"Blitzkrieg can be said to be the most creative and imitative brand-new tactic of our time."

In the last two weeks of May, Koto called together all the senior officers of the Sixth Corps to personally explain blitzkrieg tactics.

"With the development of motorization of the army, we will have the conditions to launch a blitzkrieg when we regain the Northeast!"

Jiang Dong glanced at the senior officers under the podium, then turned around and wrote three words on the blackboard:

"Speed! Surprise attack! Concentration!"

He tapped on the blackboard and said:

"This is the core of the blitzkrieg, and all actions will revolve around this core.

Blitzkrieg is to maximize the speed advantage of aircraft, tanks and mechanized troops, use the fastest speed to break through the enemy's defense line with overwhelming force, and then move forward! Move forward!

Attack the enemy by surprise. Before the enemy can react, the motorized troops have already reached the depth of the enemy's occupied area, cutting off the enemy's main force and preventing them from responding to each other!

After the armored troops break in, the motorized infantry following behind are responsible for annihilating scattered enemy troops, clearing potential threats, and setting up supply channels!

In short, in one sentence, soldiers are valuable and quick!"

The officers all listened attentively. Jiang Dong paused and continued:

"The first condition for implementing blitzkrieg is to obtain air superiority over the battlefield."

Zhou Yingshan and other air force officers and soldiers subconsciously straightened their backs.

"Only by gaining air superiority can we ensure that the ground armored cluster will not be attacked by enemy air firepower and can advance forward without hesitation!

In addition, when conducting ground blitzes, we will also send airborne troops to land behind enemy lines and seize control of the airport! Parachute and airborne troops cooperate with each other to establish supply depots at the airport.

Then use the airport as the core to attack the surrounding transportation hubs and enemy material storage bases!

Ground and air, frontline and rear, attack simultaneously!

Under the multi-directional and three-dimensional attack, the enemy's morale will inevitably be shaken, thereby achieving another purpose of the blitzkrieg:

Shocking!"

Most of the officers were taking notes carefully. Jiang Dong nodded and continued:

"Once the battle enters this stage, the enemy's command will definitely be chaotic, and countless troops will be divided into multiple groups and surrounded. For ordinary enemies, it is time to surrender at this time!

But what we are facing is the Japanese Kwantung Army, known as the flower of the Japanese army. After being divided and surrounded, not only will they not surrender, they may also become extremely crazy!

Therefore, what each unit will face is likely to be a long-awaited charge by the Japanese army, a desperate attack, and they must be prepared for this in advance!"

Due to the need for confidentiality, Jiangdong did not describe the information advantages in class.

As code-breaking machines continue to mature, Japanese messages are almost transparent to Koto.

At present, the Military Intelligence Bureau has deciphered a large number of Japanese military messages, but except for the destruction of the Matsuda Regiment, the Japanese military did not take any military action in the subsequent mobilization of Jiangdong.

The purpose was to prevent the Japanese from noticing and use their information advantage in the battle to regain Northeast China.

"The last Operation North Wind exercise was very effective. The officers and soldiers have initially grasped the concept of airborne operations! The exercise must continue, various tactics must be constantly tried, and mistakes must be discovered during the exercise and improved!"

Jiangdong looked towards the Air Force,

"Airborne and blitzkrieg are carried out at the same time, and the Air Force is under the greatest pressure!

You must not only gain air superiority, but also ensure the airdrop of personnel and supplies! Once the battle begins, the Air Force will be the busiest and the team that will make heavy sacrifices in a short period of time!

But no matter how difficult it is and how much sacrifice you make, you must complete the above two tasks!"

"Yes!!!" Zhou Yingshan and other air force officers stood up and replied resolutely.

The armored group consisting of four armored divisions and more than 1,100 tanks will be the vanguard of the Northeast recovery operation. Jiangdong has not yet determined the candidate for the commander of the armored group. It needs to be determined based on the officers' understanding and extension of the blitzkrieg theory.

The army officers in the audience were also very aware of this, so no one dared to be careless.

At the end of the class, Jiang Dong knocked on the blackboard and said:

"You will stay in Peiping for the next half month and conduct war games based on the troop situation and enemy intelligence provided by the General Staff!

