National Policy Volume 7 Peninsula Gunsmoke Chapter 140 The Tiger Descends the Mountain

The first two campaigns were different. The focus of the third campaign was on the western battlefield

When planning a campaign. Pei Chengyi and Xiang Hui had a relatively big disagreement on the issue of attacking the city.

Xiang Hui felt that it was necessary to lay down Kaesong. In order to ensure the safety and smoothness of the logistics support line. If the attacking forces cannot take the port of Incheon on time. Resumption of throughput operations at the Port of Incheon. It can only rely on a surface transportation network to supply combat troops. Kaesong is the most important transit center for strategic materials in the north and south of the 38th parallel. Kaesong must be taken.

Pei Chengyi did not think it was necessary to attack the city with all his might. Although the railway communication line through Kaesong is very important. However, the railway system of North and South Korea is not the same. Even if you occupy Kaesong. Supplies were also to be transported to the mountains by road

Because the army has already occupied Cheorwon. Therefore, it is possible to use the railway network in the eastern part of the peninsula. Deliver supplies to Kang, north of the 38th parallel. The supplies were then transported by road about 70 kilometers to Sintan (a direct route to Seoul) south of Cheorwon. Solve the problem of logistical support. The importance of Kaesong is not obvious. If you concentrate your forces to attack the city. It will inevitably contain a large number of combat troops. It has no effect on the attack on Seoul.

Ultimately. Xiang Hui made concessions. Let Pei Cheng "let it go"

There is no need to concentrate troops to open the city. It doesn't mean that you don't care about Kaesong. After all, about 10,000 Korean troops gathered in Kaesong. If this force is allowed to rush out. The logistical barriers of the Republican Army will be mortally threatened.

The 3 Army went into battle. Pei Yi has more choices.

Previously, Pei Chengyi considered letting the 61st or 27th Army encircle Kaesong. The troops tasked with the attack went directly south. Since 39 has a strong force, there is no need to put other troops on the field.

Before the start of the campaign. Pei Chengyi specially went to the military headquarters of the 39th Army. Discuss combat operations with Lieutenant General Su Jinhui.

Pei Chengyi can not be in other army commanders. But I can't care less about Su Jinhui. Historically, the commanders of the 39 armies were "extraordinary people".

Su Jinhui's background is very deep, and his grandfather was the founding general of the Communist Party. His father once served as the commander of a military region and the chief of staff of the army. In his lifetime. His eldest brother Su Jinkang is the commander of the air force of a certain military region, and his second brother Su Jinye is the commander of the 1st Marine Division of the Marine Corps, and his younger brother Su Jinfang is a major general and commander of a tactical missile unit of the army. Brother-in-law Yang Shixiong and brother-in-law Yin Ziqiang are air force and navy generals respectively. In addition, 5 cousins are active generals.

With such a deep background, not to mention Pei Chengyi, even Xiang Hui gave Jinhui face.

Among the many brothers. Su Hui's achievements are not the highest. But it was the most "glorious" because his father went to serve as the commander of the military district outside the country when he failed to become 39. Arguably. Su Jinhui fulfilled his father's long-cherished wish. Unlike other generals from military families. Su Jinhui is very "light".

Although Pei Chengyi asked Su Jinhui for his opinions and suggestions on the campaign plan in the form of consultation. But Su Jinhui did not ask for anything. Indicates absolute obedience to the command of the former finger. Years later. Pei Chengyi only learned from Xiang Hui. Before the 39th Army left for the front, Zhao Rundong and Peng Maobang talked to Su Jinhui separately. The two greeted Su Jinhui and asked him to put down the shelf. Look at the big picture.

Anyway, a commander from the command. It's much easier to deal with than a military commander who advocates without permission.

After the start of the campaign. 39 Corps - 2. Except for the 396 Brigade, which arrived last to stay, to act as a reserve. Another 5 combat brigades and 3 artillery brigades were all dispatched.

