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Chapter 344: Japanese Army with No Way Out

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    Although the Japanese army failed to attack three times in a row, Yoshizumi Ryosuke and others were not in a hurry. With their previous combat experience, they all knew what kind of enemy they were facing, and they were ready to fight hard and hard.  Mentally prepared.

    In the next more than four hours, the Japanese army launched four more attacks in succession, but without exception they were repelled by the defenders.

    On the afternoon of the 11th, the Japanese troops fought hard for 7 hours outside Bengbu City, consuming more than 20 tons of ammunition. As a result, except for more than 3,000 casualties, they achieved nothing.

    Of course, it is a bit exaggerated to say that there was no gain at all. At least the Japanese attack also caused a lot of casualties to the defenders. However, the Japanese army's strategic goal of capturing Bengbu and annihilating the 7th Division was never completed.

    Late at night, after the troops rested, the Japanese temporary headquarters was still brightly lit. All senior commanders at the level of captains of the 9th Division, the 13th Division, and the Chongteng Detachment were there, and they were discussing tomorrow's battle.

    Yoshizumi Ryosuke looked at the group of subordinates in front of him solemnly, and then said in a deep voice: "Gentlemen, everyone has seen the battle this afternoon. The defensive position of the defenders was unexpectedly strong, and their fighting will was also very tenacious.  , you still need to think carefully about how to fight tomorrow!"

    The commander of the 13th Division, Tanaka Shizuichi, immediately said: "Your Excellency, Commander, colleagues, our understanding of our opponent is really limited. Logically speaking, the defenders on the opposite side suffered at least 20,000 casualties during this period.  Man, this is almost equivalent to the entire enemy force in the city, why do they still have so many troops defending the city?"

    "Tigao Ke has investigated this matter clearly. Before the war, China's Third War Zone transferred all the defensive forces around Bengbu to the command of Zhou Weiguo. That part of the army consisted of six regiments. In addition, the Chiang government also temporarily  The Seventh Division mobilized a large number of supplementary troops, so Li Guoyao's troops on the Bengbu front line are much larger than we expected." Yoshizumi Ryosuke said.

    "Your Excellency, this is exactly what I am worried about. Until now, we have not fully understood how many troops the other side has in the city. If the other side has more than 20,000 troops and sufficient ammunition, we will win this battle even if  The losses will probably be unimaginable. You must know that the Imperial Japanese Army is attacking a powerful battle fortress." Tanaka Shizu said.

    "Twenty thousand people, shouldn't be that many, right?" Yoshizumi Ryosuke frowned and said.

    "Who can say for sure? Li Guoyao behaves unscrupulously and very strangely. We really cannot treat him like an ordinary Chinese military officer!"

    Yoshizumi Ryosuke immediately said: "So what if there are 20,000 people? Those people are all in a fight to the death. Are we, the Imperial Army of Japan, still afraid of them?"

    With that said, Yoshizumi Ryosuke looked around at all the officers in the headquarters, and then said loudly: "Gentlemen, we have no way out in this battle. Do you know how many troops we have lost in the past ten days or so?"

    Everyone was stunned. Although they all knew that the Imperial Japanese Army had suffered heavy losses in the past few days. It was said that the 7th Regiment and the 35th Regiment were basically disabled, and the Chongteng Detachment also suffered heavy losses. However, the specific number of casualties was unknown.  Very clear.

    Seeing that everyone's eyes were fixed on him, Yoshizumi Ryosuke said in a deep voice: "Gentlemen, according to the statistics of the General Staff, starting from March 26, as of this morning, our unit has suffered a total of 16,000 casualties.  Among the remaining people, more than 11,000 were broken and more than 5,000 were injured. Three infantry regiments were disabled, one cavalry regiment, and one artillery regiment."

    "This does not include the thousands of casualties this afternoon. If we add them all up, I am afraid that the total number of casualties will exceed 19,000, accounting for one-half of all our troops!"

    Hearing Yoshizumi Ryosuke¡¯s words, the entire headquarters was silent, and the only sound that could be heard was the gasps of everyone!

    We all know that the troops have suffered heavy casualties in the past few days, but they did not expect it to be so heavy. This is nearly 20,000 people, equivalent to a first-class division.

    What¡¯s more important is that among the 20,000 people, more than 10,000 people died directly in battle. Such heavy casualties are quite rare in frontal combat.

    At the same time, the Japanese commanders also understood what the commander just said. The troops suffered such heavy casualties. If they didn't have a good record, it would be really unjustifiable, so all of them had no way out!

    "Gentlemen, no matter how many Chinese defenders there are in Bengbu City now, we must smash this turtle shell and send Li Guoyao's head to Tokyo, otherwise we will not be able to explain to the base camp!" Yoshizumi Ryosuke said loudly.

    ¡°?Wow!  "

    "Gentlemen, the imperial army still has more than 17,000 people on the front line of Bengbu. Starting tomorrow, each unit will take turns to act as the main force to attack the city. In addition, I have ordered the garrison in Chu County to dispatch another 1,000 people to reinforce. At the same time,  I had a phone call with the Commander in the afternoon and requested that the heavy artillery brigade be transferred to the Bengbu front line. Although the Commander did not agree to drop all the heavy artillery to Bengbu, he did agree to transfer the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment for reinforcements.  us."

    As soon as he finished speaking, Tanaka Shizuichi said with a face of surprise: "Isn't the 7th Heavy Artillery Regiment on the front line of Hanshan? It is less than 100 kilometers away from the Bengbu front line. At the speed of the Heavy Artillery Regiment, it can reach Bengbu in two days at most!  "

    "Hey Xi, with the coordinated operations of the heavy artillery regiment, the enemy's defenses are not like paper, so you don't need to worry too much. What's more, starting from tomorrow, the front army's aviation will fully coordinate with our troops.  Fight, since the army in the city failed to evacuate before the arrival of the imperial army, then don't leave anymore!" Yoshizumi Ryosuke said domineeringly.

    Hearing Yoshizumi Ryosuke's words, all the officers in the headquarters were shocked. If the heavy artillery regiment could really arrive on the battlefield as soon as possible, it might be able to restrain the defenders' fortifications. However, after experiencing so many things,  , no one dares to believe in something too much.

    But everyone also understood that at this point, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and attack.

    Winning this battle will naturally be a celebrity for the ages. After all, once this battle is won, then Li Guoyao and the temporary seventh division he commanded will be wiped out. Based on the record of that unit, no matter how high the price is paid,  It¡¯s all understandable.

    "But if we lose this battle, then everyone present, one by one, will be finished in this life!"

    Even if the front army headquarters does not hold them accountable, the base camp will not let them go.  Even if the base camp does not pursue the case, these people will become the laughing stock of the entire Imperial Japanese Army, and it will be impossible for them to be promoted in the future.

    It can be said that all of them have blocked their lives and personal futures in this battle. Therefore, even though they know that tomorrow's battle will involve aircraft, artillery and tanks cooperating, everyone still feels as if they are being suppressed by something.  , the mood was extremely depressing.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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