On the 26th, Du Qiwei truly understood the meaning of "ride a tiger hard to get off".

The Chinese Army's assault speed was so fast that all US generals, including Duqiwei, could not believe it. Before Duqiwei responded, two airborne brigades blocked the necessary passage for the South Korean and American coalition forces to move south on the western and eastern battlefields, completing the battle encirclement operation.

In the morning, Ducheway still had a glimmer of hope.

As long as the 7th Infantry Division retreated smoothly to the south of the 38th parallel, the strategic reserve team of the South Korean army can defend Teiyuan-Kimhua (Kimhua south of the 38th parallel, with the same name as the 38th parallel, and the same name as the 38th parallel, and the English name Kimhwa) - Huachuan - Yuantongli - Shucao defense line to block the pace of the Chinese army's southward advance on the eastern battlefield. The 7th Infantry Division can maneuver west, hold the very fragile Kaesong defense line, attack Qinghe from the south, and cover the retreat of the 1st Armored Division.

According to this tactic, Du Qiwei ordered the 7th Infantry Division to break south.

The question is, is the 7th Infantry Division capable of breaking out from Kimhwa?

It’s not that there is no hope, it’s just that there is very little hope.

The 7th Infantry Division's combat effectiveness is not inferior to the 1st Armored Division, and it is better at mountain combat. If the troops are concentrated, it will definitely be able to break through the airborne defense line.

The reality is very cruel, and Duqiwei has to admit that the 7th Infantry Division's actions toward the south have failed.

First, the 7th Infantry Division can only complete the assembly of troops at the early morning of the 27th. At this time, the airborne troops of Kimhwa have been reinforced and the defense positions are indestructible. If the 7th Infantry Division forcibly attacked Kimhwa, the result is likely to be the same as the Marine Corps that forcibly attacked the five elders. Secondly, the Chinese Army's long-range artillery has arrived in Chengbeili and Houpingli, and can provide artillery support to the Kimhwa defenders with large-caliber howitzers and heavy rocket launchers. It is difficult for the 7th Infantry Division to break through the air defense line under artillery fire. Finally, the South Korean and American coalition forces do not have the battlefield air supremacy. As long as the armored forces of the 7th Infantry Division are concentrated, the Chinese Army will dispatch low-altitude assault troops to disintegrate the assault capabilities of the 7th Infantry Division, and even completely annihilate the 7th Infantry Division.

I can't break through. I can only find other ways to withdraw the 7th Infantry Division.

Duqiwei first thought of letting the Diqi Fleet go to Yuanshan and picking up the 7th Infantry Division in the besieged land.

After contacting Peebrook, Duchway gave up on the idea.

The Tissu Fleet has arrived in the western Pacific Ocean to the east of the Okinawa Islands. It is expected to arrive at Jianghua Bay, the western part of the Korean Peninsula on the afternoon of the 27th. It is recommended to pick up the 1st Armored Division, also besieged. If it is diverted to the Sea of ​​Japan, it can only reach the East Korean Bay as early as the morning of the 28th. Not to mention that the 7th Infantry Division may not be able to last until the morning of the 28th. Whether the 1st Armored Division can last until the morning of the 28th is a question.

The US military has to consider another question: whether China will attack the Fleet of the North Korean territorial waters.

In order to cover the Fleet of the Cialis, the US Air Force adjusted its tactical deployment. It mobilized nearly 200f-22 fighter jets and nearly 300f-35 fighter jets, dozens of tankers, electronic fighters, early warning aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft. It was preparing to regain some battlefield air supremacy on the afternoon of the 27th to ensure that the Fleet could successfully take away more than 20,000 officers and soldiers from the 1st Armored Division. If the combat plan is adjusted, the Air Force will need more time to adjust its tactical arrangements, which will inevitably have a negative impact on combat operations.

The palm of the hand is meat, and the back of the hand is also meat.

If you want to save the 7th Infantry Division, you have to abandon the 1st Armored Division.

Not to mention Duchwi, I'm afraid even the US president would have difficulty making a choice. Under the circumstances at that time, the best way to retreat was to first pick up the 1st Armored Division and use other methods to save the 7th Infantry Division.

Dragged until night, Duchway contacted Pibrook again and asked to find a way to withdraw the 7th Infantry Division as soon as possible.

At that time, the long-range artillery of the 37th Army and the 38th Army had already arrived in the north of the city.

The Korean infantry in the attack on Kimhwa was violently bombarded and the breakout operation was completely failed. If a new retreat route cannot be determined as soon as possible, the 7th Infantry Division, which is still gathering south, is likely to be completely wiped out by the Chinese army in the north of Kimhwa.

After talking to Pibrook, Duqiwei ordered Hekel to lead the 7th Infantry Division to retreat to Gaocheng (the port city south of East Korea Bay). Immediately, Duqiwei contacted Zhang Ruinan, the commander of the 2nd Army of the South Korean Army, and asked the South Korean army to attack Kimmhwa at all costs, and then stabilize his foothold on the 38th Line Defense Line.

At this time, Peebrook was also trying his best to save the 7th Infantry Division, which was on the verge of extinction.

In the absence of additional amphibious fleets, Pibrook could think of only the aircraft carrier battle group that was operating in the Sea of ​​Japan.

During the first battle, six aircraft carrier-based fighter jets suffered heavy losses.

After emergency supplementation, the six aircraft carrier combat groups have recovered their combat effectiveness, and the organization of carrier-based aviation has changed. The increase is mainly used for air combat field f/a-18f fighter jets, and the reduction is mainly used for ground support. The number of e-2d grounds has increased from 6.