The 393 Brigade and the 395 Artillery Brigade were coordinated with the 399th Artillery Brigade. Besiege Kaesong.

The 391st Armored Brigade was equipped with the support of the 397th Artillery Brigade and the 398th Brigade of the 398th Artillery Brigade. Reach the river as fast as possible. Then launch a surprise attack on the south side of the Zhongya-dong. According to Pei Chengyi's battle plan. 394, who rushed to the front, had to capture Zhongyadong before noon. Arrive at Tudang-ri, northwest of Seoul by 5:30 p.m. Then advance south during the night. Cut off the face traffic between Seoul and Bucheon. Two armored brigades marched to Bucheon and Inchon to open the passage. Prevent the ROK army from attacking westward.

In order to strengthen the assault force of the 394. Pei Chengyi sent the Air Force 162 Brigade and the Air Assault 172 Brigade up.

The offensive focus of the 394 is speed. And not how many enemies to annihilate.

It must be before the 3rd Army of the ROK Army can react. Cut out the enemies of Bucheon and Incheon. Create an opportunity for the capture of Incheon.

Su Jinhui, who is 48 years old, is like Ling Xiao in his 30s. Follow the troops and rush to the front.

Su Jinhui is not a stupid person, such as the 39th Army, which is not good at fighting. No, the position of the "trump card" of the 39th Army will be challenged. His future will also be "challenged".

7,45 points. Loading 394 arrived in Sichuan.

The battle to capture Zhongyadong was easy. The two ROK infantry battalions put up only limited resistance. Then retreat south. Leave the array to load 394.

Let the 391st Brigade that followed behind clean up the battlefield. Su Jinhui commanded the 394 to continue south.

It was not the armored forces that rushed to the front. And the helicopter gunship of the 162 brigade of the air assault.

13,45 points. Loading 394 arrives at the earthen hall. It was 4 hours ahead of the campaign plan.

Because there is a lot of time. With Su Jinhui's unyielding troops, he launched a charge.

Bombing with shelling began at 13,50 minutes. Aviation - artillery took turns. With an intensity of fire close to 10 tons per minute, it repeatedly struck at military formations with an area of less than 5 square kilometers.

16:30

The surface troops did not put a single shot in the case. The Korean army in the tutang was covered". The resting machine which is difficult to use. Su Jinhui allocated the ammunition originally assigned to the 391st Armored Brigade to the 394th Armored Brigade. All combat units of the brigade are required to carry ammunition at the maximum base. Be prepared for long runs.

18,45 points. It was just getting dark. Outfit 394 departed from the earthen hall. Push south.

At this time, the South Korean army had already reacted. At least 2 infantry divisions stationed in Seoul began to advance in the direction of Bucheon, while the ROK troops stationed in Bucheon and Inchon had already entered the defensive position.

Facing a total strength of more than 2,500 people, 2 South Korean infantry divisions. Assault 394 didn't stop advancing.

0,0 points. The head of the 394 unit encountered the South Korean infantry near Yeongdeungpo, west of Seoul.

The field battle was the longest battle of the 39th Army. It is also the best fighting of armored assault troops.

Although the main battle tanks of the armored assault brigade are only about half of those of the armored brigade (the infantry fighting vehicles are one-third more than the armored brigade), the South Korean army has almost no armored forces and a serious lack of anti-armor means. Plus the fire support provided by the long-range artillery directly under the Air Force and the Army. The 394 Brigade, which has only one-fifth of the strength of the ROK army, occupies the absolute initiative.

Several shocks of armored clusters come. The South Korean infantry was divided into 6 parts. Take advantage of powerful armor protrusions. 394 fought a beautiful "war of movement annihilation". In order to attract the will of the Korean army. Su Jinhui asked 1 armored battalion and 1 infantry battalion to bypass Yeongdeungpo and swing back in the direction of Seoul to attack the city.

