The deputy commander-in-chief is quite appreciative of the bazooka and recoilless cannon made by the confrontation unit, these two light and direct-aim firepower. It is believed that in the Battle of the Hundred Regiments that year, if all units were equipped with this kind of weapon, they would not be helpless in the face of the Japanese army's artillery towers and pillboxes, and one pillbox could even block the attack route of a battalion.

As long as it moves within range, it only takes one rocket to bomb the bunker bombs that make the troops in the Kannai helpless. There is no need for troops to use human lives, and to gnaw little by little with explosives. In the face of the Japanese sweep, those thin-skinned armored vehicles dispatched will not only avoid the battle.

The fortifications built by the Japanese army in the North China Battlefield and those built in the Northeast are completely different from each other because they are aimed at different opponents. The fortifications built by the Japanese army in the North China Battlefield bullied the 18th Army in North China for lacking firepower. Most of them were built of masonry, and they were basically unable to withstand the bombardment of these direct fires.

The fortifications built in the northeast to fight the Soviet army that could withstand the bombardment of 150-mm grenades are completely different things. Even in the confrontation with the Anti-Japanese Union, the fortifications built by the Kwantung Army were not as strong as those civil pillboxes in the Guan.

With bazookas and recoilless guns, these two types of direct-aim fire, which are lighter than infantry guns, there is absolutely no problem in defeating fortifications that once lacked artillery and had to use cluster grenades, explosives, and even hard piles. Moreover, a light person can carry the whole battlefield and run, and it will not affect the maneuver.

If it weren't for the difficulty of replenishing ammunition, the ammunition used could not be manufactured at all, and all of it needed to be transported from the northeast, and he would not even object to the formation of bazookas into squads. When meeting with cadres at and above the regimental level of the units leaving the customs, he repeatedly demanded that all units be proficient in the use of bazookas and recoilless guns.

With regard to the selection of mountain artillery, the deputy commander-in-chief also put forward the requirement that the mountain artillery attached to the brigade-level mountain artillery of the units going out of the customs for reorganization and training should be mainly the light 94-type mountain artillery and the 41-type mountain artillery, and that the field artillery should not be equipped for the time being. In terms of large-caliber support artillery, compared with the bulky German-made or American-made 105 howitzers, the deputy commander-in-chief still prefers the much lighter, Japanese-made 99-type 105-heavy mountain guns.

After consideration, despite the determination to eliminate the Type 99 heavy mountain guns, which were not numerous in number and could not be used with any artillery, the shells were not common. But Yang Zhen finally handed over these mountain artillery to the Guannai troops. It also coordinated the formation of an arsenal dedicated to the production of ammunition and refurbished weapons for the Kannai troops. The continued production of this anti-union has decided to be withdrawn, and the production of heavy mountain shells has been discontinued.

There are only more than 50 pieces of this kind of heavy mountain artillery in total, although it weighs only 800 kilograms, which is very suitable for mountain combat. And the power of a 105 mm caliber gun is not small. However, the number is too small for the Anti-Japanese Union, and the shells cannot be used with other artillery, and even the shells of the Japanese-made 91-Type 105 howitzer cannot be used at the same time.

The cost of producing shells for these more than 50 heavy mountain guns alone is quite uneconomical. Therefore, in addition to the mountain division, which is equipped with twelve guns, including all Japanese-made mortars, all artillery guns with a small number and cannot be generalized can only be eliminated.

However, the deputy commander-in-chief was very satisfied with the performance of this artillery, and Yang Zhen finally retained this batch of heavy mountain artillery and handed it over to the troops in Guannai. Together with the 94-type mountain artillery and the 41-type mountain artillery in the troops, all of them were drawn out and handed over to the troops in the Guannai.

In fact, although Yang Zhen also knew that the role of the 60 mortar was greater in mountain warfare. And both the range and the power are far more than the grenadiers. With the same lightweight 60 gun, replacing the grenadier is actually a good choice. But the deputy commander-in-chief insisted on keeping the grenadiers, and he was helpless.

