Chapter 1096: Failure
The 12th Regiment of the Army of the Kingdom of Annam is marching rapidly towards Aro. The regiment of more than 4,000 people was completely in accordance with the establishment of the Chinese Army, and not only cooperated with a lot of light and heavy machine guns and mortars, but also had nine 75-mm field guns of an artillery company. Aro was attacked by the Indochinese guerrillas, and after the news was reported to the division headquarters, the 12th Regiment, which was closest to Aro, immediately received an order to reinforce Aro.
In addition to the 12th Regiment, the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division, a battalion of the 11th Regiment, and two battalions of the 13th Regiment were also heading towards Arrow. Obviously, the 1st Infantry Division of the Kingdom of Annam Army was planning to face off against the Indochinese guerrillas at Aro.
The actions of the Annam Army were also known to the Indochinese guerrillas. The Indochinese guerrillas, who were attacking Aro, were immediately faced with a difficult choice. If they continue to attack Aro, they don't know how many corpses they will leave here, and then reinforcements from the Annam Army arrive and defeat them in one fell swoop. If we retreat now, although the strategic intention has not been realized. However, it was possible to retain the main forces of the troops.
"Comrade Commander, retreat. Reinforcements from the Annamites came so quickly, and if they didn't retreat, it would be too late. The commanders of the Indochinese guerrillas advised. Obviously, everyone knows that the fighting power of the Annan Army is even stronger than they expected. If we continue to fight, we will only increase the number of casualties.
"No, you can't retreat. If you retreat now, you will lose all your efforts. Once the newly recruited army of the Kingdom of Annam completes its training, we will face the encirclement and suppression of 200,000 Annam troops at that time. Only by defeating the Annan army in front of us will we have a chance. "Russian adviser Yakov spoke out against the proposal to withdraw troops.
"Comrade Advisor, a regiment of the Annam Army is coming. We can't even annihilate a battalion of the opposing side, so how can we deal with a regiment that we are dealing with? Wu Yuan of the Indochinese guerrillas asked rhetorically.
"We can use the tactic of encirclement and reinforcements. Arrow here, as long as a small part of the army is left to contain it. The main force went to deal with one of the main regiments of the Annamite people. In the field, without strong fortifications, we can easily defeat them. If you can ambush them, the odds are greater. Yakov suggested.
Ruan Aiguo was silent, he really didn't know what to choose. He was not a military general in the first place, but he was just good at party building and mobilizing the masses. These military choices were placed in front of him, and he was indeed very difficult.
"Nguyen, now we don't have many opportunities. Our enemies are growing stronger day by day, and if we wait any longer, the enemy will become stronger and stronger, and we will lose the opportunity to defeat them. We can only hold on to our revolution if we go all out to defeat the reinforcements of the Annam Army and get more weapons, equipment and supplies from them. Otherwise, we're doomed. Yakov said.
"Well, just do what Comrade Adviser suggests. Ladies and gentlemen, there is no other way to do it now. I know that our enemies are strong. However, if we fight hard, we don't have a chance to win. The vast number of our guerrilla commanders and fighters must display the spirit of rising to the occasion, and only in this way will they be able to defeat a strong enemy. Nguyen Aiguo ordered.
"Yes, Comrade Commander." The others had no choice but to do what they were told.
The Indochinese guerrillas left more than 2,000 people to contain Aro's Annam army, and the other main force of more than 8,000 people quickly moved south, preparing to ambush the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army, and the others ate this infantry regiment in one bite. If this infantry regiment can be eaten, it will undoubtedly be able to inflict heavy damage on the 1st Infantry Division of the Annam Army. In that case, they have a chance to recover from the disadvantage.
Although, the setback of the offensive just now had a considerable impact on the morale of the Indochinese guerrillas. However, at the instigation of the commanders of the guerrillas, they were once again in high spirits.
Outside a dense forest less than ten kilometers from Arrow, a dirt road attacked from here. Such a dirt road became the main road in the mountainous area of the central part of the Annam Kingdom. The main force of more than 8,000 Indochinese guerrillas was ambushed in the dense forest in an attempt to ambush the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army.
At one o'clock in the afternoon, the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army was not far from the dense forest. The regiment is a reconnaissance company, which is at the forefront of the troops. Every once in a while, they would send men into the forest to reconnoiter or shoot into the dense forest to make sure there were no enemies in the forest.
Under the watchful eyes of the Indochinese guerrillas, a regimental reconnaissance company of the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army arrived outside the dense forest. More than 200 people first set up light and heavy machine guns and mortars on the mainland and began to fire into the dense forest. The dense bullets hit the forest, causing many unsuspecting guerrillas to be shot and wounded, and some were even killed directly. However, no one screamed. They knew that if they alarmed the Annam Army, their ambush would be exposed. When the time comes, the ambush will turn into an encounter. This is very unfavorable to the Indochinese guerrillas.
