12dz Chapter 301: The Japanese Cavalry Regiment
Chapter 301: The Japanese Cavalry Regiment
301st Japanese Cavalry Regiment
"Commander, there is news from Zhenjiang just now.
The Zhenjiang Railway Station was blown up by the 209th Division of the Chinese Army that had bypassed the area.
In the Japanese headquarters, Chief of Staff Tsukada Isao came over and reported to the old Japanese Matsui Iwane.
"idiot!
The Chinese actually dared to use the same old trick again and even dared to take a roundabout water route from behind us.
This opportunity must have been created by Ye Qingshan again.
Among the Chinese generals, only he has such courage."
After hearing this, Matsui Iwane angrily threw away the baton in his hand and walked quickly to the map while cursing.
The Japanese Chief of Staff followed behind and echoed, "Yes, Commander.
According to our intelligence, this newly emerged Chinese Army 209th Division.
This is the new number assigned to Ye Qingshan by the Chinese Command.
They are Ye Qingshan's direct troops.
This battle must be commanded by Ye Qingshan.
Judging from their attack on the Zhenjiang Railway Station, they were aiming to strike at the Nanjing-Shanghai Railway Line.”
“How many people are there in the 209th Division?
How about the weapons and equipment?
The old Japanese soldier Matsui Iwane stared at the map and asked.
"According to the information reported from Zhenjiang, Ye Qingshan's 209th Division has more than soldiers.
The weapons and equipment are extremely sophisticated.
It took their regiment only two hours to capture Zhenjiang Railway Station.
Colonel Fujita said that this Chinese army is equipped with a lot of heavy firepower. "
"Armored convoy, have you sent over to provide support?"
The old devil Matsui Iwane continued to ask.
"We went there, but on the way, we were blocked by a regiment of the 209th Division of the Chinese Army.
Now we are stuck in Weijia Village.
This is where we can’t go any further.”
The Japanese chief of staff pointed to the location of Weijia Village on the map and said.
“It seems that Ye Qingshan had planned everything before the attack.
It was not surprising that our armored convoy was blocked.
Now, I'm worried about.
Behind us, there are Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, all the way to Suzhou.
But there are no large troops.
Once the 209th Division of the Chinese Army attacks eastward, these places may be captured.
By then, the base camp will know about it.
We have actually let the Chinese take back important cities like Zhenjiang, and we will certainly be blamed.
Therefore, we must not allow the 209th Division of the Chinese Army to recklessly attack the Nanjing-Shanghai Railway."
Matsui Iwane said with a firm attitude.
He finally waited for the ammunition supplies from the country to be delivered in a steady stream.
Once the Nanjing-Shanghai railway line is cut off.
The Japanese attacked Zijin Mountain two days ago with the same crazy artillery fire.
Their stockpiled ammunition will soon be used up and they won't be able to hold out for more than a few days.
If that happens, the last advantage the Japanese have over the National Army will be gone.
That battle was even more difficult.
"Send a message to the Sixth Division Cavalry Regiment to rush to Zhenjiang as quickly as possible.
They are now just west of Longtan.
With the speed of their cavalry, they could reach Zhenjiang within two hours if they rushed there at full speed.
When we get there, tell them that it is the 209th Division that is holding up the Chinese.
Don't let them get away.
Then send a telegram to the 18th Brigade of the th Division and ask them to all board the train.
They were transported to Zhenjiang by rail as quickly as possible.
Cooperate with the 209th Division's Cavalry Regiment to annihilate the Chinese Army's th Division as quickly as possible."
Matsui Iwane quickly found the two most suitable Japanese troops on the map and sent them to Zhenjiang for assistance.
"Hi!"
The Japanese Chief of Staff responded.
“Wait, don’t forget to tell the garrisons in Changzhou and Wuxi.
Let them guard strictly from now on.
Be careful of the attack from this Chinese army."
The cavalry regiment of the Japanese 6th Division soon received orders from Matsui Iwane near Longtan.
"Baga, a Chinese division actually dared to march alone deep into our rear.
Really looking for death! "
Colonel Maki Yamaguchi, commander of the Japanese cavalry regiment, received the news.
I am also very angry.
I feel that the national army is too rampant.
He swore to annihilate the 209th Division and make them pay the price.
"set off!"
The Japanese cavalry regiment set off quickly and rushed all the way to Zhenjiang.
The speed of the Japanese cavalry regiment would not be much slower than that of the Japanese armored vehicle convoy traveling by rail.
In just over an hour, they will reach Zhenjiang.
At the same time, in the north of Jinling City, on the Ning-Shanghai railway line.
The 18th Brigade of the Ninth Division of the Japanese army, two infantry regiments with more than people, were quickly boarding a train.
Then, the train pulled these devils eastward.
Transporting these Japanese soldiers by train will allow them to arrive in Zhenjiang faster.
At 12:30 in the morning, Wei Yong, the commander of the Second Regiment, was still in Weijia Village, leading his troops to block the Japanese armored vehicle convoy.
Suddenly he received a report from the scouts he sent out.
"Captain, this is bad.
A large number of Japanese cavalry came from the west.
It's probably a cavalry regiment of the devils."
The reconnaissance squad leader said breathlessly.
"What? The Japanese cavalry regiment is coming?
not good. "
When the second regiment commander Wei Yong heard the news, his face suddenly changed.
The Japanese cavalry were difficult to deal with on the battlefield.
It comes and goes like the wind and is highly maneuverable.
Once these infantrymen were targeted by the Japanese cavalry on the battlefield, it would be difficult for them to escape.
The Second Regiment was already struggling just to block the Japanese armored convoy.
Facing this approaching Japanese army, the Second Regiment certainly had no way of dealing with it.
I could only send a telegram for help to Sun Mingxu and Zhang Fa.
After a while, Sun Mingxu and Zhang Fa also learned that a Japanese cavalry regiment was coming from the west.
"The Japs' cavalry regiment?"
Sun Mingxu's eyes showed fear.
Just because he has never forgotten what happened on the Battle of Shanghai.
When they were fleeing, these damn Japanese cavalry were chasing them.
The Japanese cavalry continued to charge and kill, knocking down the National Army soldiers around Sun Mingxu one by one.
From that time on, Sun Mingxu developed a deep fear of the Japanese cavalry.
The Chief of Staff Zhang Fa beside him also had a stern look on his face.
Of course he knew that if they were to deal with the Japanese cavalry, their infantry would have a great advantage.
Once the main force of the Japanese cavalry regiment arrived in Zhenjiang,
It will not be easy for the 209th Division to leave again.
Unless they can find a way to destroy this Japanese cavalry regiment.
But this is obviously unrealistic.
"Chief of Staff, what should we do now?"
Sun Mingxu was a little flustered and asked Zhang Fa.
"Don't panic, Master. I have a solution."
Zhang Fa comforted Sun Mingxu.
Then, pointing to the map, he issued an order: "Tell the Third Regiment to dig up the railway.
It can end early.
Order all regiments to retreat immediately and rush to Nijiazhuang to meet up in advance.
We need to be quick, especially the Second Regiment, and retreat more decisively.
We must not be bitten by the Japanese cavalry regiment."
The sudden attack of the Japanese cavalry regiment forced Zhang Fa to end the continued destruction of the Zhenjiang section of the railway line ahead of schedule.