Although no one believes that 2 battalions with less than 1,000 troops can support 40,000 defenders, Liu Zongjun called Seoul "impregnable". But the attack of the 394 in the direction of Han still played a noticeable role. Forced the ROK army to stop its westward assault and mobilize to -3 infantry divisions to block 2 assault battalions.

3 divisions. More than 30,000 troops against 2 battalions.

The war is fought to this step. It can only be counted as the sorrow of South Korea.

Su Jinhui dangled a shot in the direction of Seoul. The Korean army jumped on the chickens and dogs. The real "sharp knife" was not aimed at Seoul. Instead, it was aimed at Bucheon and Incheon.

Bucheon is no less important than Incheon. This is because the railways and highways from Incheon pass through Bucheon.

The attack on Bucheon was carried out by the 392nd Brigade. The attack on Inchon was carried out by the armored 391 brigade.

At 21:30, Su Jinhui took the helicopter 394 to the 31st Armored Brigade.

At this time. In addition to the air assault, the 172nd Brigade was responsible for supporting the armored 391st Brigade, and Su Jinhui also sent the independent Army Aviation Brigade belonging to the 3rd Army, that is, the Army Aviation 30. 2,45 points. The 391st Panzer Brigade entered Incheon with the support of helicopter gunships of the 172nd Air Assault Brigade.

Just 15 minutes later. More than 390 helicopters of the Lu 00 sent officers and men of the 35 assault force into the port of Incheon.

Very standard "three-dimensional attack".

The fierce assault of the 391st Brigade on the periphery pinned down most of the defending forces at Incheon. Incheon defends against the situation of "tight on the outside and loose on the inside". The most ideal conditions for the offensive were created for the assault troops.

The focus remains on how quickly and quickly the port of Incheon can be captured.

According to Pei Chengyi's request. The 39th Army had to capture the port of Incheon before the South Korean army destroyed the infrastructure.

Air support and artillery support were also adjusted at this time. The Air Force and the Air Force focused on bombing the ROK forces near the port area to prevent the ROK troops from moving towards the port. The artillery "targeted the clearance" of the ROK fortifications to provide sure fire for the assault troops.

Hit to this time. Han Jun reacted suddenly. The enemy's target of attack was Incheon.

It's just that. Too late.

2,15。 392 began to attack Bucheon.

In order to eliminate the living forces of the South Korean army to the greatest extent. Occupy Incheon and Bucheon as soon as possible. The armored brigades of the 39th Army used the tactic of "trickle of water".

The 392nd Brigade did not blindly block the road from Bucheon to Incheon. It is to give the army "clearance" from time to time.

Of course. The Korean army in Bucheon was not far from Incheon. Because in front of them there were also the combat units of the armored 31 brigade, which had long been in position; The Korean army will never want to return to Bucheon. Because the armored 32 brigade has blocked the retreat channel.

Said to the eight officers and soldiers of the six South Korean army infantry divisions stationed in Incheon and Bucheon. More than 10 hours from the night of the 11th to the early morning of the 12th. It's definitely the most painful time in my life.

The battle inside the harbor ended around 4,30 on the 12th.

Just after 5 o'clock. The low-altitude assault force of the Air Assault 172 began to land in the city of Bucheon. Subsequently. Armored 392, which had adjusted its offensive state, attacked the city of Bucheon.

After the command was captured by low-altitude commandos. The defenders of Bucheon surrendered at 8 o'clock.

9:30 on the 12th. The 391st Brigade of the Incheon defenders surrendered.

Less than 26 hours. The 39th Army completed the operational tasks of the first phase of the campaign. Successfully captured Incheon and Bucheon.

On the morning of the 12th. A fleet of 12 freighters carrying 50,000 tons of war materiel left the port of Dalian. Embarked on the course to Incheon.

The third battle lasted only one day. The end is already predestined.

Even Pei Chengyi didn't admit it. The General Staff and the former commanders have always overestimated the combat effectiveness of the ROK army.