"Damn, when we win this battle, we won't let those guys go." Seeing his soldiers being killed and wounded like this, Ruan Aiguo was both moved and very angry at the same time.
The reconnaissance company of the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annan Army was ready to move on. This relieved the Indochinese guerrillas in the dense forest. They were really afraid that they would be defeated.
However, at this time, the unexpected happened. A soldier from a reconnaissance company was in a hurry to urinate and burrowed into the dense forest, trying to relieve himself. However, as soon as he entered the dense forest, he sensed that something was wrong. As a soldier of the reconnaissance company, he can already be regarded as the elite among the soldiers. Without saying a word, the soldier immediately retreated out of the dense forest.
"Oops, we've been discovered." Many commanders of the Indochinese guerrillas realized that something was wrong.
However, to their surprise, the reconnaissance company outside the dense forest did not take further action, but continued to move forward directly.
"Humph! Damn rebels, want to ambush us? Immediately send a telegram to the regimental headquarters and ask them to prepare for battle. "When the reconnaissance company discovered the situation in the dense forest, it did not react immediately, but pretended not to know anything and continued to move forward. However, they secretly sent a telegram to the regimental headquarters.
After receiving the report of the reconnaissance company, the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army did not dare to slack off and immediately reacted. Three infantry battalions continued to advance. However, their mortar units remained and were assembled for use with the field artillery batteries at the regimental headquarters.
Half an hour later, nine 75-mm field guns of the 12th Infantry Regiment of the Annam Army began to fire into the dense forest, and the shells continued to fall and explode in the dense forest.
Mortars from various battalions also fired, dozens of mortars fired together, and the shells fell into the dense forest like rain. As a result, the Indochinese guerrillas, who were ambushed in the dense forest, suffered heavy losses under heavy artillery fire.
"Bastard, they've found us."
"Run! Their artillery fire was too fierce. ”
The guerrillas in the dense forest were hit hard and suffered heavy losses. In the panic, many guerrillas rushed directly out of the dense forest, trying to escape from here.
However, outside the dense forest, the Annam Army had long been ready. Light and heavy machine guns, as well as rifles in the hands of soldiers, have long been aimed at the dense forest. As soon as the guerrillas burst out of the dense forest, they were hit by heavy fire.
"Da Da Da! Bang! Bang! Bang! "Amid the strafing sound of light and heavy machine guns, mixed with the crisp sound of rifle gunfire, the Indochinese guerrilla soldiers who rushed out of the dense forest were shot and fell to the ground one after another under the intense firepower.
Seeing that the comrades in front of him were all killed, the guerrillas behind had to retreat back into the dense forest. However, it is not safe in the dense forest. Shells falling from the sky are taking the lives of these guerrillas.
"Comrade commander, retreat, we must retreat immediately. Otherwise, we'll lose a lot. Fan Tong, Wu Yuan and other guerrilla leaders suggested one after another. Obviously, it was clear to everyone that their plan had failed.
"Comrade Advisor, what is your opinion?" Nguyen Aiguo looked at Yakov and Ivanov.
"Retreat. The Annam Army is too cunning, I didn't expect us to be discovered by them, which makes us fall short! Yakov sighed.
Of course, he will never admit his mistakes and will only shift the blame to other areas.
"Order the troops to retreat!" Nguyen Aiguo ordered.
The Indochinese guerrillas, suffering heavy losses, had to withdraw to their camps. However, in this battle, they still suffered heavy losses. At least more than 3,000 people were killed and wounded in the fighting. Those who were killed were counted, and the wounded guerrillas were mostly dead due to the lack of medical treatment. This allowed the Indochinese guerrillas, who lost a fifth of their army. What's more, the morale that has been accumulated with great difficulty has also fallen to the freezing point.
The 1st Infantry Division of the Annam Army suffered only a few hundred casualties in this battle. However, they inflicted heavy losses on the Indochinese partisans. It can be seen from this that in a head-on confrontation, the Indochinese guerrillas were no match for the Annam Army at all. This has further improved the morale of the Annan Army.
After this victory, the Annam Army gathered three infantry divisions and began to plan the final battle against the Indochinese guerrillas, preparing to annihilate them in one fell swoop and solve the problem once and for all. Three infantry divisions, numbering more than 55,000 men, began to march into the mountainous areas of the central part of the Kingdom of Annam to encircle and suppress the Indochinese guerrillas. (To be continued.) )
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