Predator Reborn

Chapter 313: The End of Itagaki Division (10)

In two hours, the 2,860 little Japs in the Japanese Army's Logistics and Equipment Regiment were completely wiped out by the three main regiments of the Second Division and a cavalry battalion, without even a single prisoner left. The three main regiments of the Second Division were completely wiped out.

Although this main group achieved a great victory in a very short period of time, it also paid a certain price. 624 soldiers fell on the battlefield forever. 129 soldiers were basically injured because they were seriously injured.

The combat effectiveness was lost. In addition, there were more than 800 slightly injured people, but this did not affect the combat effectiveness.

However, despite the heavy casualties, they achieved a great victory. One of the main field divisions of the Japanese army, with a month's worth of combat supplies, was all captured by the soldiers without any losses, including millions of rounds of ammunition.

A large number of bullets, tens of thousands of grenades, food and other supplies. More importantly, dozens of various artillery pieces of the Japanese Field Artillery Regiment, and corresponding tens of thousands of rounds of artillery shells. Not surprisingly, they were also smoothly received by the soldiers.

of seizure.

"Reporting to Commander, all battles are over. Here are the results and loss reports of our army that have just been tallied..." Staff Wang came to Commander Gao Yuan with a list and said excitedly.

"Well, yes, that's great. It took less than a thousand casualties to completely wipe out the Japanese army's logistics artillery force. We have now completed the combat mission assigned to our second division by the division commander ahead of schedule... Staff Officer Li, call me immediately

The division commander is sending a report, report the victory to the division commander, quickly..." After reading the list in his hand, Gao Yuan's hands began to tremble and he ordered excitedly.

"Yes, Commander..." Staff Officer Li said excitedly after receiving the order... He turned around and walked towards the radio room next to the headquarters. Within a few seconds, the radio station next to him reminded him of Tick Tock.

The ticking beeping sound.

"Commander, commander, good news, good news..." On a mountainside less than one kilometer away from Changgukou, a trace of light leaked out from the gap in a house. And this house is where Liu Hua is preparing to command

The temporary headquarters of the Haseguchi ambush battle.

At this time, Liu Hua was lying quietly on a simple table made of bullet boxes, quietly looking at the map on the table. Suddenly, a burst of excited voice from the chief of staff came through the thick curtain of the command department.

came in. Immediately afterwards, he saw the chief of staff, holding a telegram, hurriedly ran into the temporary headquarters.

"Chief of Staff, what is it that makes you so happy... Could it be that old boy Itagaki was suddenly killed by our mines on the way... or maybe all the more than 10,000 little Japs were killed..."

Looking at the hurried Chief of Staff Li Qing, Liu Hua said jokingly.

"Commander, Seishiro Itagaki was not killed in the bombing, but he must have been half-dead with anger at this time. This is the telegram just sent by Liu Xiaogang from the special operations brigade... Haha, this is a big victory..." Chief of Staff Man

With a smile on his face, he handed the telegram in his hand to Liu Hua and said with a mysterious face.

"What? In less than a day, the special operations brigade and our howitzer battalion wiped out more than 2,000 Japanese troops..." Liu Hua said in disbelief after reading the telegram.

"Division Commander, I have verified the content of the telegram and there is no problem. The reason for such great results is mainly due to the contribution of our special operations brigade. According to Liu Xiaogang's report, in order to avoid being shelled by our army, the Japanese army sent

We recruited two groups of troops to search a one-kilometer radius of the main force. We hope to find our artillery observers and eliminate them."

"However, what makes Itagaki's division not want to fight is that those around him are not the ordinary troops of our *** division. They are the special operations brigade that has been involved in mountainous operations. The little devils from these two brigade have entered the road

The woods and cornfields next to it... were completely trapped in the woods by the special operations of our special operations brigade." The chief of staff listened for a while and then said.

"It wasn't until later that Seishiro Itagaki sent out a brigade of reinforcements again that the remaining little Japs escaped from the clutches of our special operations brigade. However, at this time, the two brigades of Ted had already suffered most of their casualties.

