Chapter 1095: Encirclement and Suppression
Da Nang, a city in the central part of the Kingdom of Annam, was an important port in the Kingdom of Annam, and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Annam. On the outskirts of Da Nang is the barracks of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Kingdom of Annam. The Kingdom of Annam, with the help of the Empire, formed ten infantry divisions. Because of the large population of the Kingdom of Annam, the living conditions of many rural people are very poor, and becoming a soldier has undoubtedly become a good way out for them. This made it possible for the Kingdom of Annam to recruit enough soldiers to form an army in less than half a month. Subsequently, under the training of instructors from China, intensive training was carried out in order to be able to form combat effectiveness in the shortest possible time.
The vassal armies of the Chinese Empire were not like the colonial armies that had ruled the Indochina branch before. The Chinese Empire required the armies of the vassal states to have strong combat effectiveness. In a future world war, it is necessary to act as an assistant to the Empire's army, not to pit the Empire. Therefore, whether it is weapons and equipment or training level, it must meet the requirements of the empire. In this way, it will be able to ensure that the empire will have a greater advantage in future wars.
In addition, the threat of indochinese guerrillas also left the armies of the Kingdom of Annam and other countries without much time to train. Because, the Indochinese guerrillas will never give them that much time.
In order to guard against the attack of the Indochinese guerrillas, the Kingdom of Annam had three infantry divisions, and the Kingdom of Khmer and Nam Chang each had one infantry division. These five infantry divisions had been trained by Chinese instructors before and had extremely strong combat effectiveness. If the Indochinese guerrillas dare to attack, they will inevitably be attacked head-on by these elite troops. Wait until the other units have also completed their training. Relying on the superiority of troops alone was enough for the Indochinese guerrillas to crush it.
In the barracks of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Kingdom of Annam, Major General Bai Jiansheng from the empire was responsible for commanding Annam and other countries to exterminate the Indochinese guerrillas. Major General Bai Jiansheng came to the Kingdom of Annam, in addition to a staff team, there was an infantry battalion, as well as two special operations brigades. Of course, the real main force is still the army of Annam and other countries.
"General Bai, according to the latest information we have obtained, the camp of the Indochinese guerrillas is mainly located in the dense forests from the Borofen Plateau to the Mekong River. Now their total strength is between 15,000 and 20,000 men, and they are equipped with weapons, mainly those of the colonial army of the French rule, and some of the artillery of the French army, which in this respect cannot be compared with ours at all. Pan Zhouzhen, the deputy prime minister and minister of war of the Kingdom of Annan, said with a contemptuous face.
Now the army of the Kingdom of Annam, with a total of ten infantry divisions. Three of the infantry divisions are veterans of the Indochinese resistance, and the other seven are also being trained by Chinese instructors. By the time their training was completed, the Kingdom of Annam would have ten infantry divisions of nearly 200,000. The number of troops was ten times that of the Indochinese guerrillas. If the Indochinese guerrillas wanted to overthrow their rule, it was simply impossible.
Major General Bai Jiansheng nodded: "The strength of the Indochinese guerrillas is indeed not strong now. However, they have been able to resist the French until now, and they have become stronger and stronger, which proves that they are still very strong and will inevitably have something extraordinary. This time, we must wipe them all out, leaving no one behind. Otherwise, they will spread like Mars. ”
"Don't worry, General Bai, there will definitely be no problem this time." Pan Zhouzhen patted his chest and reassured.
"Have the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions arrived at their intended positions?" Bai Jiansheng asked. Now, the three main infantry divisions of the Kingdom of Annam, except for the 3rd Infantry Division, have all left for the war zone.
"Both the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions have arrived at their intended positions. The 3rd Infantry Division will also depart tomorrow. It is expected that in a week we will be able to officially launch an operation against the Indochinese guerrillas. Pan Zhouzhen said.
"Well, that's good. What about the Khmer Kingdom and the Nam Palm Kingdom? Major General Bai Jiansheng asked. This time, the extermination of the Indochinese guerrillas was a joint effort of the three countries. Under the coordination of the Chinese Empire, the three kingdoms will send their main forces to participate in the encirclement and suppression.
"The Khmer Kingdom sent the 1st Division to participate in the operation, and the Nam Palm Kingdom also sent two main regiments to participate in the operation. However, they were mainly responsible for blocking the way for the Indochinese guerrillas to flee to their two countries. It was we who really launched the war against the Indochinese guerrillas. Pan Zhouzhen said.
The military strength of the Khmer Kingdom and the Nam Cheung Kingdom was much weaker than that of the Kingdom of Annam. Therefore, in this conquest, they mainly played an auxiliary role.
