Volume 7 Peninsular Smoke of Gunpowder Chapter 29 Purpose
Although both sides are actively preparing, the signs are not obvious.
On the 4th, the United States announced the adjustment of the organization of the 8th Army (ground troops stationed in South Korea), and used some combat troops of the 1st Armored Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 11th Air Assault Division to replace the original units of the 8th Army. The total force remained at around 30,000 (and thousands of Air Force and Navy officers and soldiers).
It seems that the number of US troops stationed in South Korea has not increased, but in fact there have been significant changes.
Previously, in order to fight Iran, the US military sent all the elite troops to the Middle East. Those stationed in South Korea were all second-line troops with weak combat effectiveness. Some troops were left with only empty spaces. A large number of officers and soldiers were sent to the Iranian battlefield in batches to supplement the losses of the participating troops. At that time, the strength of the US military stationed in South Korea was once reduced to less than 12,000!
What is most worth noting is that the three U.S. troops sent to South Korea have most of the troops stationed in Guam.
According to the information obtained by the Military Intelligence Agency, the US military will dispatch at least two amphibious expeditionary brigades to Guam before December 15, and gather at least one landing and delivery force in the Western Pacific region.
The situation has been set and the Military Intelligence Bureau's speculation has been confirmed.
After the war broke out, the US military will not only assist the South Korean army in the frontal battlefield, but will also launch large-scale landing operations in the rear of North Korea, striving to defeat North Korea in the shortest time.
On the 19th, the Military Intelligence Bureau received the Japanese combat plan obtained by Ryohei Tani, code-named "Sunflower".
After returning to Japan, Ryohei Tani submitted an operation report to the National Intelligence Department in accordance with the arrangements of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Because the Japanese spy network that assisted Ryohei Tani was cracked by the North Korean intelligence and security agencies, all the lurking spies were arrested, the National Intelligence Department believed Ryohei Tani successfully escaped from the pursuit of the North Korean intelligence and security agencies and returned to Japan through China and the Philippines, but his identity was not exposed.
Although Taniki Ryohei did not complete the task, Yoshidanonoyu and Murakami Sadamasa did not blame him.
According to convention, Taniki Ryohei temporarily stopped his activities and switched to assisting the intelligence and security department to eradicate the intelligence network lurking in Japan's enemy countries.
Using the local intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Bureau, Tani Shuraei successfully eliminated a North Korean spy network.
This incident did not arouse the concern of the National Intelligence Department. It is mainly because Ryohei Tani has been in North Korea for several years and is most clear about the situation in North Korea.
After making meritorious service, Ryohei Tani was reused.
After obtaining the high-level confidentiality rights, Ryohei Gushi was unable to directly obtain the combat plan. Instead, he managed to enter the Intelligence and Security Department in the name of assisting the work of the Ministry of Defense's Intelligence and Security Department and found several technical loopholes. Then Ryohei Gushi cooperated with Chen Liangyun and Zhang Xiaolong to successfully break through the security line of the Intelligence and Security Department and enter the top-secret database of the Ministry of Defense. He stole several important documents in the mainland, including the Japanese combat plan.
In order to "protect" Taniki Ryohei, the Military Intelligence Bureau had to "sacrifice" a low-level Japanese Ministry of Defense official who had already been rebelled.
After the operation, Gu Shuliangping returned to the National Intelligence Department, Zhang Xiaolong and Chen Liangyun entered "hibernation", and Li Cunxun did not arrange new tasks for them.
Just like Wang Yuanqing expected, Japan has long been ready for the "ideology" of participating in the war, and the scale is amazing.
According to the report provided by the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Japanese "Military Headquarters" are preparing to mobilize the Armored Division, 6 Mechanical Infantry Divisions and 1 Infantry Division, 350,000 ground troops, nearly 800 combat aircraft and 2 fleets to participate in the Peninsula War, with a total combat force of more than 1,000.
Although it is only Japan's combat plan, it can be inferred from it that the US military and local investment is inferred.
Not to mention anything else, Japan is preparing to dispatch 400,000 troops, indicating that the United States will not invest too much force and will not work for South Korea. Japan does not believe that the US-South Korea coalition can quickly defeat North Korea, and firmly believes that China will participate in the war as soon as possible. In this way, whether the Japanese army can participate in the war in time will determine the progress of the war.
More importantly, Japan's large-scale mobilization showed its determination to take the opportunity to enter the Korean Peninsula.
The combat plan mentioned the time from December 25 to January 25. It is speculated that the war will break out before December 25. Japan believes that the US-South Korea coalition forces will last for up to one month, and then the Japanese army will join the war.
Based on this important information, the General Staff quickly revised the combat plan.
On the 21st, Wang Yuanqing went to the General Staff to listen to the combat report.
The report is divided into two parts, Xiang Yinghui introduces the strategic part and Pei Chengyi introduces the battle part.
"We have adjusted our strategic deployment based on what we have mastered." Xiang Yinghui is much more calmer than Pei Chengyi, and he is very confident when introducing the situation. "Investment is mainly divided into three aspects, namely ground troops, air force and naval fleet."
Wang Yuanqing lit a cigarette and waited for Xiang Yinghui to introduce the details.