One of the reinforcement brigade was also killed by the special operations brigade. Nearly half of its troops were killed... Haha, I didn't expect that our special operations brigade was so capable. With less than 400 troops, it actually wiped out the Japanese army.

More than 1,300 people..." Chief of Staff Li Qing introduced with a smile.

"It's great. In just a few hours, the Japanese army lost more than 2,000 troops. It's great. The special operations brigade is truly the sharp knife force of our *** division. After the war, I will personally report to the Eighth Route Army

The headquarters asks them to take credit. Hurry, immediately send all the telegrams about this battle to the headquarters and the central government. Let the chairman and the leaders be happy..." Liu Hua said excitedly after hearing the introduction from the chief of staff.

"Yes, division commander, we will sort out all the telegrams immediately and send them to the headquarters and the Party Central Committee..." Chief of Staff Li Qing nodded in reply. He picked up several telegrams placed on the table and presented them to the person next to the headquarters.

Walk to the radio room.

In less than a few dozen minutes, the Party Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army headquarters far away in Yan'an received the battle status report forwarded by the *** division at almost the same time. However, after reading the results of the battle, almost every big boss relaxed at the same time.

tone. At the same time, he is becoming more and more confident in the next battle.

As the direct commander of the battle, Liu Hua, commander of the *** Division, was studying the topographic map of Changgukou that had just been drawn by the staff department. He began to deploy troops and generals for the encirclement and annihilation battle that lasted for dozens of hours.

In the small headquarters, under a few dim horse lanterns, sat the *** Division's Quick Reaction Brigade, all cadres above the regiment level, as well as two regiment commanders of the division's cavalry regiment, artillery regiment, and two battalion commanders of the engineer battalion and guard battalion.

"Comrades, I think everyone has seen the results achieved by the special operations group just received by the division headquarters. In less than a few hours, under the joint attack of our howitzer battalion and special operations group, the Japanese army suffered another loss

The strength of 2,000 troops was reduced. According to the latest intelligence just sent by the special operations brigade, the three Japanese regiments led by Seishiro Itagaki had only 7,000 troops left at this time. And these 7,000 little devils, if

If nothing unexpected happens, we will rush to Changgukou around 8 o'clock tomorrow night... According to the opinions of the division headquarters, we will report to the Eighth Route Army Headquarters and the Party Central Committee for approval. We are ready to attack all the forces and confront the enemy at Changgukou.

The Itagaki Division set up an ambush and wiped out the remaining 7,000 Japs of the Japanese Fifth Division in one fell swoop." Seeing the several regiment commanders in front of him, the chief of staff revealed the troops' ambush plan.

"Great, division commander, chief of staff, we finally have a mission. Just give the order! The soldiers have been training for more than a month, are you just waiting to practice their skills?" Just after the chief of staff finished speaking, the division cavalry regiments

Chang Wanghu stood up and said.

"Yes, division commander, please assign the mission! In the past two days, watching the main force of the first division kill the enemy in Gong Village, the soldiers are holding back their energy. Many soldiers and companies have written letters of invitation. Division commander, please give the order.

..." After listening to Wang Hu's words, the remaining group leaders stood up and agreed.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet. After all, these are 7,000 little devils. When the time comes, I guarantee that everyone will have a share..." Liu Hua interrupted the noisy crowd and said.

"Comrades, according to the arrangement of the entire combat plan, after tomorrow's day's march, the Japanese army will lose about a thousand people again in terms of strength. Therefore, by then, we will face a well-trained force of more than 6,000 people.

, a well-equipped Japanese field force. However, although our enemy is powerful, we also have a huge advantage. The first is that we are fully prepared, and the Japanese army by then has indeed been exhausted. Another advantage is that we have 6,000

The Japanese army is just a light infantry without any artillery support. But our army is supported by nearly a hundred artillery pieces of various types..." The chief of staff nodded to Liu Hua and then analyzed everyone.

"Comrades, the Chief of Staff has just told you the general situation of the entire battle. Regarding this battle, I just want to say to you: This ambush battle is not only related to the reputation of our *** division. It is more important.

