bookrandom Chapter 652: Since Yamamoto's special forces want to cut off our retreat, then change the land
Chapter 652: Since Yamamoto's special forces want to cut off our retreat, then change the land
After realizing that the logistics transportation line was likely to be attacked by Yamamoto's special forces, Lin Zhenhua urgently arranged for Li Yunlong to mobilize an armored battalion to protect the logistics transportation line. Before the armored battalion arrived, they received news that the logistics transportation line was attacked. Lin Zhenhua immediately arranged for the Air Force Regiment to deploy fighter jets to provide support. After paying a hundred casualties, they successfully repelled Yamamoto's special forces.
But this incident also reminded them that if the problem of logistics and transportation cannot be solved as soon as possible, it will bring huge trouble to the troops' subsequent offensive.
"College student, the situation may be worse than we expected. The attack by Yamamoto's special forces this time is just a small one. If more points are attacked directly, we may not be able to defend it with our current military strength. My suggestion is to change land transportation to air transportation, which can guarantee the safety of our transportation line to the greatest extent."
"In order to ensure the supply of materials to the front line, we can fully allocate two more transport aircraft squadrons to join the logistics support to solve the current difficulties we are facing. Things should be done sooner rather than later. The longer we delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for us. At the critical moment, we must not hesitate and make up our minds as soon as possible, otherwise we will miss the best opportunity."
"The Japanese are rapidly recruiting soldiers to Taiyuan City. We must reach Taiyuan City as quickly as possible. The fake plague plan will only cause temporary panic among the Japanese. Once they discover it, we will lose the best opportunity to attack."
Chu Yunfei immediately followed up and said, "College student, Brother Yunlong's suggestion is very reasonable. If we want to reach Taiyuan City, it will take at least five days. If we take into account the time spent on the road, it will take us eight days to reach Taiyuan City."
"There has been no news about the fake plague operation so far. If you, a college student, hadn't made such a solemn promise, I would have suspected that you were deceiving us. But Brother Yunlong is absolutely right about one thing, that is, the logistics problem must be solved. If there is a problem with the logistics, our firepower will be greatly weakened, and the tanks and armored vehicles in our hands will become scrap metal and be stranded on the road!"
"Last night, a total of six of our oil tankers were blown up by the Japanese. Fortunately, the transport team noticed something was wrong in advance, otherwise the loss would be even greater. Facing the Japanese special forces, our transport team cannot guarantee its own safety at all, and we rely on firepower to win. If we want to solve the current dilemma, we can only use air transport to transport supplies from the rear."
After careful consideration, Lin Zhenhua agreed in a heavy tone: "We really have no choice now. Land transportation can no longer guarantee safety. We can only use air transportation to ensure the supply of our various materials."
"Starting today, we will store half a month's worth of combat supplies outside the city we occupy to supply the troops besieging the city. Today is October 10nd, and we must arrive at the city of Taiyuan before October 11th. The plague broke out on October 10th, and after two days of fermentation, it will be the best time for us to attack."
"Lao Li, contact Lao Zhao immediately and ask him to order the third and fourth air transport squadrons to participate in the transportation of our logistical materials. At the same time, give orders to the transport aircraft factory to speed up the production of transport aircraft and adopt a three-shift work method to solve our problem of insufficient production capacity."
"As for the problem of insufficient rubber, it is actually very easy to solve. We can immediately open our reserve warehouses, use the spare rubber, and have the base fully start producing various weapons and equipment to ensure the supply of weapons and ammunition to the front line."
"Captain Chu, your 358th Regiment has not yet completed the mechanization transformation and still relies on two legs to march, which greatly slows down the marching speed of the troops. Starting from this morning, your 358th Regiment will immediately be mixed and dispersed into the other three regiments to ensure that the daily march cannot be less than 100 kilometers."
After careful arrangements were made, the troops' logistical problems were solved in just two days, and they captured cities and territories without encountering much hindrance along the way.
After learning that Lin Zhenhua led the main force to attack Taiyuan City, the Taiyuan Command was in an uproar. They really didn't expect Lin Zhenhua to be so bold that he dared to counterattack Taiyuan City with only 15000 people. This was simply not taking them seriously.
"Your Excellency the Commander, our enemies are too rampant and do not take us seriously at all. I think this is the best opportunity to eliminate them and we must not miss it. We have always wanted to have a decisive battle with the enemy's main force, but we have never found an opportunity. Now the enemy has taken the initiative to seek a decisive battle with us. Regardless of whether there is any conspiracy, we must actively fight back and prove to the world that everyone in my 12th Army is a coward who is afraid of death!" Chief of Staff Mitsui said angrily.
Fujiwara Ichiro, who was full of concerns, replied pessimistically: "Commander, I do not agree with Chief of Staff Mitsui's suggestion. The enemy dared to attack Taiyuan City with only 15000 troops. They must have secret weapons that we don't know about. Otherwise, even if the enemy is crazy, they would not make such an unwise decision."
"Not to mention that the plague in Taiyuan City has not been completely resolved. We are still in danger. The two divisions coming from the North China Front Army are not completely under our control for various reasons. They have their own ideas, which is very disadvantageous for the subsequent defense of the city."
"Not to mention that our air force suffered heavy losses in the previous plague. Half of the pilots and 300% of the flight trainees died in the plague. There are only about people who can actually be used in combat. We are simply unable to compete with the enemy's air force."
"I continue to stick to my previous opinion. We must fight the enemy in street battles and greatly consume the enemy's manpower. Although this tactic is very conservative, it is the most correct tactic at present. The enemy's weapons and equipment are much more advanced than ours, and their firepower is also stronger than ours. We must play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses. We must not take the initiative to fight the enemy in the field. The previous battles have proved that if we fight the enemy in the field, we will not be able to hold any position at all. In the end, we will only be divided, surrounded and eaten by the enemy!"
"Not to mention that we have already lost the Shuiquan Oilfield. If we use less oil, it will be difficult for us to win if we really engage in an air war of attrition with the enemy!"