roccoschili Chapter 227: 386th Brigade Supports Independent Column
Chapter 227: 386th Brigade Supports Independent Column
Temporary base of the 386th Brigade.
After receiving the call from the headquarters, the brigade commander immediately summoned all officers and soldiers at all levels of the brigade.
There was a seriousness in his eyes, and he knew that this was a major task.
After receiving the notice, all cadres of the 386th Brigade rushed to the headquarters without stopping.
Their steps were hurried, with the competence and efficiency of soldiers.
The brigade commander looked at the people in front of him and said, "Dear officers, I received a telegram from the headquarters not long ago. My 386th Brigade will soon go to Ping'an County to reinforce the Independent Column and cooperate with the Independent Column to eliminate the Japanese 102nd Division."
As soon as the words fell, there was a cry of surprise from the audience.
Officers at all levels thought they had heard wrongly. How was it possible to destroy the Japanese division?
There was surprise and confusion on their faces; the difficulty of this task was beyond their imagination.
The head of the 772nd Regiment, Cheng Shifa, said uncertainly: "Brigade Commander, did I hear correctly just now? The independent column is actually going to destroy the Japanese division."
The brigade commander nodded slightly and said, “Yes, you all heard it right.
The head of the headquarters decided to deal a heavy blow to the Japanese and break their arrogance.
Therefore, it is agreed that the independent column will launch an annihilation operation against the Japanese 102nd Division. The 356th Brigade will cooperate with the independent column to launch an annihilation operation against the Japanese division this time. "
His serious expression let everyone know that this was the headquarters' decision and could not be questioned.
The officers in the command center were delighted when they heard the brigade commander's words.
The battle to destroy the Japanese division will be much more exciting than attacking the Japanese bunker. It will definitely be a grand scene, and it makes people extremely excited just thinking about it.
There was excitement in their eyes, as if they had already seen the scene of victory.
During this period, the 386th Brigade upgraded its guns and artillery, and its combat effectiveness increased rapidly. They simply looked down on ordinary Japanese troops. All the commanders and fighters were very excited to be able to participate in such a big battle.
Their hearts are filled with desire to fight and confidence in victory.
The brigade commander looked at everyone and ordered, "All officers, go back and quickly organize the troops. We will set out tonight and rush to Ping'an County."
"Yes, Brigadier."
Everyone stood up and responded, then left the command center one after another.
Their figures quickly disappeared from the command center to prepare for the upcoming battle.
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9 month 28 day.
At 6 o'clock in the morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the faint morning light was spreading across the earth.
After traveling all night, the 386th Brigade, with nearly 9000 troops, finally arrived at the Ping'an County Independent Column base in the early morning.
The soldiers' faces were tired, but their eyes were still determined.
After arriving at their destination, they quickly began to rest, replenish their strength, and recharge their batteries for the upcoming battle.
The brigade commander and his guards rode to Lijiazhuang on horseback.
He rode on the horse, his posture upright, his eyes focused on the front.
Early in the morning, Gaoda and Qi Tongwei and others waited for the brigade commander at the village entrance.
The brigade commander rode his horse slowly to the front of the crowd, then got off his horse.
Gaoda quickly stepped forward and warmly welcomed him, "Welcome, Brigadier General. I have been looking forward to seeing you here for a long time."
His face was filled with a joyful smile.
The brigade commander looked at Gaoda in front of him and said with a smile: "Commander Gao, the big bomb you dropped this time shocked the head of the headquarters. I admire your courage."
There was a hint of teasing in his words, but he also expressed admiration for Gundam's courage.
"The commander of the headquarters has specially ordered my 386th Brigade to come and support the independent column in combat. Please let me know what arrangements are to be made next."
The brigade commander stated his purpose.
Gaoda said happily: "Brigade Commander, how dare I arrange for you, old man? I have to ask you to help control the battle situation."
He was well aware of his shortcomings in commanding large-scale military operations.
Gundam is very aware of his own capabilities, but he does not have much experience in commanding large-scale military operations like this.
Therefore, asking the brigade commander for help is the best choice. The brigade commander is an officer of the first class of Whampoa Military Academy, and his combat command ability is impeccable.
The brigade commander looked at the Gundam in front of him and said with a smile: "No problem, Commander Gao. Just tell me if you need anything."
"Brigade Commander, let's not stand outside anymore, let's go to the command center quickly." Gundam suggested.
Gundam led the brigade commander and his entourage into the command center.
There was an urgency in their steps as they wanted to discuss the battle arrangements as quickly as possible.
Everyone began to discuss the combat arrangements in the command center. As an experienced commander, the brigade commander put forward many suggestions.
His words were concise and powerful, and every suggestion hit the mark, allowing everyone to have a clearer understanding of the battle layout.
In the end, after unanimous discussion, everyone decided to place the main battlefield in the area from Daling Village to Beigou Village.
It was a deliberate choice, as the terrain and strategic location were suitable for the battle.
In the battle to annihilate the 102nd Division, the Independent Column dispatched the Independent Brigade and the Ping An Brigade, totaling more than 14,000 people, as the main force to attack the Japanese division, and the st Artillery Regiment provided fire support.
They were like a sharp sword, ready to pierce the heart of the Japanese division.
The 386th Brigade was responsible for dealing with more than 2 Traitor troops. With the current combat effectiveness of the 386th Brigade, it was easy to kill more than 2 Traitor troops. After eliminating the Traitors, the 386th Brigade fully supported the main battlefield.
This arrangement fully utilizes the advantages of each force.
After the combat mission was arranged, the generals returned to their respective troops one after another to prepare for battle.
This battle was a bit risky for the Independent Column. Gundam knew very well that the New 103st Brigade had to block the support of the 103rd Division. Otherwise, once the 102rd Division joined forces with the nd Division, the entire battle would be at risk of failure.
There was a hint of worry in his eyes, but he was still full of determination.
Therefore, Gaoda transferred the 2nd Artillery Regiment to Ding Wei. After the new 1st Brigade had sufficient artillery, it was believed that the combat pressure would be greatly reduced.
He hoped to increase his chances of stopping the 103rd Division in this way.
As the order was issued, the various troops of the independent column began to mobilize. The Ping'an Brigade and the 386th Brigade took advantage of the dark and windy night to quickly rush to Heyuan County to meet up with the independent brigade.
Their movements were swift and stealthy, like ghosts in the night.
In order to provide sufficient firepower on the battlefield, the First Artillery Regiment brought all their supplies with them, and box after box of artillery shells were loaded onto horse-drawn carriages and transported to Heyuan County.
The heavy boxes of shells were transported to the battlefield like the hope of victory.
The Japanese 102nd Division had no idea that the reinforcements of the Independent Column had arrived in Heyuan County. At this time, they were still marching leisurely, trying to lure out the main force of the Eighth Route Army.
They didn't know that a catastrophic disaster was about to strike.