What is surprising is that at this time, the Eighth Route Army headquarters and Chairman Mao far away in Yan'an have been paying attention to this small place in Changgukou. Therefore, comrades, we must use our full energy to fight well.

This ambush gave the central government a satisfactory answer. Do you have confidence? "Without the political commissar, Liu Hua temporarily took on the role of political commissar and encouraged the group leaders in front of him.

"Yes..." several people replied excitedly.

"Okay, very good. Now announce the specific combat missions and orders of each regiment." Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction, stood up from his seat, and ordered loudly.

"Division Commander, Chief of Staff, Second Division High Commander, urgent telegram..." Just as several regiment commanders stood up one after another, preparing to accept the task. The communications staff officer took a telegram and hurried into the headquarters, interrupting

Liu Hua was preparing to assign a task.

"Plateau? Did something go wrong with the logistics troops of the encirclement and annihilation of the Japanese army?" After listening to the communications staff officer, Liu Hua frowned and asked in confusion.

"No, Commander, it's good news. Good news from Commander Gao... The main force of our second division has wiped out all the Japanese army's heavy artillery, a total of more than 2,800 people..." Seeing the frowning division commander, the communications staff officer quickly explained.

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"What, annihilated more than 2,800 Japanese troops? So fast, show me the telegram..." After listening to the communications staff officer's words, Liu Hua's face was filled with experience, but he immediately became excited and quickly grabbed it from the communications staff officer's hands.

I quickly started to browse the telegram.

"Haha, in exchange for less than a thousand casualties, so many weapons and ammunition, and the lives of more than 2,800 little Japs, it is really a good deal, such a good deal. Comrades, let me tell you some good news.

An hour ago, the three main regiments led by Commander Gao of the Second Division of our *** Division suffered approximately 900 casualties (excluding minor casualties) and completely annihilated all Japanese troops led by the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Division, a total of 2860

People. Seized a large amount of supplies and ammunition, including 24 field guns, 36 mountain guns, 12 rapid-fire guns, 12 anti-aircraft machine guns, and more than 40,000 rounds of various artillery shells..." Liu Hua faced the people in the conference room.

Everyone thought excitedly.

"Bah bang bang bang..." As soon as Liu Hua finished speaking, a burst of warm applause was heard in the command headquarters.

"Comrades, I haven't finished speaking yet? According to the telegram from Commander Plateau, after the battle, he had personally led two main regiments and took a shortcut to Changguguchi, leaving behind several regiments to clean the battlefield and guard the captured troops.

Supplies. So, in the next ambush battle, we will have the strength of 5 infantry regiments. In terms of numbers, we can already reach a 2:1 strength comparison with the Japs." Liu Hua said loudly.

"Division Commander, I suggest that this good news be immediately reported to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, and at the same time forwarded to the Central Committee. In addition, the two good news reports received by our company should be publicized to the ears of every commander and soldier to boost the morale of the soldiers."

After hearing the good news from Division Commander Liu Hua, Chief of Staff Li Qing stood up excitedly and said.

"Okay, communications staff, this task will be left to you. You must forward this telegram to the Eighth Route Army headquarters and the Central Committee immediately, quickly." Liu Hua nodded excitedly and ordered.

"Yes, division commander, chief of staff..." The correspondent took the order and left.

"Commander, I just don't know if Gao Yuan can arrive on the battlefield on time..." Seeing the excited people and the leaving communications staff, the chief of staff quickly calmed down and reminded the excited people.

"Haha, Chief of Staff, you are worrying too much. What I want is not the reinforcements of the two regiments, but the news that the Japanese artillery has been wiped out. As long as these Japanese troops lose the support of artillery fire and aircraft support, they will enter

After our ambush circle, it will be no longer up to them. At that time, we are fully capable, with the support of artillery fire, to surround him at the mouth of Changgu. We will slowly trap him and starve him to death. He will wait until our reinforcements arrive.

From now on, we will launch a final general offensive and annihilate this exhausted Japanese army in one fell swoop." Liu Hua said confidently.