After the military chess game is over, return to each unit to organize corresponding training. The Staff Headquarters will conduct real-time inspections, and the Staff Headquarters will resolutely punish those who fail to pass the training results!

The war situation and the size of the troops have undergone earth-shaking changes. Your vision and thinking must keep up in time. If someone cannot adapt to the new situation, I will ask him to build the railway!"

"Whoa!"

The officers in the audience stood up at the same time, their voices firm and loud:

"yes!!!"

Jiangdong was very familiar with the theory of blitzkrieg, but this was his first time applying it on the battlefield. He had done many deductions in private.

While he was strict with his officers, he also set an example himself.

In the following half month, senior officers of the Sixth Corps conducted dozens of war games in Xiyuan.

Everyone brainstorms, from strategy to tactics, every step is being continuously improved!

…

On June 1, 1941, the North China Administrative Council officially launched war bonds.

The total sales of the first issue of bonds are 100 million silver dollars, with a period of one year.

On this day, Jiang Dong personally gave a radio speech, explaining clearly to the people why war bonds were issued and where the funds obtained from the bonds would be used.

During the year when it took control of North China, the Sixth Corps vigorously developed people's livelihood and infrastructure, and the people and businessmen received tangible benefits, supporting and trusting Jiangdong and the Sixth Corps.

War bonds ushered in a hot buying scene as soon as they were issued.

The first people to start panic buying were ordinary people in North China. Their thoughts are very simple. I will support whoever can protect me.

The common people bought according to their ability regardless of the interest rate. In their view, this was contributing to the war of resistance.

The enthusiasm of the people stimulated the merchants who were still watching. They were worried that the 100 million silver dollars would be snapped up by the common people soon. Therefore, on the third day of the issuance of the North China War Bonds, the merchants also joined the vigorous buying wave.

Enthusiastic young people and student union groups even shouted slogans to donate money and materials. Instead of buying, they wanted to donate.

As soon as the momentum of donating money and materials emerged, Jiangdong stopped it.

Purchasing war bonds is essentially an investment. If the wave of donations of money and materials is allowed to develop, it will definitely dampen the desire of ordinary people and businessmen to purchase war bonds.

Merchants pursued profit-seeking purchases, and people even spent all their spare money at home.

If you ask them to donate money instead of investing, many people may hesitate and be reluctant to part with it.

Students who donated money and materials selflessly made people who bought war bonds look snobbish in comparison.

Once something like this happens, the desire to buy will be greatly reduced.

Besides, you can only donate money and materials with all your strength once.

And the war will have a second and third issue after the first issue of the bond...

In addition to North China, some corrupt bosses in the rear area have also joined the wave of bond purchases.

In their view, this is a stable investment. After buying it, the cash at home will be reduced, and they are not afraid of inspections by the anti-corruption department.

At the same time, you can get a share of the future Northeastern victory, so why not?

The launch of 100 million war bonds naturally attracted the attention of the national government.

It’s not that the chairman of the Chongqing Committee doesn’t want to do similar things, it’s just that he can’t sell them.

The popularity of North China War bonds made many people jealous.

At the suggestion of some self-proclaimed economists, the national government also began to purchase North China War bonds.

In the past, Jiangdong's army, administration, and commerce were a complete system that could not be penetrated by a needle or poured out.

And the current war bonds are an opportunity for central forces to penetrate into Jiangdong forces.

As long as they buy as many Jiangdong bonds as possible, they can control North China economically.

Using economic means to penetrate North China is more effective and more covert than political and war means.

The Generalissimo listened to the advice of economists and purchased approximately 10 million silver dollars in war bonds.

This was originally an act of borrowing money, but in the end it turned into a carnival of capital.

The 100 million silver dollar war bonds were sold out in less than 5 days.

The Administrative Council and the Department of Commerce seemed to have discovered a new opportunity and wanted to issue the second tranche of bonds, but Koto vetoed it.

After all, overdraft consumption is not good.

With the capital injection of 200 million silver dollars, industrial production became more active and business climbed to another stage of prosperity.
Chapter completed!