vrcanaries Chapter 937 Let us deliver supplies?
Chapter 937 Let us deliver supplies?
On the fifth day of the war, the Japanese army took over the water, electricity and road lines and began to attack the heartland of the 88th Division.
However, the Baji Bridge position was still in the hands of the 88th Division, so the Japanese army could do nothing about it for the time being, and the battle between the two sides became a stalemate.
This was not what the Nationalist government had in mind. The Nationalist government dispatched such an elite army just to kill the Japanese Marines in a short period of time, but the real battle was far from what they imagined. The Marines' defense was too strong.
Over the past period of time, the Nationalist government had gathered a considerable amount of information and believed that the Japanese Marines stationed in Pujiang were just so-so. Hadn't they seen them being bullied by the Pujiang Police Department at every turn? Surrounding them, riding on their necks, and shitting on them was a common practice of the Pujiang Police Department.
In the eyes of the top leaders of the Nationalist government, no matter how powerful the people of the Pujiang Police Department were, they could not be more powerful than their elite German-equipped division.
This time, by using the trump card in hand, we will definitely be able to quickly eliminate the Japanese Marines stationed in Pujiang.
But when the real fighting started, they realized their mistake. These Japanese Marines were really tough guys. Whether it was street fighting or fighting in buildings, they caused us huge casualties.
They had sufficient supplies, making it difficult for the 88th Division to move forward.
When the Patriotic Girls' School building was lost, Commander Sun of the 88th Division finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"I don't care what the reason is. If we lose the Bazi Bridge position, our army's connection with Zhabei will be cut off. I know we are responsible for this battle, but the Japanese combat capability far exceeded our expectations, especially their heavy firepower equipment. It is completely different from the information we have gathered. I request the cooperation of the Pujiang Police Department. All responsibility will be borne by me personally."
Commander Sun of the 88th Division no longer cared about so many things at this moment. He knew that after the loss of the Baji Bridge position, our offensive would become a joke. The Japanese could even split the 88th Division into two. If that happened, let alone annihilating them, some of our heavy troops might not be able to hold on. The Japanese were no joke.
"How dare you! Who gave you the right? Can you bear this responsibility? The Military Commission has repeatedly issued orders that no one from the Pujiang Police Department is allowed to participate in this attack. I will immediately dispatch additional troops to support you. You must hold your position firmly. No matter how severe the damage, you are not allowed to retreat a single step. Otherwise, you will be court-martialed. The Special Military Court will not consider your status as a Whampoa student."
Commander Zhang of the Songhu Garrison Command was also angry at this moment. You are just a small commander of the 88th Division, but you dare to slam the table in front of the headquarters just because you are the principal's direct subordinate.
If everyone on the Pujiang battlefield is like you, then what use is there for the Songhu Garrison Command? You should all just liaise and fight on your own, and we won't take on this responsibility here. Let's all close the door and take the bus back to Nanjing.
"Commander Zhang, I'm not acting on my seniority, nor am I thinking about my status as a Whampoa cadet. I'm doing this for the people of the world. Now that our plan has been thwarted, we should carefully investigate how many troops the Japanese have hidden in Pujiang. We can't find out right now. The Pujiang Police Department is sitting there, idle, with plenty of heavy equipment. If they join the battle, I guarantee that within five hours, the Japanese Marines will be completely defeated."
Commander Sun earnestly explained that he was very clear about the combat effectiveness of his own army and had already used all of his strength during the attack. Unfortunately, he still underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Japanese Marines.
The German-equipped division was previously praised too much, and the soldiers' courage was also very good, but the problem is that you cannot underestimate their combat effectiveness. Your strength does not mean that they are weak.
"Don't talk about this anymore. I will mobilize other troops to support you. From now on, you must hold your ground well and stop talking nonsense, otherwise I won't be able to protect you when the time comes."
Commander Zhang from the Security Command hung up the phone immediately after he finished speaking, but his hand was still shaking.
At present, almost all the military commanders in Pujiang have taken the initiative to ask the Pujiang Police Department to assist in the battle. Some areas even want to rely mainly on the Pujiang Police Department. They are the local bosses of Pujiang. No matter the time, place or people, they are better at fighting than us outsiders.
The two sides were deadlocked for another day, and the Military Commission reorganized the troops stationed in Pujiang into the Ninth Army.
It has three infantry divisions: the 88th, 87th and 36th.
Together with the Pujiang Police Corps and the Su Province Security Corps, there are a total of 50,000 troops.
Specially responsible for the counterattack mission in Pujiang City.
The 61st, 55th, 57th, and 62nd Divisions in the Jiangnan region and the 52nd Independent Brigade were reorganized into the Eighth Army, responsible for guarding Hangzhou Bay and Pudong.
The Japanese side also announced a tough declaration of war and prepared to send the 39th and 11th Divisions and some other affiliated troops to Pujiang to prepare for battle.
Commander Matsui of the Pujiang Expeditionary Force even made the bold statement that he would occupy Pujiang within a month and completely wipe out the three most elite German-equipped divisions under the National Government.
According to the National Government's declaration of war, the Pujiang Police Brigade was incorporated into the combat sequence. Wu Zhenlei called immediately, but the security command assigned him the task of transporting supplies.
"Isn't this just like giving a tough guy a hard time? Why don't you just hand over the battlefield to us now if you can't take it? The Japs' army is on the sea and will be coming soon. It would be a waste of time to use us when they arrive. While the Japs don't have much strength right now, let's quickly capture their positions. When they reach Pujiang, we can finish them off on the beach."
At the Pujiang Garrison Command, which is now the headquarters of the Ninth Army, Wu Zhenlei was about to slam the table in front of Commander Zhang. Many division and brigade commanders here also supported Wu Zhenlei, and some even put down their commands and went to the headquarters to show their support.
"What are you doing? You're from the Military and Political Department, don't you even have basic discipline? Is this the place where you can slam the table?"
Commander Zhang angrily threw the cup and said, "Do you think I'm willing to do this? The old man's telegram is still tucked away at the bottom of the folder..."