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Chapter 160 Right Hook 1
Even if Fujiwara wanted to lead the entire army directly to Datong at this moment, it would be impossible.
After a whole night of rocket attacks, coupled with a surprise attack by the Workers' Armored Regiment in the early morning, the Japanese suffered heavy casualties and extreme fatigue and had to suspend their operations.
They even retreated several miles because the area that had been hit by rockets and tanks was no longer suitable for them to camp and rest.
This series of attacks put the Japanese in a difficult position and prevented them from launching an effective attack immediately.
The armored regiment received a warm welcome when it returned to Datong. Although there were 68 tanks when it set out, only 38 were left when it returned to Datong.
Of course, the five tanks that got lost during the march last night and one tank that had a mechanical failure had returned to Datong after dawn.
In other words, in this raid, a total of 24 tanks were destroyed and nearly 59 crew members died for their country, including workers from various machinery factories in Datong.
After the excitement comes the sadness!
Thinking about the eternal disappearance of their co-workers who had worked with them day and night, some workers had tears in their eyes, and many of their family members were sobbing quietly.
But no one came out to complain, and no one came to blame others, because these workers were all volunteers and they gave their lives to protect their homes.
Commander Wang Chun was also at the scene, and at this moment he was filled with regret and self-blame.
The Japanese's tactic of "repairing the plank road in the open and marching through Chencang in secret" was really clever!
In fact, the main reason for the current situation is that after they achieved some victories, they became proud and complacent, which gave the Japanese an opportunity to take advantage.
Fortunately, however, these workers and masters paid the price of their lives to buy precious time for the Datong defense war.
An armored regiment recalled from the Changping front has successfully crossed Zhangjiakou.
They only need to wait until tonight to enter Datong. At the same time, the Air Force has dispatched 40 transport planes to make several round trips, intending to urgently airlift a guard division's infantry from the Guancenshan base. Nearly 3000 soldiers have arrived so far.
Now, with Wang Chun here, he can get weapons anytime as long as there are soldiers.
Therefore, the soldiers airlifted this time carried almost no weapons or equipment and moved in a completely light-equipped manner.
At 11 o'clock that evening, the armored regiment finally entered Datong after a long march of nearly kilometers. This was a real armored assault force.
Wang Chun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. By tomorrow, all the infantry of a division would be delivered, and the situation in Datong would be completely reversed.
In fact, the bottom line is that the power in our hands is not strong enough, and there are not enough troops to complete multi-line combat tasks.
"Everyone! Now I order you to rest immediately!" Zhang Yue, commander of the 201st Armored Regiment of the st Armored Division, gave orders to his subordinates in his sonorous and powerful voice.
"Captain! What should we do with these tanks? After a long-distance raid, many parts of them have broken down. We need to overhaul and replace them overnight! Otherwise, there will definitely be accidents when we fight later!"
A young armored soldier stood up and spoke, his eyes revealing determination and worry. The other soldiers nodded, indicating that they agreed with the young soldier's opinion.
Zhang Yue looked at the group of soldiers in front of him who were full of fighting spirit, and couldn't help feeling moved.
However, he understands that it is more important to keep everyone in good shape at this moment.
So he explained earnestly: "Comrades, I understand your concerns, but I am more concerned about your physical condition."
"Only with adequate rest can we better cope with the upcoming battles. As for the maintenance of the tanks, I have arranged for professional technicians to take care of it. Please trust their abilities. They will ensure that each tank can be put into battle in the best condition."
After hearing the commander's words, the soldiers fell into deep thought. Although they still had some concerns in their hearts, they knew that the commander's decisions were often wise.
In the end, they chose to obey the orders of the team leader, temporarily put down their work, and go to the camp to rest.
However, they did not know that in the warehouse behind them, there was a huge surprise hidden - more than 120 brand new T34 and Type 43 heavy tanks were quietly waiting for them.
These advanced equipment will become their powerful weapons on the battlefield, adding more chips to their victory.
Just as the two Japanese divisions were attacked in Datong, the two armored divisions and two motorized infantry divisions on the southern front had already crossed the border between Shanxi and Hebei provinces.
They rushed into Hebei Province like a surging torrent. At this time, the Japanese had withdrawn two divisions from Baoding to attack Datong, which made their defense forces in the area extremely weak.
The originally solid defense line now seemed so fragile, as if it could be easily torn apart like a piece of thin paper, and it would collapse with just a slight poke.
On the vast North China Plain, there is a small town called Pingyang, where 50,000 to 60,000 people live. This seemingly peaceful place has been occupied by Japanese invaders since its fall.
However, as time went by, the situation changed, and now there is only one puppet army corps left in the town, while the original Japanese squadron has been evacuated.
When a deafening roar was heard outside the town, people ran to the streets in panic to look around.
I saw a huge armored column marching by in a mighty manner. They were like a group of ferocious beasts, exuding a terrifying aura.
This armored force is well-equipped and has high morale, giving people a feeling of being unstoppable.
In this tense atmosphere, a young puppet soldier stood at the entrance of the town, trembling with nervousness. He looked at the overwhelming armored column in front of him, his heart filled with fear and anxiety.
Finally, he mustered up the courage to ask the company commander beside him: "Company, company, company commander, should we go up and intercept them?"
Hearing this, the company commander's eyes widened as if he saw an idiot.
He raised his hand without hesitation and slapped the soldier hard, cursing, "Are you fucking crazy? How can we stop these steel beasts?"
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving the soldier standing there covering his face with a look of grievance.
Soon, a group of villagers, merchants, gentry, and of course the puppet soldiers who had declared an uprising at the last minute, came to the place where the armored column was resting, beating drums and gongs, carrying pigs, sheep and other supplies, ready to reward the troops.
Their faces were filled with joy and excitement, as if they were welcoming their relatives.
Whether these villagers organized themselves voluntarily or forcedly, all of them had expressions of gratitude for the anticipation of victory on their faces, and they all contributed their own efforts.
Some brought out the fat pigs they raised themselves, some brought fresh mutton, and others carried bags of rice and vegetables.
Everyone hopes to provide some warmth and support to this heroic force.
When the soldiers of the armored column saw this scene, a warm feeling surged in their hearts. They felt the deep affection of the people and strengthened their determination to defend their homes and protect their people.