He still knows very well what the deputy commander-in-chief means. The 60 cannon is lightweight, and it is impossible to equip it to the squad. Retaining grenadier canisters, it is possible to increase the combat firepower at the squad level. And although this thing has the disadvantages of being only used by veterans, the range is short. However, in the face of the Japanese field machine gun fortifications, there was still considerable lethality.

Moreover, under the condition that the Japanese army also used a large number of grenadiers, and at the same time, the arsenals in the various base areas in the Guannai could also produce some grenades, and the ammunition could not be completely supplied by the Anti-Japanese Union. Although it takes a long time to train before it can really work. However, the deputy commander-in-chief believes that increasing the density of equipment can also make up for the lack of training to a certain extent.

The most important thing is that this thing is not only lightweight, but one person can carry a weapon and some ammunition. And because the anti-union is no longer equipped with grenadiers, both ammunition and ready-made equipment have a considerable stockpile. Moreover, the number of grenadiers, the amount of equipment of the troops in the customs is also very large. Even if the production line does not need to be reopened, it is enough to meet the needs of the troops in the customs to change their equipment.

Although Yang Zhen didn't agree with the deputy commander-in-chief's opinion, after careful consideration, he had to admit that Jiang was still old and spicy. After such an adjustment plan, although the firepower of each unit is not as good as the original advance army. But the troops are more mobile and flexible, and they are also more conducive to fighting in the mountains.

Judging from the current situation in the whole of North China, it is not realistic for the time being to break out of the mountainous areas and recover the plains under the tight control of the Japanese army in a short period of time. Although the current Japanese army is too hungry, it still maintains a considerable number of integrated divisions on the Chinese battlefield. In terms of the overall strategic situation, it still maintains an advantage in the Kannai battlefield.

If a large-scale attack was made at this time against the Japanese-controlled area, even if the current strength and strength of the troops in the Sekini were to be defeated, I am afraid that it would be a disastrous victory. Its remaining strength was simply unable to cope with the subsequent large-scale counteroffensive after the Japanese army's strategic focus shifted. At present, it will take a year or two to concentrate all the troops, truly control the mountainous areas, and thoroughly stabilize the various base areas behind enemy lines in North China.

Under such strategic needs, the plan for the lightly armed troops that the deputy commander-in-chief has come up with is more in line with the actual strategic needs of the present. It is simply difficult to fight in large corps under mountainous terrain. Even if the Japanese army dispatched a division, it could only disperse its activities in the form of a brigade.

Similarly, in the mountains of the Japanese army, the power of its heavy artillery and tanks was difficult to deploy. The reason why the Japanese army was still able to maintain its superiority over the Chinese army in the mountainous areas was that the combat capability of the units at all levels and the field command ability of the commanders were stronger than those of the Chinese army. The most important thing is its sufficient communication capabilities, meticulous battle planning, and the ability to quickly reinforce it.

Moreover, the Japanese army's ability to fight in the mountains far exceeds that of the Chinese army. Whether it is the ability to march in the mountains or the ability to fight in the mountains, the Japanese army wearing leather shoes is not inferior to the Chinese army wearing cloth shoes and straw sandals. Both the speed of action in the mountains and the ability to intersperse in the mountains basically surpass all the armies of China.

Even the Kannai troops, which were good at mountain warfare, were slightly inferior to the Japanese in this regard. It's a bit embarrassing to say, but it's important to admit it. In addition, every time the Japanese army attacked, there were a large number of puppet troops who were familiar with the terrain to cooperate in the battle, which undoubtedly increased the weakness of the Kannai team.

Many of the weapons and equipment of the Japanese army were also suitable for mountain warfare. Whether it is a grenadier or an infantry gun, it is a sharp weapon for mountain warfare. Its meticulous tactics, coupled with its fierce combat ability, as well as its strong will to fight and strong ability to cooperate, make it difficult for the Chinese army to be its opponent even in mountain combat.