On the night of the 26th, hundreds of VC-22 "Ospreys" took off from Guam.

These "Ospreys" first go to the Japanese Air Force Base to replenish fuel, and then land on the aircraft carrier. According to the plan, each aircraft carrier will be equipped with an additional 24vc-

The six helicopters deployed on the aircraft carrier can deploy a total of 30 inclined rotary wing aircraft. Because the maximum load capacity of the Nimitz and Ford class aircraft carriers exceeds 00, and usually only carry about 74, there is enough space to accommodate 24vc-22.

6 aircraft carriers, 1vc-22 and 36 large helicopters can withdraw at least 3,500 officers and soldiers at a time.

There is no other choice, and Peebrook can only let the aircraft carrier act as an "amphibious warship".

Using the VC-22 deployed on the aircraft carrier to the US military forces can not only use carrier-based fighter jets to seize air supremacy, but also use the VC-22's larger range, so that the aircraft carrier does not have to risk getting close to the Korean Peninsula.

At this point, the US military has made a decision to "completely withdraw troops".

The mobilization of the US military and local governments has attracted the attention of the Republic. As intelligence from all aspects is gradually in place, signs of US military withdrawal from the peninsula battlefield have become increasingly obvious.

On the night of the 26th, Pei Chengyi had just returned to the front line command center, and Xiang Yinghui called.

"Related tactical information has been sent." On the screen, Xiang Yinghui's expression was very serious. "The US military's No. 1 fleet is rushing to Jianghua Bay and is expected to arrive tomorrow night. The reconnaissance satellite discovered that the VC-22 fleet deployed in Guam had taken off to Japan and was expected to go to the aircraft carrier battle group that was operating in the Sea of ​​Japan. On the ground battlefield, the 1st Armored Division was gathering towards Haizhou, and the 7th Infantry Division handed over the task of attacking Jinhua to the 2nd Army. From this point of view, the US military has decided to withdraw from the peninsula battlefield in full..."

When Xiang Yinghui briefly introduced the situation of the battle, the secretary sent the tactical information received.

"...No matter what, be sure to annihilate the 1st Armored Division and the 7th Infantry Division of each army."

"Total annihilation?" Pei Chengyi quickly looked through the documents.

"Try to achieve complete annihilation." Xiang Yinghui knew how difficult the battle was, and said in a remark, "First of all, make sure to annihilate the 1st Armored Division, laying the foundation for advancing Kaesong and restoring Seoul. If the 7th Infantry Division cannot be completely wiped out, you must assault south as soon as possible, and strive to cross the 38th parallel before the South Korean army completes its deployment and laying the foundation for attacking Busan."

“I don’t have many reserve teams available.”

"Try to concentrate on using troops."

Pei Chengyi nodded and said, "I understand. I will do my best to surround the 1st Armored Division on the 27th."

“What else is required?”

"Ensure air supremacy and, if possible, try to keep the U.S. First Fleet outside the gates of Jianghua Bay."

Xiang Yinghui nodded and said, "I will send reinforcements as soon as possible. As for whether to deal with the Diqi Fleet, I cannot answer for the time being."

Pei Chengyi didn't say much, after all, Xiang Yinghui was not the one who made the strategic decision.

After the call, Pei Chengyi began to adjust the deployment, and Xiang Yinghui went to find Zhao Rundong and Peng Maobang.

After listening to Xiang Yinghui's introduction to the situation, neither Zhao Rundong nor Peng Maobang were in a hurry to speak.

"Overall, the withdrawal of the US military has greatly helped us, but our strategic goal has not been achieved yet." Peng Maobang glanced at Zhao Rundong and said, "If the US military is allowed to withdraw smoothly, no one can guarantee whether the United States will cause trouble to us elsewhere. We finally got an opportunity to hit the confidence and morale of the United States. If we cannot use this to destroy the arrogance of the United States, it will be difficult to ensure long-term peace and stability."

Xiang Yinghui nodded and expressed his support for Peng Maobang's point of view.

"If you want to fight, you have to fight to the death!" Peng Maobang made a summary speech, glanced at Zhao Rundong, and said, "Since the United States wants to withdraw, it will not fight against us. I think we should seize the opportunity to kill the Third Fleet and block the passage of US troops to retreat. First, concentrate our efforts to kill the 7th Infantry Division, and then mobilize forces to eat the 1st Armored Division."

"The main problem is not military operations, but political reasons." Zhao Rundong smiled and shook his head, saying, "The US amphibious fleet will definitely not enter North Korean territorial waters. It can use the VC-22 and large helicopters to pick up all the officers and soldiers of the 1st Armored Division. The US Air Force will provide air cover for the amphibious fleet during this period and strive to seize air supremacy. If we take action to kill the US fleet in South Korea's territorial waters, we will encounter political disaster."

"The North Korean government has declared Seoul as its capital, and we can not recognize South Korea's independent political status."

“Is it so easy?”

Seeing that Peng Maobang was about to speak again, Xiang Yinghui quickly said: "I think it is best to ask the Deputy Head of State and the Prime Minister to discuss the next combat operations, and try to avoid political and diplomatic troubles."

Zhao Rundong nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send someone to take Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin over. Only when we have determined the tone will the troops know how to fight."

Xiang Yinghui found a staff officer and arranged a vehicle to pick up Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin.

Peng Maobang didn't say much because he knew that Wang Yuanqing was an absolute hawkish leader. As long as he thought it was necessary to expand the scale of the war, Zhao Rundong would not continue to object. As for Gu Wei's attitude towards the civilian country, Peng Maobang did not think too much, because Gu Weimin's influence in the decision-making level was far less than that of Wang Yuanqing.

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