Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 562 Divide the troops and go south

562 troops march south

The last defensive position of the Japanese 18th Division, Meiktila City

"Come on!"

Commandos from the 86th Army rushed into the city from all directions, firing their submachine guns wildly.

Boom boom boom!

The fire support team that followed closely behind fired rockets and mortar shells at the Japanese soldiers hiding in the ruins of houses in the city.

The last of the Japanese 18th Division's troops retreated into the city.

Relying on the houses in the city, they fought street battles with the 86th Army.

The commander of the Japanese 18th Division still hoped to delay time by relying on street fighting.

But unfortunately, they forgot that when Ye Qingshan started out in Jinling, he engaged in street fighting.

In the 86th Army, almost all officers at all levels below the regiment level have rich experience in street fighting.

After receiving Ye Qingshan's death order to annihilate the Japanese 18th Division as soon as possible.

Zhou Pingkou immediately organized more than a dozen commando teams, strengthened their firepower, and attacked into the city from all directions.

The commandos relied on their powerful firepower to clear out the houses in the city one by one.

A commando team spent half a day and finally captured a bank in the city.

This is also a very strong fortress of the Japanese in the city.

In order to capture this Japanese fortress, the commandos paid a heavy price.

"Check the battlefield and shoot each corpse in the head."

The assault company commander who led the team shouted loudly to his commandos.

"Captain, look."

A soldier pointed at a Japanese corpse and picked up a Type 38 rifle from the corpse.

When he pulled the bolt, he saw that there was no bullet in the chamber.

"These devil soldiers have almost no bullets left."

At this point in the battle, the Japanese soldiers of the 18th Division had basically run out of ammunition.

The food is not exhausted.

After all, after capturing the city of Meiktila, the Japanese looted it thoroughly.

We did seize a lot of food.

However, food can be snatched from ordinary people, but weapons and ammunition cannot.

“Luckily the Japs are out of ammunition.

Otherwise, we won’t be able to take down this fortress of the devils unless we lose a few more of our brothers.”

The assault company commander was also relieved.

And this is just a microcosm of the battle in Meiktila.

The other commandos basically encountered the same situation.

The Japanese in the city had basically run out of ammunition, which made the commandos' attack much smoother.

If the Japanese had enough ammunition, they would rely on the city to hold their ground.

Even these commandos, no matter how good they were at street fighting or how fierce their firepower was, wanted to eliminate them one by one.

It is impossible to do it without a few days.

Not to mention, allowing Zhou Pingkou to completely end the war here within one day.

That's simply impossible.

Fortunately, the tactics that Ye Qingshan had originally set to slowly consume the Japanese played a good role.

Now, without ammunition, the Japanese would be mere prey even if they hid in the strongest fortress.

At 3:30 p.m. on the 10th, the last Japanese stronghold in Meiktila exploded.

Most of the Japanese in the city were basically wiped out.

"Commander, the Japanese have detonated explosives at their headquarters.

The house was blown down.

The Japanese commanders, including the commander of the 18th Division, Momotake Haruyoshi, were buried inside.

I'm having it dug up."

Zhou Pingkou received Zhang Fa's report.

“This old devil is quite brave.

The battle here is finally over.

Telegraph the commander immediately and tell him the good news."

Zhou Pingkou smiled with satisfaction.

Among the three battlefields of the Japanese 86th Army, which was divided and surrounded by the Expeditionary Force, their th Army was the first to end the fighting.

The unit that was annihilated was the most powerful 18th Division of the Japanese 15th Army.

This record is impressive enough and does not bring shame to Ye Qingshan.

Then, Zhou Pingkou looked at Zhang Fa and said, “Old Zhang, you also read the commander’s previous orders.

The commander asked us to end the battle here.

Immediately split the troops into two groups, one to support the Sixth Army.

Go all the way south to Toungoo and deal with the Japanese armored regiment over there.

That's also a tough nut to crack.

But that is naturally not the commander's ultimate goal.

The ultimate goal of the team heading south should be to go south from Toungoo to support the British troops in the southern battlefield.

Facing the main force of the 25th Army led by the old devil Yamashita Tomoyuki.

I heard from the commander that the British troops in the southern battlefield have been defeated by the Japanese 25th Army and the situation is now precarious.

That's why the commander asked us to end the battle here as soon as possible at all costs.

You and I will each lead one of our troops. Which one will you lead?"

"Commander, I want to go south."

Zhang Fa said without hesitation.

Going north to support the Sixth Army and destroying the last remnants of the Japanese 55th and 56th Divisions is not very challenging.

On the contrary, it would be more dangerous to go south and face the Japanese 25th Army.

And the purpose is to challenge the difficulty.

"Haha, I knew you would choose this.

Okay, I won’t argue with you this time.

Then you can lead your troops south."

Zhou Pingkou said with a smile, guessing that Zhang Fa would make this choice.

He continued, “I’m afraid we’ll encounter a tough battle on the way south.

The 25th Army under the command of the old Japanese devil Yamashita Tomoyuki is no less elite than the 15th Army that we defeated.

Moreover, they were not like the 15th Army of the Japanese, who ran out of ammunition and food and were exhausted by us for so long.

To the south at sea, the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet provided air support.

When you lead your troops over, you must be careful.

Keep in touch with the Commander directly."

As he spoke, Zhou Pingkou moved closer to Zhang Fa and reminded him in a low voice, “There are some things that the commander is not convenient to say.

But I'm telling you.

After you lead your troops there, if there is a chance to rescue the British army, then try it.

But we must never bring our brothers into danger.

These brothers of ours were brought here from home by the commander, so we must bring back as many of them as possible.

We can't let our brothers take risks just to save those foreigners.

Do you remember? "

Zhou Pingkou was also worried that Zhang Fa was stubborn and would make a mistake in this regard, and would really regard the British as allies and try his best to rescue them.

But Zhou Pingkou knew Ye Qingshan too well, and Ye Qingshan never regarded the British as allies.

Therefore, going south to rescue the British troops was mainly for show, and they would be rescued if they could be rescued.

If something cannot be done, then focus on preserving your strength.

After hearing this, Zhang Fa had a cold expression and was a little surprised. This guy was a pure soldier and there were no twists and turns.

But after a little thought, Zhang Fa realized that what Zhou Pingkou said was right.

He didn't have much of a liking for the British either.

"Okay, Commander, I'll remember that.

I won’t put my brothers at risk.”

"it is good!"

Zhou Pingkou laughed and said, "Then this time, you can lead Long Wendong's 602 Brigade south.

I will then assign Zhang Kedi's armored forces to you.

This kid is very proud now.

Let him go and take over Toungoo, the last armored regiment of the Japanese is the most suitable."