liu Hua to assign combat tasks.

"First regiment leader Sun Xingbang." Liu Hua shouted loudly.

"Arrived" Sun Xingbang stood up quickly

"Captain Sun led the entire regiment to ambush in Zhengyu Village on the other side of Baicaoyan and in the highlands north of Zhangzhuang. After the main Japanese regiment passed through Baicaoyan, they launched a swift and violent attack on the Japanese formations marching on the road.

Cut off the enemy's marching formation, block all the enemy's logistical equipment at Baicaoyan, and hold it there like a nail. No retreat is allowed without my order. A mortar company will follow you."

"Yes, resolutely block the Japs' attack and defend without orders." The regiment leader replied loudly after hearing Liu Hua's order.

"Second Commander Plateau"

"Here" Hearing the commander calling his name, Gao Yuan quickly stood up.

"Gao Yuan led the Second Regiment to ambush in Changle Village. When the Regiment cut off the Japs' logistical supplies and the main force of the Japanese army, they immediately launched an assault on the Japs. Remember to be fast and fierce, so as to catch the Japs' main force by surprise.

They have too much time to take care of themselves and are unable to provide logistical reinforcements. After our army resolves the Japs' logistical baggage, they will immediately turn around to reinforce your headquarters. The headquarters will assign two mountain artillery batteries to your command.

After hearing the order, Gao Yuan couldn't help but look happy. With the help of the two mountain artillery companies, he would definitely be able to hold on to the main Japanese regiment. "Yes, the second regiment will resolutely complete the mission."

"Okay, Third Regiment Commander Wang Nanhu."

"arrive"

"After ordering the First Regiment of the Third Regiment to cut off the connection between the Japanese logistics and the main regiment, your troops quickly launch an attack on the Japanese logistics and equipment. The battle must be resolved within an hour, and the Japanese logistics and equipment must be completely annihilated. Then the entire army

Return reinforcements, and together with the Second Regiment launch the final attack on the main force of the Japanese, annihilating the main force of the Japanese in one fell swoop. At that time, the cavalry battalion will also participate in the final encirclement and annihilation battle, and the headquarters' Hongtianlei will cooperate with your troops.

."

"Yes, resolutely complete the mission." The third regiment commander replied excitedly. At this time, he was feeling happy. The commander actually gave the task of annihilating the Japanese to his third regiment. He must live up to the heavy trust and fight this mission well.

A battle.

"The guard battalion and the cavalry battalion serve as the reserve team of the entire army. After the special operations brigade returns, they will be commanded by Second Regiment Commander Gao Yuan to prevent the Japanese main force from reinforcing logistical supplies."

"Yes, resolutely complete the task."

"Chief of Staff, the encirclement and annihilation of the main Japanese army this time is not a matter of a few hours. It may take a long time. Therefore, we must ensure that other Japanese armies cannot come for reinforcements during this period. Send a message to all ministries immediately.

Report, requesting that after the battle begins, all ministries must disregard casualties and resolutely hold back the Japanese and not allow them to reinforce the 117th Regiment."

"Yes, Commander, I will send the report right away." After hearing what the Commander said, Chief of Staff Li Qing immediately nodded in reply.

"Okay, comrades, this ambush battle against the Japanese 117th Regiment is a battle that determines the life and death of our base area, so we must win. If we lose, the base area we have worked hard to establish for several months will also be destroyed.

It's all in vain. So, after everyone goes back, immediately assign combat tasks to various departments, requiring every soldier and every company to know what they should do and where their combat positions are...are they all clear? If this battle,

I will never be merciful to anyone who has a problem. When the time comes for military justice, don’t blame me for being merciless."

"Yes, Commander, we will definitely complete the mission and completely annihilate the Japanese Regiment 117..." the cadres below replied loudly.

"Okay, let's all break up."

After finishing the combat meeting, Liu Hua also led the guards out of the conference room and came to the temporary camp of the troops. At this time, the battle atmosphere of the troops was getting stronger and stronger. There was no more noise in the past, and every soldier was

Silently wiping the rifles in their hands and counting the bullets in the bullet bags, each soldier appeared unusually calm, without any tension or excitement before the battle.

Liu Hua knew that the soldiers who could perform like this were all veterans who had been on the battlefield for a long time. Thinking of this, Liu Hua was secretly happy and became even more confident about the battle he was about to face.

Today is the third day since the Japs left Wuxiang. According to the telegram sent back by the special operations brigade, the main force of the Japs will pass through Baicaoyan at noon today. After reading the telegram, Liu Hua, as the commander-in-chief of this battle,

He seemed to feel relieved a lot, because so far, the 117th Japanese Regiment had been under his surveillance.

