nucmednet Chapter 287 Advance but No Retreat
Chapter 287 Advance but No Retreat
287 Advance but no retreat
No wonder Ye Qingshan sent this order.
This made the generals at the 36th Division headquarters very dissatisfied.
Like Ye Qingshan, Song Xilian was in the command center at this time, staring at the map again and again.
As intelligence continued to arrive from all sides, they gradually figured out the situation around them.
Song Xilian has also gradually figured out the situation that their 36th Division is facing.
Now, I am really in a dilemma.
He himself had no confidence in advancing and letting them defeat the Japanese 22nd Brigade.
Don’t look at it, at this time Song Xilian’s 36th Division was supplemented by more than militiamen allocated to him by Ye Qingshan.
The strength of the entire division was restored to more than 7,000 people.
In addition, a batch of American equipment was allocated to them.
However, Song Xilian was very clear that the combat effectiveness of their division was no longer comparable to that before the Battle of Shanghai.
Before the Battle of Shanghai, when their 36th Division was at its peak, he couldn't even guarantee it.
Our 36th Division was able to defeat an entire brigade of the Japanese in a head-on confrontation.
Let alone now.
Even if you want to withdraw, you can't.
At this time, the commander of the Japanese 22nd Brigade, Yoshikatsu Kuroiwa, made it clear that he wanted to tie up their 36th Division.
Once they retreated, they would be caught by the 22nd Brigade of the Japanese enemy, and would be in an even more passive position.
What's more, at this time, the Japanese 6th and 18th Divisions were still sending troops to block their retreat.
If we retreat, we will soon run into the two Japanese reinforcements.
"Hey!"
After a moment, Song Xilian sighed.
He had to admit that the orders Ye Qingshan gave them seemed harsh.
But it is also the only chance for their 36th Division to break the impasse at the moment.
It depends on whether Song Xilian chooses this path.
At this time, Deputy Division Commander Zhong Bin and Chief of Staff Xiang Xianju were still arguing in the command center.
Most people think that it is unrealistic to defeat the Japanese 22nd Brigade in front.
"We will break out to the south, march lightly, and shake off the Japanese pursuers..."
“Nonsense.
Do you want us to throw away most of our heavy weapons and baggage?
If that happens, if we encounter the devils again in the south, we won’t even be able to fight back.”
A group of staff officers were still arguing.
"Okay, everyone, shut up!"
Song Xilian finally spoke.
Everyone quiet down.
In fact, everyone in the command center is waiting for Song Xilian to make a decision.
Although, the headquarters' order was for them to continue the frontal attack.
But if Song Xilian did not choose to execute this order, no one would say anything given Song Xilian's prestige in the 36th Division.
"Master, have you thought it through?"
When Deputy Division Commander Zhong Bin saw Song Xilian's expression, he knew that he had made a decision.
"Ah."
Song Xilian nodded.
Then he walked in front of the group and shouted, "I command."
Wow!
All the officers of the 36th Division in the command center stood up straight.
"The 211th Regiment will stay behind to block the incoming Japanese reinforcements.
Let the 212th Regiment withdraw, rest temporarily, and serve as a reserve force.
Let the two regiments of Yang Guangyu's 108th Brigade form a new offensive echelon.
Half an hour later, they launched an attack on the Japanese 22nd Brigade in front.
Tell Yang Guangyu that in this battle, they can only advance and not retreat.
I brought the division headquarters and followed them.
I am the supervisor of the battle. If anyone dares to escape, I will kill him with my own hands."
Song Xilian's voice was loud and his eyes were firm.
"Yes!"
Everyone responded.
At this time, the officers of the 36th Division also knew Song Xilian's choice.
He chose to execute the attack order that Ye Qingshan sent to them.
Choose to attack the Japanese 22nd Brigade head-on and reach Purple Mountain.
Soon, Song Xilian's order was passed on to the various regiments below.
The 36th Division at this time had a total of four main regiments, one of which was involved in a fierce battle with the Japanese 22nd Brigade last night.
The 212th Regiment suffered the heaviest casualties, so Song Xilian transferred it down to serve as a reserve force.
The two regiments of the 108th Brigade will serve as the main force of this attack.
"Tell the artillery battalion not to save ammunition for me.
Fire all the shells for me."
Song Xilian continued to issue orders.
This time, it was a life-and-death battle for their 36th Division.
If we win the battle, a few artillery shells will not be a big deal.
By then, Ye Qingshan will have to replenish them.
If they lose the battle, their 36th Division will be wiped out, and they won't need any artillery shells then.
This time, Song Xilian and his 36th Division were really determined to fight.
After receiving Song Xilian's order, Yang Guangyu, commander of the 108th Brigade, knew that they would really have to fight to the death this time.
He immediately ordered two regiments under his command to organize a suicide squad.
Select the veterans left over from the 36th Division, as they are the combat backbone of the 36th Division.
And now, this arduous task can only be accomplished by them.
Half an hour later, the commander of the 108th Brigade came to the front line in person and looked at two suicide squads consisting of two regiments with more than people.
They have brought enough weapons and ammunition and are ready to set off.
"Brothers, please!"
The commander of the 108th Brigade looked at the backs of these veterans of the suicide squad and said with tears in his eyes.
I feel extremely distressed.
These are all the veterans from their 36th Division who stayed behind after the Battle of Shanghai.
After this battle, there will be another large number of people missing.
But in order for the entire division to fight its way out, someone must make a sacrifice.
Boom boom boom!
As day broke, the artillery battalion of the 36th Division frantically fired artillery shells at the positions defended by the Japanese 22nd Brigade.
The two suicide squads immediately launched a charge.
They couldn't wait for the shelling to stop, they wanted to take advantage of it and kill them all in one go.
"Kill!"
The roars of the Kuomintang soldiers could be heard all over the mountains and plains.
The two suicide squads were unstoppable. They rushed all the way and soon broke through the defense line of the Matsumoto Regiment, the forefront of the 22nd Brigade of the Japanese.
The other national army troops behind immediately followed.
Soldiers from both sides fought on several low hillsides on the south side of Qianhu Lake.
Fortunately, the 36th Division had a sudden encounter with the Japanese 22nd Brigade last night.
Instead of falling into the Japanese ambush.
Therefore, at this time, the Japanese 22nd Brigade did not set up any defensive positions around.
The Japanese soldiers would try their best to choose slightly advantageous terrain nearby to set up firing points.
In this way, the attack would be much easier for the suicide squad soldiers of the 36th Division.
"Baga, let Yamaguchi Yoshio lead his regiment to stop the Chinese attack.
We must not let the Chinese army break through their second line of defense."
At the headquarters of the Japanese 22nd Brigade, the brigade commander, Major General Yoshikatsu Kuroiwa, received two regiments from the 36th Division and broke through the defense line of a regiment in front of them.
Also very angry.
Fortunately, he had a backup plan.
On the second line of defense, there is another line of defense built by another Japanese regiment.
Moreover, this regiment of devils did not engage in battle with the 36th Division last night.
They had a few hours in the back, digging trenches.
Let this Japanese regiment build a simple line of defense in the rear.
(From now on, this evening photo will also be posted in the afternoon!)