Even if part of the Japanese army is surrounded in a short period of time, as long as the battle cannot be resolved in a short time, it will be difficult to completely destroy the encircled Japanese army under the rapid reinforcement of the surrounding Japanese army. On the contrary, under the stubborn resistance of the Japanese army, he was forced to retreat because he was unable to deal with the Japanese reinforcements because of heavy casualties.

Numerous counter-sweeping operations in the battlefield behind enemy lines, equipped with lightweight Kannai troops. On the contrary, in mountain warfare, it was difficult to compete with the Japanese army. In addition to the weakness of firepower, the main thing is that the Japanese army's mountain warfare ability is poor, and it is not weaker than the Kannai troops. Even if it is possible to concentrate superior forces and take advantage of the favorable terrain to encircle part of the Japanese army, it will be difficult to completely annihilate it.

The Japanese army's mountain warfare capability, as well as the unique characteristics of the mountainous battlefield, coupled with the development trend of the North China battlefield for a long time to come. This requires that the formation of the internal units at all levels must not only ensure sufficient mobility and flexibility, but also concentrate sufficient firepower when necessary to face one or several Japanese troops.

Moreover, in the whole North China, except for the Jinzhong Basin, the Jizhong Plain and the Huanghuai Plain, most of the areas are still mainly mountainous. Although the heavily armed troops were able to suppress the Japanese on all fronts in terms of firepower, it was difficult to exert sufficient mobility in the mountainous areas and the poor road infrastructure in most of the Kannai areas.

At least for two years, the establishment of the deputy commander-in-chief will be in line with the situation in the North China battlefield for some time to come. Of course, it is not excluded that with the change of the enemy situation, there will be accidents in the original plan. This establishment is very much in line with the deputy commander-in-chief's idea of first stabilizing the base areas in the mountainous areas and then infiltrating the plain areas.

As for sending the Anti-Japanese Federation south, at least until the first half of the fourth or third year, Yang Zhen would not have this idea. In '42, a great drought swept the whole of North China, and in '43 there were successive natural disasters, and the entire North China region simply could not afford a large-scale campaign. At the same time, the Northeast is also unable to support the South Manchurian battlefield at the same time, it also supports the North China war situation.

Just as the deputy commander-in-chief said, first stabilize the mountainous areas and completely pull out the strongholds and wedges of the Japanese puppet army in the base area. As for the plains, infiltration and encroachment are the main ones. But no matter what kind of strategy and tactics are adopted, at least after the current natural disaster that has swept the whole of North China.

If a considerable part of the entire North China is now in a situation where the harvest is already a foregone conclusion. in waging a large-scale campaign. The astronomical amount of supplies needed for a great battle, and the fields destroyed by the war. That is, it will either increase the burden on the people, or it may be indescribable to even kill the people and raise the army.

The attitude of the deputy commander-in-chief is very clear: Before this natural disaster is fundamentally alleviated and the people's strength is not completely restored, the entire strategic posture should still focus on defense. The meal must be eaten in one bite, the road must be walked step by step, the battle must be fought one by one, and don't always think about eating one bite to become a fat man. The current situation in North China should mainly focus on stabilizing the interior of each base area.

No matter what the situation is, we absolutely must not do the kind of thing that kills the people and raises the army. He can't control what others do, but in his army, it's absolutely not allowed. At this time, the troops not only cannot increase the burden on the common people, but must also find ways to reduce the burden on the masses as much as possible and help the masses tide over this natural disaster. At present, even if the troops are reorganized and trained, it is not appropriate to launch any large-scale campaign.

For the attitude of the deputy commander-in-chief, although it is very embarrassing to be topped. But Yang Zhen secretly gave a thumbs up in his heart. is a good iron-clad man who is dedicated to the people, no matter what shortcomings and problems he has, but on this point, he Yang Zhen will always be convinced. No matter what time it is, it is his old head Yang Zhen.