Time travel! Regrets will never happen again!

Chapter 166: Battle of Tianjin 1

As the crisp sound of gunfire rang out, the sound echoed in the mountains, naturally attracting the team searching at the foot of the mountain.

When these people heard the gunshots, they immediately took action nervously and quickly rushed in the direction where the gunshots came from.

When they reached the top of the mountain, they were stunned by the sight before them: more than a dozen bodies of senior Japanese officers were lying on the ground, including a lieutenant general, two major generals and more than a dozen major officers.

They were all elites in the Japanese army, but now they had all become cold corpses.

However, what was even more surprising was that there was a Japanese major general and seven or eight officers sitting there quietly, as if waiting for something.

They did not resist, but waited calmly for the search team at the foot of the mountain to take them all under control.

This situation is extremely rare on the Chinese battlefield, because in previous battles, the Japanese army would often fight to the death.

This was the first time on the Chinese battlefield that so many senior officers chose to lay down their arms and surrender.

The news quickly spread throughout the battlefield and caused a great sensation.

People were full of curiosity and speculation about the achievements of the 78th Army, and some young people were more enthusiastic to go to this magical place.

Only there could we see hope for a quick end to the war and victory over the Japanese invaders. The country needed to stabilize, and this suffering old country needed to take a breath.

The people living on this land have been in decline for 100 years and now need to recuperate.

As the Japanese command was completely wiped out, the encirclement and suppression battle under Datong City gradually came to an end.

The battle ended with the victory of the Chinese army and dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese army. This victory not only boosted the morale of the Chinese army, but also demonstrated the bravery and tenacity of Chinese soldiers to the world.

It took only seven days for the two Japanese divisions commanded by Division Commander Fujiwara to launch the raid and be completely annihilated!

This result was unexpected to everyone. However, there was also a certain element of luck. If they had been more decisive and attacked Datong directly instead of giving the 78th Army enough time to mobilize its troops, the outcome of the war might have been completely different.

Perhaps, this time the defense of Datong will become extremely difficult. Even if the two Japanese divisions can be finally eliminated, the war on the front line will be greatly affected, and the city of Datong will once again suffer the baptism of war.

The crisis in Datong area was finally resolved, people in the entire war zone breathed a sigh of relief, and everyone's attention was once again focused on Langfang.

At the same time, a large number of mobilized troops poured into Baoding like a tide, and the troops of the Second and Fifth War Zones also began to launch counterattacks in local areas.

The situation of the war is undergoing subtle changes.

It is worth mentioning that this time the 78th Army demonstrated amazing strength on the southern front, and its powerful armored assault corps even shocked its American allies.

This powerful combat capability undoubtedly brought great encouragement and confidence to other armies.

As a result, those national army troops that were accustomed to fighting favorable battles on weekdays also began to take active actions, hoping to follow closely behind the 78th Army and share the fruits of victory.

After all, having such a powerful army as their backing will undoubtedly give them more confidence to charge into battle.

However, despite the improvement, the war is still full of uncertainties and challenges.

The enemy's strength cannot be underestimated, and the contest between the two sides is still extremely fierce. Only through continuous efforts and struggle can we ultimately win the war.

When the news that the two divisions that raided Datong were completely wiped out reached the North China Expeditionary Army Headquarters, the entire headquarters fell into deathly silence.

This news was like a bombshell, shaking everyone's heart.

At the same time, on the Changping front, the situation of the Japanese army became increasingly unstable.

The Japanese soldiers, who were already exhausted and demoralized, became even more desperate after hearing the bad news from Datong.

They began to doubt whether they could continue to hold on and whether they still had the ability to resist the enemy's attack.

Originally they attempted to turn the tide of the battle through some tactical means, but now this has ended in complete failure.

Not only that, they also paid a heavy price - the manpower of two divisions was completely wiped out.

This was undoubtedly a further blow to the Japanese army, which was already short of manpower.

Under such circumstances, the Japanese commanders realized that defense of the southern front had become almost impossible.

Faced with the powerful 78th Army Armored Group of the Chinese Army, they felt helpless.

These armored units had advanced equipment and outstanding combat capabilities, which brought tremendous pressure to the Japanese army.

"Commander! It is probably impossible to defend the southern front! The armored cluster of the Chinese 78th Army is too powerful. It is impossible for the Empire to defeat such a powerful armored corps!" an officer said anxiously.

His voice was full of helplessness and despair, as if telling everyone that this war was irreversible.

Commander Okamura Neiji listened to his subordinates' reports silently with a terribly gloomy face.

He knew that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to the Japanese army, and if effective measures were not taken, it would probably lead to greater losses.

However, facing such a powerful opponent, what good solution can he come up with?

At this moment, the entire North China Expeditionary Army Headquarters was filled with a pessimistic atmosphere.

Everyone was clearly aware that the outcome of this war seemed to be doomed.

All they can do is to minimize the losses and buy time to wait for follow-up support. However, whether such hope can be realized is still unknown...

Alternatively, the entire army could choose to retreat in an orderly manner outside the Great Wall. Although there would be heavy losses, there is still a great chance that more than 70% of the troops could be taken away by retreating now.

However, everything the Locust Army had gained at great cost over the years would be handed back to the Chinese. As the commander, General Okamura Neiji felt that the imperial high-ranking officials could not accept this.

But in reality, the only feasible option now is to immediately withdraw to the outside of the Great Wall and defend Manchukuo and Korea together with the Kwantung Army, which they have managed for decades.

In this way, they could withdraw from all Chinese territory except Manchukuo, end the war with the Chinese decently, and devote their full attention to dealing with the Americans in the Pacific.

In fact, since occupying the entire Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, the Japanese Empire's dependence on Chinese resources has further decreased.

Basically, Southeast Asia has everything that China has, and there is also rubber and oil that China does not have. Those are the empire's most scarce resources.

However, conquering China has been the persistent dream of the Japanese Empire for thousands of years. They have made several attempts in history, but all ended in failure.

Now is the closest to our dream. We have occupied more than 70% of China's essential areas. If we were to give up now, I guess not many people would agree.

What’s more, there are those idiots in the top management who only know how to shout “100 million people die in glory”.