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Chapter 299: Incorporate 2 Puppet Army Divisions and Capture the 23rd Division

For Zhou Weiguo, reorganizing two armored divisions was not a big problem. As long as they were equipped with sufficient weapons and equipment, they could be reorganized in two weeks and become combat-ready in three months.

We have the foundation of mechanized combat brigades, armored brigades and armored regiments, and the framework is already there.

After selecting reliable officers and assigning them to various companies, the next step is to train and practice armored warfare tactics.

It is conservatively estimated that he will be able to be called out to lead the charge in May and create a new situation for Ding Wei.

The time in May was too tight, Ding Wei was worried and reminded:

"According to the June plan, we must ensure that the combat effectiveness of the armored division will not be reduced in the slightest."

Ding Wei trusted Zhou Weiguo very much and recognized his strength. These two armored divisions were his trump card, and they were secretly trained using the enemy's Wuchagou military fortress.

It is necessary to take confidentiality measures, confiscate all external radio equipment, guard against spies, and when it is reorganized and released, the Far East Army and the Kwantung Army will be shocked.

The inaction of the Sui-Re-Cha Military Region prompted the Japanese army's top brass to step up their withdrawal plan, withdrawing a large number of elite Kwantung Army troops and replacing them with new recruits and overseas Chinese.

If you look at the port location, you can see that transport ships are continuously moving towards the Japanese homeland.

There were not only people on board, but also about one-third of the strategic materials of the entire Kwantung Army.

The decisive battle on home soil where 100 million people will die in battle is not just a slogan; the Japanese actually made preparations according to this idea.

The bombardment of the Eagle Sauce cannot defeat the stubborn beast.

Almost a large number of grassroots Japanese soldiers adhered to the idea of ​​fighting to the end and were willing to fight with guns.

Even though the situation has deteriorated to its current level, the Japanese still have millions of troops.

It is still an existence that cannot be ignored.

The battle of Okinawa made the Americans feel terrified. For a small island with only 8 people stationed, they paid the price of casualties.

The Japanese taught the Eagles a lesson with their desperate resistance. The price they paid was the lives of more than 20,000 soldiers, lives that were not worth mentioning.

The Japanese are a very strange group of people, and their people are very polarized.

There are both fanatical militarists and rational spectators who are waiting for the situation to change and some are even joining the anti-war alliance.

In terms of individual soldiers, it may indeed be considered the world's top-tier. However, its second-rate industrial strength is a poor version, and it has to support the world's top three navy, which greatly affects the performance of the army.

Logically speaking, if the Japanese army were equipped with more artillery and automatic firearms, the Americans might not be able to defeat them easily.

There is no point in talking after the fact. The Japanese are short of resources and defeat is an inevitable outcome.

On the eve of the Far East Army's offensive, the Kwantung Army was also actively gathering intelligence. When the army did not make any major moves, the importance of the intelligence network was self-evident.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy and knowing their deployment can you better arrange your troops.

Until now, they have not decided how to respond to the changing situation.

Some people believe that we should abandon all territories outside the homeland and withdraw all troops to defend the homeland.

Another group believed that they should use the big cities in Manchuria to block the Far Eastern Army, use fortress artillery to attack tank groups, and engage in life-and-death street fighting.

No matter which one it was, the Japs had almost decided to abandon Manchuria. The confidential information should have been kept in the Kwantung Army Headquarters, but it was spread widely.

It is unknown from where the high-level plan was leaked, causing the overseas Chinese in Manchukuo and grassroots soldiers to riot.

After finally calming them down, problems arose again among the puppet troops.

Realizing that the Japs would not last long, the large number of puppet troops in Manchuria had to find a way out for themselves.

Ding Wei's plan to recruit people became more and more tempting.

Major General Itagaki invited Takahashi Hiroshi to dinner. The more he saw of his nephew who had been lurking in the Soviet Union for more than ten years, the more he liked him.

His daughter Itagaki Keiko likes Takahashi Hiroshi very much. Since he has no son, he treats the other party as his own son.

"Keiko learned that you were coming and prepared a dinner herself. You should eat more later."

Keiko served some simple sushi. Although he was a major general, his rations were decreasing sharply, and the rice was served with simple seaweed and pickled radish.

The only thing worth mentioning is the few slices of beef.

"Alas, our army's logistics are becoming increasingly tight, and the soldiers on the front line can only eat coarse grains to fill their stomachs. Mr. Takahashi, do you have any good ideas?"

Liao Fei (played by Gao Qiaohao) was secretly delighted, but he pretended to be heavy on his face.

"The puppet army was unreliable, and the international situation was unfavorable. This group of people began to waver. Even a simple task like collecting grain could not be completed."

"Not only the Kwantung Army, but also the North China Expeditionary Army is also in a difficult situation. I think we should reach a deal with the Sui-Re-Cha Military Region to help the Empire get through the most difficult time."

At Ding Wei's invitation to recruit, two puppet troops have shown interest and contacted him secretly, expressing their willingness to accept the reorganization of the Northeast Security Command.

With just a little change, they can become a reasonable and legal security force.

The puppet army had no psychological burden. They just changed their allegiance to another person, so they would work for the Japanese or Ding Wei.

As long as someone gives food and money, she is the mother.

The first group is the Harbin Security Army, which has more than 1.6 people. The commander of this army, Wu Baoyun, is willing to accept Ding Wei's reorganization and accept the identity of the Provisional 1st Division.

The other group was the puppet army stationed in Fuxin area, with more than 6000 people. The original puppet army division was beaten to pieces, and the remaining ones realized the strength of the Sui-re-cha Military Region and were willing to accept reorganization.

The highest-ranking official among them was Brigade Commander Wang Tianheng, who had the idea of ​​surrendering voluntarily and was secretly appointed by Ding Wei to command the Provisional 2nd Division.

Fuxin is right under Zhang Dabiao's nose. There are members of the Anti-War Alliance as well as puppet troops such as Wang Tianheng who have revolted. It is possible to consider taking down the remnants of the 23rd Division.

Fukutaro Nishiyama also has a complete search regiment and a field artillery regiment, and the rest of the logistical troops have also been mechanized, which is worthy of Ding Wei's attention.

Considering the stingy situation of the Japanese, the mechanized troops they squeezed out were considered to be quite valuable.

The main infantry regiment of this Type A division has been devoured, and the remaining strength is over 10,000. Its combat effectiveness is still stronger than most security divisions.

A strong attack is not conducive to taking it, but if there is cooperation between inside and outside, Zhang Dabiao is confident that he can quickly eat it up.

Brigade Commander Wang Tianheng didn't want to work for the Japanese anymore, so he decisively followed their lead and mobilized his trusted subordinates at night.

They opened the city gate of Fuxin, turned their guns around, and led the elite troops of the Third Column into the city.

The sudden burst of gunfire broke the silence.

The main force of the Third Column quickly took control of the situation and pressed towards the headquarters of the 23rd Division.

In close combat, the small cannon and submachine gun in their hands exerted great power.

The Japanese were shot to pieces as soon as they showed up, and they couldn't stand the street fighting at all.

The city was in chaos, and the puppet army had turned against them. Wang Tianheng led his brothers to attack the headquarters of the Japanese lieutenant general.

With two mortars, they launched a fierce attack on Fukutaro Nishiyama's position. Shells fell one after another, destroying the communication equipment and collapsing the headquarters.

The search team and artillery team simply don't have time to deploy, so you have to get the mechanized ones running, right?

He was blocked at the door of his house and was caught off guard.