The term "central blossom" was popular with President Jiang. However, as a tactic, he has been widely used, including many examples of victories.
What is "central blossoming"? The term "central blossom" was popular with President Jiang.
During the Battle of Menglianggu, when he learned that the 74th Division was besieged, Principal Jiang gave instructions: I was surprised and delighted, surprised that Zhang Lingfu was in danger, and happy that we had a great opportunity to annihilate Chen Su. The 74th Division was well-equipped and in favorable terrain; the three major regiments of Tang Enbo, Wang Jingjiu, and Ou Zhen were nearby, which was a good opportunity to annihilate the enemy! Therefore, Zhang Lingfu must hold his position, attract the main force of the communist army, and then dispatch 10 more divisions to support the 74th Division, "to combine the outside world in The figure, the center to blossom, to pinch the communist army, to fight a decisive battle, to annihilate most or one of Chen Su's troops, and to change the situation in East China in one fell swoop" ...
Judging from President Jiang's before and after texts, the so-called "central blossoming" is actually an attempt to contain the main force of the other side with one unit, and each unit is encircled and annihilated the opponent together.
As for the "first strike at the key points or key parts of the enemy center and then develop in all directions" written in a certain encyclopedia, I think that when conditions permit, "attacking the enemy's key points" is a principle that all attacking parties should strive for, not a tactic.
So, in history, have there been any battles in which the "center blossoms" to win?
A lot!
During the period of the National Army's successful war of resistance, the national army's defensive tactics have always been very passive, so although there is no shortage of brave and tenacious soldiers in each battle, the results of the battle are more than victories.
Some of the rare highlights of the National Army are mostly related to the "central blossoming".
The northern battlefield of the Battle of Taierzhuang in 1938 is an example.
At that time, the 2nd Army was in Taierzhuang to defend and contain the Japanese army, and the 20th Army attacked the Japanese army after the enemy came out, and combined inside and outside to annihilate most of the enemy.
In several battles of Changsha, the essence of Xue Yue's Heavenly Furnace Tactics was "blocking the attack one by one, luring the enemy deeper, and attacking back and forth or encircling the attack", which was actually a kind of "central blossoming" idea.
The "central blossoming" of our army's successful battle is not a patent of the national army, and our military is also very slippery to use.
1. The "center blossom" of the campaign level.
In the Battle of Hengbao, our 135th Division was eager to fight, and was besieged by Bai Chongxi.
Siye then resolutely blocked the enemy with the 135th Division, surrounded by 11 divisions of the 12th Corps, and annihilated the essence of the Gui Army in one fell swoop.
2. Battle level "center blossom".
In October 1938, in the battle to defend Fuping, the Jin-Cha-Ji Planning Department blocked and pinned down the enemy army with 1 battalion in the front of Dongxizhuang, and the main force attacked from north to south, annihilating the enemy army in one fell swoop.
In fact, the famous Battle of Stalingrad is not also a kind of "central blossoming"?
At that time, the German army stormed Stalingrad and fought fiercely with the Soviet 62nd Army.
While holding on to Stalingrad, the Soviets secretly assembled 1.1 million troops from north to south outside the city.
In the end, the Soviet army, with the weaker Romanian army as a breakthrough, broke through the German perimeter, surrounded the 6th Army, and won a great victory in the Battle of Stalingrad.
The success or failure of the key to the success of the "central blossom" mainly depends on 3 points.
1, the "center" can be carried.
"The center blossoms", "the center" can not hold, what other flowers?
In the Battle of Meng Lianggu, Principal Jiang thought that the 74th Division had the advantage of terrain, which could be taken for granted.
Although the terrain of Menglianggu is dangerous, the area is narrow, and it is difficult for the 74th Division to fully exert its strength and firepower. Moreover, due to the lack of water, officers and men not only have difficulty drinking water, but even water-cooled machine guns are difficult to use.
In this way, although the officers and men of the 74th Division are brave, how can they hold on?
In contrast, although the 135th Division in the Battle of Hengbao was besieged, the maneuvering space was not small, and the combat effectiveness was basically unaffected, and Ding Sheng was able to maneuver with the enemy through various means such as blocking, flanking, and moving.
As for the Battle of Stalingrad, Trikov, who was backed by the Don River, could get a steady stream of supplies!
2. Peripheral coordination is powerful.
Even if the "center" plays well and the periphery is not strong, it is desperate.
For example, in the defense of Hengyang, the officers and soldiers who guarded Hengyang held the isolated city for 47 days, far beyond the established task.
However, due to the delay in opening the situation on the periphery, the defense of Hengyang was eventually lost.
3. The opponent makes a mistake.
Invincible in oneself, victorious in the enemy.
In the early days of the "blossoming of the center" tactic, the enemy usually had freedom of movement.
The shrewd of the other side can often perceive danger in advance. (In fact, in the Battle of Kunyang, the Battle of Stalingrad and other battles, the opponent has been shrewd to suggest changing the combat deployment.)
At this time, if we perceive that the situation is unfavorable and resolutely change the operational deployment, it will be difficult for the "center to blossom" to achieve the goal of annihilating the enemy.
This is also the key to the repeated failures of the National Army to "blossom" in our "center."
Our army is mobile and flexible, and usually withdraws from the battle immediately when the reinforcement is unfavorable, and does not give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Overall, the "blossoming in the center" tactic is a common tactic, but it is extremely demanding on the commander. Commanders need to have a correct understanding of the strength, characteristics, and battlefield environment of both sides, as well as strong coordination and execution capabilities, otherwise, the flower in the "center" will be taken away.