Similarly, the 2nd Independent Mixed Brigade received orders to withdraw after being hit by a series of bombs without being able to fire a single one. The brigade was often attacked by air on the way to the Ninh Ha battlefield, suffering heavy casualties. Everyone was extremely angry, but there was no chance to engage the Eighth Army, so they hastily retreated and ran back as fast as they could fly. behind. possibly, trying to escape from the Red Eagle Brigade. Retake the important town of Baotou. The 9th Division and 4th Cavalry Brigade also followed suit, from the Ordos Plateau to the Yinchuan Plain, "retreat" became the main theme of the Japanese army.