ebookland Chapter 887 Guerrilla Tactics Breaking Down the Whole into Zero
Chapter 887 Guerrilla Tactics Breaking Down the Whole into Zero
In the front-line command post of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, Commander Stein stood in front of a huge tactical map, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.
He issued an order in a deep voice: "Everyone, now is the time to show the true strength of our Chinese Expeditionary Force. I order the head of the Skeleton Division, Ike, to immediately lead his elite troops to attack Toyota County. Our goal for this operation is to completely capture Toyota County within two days and open up the situation for subsequent strategic deployment."
Ike was standing nearby. He stepped forward immediately after hearing this: "Yes, Commander!"
He answered loudly, then turned and hurriedly left the command post and returned to his division headquarters.
As soon as he returned to the division headquarters, Ike immediately summoned the core generals of the SS Division, and the atmosphere in the meeting room quickly became tense.
He stood in front of the table, his eyes swept over every general, and said in a loud voice: "Brothers, time is short and the task is arduous. But we are the Totenkopf Division, a Totenkopf Division that has never been defeated! Now, I order the 1st and 2nd Grenadier Regiments to immediately get ready and advance at full speed to Toyota County. We must use the fastest speed and the most intense firepower to give the enemy a fatal blow."
“At the same time,” Ike changed the subject, his eyes sharper, “the armored reconnaissance battalion must always remain highly vigilant and closely monitor any enemy movements on the battlefield. We must ensure that we are fully aware of the enemy’s deployment before launching an attack. I want not only victory, but a perfect victory!”
"Now, all troops will immediately start to move. The goal is to capture Toyota within one day!" As soon as Ike finished speaking, a thunderous response rang out in the conference room. The generals stood up, quickly left the conference room, returned to their posts, and began to nervously prepare for the upcoming battle.
The entire Death's Head Division was like a precision machine, operating rapidly under Ike's command. The tanks roared, and the soldiers were in high spirits. As members of the Death's Head Division, they were fearless and would surely win the final victory.
Soldiers of the armored reconnaissance battalion sat in rows, staring at the bumpy road ahead in the bumpy armored vehicles. Every bump made them a little impatient. Battalion commander Feng Ke stood in the command vehicle, frowning, his eyes penetrating the dust ahead, trying to find any traces of the enemy in the ruins.
"Attention, all platoons, stay alert. The road conditions ahead are complicated, so you must drive carefully." Feng Ke gave instructions to each platoon via the walkie-talkie.
"One row received, bypassing a large pit."
"The second row reports that the right lane has collapsed and the direction is being adjusted."
The intercom kept sending responses from various platoons, and every report made Feng Ke feel heavier. He knew that such road conditions not only affected the speed of travel, but also made the reconnaissance mission extremely difficult.
"Signage soldier, report the situation here to the division headquarters immediately, including the road conditions, travel speed, and the information that no enemy has been found so far." Feng Ke turned to the signal soldier beside him, his eyes revealing anxiety.
"Yes, Captain!" The signalman quickly turned on the communication equipment, began to encode and send a message, "Division Headquarters, this is the Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. We have advanced 20 kilometers towards Toyota County. The road conditions along the way are extremely poor, which seriously affects the speed of travel. No trace of the enemy has been found yet. Please provide further instructions."
While waiting for a reply, Feng Ke stood in front of the command window, staring into the distance, silently thinking about possible tactical adjustments. "If the enemy deliberately destroys the road in an attempt to delay our offensive rhythm, then we must respond more flexibly," he thought to himself.
Soon, the signalman received a reply from the division headquarters: "Received, Captain Feng Ke. Continue to explore in depth, and pay attention to concealment and self-protection. We will adjust the subsequent combat plan based on the information you provide."
Feng Ke nodded and gave another order into the intercom: "Attention, all platoons, keep moving forward at the current speed, and at the same time, strengthen vigilance to ensure safety. Our mission is to find the enemy, no matter where they are hiding."
As the order was issued, the soldiers of the armored reconnaissance battalion once again cheered up and drove armored vehicles on the bumpy road, heading towards the depths of the unknown battlefield.
"Reporting to the battalion commander, this is the third platoon!" A hurried voice came from the intercom, with a hint of uneasiness, "The Qinghe Bridge, the only way to Toyota County, has been completely blown up. The river water has risen sharply due to heavy rain upstream, and we can't get through at all."
Feng Ke's face darkened when he heard this. He held the intercom tightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes. "Third row, stay in place, pay attention to the surrounding situation, and ensure safety." He quickly gave the order, while his brain was working rapidly, looking for a response strategy.
Then, another piece of bad news came: "Reporting to the battalion commander, this is the second platoon. We encountered a worse situation in the Paomaling section outside the Dafeng Mountain Range. Part of the mountain wall was deliberately blown up, and huge rocks and rubble rolled down, completely blocking the way of Route B. We tried many methods, but failed to clear the obstacles."
Feng Ke frowned and analyzed in his mind. This was obviously not a naturally formed obstacle, but a tactical means carefully planned by the enemy. They wanted to use these roadblocks to delay or even stop the advance of the expeditionary force. "The enemy is playing psychological warfare, trying to weaken our offensive by delaying time." He muttered to himself.
"Attention all platoons, activate the emergency plan immediately!" Feng Ke's voice spread throughout the reconnaissance battalion through the intercom, "Third Platoon, look for alternatives that can be waded or detoured; Second Platoon, try to find a breakthrough from the ridge or other undamaged paths. At the same time, signalmen, continue to report our latest situation to the division headquarters and request air support or other reinforcements."
As the order was issued, the soldiers of the armored reconnaissance battalion took action quickly. They were no longer limited to the established routes, but began to flexibly explore all possible channels.
In the dense forests of Paomaling, the sunlight barely penetrated the dense treetops, shining mottledly on a hidden Fuso squadron.
Dressed in camouflage uniforms that blended in with their surroundings, they quietly observed the movements of the three rows of armored reconnaissance battalions below.
"Captain, judging from the models of those vehicles and their movement trajectories, this is definitely a small reconnaissance unit of the enemy." A team member lowered his voice and reported to the squadron leader Kawamura Kishi.
Hearing this, Kawamura Kishi did not make a decision immediately. He stared at the target in the telescope, his eyes revealing deep thought.
"Don't act rashly," he said in a deep voice, with a hint of caution in his voice. "Although we have the advantage of terrain, the enemy's combat power is extremely formidable. We may not be able to win easily. If we act rashly, we will only expose ourselves and cause trouble for subsequent missions."
Kawamuragishi paused for a moment and continued, "Record the situation here in detail, including the number of enemy troops, their equipment, and their routes, and then report it back to the headquarters immediately. Let the superiors make decisions based on the overall situation."
Inside the division headquarters, Ike stood in front of the tactical sand table with a frown on his face. He carefully studied every piece of information sent back by the reconnaissance platoon, and constantly simulated various possible battlefield scenarios in his mind. The destruction of the Qinghe Bridge, the blockage of Paomaling...all of this indicated that the enemy had been prepared and intended to delay their attack through terrain and tactical means.
"We must find a breakthrough as soon as possible," Ike said to himself, "otherwise, the longer we wait, the worse it will be for us." He quickly gave orders to intensify intelligence gathering and mobilize engineering troops to prepare for various obstacles that might be encountered. A silent contest quietly unfolded around Toyota County.