"Now that everything is ready, let's go according to the plan. This time, we must exterminate the Indochinese guerrillas, and Nguyen Aiguo and others, whether they live or die, must be exterminated. Bai Jiansheng said firmly.
Wu Haoxuan, the emperor of the Chinese Empire, attached great importance to this battle against the Indochinese guerrillas. The Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Chiang Baili, personally summoned Major General Bai Jiansheng and mentioned this to him. Because, Major General Bai Jiansheng deeply felt his heavy responsibility. I also made up my mind that this operation must be successful. Otherwise, what face would he have to go back to?
In late July 4630 of the Yellow Emperor Era, the Kingdom of Annam, the Kingdom of Khmer and the Kingdom of Nanzhang simultaneously declared that the Indochinese guerrillas were rebels, which had seriously threatened the security of the country and social stability, and demanded that the Indochinese guerrillas be disbanded immediately, and all members must take the initiative to go to the police station to surrender, otherwise, once arrested, they will be punished as traitors.
The simultaneous announcement of the three kingdoms was undoubtedly intended to be done against the Indochinese guerrillas. Countries around the world have not paid much attention to this. Except for the accusation of the three kingdoms by Soviet Russia, before the suppression of the revolutionary movement of the population in the country, there was no reaction at all.
The Indochinese guerrillas also knew that the time for real danger was coming. Nguyen Patriot ordered the Indochinese guerrillas to immediately launch an operation to defeat the encirclement and suppression of the armies of the three kingdoms and win the war.
On July 25, the main force of the Indochinese guerrillas, more than 11,000 people, under the leadership of Nguyen Aiguo, stormed the small city of Aro in the western part of Quang Nam Province of the Kingdom of Annam. Here, an infantry battalion of the 1st Infantry Division of the Army of the Kingdom of Annam was stationed. Although, the Indochinese guerrillas dispatched more than ten times the strength of the Annam army. However, it was not so easy for the Indochinese guerrillas to win cleanly.
Suddenly attacked by the Indochinese guerrillas, the reaction of Annam's army was somewhat flustered. However, with complete fortifications and strong firepower, they resisted the attack of the Indochinese guerrillas. And began to ask for support.
"Brothers, keep me at bay from the rebels. If we are defeated by them, we will all have no choice but to die. A major battalion commander shouted.
Encouraged by him, Annam's army had overcome the initial panic and began to counterattack the Indochinese guerrillas with weapons in hand. Crossfire from light and heavy machine guns blocked the passage of the Indochinese guerrilla attack. Mortars were also firing frantically, inflicting heavy casualties on the Indochinese guerrillas.
"Rush! Defeat those guys! The members of the Indochinese guerrillas, shouting slogans loudly, bravely rushed to the defensive positions of the Annam army.
However, a shuttle of machine-gun bullets came in, and the partisans were already lying in a pool of blood.
To let these guerrillas, who are not properly trained and at the same time have no superiority in equipment, attack the defense line of the Annan army is simply to send them to their deaths.
"What about the cannons? And what about our artillery? Beat them to death for me. Ruan Aiguo roared angrily. Watching his soldiers fall continuously, his heart seemed to be dripping blood.
"Commander, our artillery is on its way and is expected to arrive in the afternoon." Nguyen Aiguo's assistant, Pham Dong Dongh, chief of staff of the guerrillas, reported.
"Damn!" Ruan Aiguo scolded angrily.
He had thought that this attack would be easy. After all, they have already amassed ten times the enemy's army. However, it was hard for him to believe that it was like this now.
"Comrade commander, the enemy's firepower is too fierce, and if it continues like this, our men will soon be killed and wounded, please stop the attack immediately." A young commander said anxiously.
Ruan Aiguo hesitated. The battle has only lasted half an hour. They have already suffered nearly a thousand casualties. The resistance of Annam's army in the small city was still stubborn. There is no doubt that they have hit a hard bone this time.
"You can't stop attacking, and if you stop attacking now, you'll only lose all your efforts. The enemy is at the end of its power, and if we work harder, we will be able to enter the city. Adviser Ivanov shouted.
"Yes, to stop the offensive now is to escape, and in this case your revolution will never succeed. Nguyen, let your men speed up the offensive, the revolution will always shed blood and sacrifice. But as long as the final victory can be achieved, the sacrifice will be worth it. Adviser Yakov also said.
Nguyen Aiguo is now in a bit of a dilemma, and if the offensive is stopped, it will definitely make the advisers of Soviet Russia very dissatisfied. However, if the offensive was not stopped, the heavy casualties of the troops were too much for him to bear. The combat effectiveness of Annan's army also far exceeded his expectations.
However, there will be no need for Ruan Aiguo to be embarrassed soon. Because, Annan's army has already helped him make a choice. (To be continued.) )