Chapter 89 First Operational Objective: Neutralize the Chinese Sniper (Part 3)
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Author:丹枫书生
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Release Time:2025-12-23
"There is one more matter to report, General Li," Dong Yaoting said. Li Yutang nodded, gesturing for him to continue. Dong Yaoting reported his observations from the journey: "General, the troops providing security on the outskirts of Miaozhi Town belong to the 11th Reserve Division, is that correct?" Li Yutang nodded again. "What of it?" Chapter 87 First Operational Objective: Neutralize the Chinese Sniper (Part 1) Dong Yaoting continued, "Their morale is alarmingly low. Some soldiers are even complaining about being stuck on perimeter duty. They’re saying that if the Japanese attack Miaozhi Town, they’ll be the first to be slaughtered." Li Yutang’s face flushed with anger. He snapped at his orderly, "Get Zhao Dingchang on the line for me!" When the call connected, he demanded, "Commander Zhao! What is the situation with your perimeter security?" (A historical note: Earlier descriptions of the 8th Army's structure contained an error. Li Yutang's core forces were the 3rd Division and the 11th Reserve Division. Lieutenant General Zhao Dingchang commanded the 11th Reserve Division while also serving as Deputy Commander of the 8th Army. This division’s designation was revoked after the Battle of Miaozhi Town. In the autumn of 1948, answering an invitation from Zhou Enlai and Chen Geng, Zhao undertook efforts to sway high-level Nationalist offic