Anti-War Game: Starting from Normandy Campaign-Chapter 555 - 265: The End of the Okazaki Regiment
Yu Feng continued speaking.
The Blue Star viewers in the live stream room were also very curious about the current red side guerrilla warfare and how it differs from what comes next. Now, they can take a good look.
Several days later.
The heavy troops Japan mobilized have gathered, and the main force is headed to the North China Region.
In Yu Feng’s live stream room, he was watching the situation inside another live stream room.
The perspective in the live stream room was from the identity of a reconnaissance soldier. At the moment, he was observing the Japanese troops, not daring to make a sound until the troops left.
Only then did the reconnaissance soldier dash towards the unit.
Logically, they are all Blue Star players, so they shouldn’t be this anxious unless the base here is very important.
The Blue Star watchers in the live stream room were observing curiously.
Yu Feng seemed to understand what the viewers were thinking and brought up the nearby map from the stream room of this host, he glanced at it and immediately understood.
Then he searched on the gaming forum for the unit number of the Japanese troops just now, matching their leisurely marching pace.
Yu Feng’s mind began to form an idea, and he spoke to the live stream room:
"The Japanese unit we just saw was the Okazaki Unit from the 36th Division. Judging by its size when they passed by, it looked like 500 people."
"They are currently in the Huangyadong area."
"As for why the host was so anxious earlier, it’s because the red side’s weapons factory is located here."
"Once the factory is discovered by the Japanese, the consequences are unimaginable."
"Fortunately, looking at their marching speed and demeanor just now, it seems they’ve stumbled upon this place while sweeping the area."
"They are actually unaware of the weapons factory here."
"However, we must still be prepared; they’ve already stumbled here, and who knows if they might stumble upon the factory next?"
"We can’t let our guard down."
Yu Feng then furrowed his brow slightly and spoke:
"This place is just too dangerous."
"We must eliminate the Japanese troops here because the command headquarters of the red side is over at Licheng."
"Even if the Japanese don’t discover the weapons factory here in Huangyadong."
"Following this route, they will come across the red side’s command headquarters."
"That would be even more troublesome."
Yu Feng continued speaking, and it was clear the red side shared the same thought.
Because shortly after the host reported back, he received orders; evidently, the command headquarters also took this enemy force very seriously and dispatched the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division to encircle and annihilate the Japanese troops.
Very soon.
Time in the game flew by.
Yu Feng observed as the time approached and led the Blue Star viewers in watching the battle in the live stream room.
At the moment.
The Japanese side’s Okazaki Unit had already chosen a place to camp, while the red side forces were stealthily advancing.
Yu Feng glanced at the chosen campsite of the Okazaki Unit and commented:
"These Japanese soldiers certainly have good eyes."
"They chose Guanjia Nao, a place with many mountains, but the hill they picked allows for a panoramic view of surrounding ridges."
"It’s the highest vantage point within several kilometers."
"Furthermore, the hill is half sheer cliff and half a steep inclined slope."
"It’s impossible to attack from the cliff side."
"The sloped side offers a clear view from above; any sign of attack can be instantly spotted by their sentries."
"Luckily, it’s dark now, and visibility is limited."
"They haven’t found the red side’s reconnaissance soldiers yet. Let’s see...the 386th Brigade’s main force has already arrived."
"They’re preparing to fight."
Yu Feng explained this in the live stream room, as Blue Star viewers watched curiously to see how the red side planned to eliminate these Japanese troops under mismatched battlefield conditions and equipment.
Meanwhile.
Over at the Polestar Company, Zhao Ming observed the forum and its broadcast with a peculiar expression.
Japanese troops, weapons factory, 386th Brigade.
Why does this all seem so familiar?
Inside the live stream room.
As Yu Feng explained, he furrowed his brow even deeper:
"Things are not looking good."
He brought up the map within the live stream room and frowned at it.