"Order, each regiment and battalion to enter the position immediately before ten o'clock in the morning. Anyone who neglects will be prosecuted by military law." Looking at the telegram in front of him, Liu Hua loudly ordered several staff officers around him.

Soon, there were sounds of trumpets outside the headquarters, the sound of troops gathering, and the sound of soldiers' neat footsteps... And Liu Hua's heart became hot with the sounds of trumpets.

"Let's go to the front line to check the positions. Chief of Staff, please stay at the headquarters. If anything happens, let me know immediately." Liu Hua said excitedly. After speaking, regardless of the Chief of Staff's dissuasion, he took the guards and rode on

He got on his horse and galloped towards the Baicaoyan area. The chief of staff looked at his back getting further and further away and could only shake his head.

Not long after Liu Hua was observing the terrain in Baicaoyan, regimental leader Sun Xingbang arrived with the entire regiment. Seeing Sun Xingbang sweating, Liu Hua walked over.

"Captain Sun, your regiment's mission can be said to be the heaviest in encircling and annihilating the Japs this time. After all, after cutting off the Japs' contact, they will be attacked from two sides. How do you plan to fight in a while?"

"Commander, the terrain here is good. I still have a mortar company on hand. I think there should be no big problem. I think so. Based on the terrain here, I want to place the first battalion on the other side of the road.

On one side, the Second Battalion is right here. When the time comes to launch an attack, the mortar company will fire first to cover up and disrupt the Japs on this section of the road. Then the two battalions will attack at the same time and completely cut them off.

The Japs’ marching brigade.”

"Well, that's right. It's a good idea for both sides to launch an assault together, but what next?" Liu Hua nodded repeatedly after listening to Sun Xingbang's thoughts.

"After the troops of the two battalions cut off the contact with the Japs, they took advantage of the chaos of the Japs. They seized the time to build a simple two-sided defense line and blocked the Japs with the help of mortars."

"Captain Sun, let me give you a suggestion. According to the investigation, the Japanese carried a large number of mortars this time. If, as you just said, you just built a simple defense line, then under the attack of the enemy's mortars, you

How long can the troops hold out, and how many casualties will the soldiers suffer?" Liu Hua discovered the problem of the Sun Xing Gang.

"But, Commander, we don't have that much time. It will take the soldiers at least half an hour to build a real trench. Even if we hurry up, it will take dozens of minutes. The Japanese won't give us so much time?"

"Sun Xingbang also frowned after hearing what the commander said.

"If the Japs don't give us time, we will create our own. That's what I think. Captain Sun, look, after you raided the Japs' marching group with two battalions, why didn't you take advantage of the chaos in the Japs' formation?"

Under the cover of mortars, separate a company of troops from both sides to launch a charge against the Japanese, take advantage of their chaos, kill them, and keep the Japanese chaotic for longer. In this way, we may buy enough time."

Liu Hua smiled and said his suggestion,

"Yes, Commander, when the time comes, two companies will charge together. Although it will not be very lethal to the Japs, it can at least extend the time of the Japs' attack. It is really a good way to kill two birds with one stone!" After listening to Liu Hua's words, Sun Xingbang was excited.

said.

"By the way, Commander Sun, I just heard you talking about the first battalion, the second battalion, and the artillery company. Why didn't I hear about your third battalion?" Liu Hua asked his question again."

"Report to Commander, I don't plan to put the Third Battalion on the road to fight positional battles with the Japs. When the time comes, I will have the Third Battalion ambush on the back of this high ground. If the Japs' attack is not fierce, the Third Battalion will not be dispatched, and will directly participate in the final battle."

General attack. At that time, if the Japanese attack is too fierce and the first and second battalions cannot withstand it, I will order the third battalion to launch a sudden attack from the Japanese flank, disrupt the Japanese offensive formation, and allow the rear to enter the position. In this way,

The density of troops on the position will not be too high, and the lethality of the Japanese artillery fire will be limited."

"Okay, very good. It seems that you have thought of everything that should be thought of. You can continue to arrange the troops. I will not disturb you anymore. I hope that this battle will bring out the majesty of the independent brigade regiment. Also, remember to control the soldiers'

Casualties, these soldiers are all veterans who have gone through the Long March. When the army expands, these soldiers will be the best candidates for squad platoon leaders." At this time, Liu Hua whispered to Sun Xingbang in front of him.

"Yes, Commander, the regiment will resolutely complete the mission and will never embarrass the independent brigade." After hearing Liu Hua's last words, Sun Xingbang also replied excitedly.

"Okay, guard, let's go to the position of the third regiment." Liu Hua regained his original energy and shouted loudly to the guard behind him.