Chapter VI Seize the Bridgehead
Compared to the three days before the battle, the Japanese army tried everything to take the four lines of warehouses as soon as possible. The battle has been going on to this day, and the little devil seems to know that night battles are even cheaper, so they adopt the combat strategy of attacking and harassing to weaken the combat effectiveness of the defenders.
The time of the assault attack was exactly two hours after the end of the Japanese raid. During this period of time, the little devils who continued to attack and harass for several days seemed to be a little unable to hold on, and had to choose to go back to the camp to rest.
If you don't have a good rest, how will you fight the offensive battle the next day?
The four-row warehouse, which is not too large in size, does not dare to throw aerial bombs and use heavy artillery, and it is also impossible to gather too many offensive troops. After several days of fierce fighting, the little devil finally decided to attack and besiege him.
In any case, the strategic attempt of the little devils to invade Shanghai has been completed. Although it took a long time, if the little devil wanted to control the territory he had just occupied, he also needed to send a large number of troops to garrison it.
The stubborn resistance of the defenders of the Sixing Warehouse certainly annoyed the little devil commander. But the little devil still knows that this is just a lone army left by the National Revolutionary Army on the Songhu battlefield in order to save face.
This also means that this lone army may not have thought of withdrawing from the battle since the day it entered the Sixing warehouse. Attacking such a lone army with a strong will to occupy favorable terrain will undoubtedly pay a heavy price.
suffered a loss, and began to learn to be a well-behaved little devil, and finally decided to slowly consume until the defenders ran out of ammunition and food, and then tried to persuade this lone army to surrender. In that case, it may further undermine the morale of the National Revolutionary Army.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this change in attitude that the little devil did not realize that the first battalion of the 524th Regiment would choose to break through at night. In fact, this possibility is also considered by the little devils, and the only passage is guarded.
If it weren't for the fear of protests from the armies of the countries in the concession opposite, the little devil would even think about blowing up the bridge leading to the concession. On the other hand, the generals of the National Revolutionary Army, who had retreated across the line, seemed to be somewhat surprised by the performance of the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment.
After several days and nights of fierce fighting, the lone army guarding the Sixing warehouse fought with the little devils vividly. The blue sky and white sun flag fluttering on the roof of the warehouse building has also become the belief of many soldiers and civilians in Shanghai.
In order to win more popular support, Lao Chiang finally ordered the rescue of this army. In Lao Jiang's view, this unit has completed its task brilliantly. If this army can be preserved, it will also boost the morale of the people and the troops.
Hu Biao, who was lurking outside the outpost, decided to use the method of luring with Xu Sandao. Hu Biao served as the lure, and the rest of the people were ready to attack. And the way to seduce is actually very simple.
Although it was late at night, the Japanese searchlights not far away also shone on the side of the outpost from time to time. The afterglow of the searchlights that flickered from time to time also provided illumination for the commandos, and the same was true for the little devils on duty.
Pinched a stone that was not big or small, Hu Biao looked at Xu Sandao and the others lurking beside him: "Prepare!" ”
With Xu Sandao and the others clenching the dagger in their hands, with the help of the afterglow from the searchlight, Hu Biao once again locked onto the target not far away. When the searchlight left, Hu Biao threw out the stone in his hand.
The sound of 'jingling bells' sounded, instantly attracting the attention of the little devil at the checkpoint. A few little devils who were close to each other instantly said vigilantly: "What person? There's movement ahead, hurry over and take a look! ”
The thing that made the noise was the iron hammer that the little devil threw away after eating. Throwing these pins around the perimeter of the checkpoint can also serve as an alarm bell. Once someone touches it at night, it will make a sound if they accidentally touch it.
The lure method adopted by Hu Biao is to use the blind shot of the stone to hit the pickle box to attract the attention of the little devil at the sentry card. Sure enough, hearing the sound of the card, the little devil in the checkpoint was quickly attracted to it.
Xu Sandao, who had been lurking in the dark, saw that the little devil did not shoot, and said calmly in his heart: "One person stares at one, pay attention to my command, three, two, one, shoot!" ”
It's almost impossible to get up close and personal. Faced with this situation, Xu Sandao thought of a way to shorten the distance with the little devil. Then he threw the dagger, hoping to wipe out the little devil on the checkpoint with one blow.
Accompanied by more than a dozen sharp daggers, they were thrown out under Xu Sandao's command. Hu Biao, who was still holding a dagger in his hand, quickly rushed out. In Hu Biao's view, there is no room for hesitation at this time.