"Not only have the Japanese occupied Guanjia Nao, but they also sent troops to occupy the opposite Liushu Nao."
"The two sides form a mutual pincer formation."
"The roads leading up to both hills have been tightly controlled by the Japanese."
"It seems there’s no other option but a frontal assault."
Yu Feng discussed this while Blue Star viewers in the live stream room were feeling helpless.
Looking at the terrain.
Besides Guanjia Nao, the opposite Liushu Nao is the highest spot, and now both have been occupied by Japanese troops. The road below is subjected to flanking attacks.
But avoiding the road below means there’s no way up the hill.
As the other side of Guanjia Nao is a sheer cliff, impossible to climb, one must attack from the road below.
But any attack would be flanked by Japanese troops from both Guanjia Nao and Liushu Nao.
Luckily, Liushu Nao lacks sheer cliffs, so addressing the Japanese troops there first is feasible.
Additionally, the main Japanese force isn’t at Liushu Nao, but at Guanjia Nao.
The battlefield situation is easy to analyze.
But finding a way to fight is a different matter.
Even Blue Star players, after analyzing the situation, couldn’t come up with a good strategy given the reality. All they see is the option to attack, attack...
Because, during this period, the red side’s weapons were appropriated and they lacked planes, only possessing a few artillery pieces.
These were captured during a previous raid on the Zhengtai railway line from the Japanese hands.
This limited equipment doesn’t offer much tactical flexibility or options.
While Blue Star players pondered.
The 386th Brigade in the game launched an attack, just as Blue Star players anticipated; with limited artillery, no effective strategy emerged.
Advancing on Guanjia Nao and Liushu Nao could only be done by force.
This was an unavoidable plan.
If they did not eliminate these Japanese troops here, further progress would lead to the headquarters. Though relocation is possible, the courage painstakingly accumulated might be defeated.
Therefore, they couldn’t let these Japanese troops slip away.
Let them know it’s not just a matter of coming and going as they please.
Yu Feng examined several battlefield sessions.
Showing various attack perspectives in the live stream room, creating two rows.
The top row displayed different perspectives of attacking Guanjia Nao.
The bottom row showed different views of attacking Liushu Nao.
The combat was fiercely intense.
But the issue remained severe.
That is, with the Japanese occupying high ground and having ample weapons and ammunition, the game continued into the late night, nearing dawn.
The red side had yet to penetrate the mountain.
The battlefield reached a stalemate.
As day broke, the red side opted for encirclement and sustained attacks.
Soon.
Japanese planes appeared in the sky.
Seeing this, Blue Star viewers in the live stream room felt chilled.
This is bad.
Japan must have dispatched reinforcements, and if the Japanese aren’t defeated before their reinforcements arrive, it’s undoubtedly a massive blow to national anti-Japanese sentiments.
If these Japanese escape, they will surely boast of their mobility, dampening national confidence in the resistance.
Clearly.
The red side’s command anticipated this situation too.
After enduring the Japanese bombs, they increased their offensive.
The Japanese aircraft here weren’t many, unable to sustain bombing, so during this time, the red side’s 129th Division’s 386th Brigade intensified their attack.
But they still couldn’t break through.
Blue Star viewers had no viable solution either.
Suddenly.
In two of the four live stream rooms attacking Guanjia Nao, the hosts suddenly withdrew, then shifted to the side slope of Guanjia Nao.
They began earthworks.
Blue Star viewers in the live stream room paused briefly, then grasped what was happening.
This can be done?
Yu Feng was surprised, then watched the live stream room’s footage, his eyes lighting up as he commented:
"Brilliant!"
"This can be done?"
Seeing some confused viewers in the live stream room, Yu Feng pointed at the excavated earth and explained:
"Did you notice the speed at which these soldiers are digging?"
"It’s very fast."
"What does this mean?"
"It means the earth on the slope of Guanjia Nao is loose, if they can dig a tunnel..."