"We can invest in the ground troops of eight armies in total." Xiang Yinghui asked the staff to replace the large map of the northeastern region of the Republic. "Before the Japanese army joined the war, we invested three armies, nine brigades of combat troops, and five brigades of reserve troops. The main combat operations are the responsibility of the Korean army, and our main task is to assist the Korean army in combat."
Wang Yuanqing frowned slightly.
"According to our local judgment, the US military will land near Yuanshan or Anzhou, or both places at the same time."
After pausing, the staff member changed to the map of North Korea and said, "After the US military, the main force will immediately go north and advance along the highway and railway line from Wonsan to Hamhung, striving to occupy Hamhung as fast as possible, and then advance towards the direction of the Battle Lake and Changjin Lake. The final destination is Kim Jung-sooy, the upper reaches of the Yalu River. After arriving here, the US military will advance separately to Manpu in the west and Honeynin in the east, striving to cut off the two main channels into North Korea in the central and eastern regions before our army is dispatched. Because the Northeastern Northeastern Northeastern North is less than 100,000, most of them are second-line troops and reserve forces, the US military will not be subject to fierce resistance, and the battle is likely to end within five to seven days. In addition, the US military will also advance along the expressway and railway line from Wonsan to Pyongyang to attack the left-wing defense line of the Pyongyang defenders and assist the South Korean army in occupying Pyongyang."
Wang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief and did not express any comments.
"If the US military enters two land divisions, it will land in Anzhou at the same time." Xiang Yinghui asked the staff to change to a new map. "Anzhou is a military center and transportation hub in the north of Pyongyang. After the US military occupied Anzhou, it will not only cut off the passage of the North Korean army stationed in North Pyongyang, but also prevent the Pyongyang defenders from retreating north, divide the North Korean army into two parts, providing the most powerful support for the South Korean army to capture Pyongyang. The US military landing in Anzhou will also advance along the Anxin Railway and Anjiang Railway toward the Xinyiju and Jiang border, and the main attack direction is Shinyiju. As early as three days and five days at the latest, the US military can occupy Shinyiju, cut off the main eastern passage of our army to North Pyongyang, encircle all the North Korean troops in North Pyongyang, and jointly sweep the northern region of North Korea with the US combat troops advancing north after landing in Wonsan."
"Can two land combat divisions complete such a large-scale combat operation?"
"It's entirely possible." Xiang Yinghui paused and said, "The US military will deploy at least four aircraft carrier combat groups in the Sea of Japan or the southeastern waters of Jeju Island to provide air support to the offensive forces. If Japan is determined to participate in the war, it will provide air bases to the US military. The US Marine Division's strength is close to 30,000, and the total strength of the northern part of North Korea will not exceed 250,000. There will be no suspense in the US military's offensive operations. At most, the northern part of North Korea will fall into the hands of the US military in seven days."
Wang Yuanqing nodded and said, "So, our main task is to stop the US military from heading north?"
"That's true. Whether the South Korean and American coalition forces can defeat North Korea within seven days and keep us out of the Korean battlefield is the most critical operation." Xiang Yinghui paused for a moment and said, "Because we cannot stop the US military from landing in Wonsan and Anzhou without provoking the war, so we chose the tactic of putting the US military in and fighting."
"What does it mean?" Ye Zhisheng asked the second question.
"With strong maritime transportation capabilities, there is no logistical support problem when the US military fights in coastal areas." Xiang Yinghui asked the staff to change the picture and said, "Put the US military into the mainland of North Korea, and then dispatch airborne troops to occupy Wulao Town in the north of Hamhung and Guicheng in North Ping'an Road, cutting off the US military's logistics supply channel and retreat route. Then dispatch airborne troops to capture Shariyuan in the south of Pyongyang. Cut off the logistics supply channel of the South Korean army."
“How many airborne troops need to be put into?”
"Three airborne brigades, plus enough air transport force."
“What’s the point?”
"The key is air supremacy. As long as the air supremacy of the airborne field can be ensured, there will be no big problem.
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Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while and said, "Is the troops too little?"
"Airborne troops perform defensive combat missions, and as long as they ensure air supremacy, there will be no problem with the force."
Wang Yuanqing didn't ask any more questions and signaled Xiang Yinghui to continue talking.
"After completing the airborne operation, the main task of the first battle is to annihilate the US troops entering the northern part of North Korea. Although the South Korean army is likely to capture Pyongyang during this period, it is only a matter of time before it defeats the US troops. After entering the second phase, the deep interlude task will be carried out according to the situation, and the South Korean army in North Korea will be carried out to lay the foundation for going south across the ceasefire line and entering South Korea. The most basic task is to complete the combat operations in North Korea within one month and restore to the state before the outbreak of the war. If the situation is relatively favorable, we will advance southward in early February next year, launch the third battle, and strive to capture Seoul by the end of February. Finally, we will end the war before the end of April next year and unify the Korean Peninsula."
Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while and said, "Is there any backup plan?"
"The strategic plan is divided into early and final goals, and the backup plan belongs to the category of battle and tactics." After saying that, Xiang Yinghui looked over to Pei Chengyi, who had already been eager to try it out.
Relatively speaking, the variability of strategic plans is not very large.
Even if the ultimate goal is not achieved, the strategic purpose must be revised at the appropriate time and no backup plan will be formulated at the initial time.
Battle and tactical planning are the highlights.
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