The searchlight has just passed, and it is necessary to take decisive hand-to-hand combat before the little devil's vision is restored. Facing Hu Biao who suddenly burst out, Xu Sandao, who was lying behind the ruins, was also a little startled.
Just thinking about it, Xu Sandao immediately realized that Hu Biao's approach was the wisest. The dagger that was thrown out before, I'm afraid it will be difficult to wipe out the little devil at the outpost in one fell swoop. This means that someone needs to be close to the knife.
As Xu Sandao guessed, Hu Biao, who rushed out of the ruins for the first time, quickly rushed into the team of little devils. The little devil who survived this round of dagger throwing quickly thought of firing a warning shot.
Hu Biao, who was always staring at the little devil, decisively shot out the remaining dagger. Facing the dagger that pierced through the throat, a little devil who was about to raise his gun to shoot immediately covered the penetrated throat and fell down unwillingly.
In the process, Hu Biao quickly pulled out two bloody daggers from a fallen little devil with both hands. Shoot your bow left and right and shoot two throwing knives into the other surviving imps.
When the little devil let out a miserable scream, Hu Biao, who was half-squatting to launch an assault, pulled out a bloody dagger from a little devil, and quickly rushed forward to wipe his throat. Until the little devils guarding the sentry post, all of them were killed by Hu Biao on the spot.
During the raid, although the little devil let out a scream, the scream was very short. By the time Xu Sandao and the others rushed out, the battle was over. The whole process seems to be completed in the blink of an eye.
So much so that Xu Sandao, who rushed over, also said with admiration: "Brother Biaozi, good skills!" ”
"You're welcome! The searchlight will come soon, and each brother will have his back against the corpse of a little devil and trick the little devil's searchlight first. When the searchlight comes, be careful and don't show your feet! ”
Although this small commando team was headed by Xu Sandao, the time was so tight that Hu Biao couldn't take too much care of it. Pick up the corpse of a little devil who has been killed, quickly hold it up, and use your body to fix it.
From a distance, under the illumination of searchlights, you can still see that this is a Japanese soldier on duty. If you get too close, this disguise will be quickly debunked. But for Hu Biao, he needed this opportunity to fool the searchlight.
Looking at the searchlight that was slowly sweeping from a distance again, Xu Sandao said without saying a word: "Listen to Brother Biaozi, hurry!" ”
Hu Biao's decisive attack and sharp skills have already convinced the arrogant Xu Sandao. Although Hu Biao was a little overstepping his authority, as far as Xu Sandao was concerned, he knew that he couldn't be angry at this time, otherwise everyone would be in danger.
The other commandos didn't say much, and according to what Hu Biao said, one person leaned against a corpse and helped him up again. If there is something that is not in place, Hu Biao will also remind it in time to ensure that the searchlight that strafs is deceived.
Thankfully, Hu Biao's disguise is flawed. But the little devil in charge of the searchlight is a little far away from the checkpoint, and he can't see it very clearly, and with the influence of the sky, it is normal for his eyesight to deteriorate.
Seeing that there were still ten sentries on the other side of the sentry post, the little devil by the searchlight didn't notice anything wrong. When the searchlight was removed, Hu Biao threw the body and said, "Inform the second lieutenant, come over quickly, time is running out!" ”
After saying this, Hu Biao took the opportunity of the searchlight to be removed and decisively rushed to the bridgehead. Seeing this, the others also realized that this was the best time to seize the bridgehead position.
Only by controlling this bridgehead leading to the concession and then breaking through and retreating will it be safer. And what Hu Biao and the others have to do next is to knock out those searchlights and suppress the machine gun fire of the little devils opposite.
In fact, when Hu Biao and the others successfully killed the little devils in the sentry post, the commando second lieutenant and others who were hiding behind also reacted quickly. At the same time, the second lieutenant also sent someone back to the warehouse to report the news.
It is necessary to take advantage of the fact that the little devils are caught off guard, with the bridgehead as the center, to build a blocking defense line, and plan for the subsequent withdrawal of large forces to the concession opposite the bridge. It's a fleeting moment, and every second counts.
Soon after dispatching the assault team, Xie Jinyuan gathered all the defenders and gave the order to prepare to break through and retreat. For such an order, many officers and men were surprised but also breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
Stick to the warehouse all the time, and there will always be a time when you run out of ammunition and food. On the other hand, retreating to the other side of the river also means that they can be safe. For the defenders at this moment, perhaps no one would have thought that what awaits them is not safety, but endless and tragic house arrest!