"Well, I agree. This is the best way for us to reduce the casualties of our troops. Don't fight when they are trapped. Let them fight to the death to break out, and eliminate their effective forces during the movement as much as possible." After listening to Liu Hua's words, Chief of Staff Li

Qing immediately woke up, nodded excitedly, and agreed.

"Yes, that's what I mean. Now order..." Liu Hua put the telegram in his hand on the table, and then ordered loudly. The dozen or so cadres in front of him stood up to attention almost at the same time.

"Division Headquarters Engineer Battalion, your task is to immediately bury all the explosives you carry beside the Changgukou Highway. At that time, the division headquarters combat staff will guide you to bury the explosives as much as possible where the Japanese army can hold on or

As a machine gun position, the engineer battalion is required to use up all the explosives and mines it carries. If it is not enough, it can borrow some heavy artillery shells from the artillery regiment. In a word, after the battle starts, I want the Japanese army to give us a good ride

Let them have a taste of what it's like to fly on a clay plane..." Liu Hua ordered excitedly.

"Yes, division commander, the engineer battalion guarantees to complete the mission..." the engineer battalion commander immediately stood up and replied.

"Okay, all the artillery of the artillery regiment and the artillery companies of each regiment will be concentrated to build artillery positions, and they will be under the command of Commander Chen of the artillery regiment. It is requested that after the battle begins, all artillery fire will be concentrated to cover the Japanese army with saturation of artillery fire, as much as possible

The effective force to kill and injure the Japanese army. After covering it, the artillery group began to target the concentrated Japanese troops based on the coordinates provided by the frontline infantry. Remember, the task of your artillery is not to allow the Japanese troops to concentrate and kill them as much as possible.

There is strength. Also, our commander-in-chief has just mixed up a large number of artillery shells, so don't have any worries about the use of artillery shells, just give me a life-threatening shot... How about? Are you confident in completing the mission...

." Zhang Hua then ordered.

"Yes, division commander, the artillery team promises to complete its mission and not allow any Japanese troops to gather and burn out all the artillery shells they carry." Chen Guangrong, the commander of the artillery regiment, stood up and said.

"Quick Reaction Brigade 1st Regiment, 2nd Regiment..." Liu Hua ordered loudly.

"Arrived..." The two team leaders, Shen Qinghua and Luo Zhihui, stood up at the same time and answered loudly.

"The First Regiment, relying on the favorable terrain of Changguguchi, will build fortifications on the left side of Changguguchi. The Second Regiment will build fortifications on the right side of Changguguchi. It is required that the defensive positions of your two regiments can at least block the impact of the Japanese army's brigade.

It will take more than an hour. Do you have the confidence to complete the task?" Liu Hua stood up and asked.

"Yes, division commander, the First Regiment (Second Regiment) promises to complete the mission and resolutely block the Japanese army's breakout, preventing them from breaking out one by one..." the two regiment leaders promised together.

"Okay, the Third Regiment of the Quick Reaction Brigade. You must build at least two strong defenses in the innermost part of Changgukou. When the time comes, after the ambush begins, the Japanese army will definitely fight their way forward to break through. Your troops must ensure that during the ambush,

Before the war is over, no Japanese soldiers can be allowed to cross your positions. In addition, we must take advantage of the Japanese army's breakout opportunities as much as possible to kill and injure the Japanese army's effective forces." Liu Hua then ordered.

"Yes, Commander, I promise to complete the mission." Wang Benqing, the commander of the third regiment, replied loudly.

"The guard force and cavalry regiment of a battalion at the division headquarters are responsible for cutting off the Japanese army's retreat. After the battle begins, we must resolutely cut off the Japanese army's retreat at any cost, and we must not let a single kid go."

"Yes, Commander, I promise to complete the mission..."

"Very good. After the battle begins, each department can request artillery support from the artillery group at any time. In addition, no troops are allowed to attack without authorization before the division headquarters has issued an order to launch a general attack. However, as long as there is guarantee, it can also be appropriate

Fight some counterattacks, but try to control the casualties of the troops. This time, I will use the minimum casualties to trap and starve the Itagaki division to death at the entrance of Haseguchi..." Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction,

He ordered loudly.