The infantry and tanks of the Eighth Route Army quickly approached.

The Japanese brigade commander quickly requested tactical guidance.

The Japanese division headquarters were thrown into panic.

The Japanese's response troops arrived, but the Eighth Route Army's reinforcement troops had also entered their designated positions.

With the heavy artillery firepower of the Eighth Route Army and air support.

As expected, the Japanese response troops were subjected to intensive shelling and aerial bombardment, and retreated in disgrace.

News of the failed response reached the headquarters of the Japanese 4th Division.

"Nani?"

The sixth Lieutenant General Sekihara shook his body and almost fainted, his voice was horrified.

Miscalculated!

I originally thought it would be a smooth battle, but I didn't expect it to be an unprecedented tough battle.

All along, the 4th Division's primary tactic has been to preserve its strength.

A vegetable against the wind is like a rat, and against the wind is as strong as a tiger.

The 4th Division escaped so many battles that suffered huge losses. Other Class A divisions had several waves of new recruits, but the 4th Division suffered the least losses.

But this time, he couldn't escape.

In this battle, in order to fight a turnaround, show the valor of the 4th Division, not be a disgrace to the Imperial Army, and gain great military exploits, Sekigahara Roku sent the entire main force of the four combat regiments, more than 16,000 people.

Unexpectedly, they fell into the trap of the Eighth Route Army, and all these troops were surrounded by the Eighth Route Army.

He sent reserve units such as the cavalry regiment and baggage regiment, as well as a brigade from the 3rd Division to respond.

However, they were hit by heavy artillery fire from the Eighth Route Army, and the responding troops also suffered heavy losses.

If the responding troops had not withdrawn quickly, the responding troops would have suffered heavy losses.

"Send the order, the division headquarters and all units of the 4th Division immediately move to the south of Xuzhou City!" Sekihara Roku flashed his eyes slightly and gave the order.

As the division commander of the 4th Division, Sekihara Roku's tactical vision is unmatched by ordinary people.

He knew very well that there was no hope of rescuing the surrounded troops now.

When the main force of the Eighth Route Army eliminates the locust army in the encirclement, it will definitely pursue the victory.

The 11th Army will most likely be completely defeated by then, so Sekigahara Roku is prepared to grab the bucket and run away in advance.

"Hi."

The chief of staff on the side lowered his head.

The news that the attacking Japanese troops were divided and surrounded, and that the responding troops were repulsed, was quickly transmitted to the 11th Army Headquarters.

"idiot!"

The furious Yokoyama Isamu immediately drew out the Lieutenant General's sword with a clatter and cut the Eight Immortals Table in front of him into two pieces.

"Your Majesty Commander, what should we do now?"

Deputy Chief of Staff Futami Akisaburo asked in a deep voice.

Now that the war situation has developed to this point, the situation is greatly unfavorable to the 11th Army.

Not only the attacking troops, but the entire 11th Army may have to be wiped out.

What was attacking were the main elites of almost all combat units of the Japanese 11th Army. After this battle, the 11th Army almost lost its ability to attack the Eighth Route Army.

With the remaining troops, it was impossible to stop the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery and tanks.

After all, there are no anti-tank fortifications or advantageous terrain in the Xuzhou area that can withstand the Eighth Route Army's attack.

Even if there were, it would be difficult to block.

"Order."

Hengshan Yong made a decisive decision and chose to cut off his wrist as a strong man:

"All the remaining troops quickly moved into Suzhou, and the 3rd Division and the 18th Brigade were responsible for breaking up the rear."
Chapter completed!