ebookland Chapter 726: Pocket Tactics - Turtle in the Jar
Chapter 726: Pocket Tactics - Turtle in the Jar
On the vast battlefield, the steel torrent of the Chinese armored brigade ravaged every inch of land with its unstoppable momentum. This powerful force composed of advanced armored units such as the Leopard tank and the Jagdtiger heavy tank destroyer was like a steel beast, trampling on the battlefield wantonly and destroying all enemies that hindered their progress.
In a corner of the battlefield, the two armored regiments that the Meisho Division was once proud of now looked so fragile and powerless like leaves torn by a violent storm. They were originally a line of defense carefully arranged by Tokugawa Mitsuka, aiming to use the heavy armor and powerful firepower of the armored units to buy precious buffer time for the defensive fortifications in the rear. However, reality cruelly shattered his fantasy.
As soon as the armored forces of both sides clashed, a huge gap in equipment was immediately revealed. The armored units of the Chinese Armored Brigade, whether it was the heavy armor and fierce firepower of the Leopard tanks or the terrifying armor-piercing capabilities of the Jagdtiger heavy tank destroyers, far exceeded the imagination of the Fuso Armored Regiment. In comparison, the Fuso armored units were like backward toys, unable to withstand the fierce impact of the Chinese armored torrent.
At the beginning of the battle, the Fuso Armored Regiment fell into a passive situation. Their shells seemed so pale and powerless in front of the heavy armor of the Chinese armored units, often only leaving shallow marks and unable to cause substantial damage. The Chinese armored forces, relying on the dual advantages of firepower and armor, wantonly destroyed the Fuso armored units and sent them into the abyss of destruction one by one.
Tokugawa Mitsuka stood on a high ground in the distance and witnessed the tragic scenes. He was filled with shock and resentment. He had originally thought that the plan to rely on the armored forces as a barrier had now become a catalyst for accelerating the collapse of the defense line. He realized that his cleverness had backfired, because the gap in equipment between the two sides was so great that no tactical arrangement could make up for the gap in hard power.
As the battle continued, Fuso's defense line quickly collapsed under the impact of the Chinese armored torrent. The remaining forces of the armored regiment fled one after another, trying to escape this land of death. However, their retreat route had been completely blocked by the Chinese armored forces, and only a more tragic fate was waiting for them.
On the fierce battlefield, the armored brigade commander Hu Tian, with a calm mind and decisive decision-making, led the armored troops to shuttle between artillery fire and carry out a series of sophisticated tactical commands.
Hu Tian: "Intelligence Department, immediately report the latest developments of the enemy's defense line, including troop deployment, firepower configuration, and potential weaknesses."
Intelligence officer: "Report to the brigade commander. According to reconnaissance intelligence, the enemy's armored regiments are mainly concentrated on the north and south wings, and the central area is relatively weak. And their communication system shows signs of instability."
Hu Tian: "Very good, pass the order down, the first and second battle groups will launch feint attacks on the north and south wings respectively to attract the enemy's attention. The third battle group will bypass the enemy's rear and prepare for a surprise attack. At the same time, the artillery battalion will strengthen the firepower coverage of the central area to create a breakthrough for the assault troops."
As the battle progressed, Hu Tian monitored the battlefield situation in real time through the command system.
Hu Tian: "Attention, first and second battle groups, continue to intensify the offensive, but be sure to keep the formation tight and lure the enemy deep. Third battle group, immediately launch 'Sickle Operation' and launch a surprise attack from the rear of the enemy to cut off their retreat."
Commander of the Third Battle Group: "Operation Sickle received, execute immediately!"
With the success of the 3rd Battle Group's raid, chaos began to appear in the enemy's defense line.
Hu Tian: "All troops, listen up! Immediately transform into a circular defensive formation and prepare to encircle the enemy. At the same time, reconnaissance aircraft continue to monitor the enemy's movements to ensure that no one escapes."
After the encirclement was formed, Hu Tian quickly adjusted his tactics to maximize the effect of annihilating the enemy.
Hu Tian: "All battle groups are now entering the annihilation phase. The first and second battle groups will compress the encirclement from the outside to the inside, using tank guns and machine guns to suppress the enemy. The third battle group will launch a general attack from the rear and go straight to Huanglong. The artillery battalion will strengthen fire support, especially targeting the enemy's heavy firepower points."
During the battle, Hu Tian constantly adjusted tactical details through the communication system to ensure that each unit could exert its maximum combat power.
Hu Tian: "Pay attention to coordinated operations and keep communications open. If the enemy shows signs of breaking out, immediately intercept them with local superior forces. At the same time, the medical rescue team should be prepared to treat the wounded on the front line."
As time went by, the armored brigade's steel torrent was like an invisible giant hand, slowly tightening the encirclement of the two enemy armored regiments. In this battlefield shrouded in smoke and fire, the pocket tactics were executed almost perfectly, and the two enemy armored regiments had completely fallen into a desperate situation, becoming a veritable "turtle in a jar."
Tokugawa Mitsuka stood in the makeshift command post, looking at the gradually shrinking encirclement in the distance, his heart burning with anger. He knew very well that the armored forces he was proud of were facing an unprecedented crisis at the moment, and the initiator of all this was the well-equipped and tactically superb Chinese armored brigade in front of him.
"Counterattack! We must counterattack!" Tokugawa Mitsuka slammed his fist on the table, his eyes flashing with determination. He quickly issued an order to mobilize the anti-tank armored squadron of the First Infantry Regiment to prepare for this seemingly hopeless battle.
The anti-tank armored squadron quickly assembled, and the soldiers, carrying their own weapons and equipment, marched to the front of the battlefield in a tense and orderly manner. Their main weapons included the Type 97 20mm anti-tank rifle, the Type 37 mm anti-tank gun, and various types of anti-tank grenades. Although these weapons seemed a bit powerless compared to the advanced tanks of the Chinese armored brigade, they became Tokugawa Mitsuka's last hope in despair.
When the anti-tank armored squadron arrived at the edge of the battlefield, they couldn't help but gasp at the sight. The tanks of the Chinese Armored Brigade were like steel giants lying in front of them, and the turrets were turning, revealing a cold murderous aura. However, Tokugawa Mitsuka's order had already been issued, and they had no choice but to rush forward.
As sharp whistles sounded, the soldiers of the anti-tank armored squadron quickly dispersed and looked for the best attack position. They used the terrain and ruins as cover and carefully approached the enemy tanks. The gunshots of the Type 97 20mm anti-tank rifles began to sound sporadically. Although these bullets seemed insignificant in front of the heavy armor, each gunshot seemed to declare their unyielding spirit to the enemy.
At the same time, the Type 37 mm anti-tank guns also began to play a role. Although these guns have a limited range, they can pose a considerable threat to enemy tanks at close range. Soldiers operate the guns, constantly adjusting the angle and distance, trying to find the weaknesses of the enemy tanks and deliver a fatal blow.