As the vanguard brigade of the 55th Division of the Japanese army, from the time it received the order to the time it rushed to the outside of Tonggu City, the vanguard brigade basically did not encounter too much resistance. The divisions that followed up were even more in a hurry, without the slightest fear of being attacked.

With the Japanese army successfully capturing Dagon, the Japanese army has learned that the colonial army has begun to retreat in full force, and seems to be intending to withdraw more troops to the Indian colony. Faced with the situation that the colonial army had no intention of resisting, the Japanese army naturally had to seize the opportunity.

In normal times, the Japanese army may be more cautious when they arrive at Tonggu City. But the victory along the way had already made the officers and men of the vanguard brigade feel that there were no troops in the colonies who really dared to confront them.

In addition, the vanguard brigade also hoped that there would be defenders in the city, so that when the main force of the follow-up division arrived, the defenders staying in the city would have no way to escape. With these considerations in mind, the vanguard brigade decisively launched an attack on the defenders' positions.

Even Dai Yu, who received the news, was also a little angry and laughed: "These little devils are really arrogant!" ”

Inspector Captain Sun, who was staying on the side, said with a smile: "Hasn't the little devil always been like this? According to our reports, the main force of the Japanese division should still be half a day away from this infantry brigade. Doesn't the general eat the meat delivered to the door? ”

"What do you mean?"

"Put this infantry brigade in a pot and let those fleeing colonial troops know what an army is!"

"Good! If it is a wing, it is estimated that it is a little difficult to annihilate it all, and a brigade is still no problem! ”

For Dai Yu, the 200th Division under his command was undoubtedly the vanguard of the expeditionary army. The victory in the first battle has a different meaning for the expeditionary army. Only a victory may change the perception of foreign armies about them!

Accompanying the Japanese vanguard brigade, only one squadron of troops was reserved, and the rest of the troops were excluded. The Japanese tanks in charge of the lead also began to attack the defensive positions, and the vehicle-mounted machine guns and artillery took the lead in firing.

The Japanese infantry, which followed behind the battlecar, also maintained a battle formation and advanced with cats. The officers and soldiers of the defenders lying in the trenches also began to wait for this scene. It's just that the position commanders are more looking at the bazooka players.

According to the order conveyed by the previous division headquarters, these people were responsible for the disposal of the chariots of the little devils, and the infantry of the little devils who followed up were in charge of them. When the little devil chariot was still 400 meters away from the position, the supervisor said: "Ready!" ”

Considering the effective range of the bazooka and the optimal armor-piercing distance, the supervisors had already informed the position commander in advance that they would put the little devil's chariot at a distance of 200 meters. Only after the destruction of the chariot did the defenders of the position begin to counterattack.

As a result, it was obvious that the captain of the Japanese army, who was staying in the rear to watch the battle, saw that the defenders of the position did not move at all, and he was quite surprised: "What about it? These defenders are so calm! Could it be that there is some conspiracy that does not work? ”

"The closer the distance, the more likely it is that our tank will break through. As long as the chariot breaks through the opponent's trenches, the infantry that follows will definitely be able to completely defeat the defenders. When the time comes, we will be able to penetrate the rear of the defenders and cause them to collapse completely! ”

While the Japanese commanders were expecting the tanks to break through the defenders' lines, the supervisory team members who were responsible for destroying the tanks also observed the Japanese tanks in other directions from time to time. It wasn't until these tanks entered the range of two hundred meters that the team members finally got started.

"Launch!"

There was a crisp 'whoosh' sound, and a rocket went straight for the Japanese armored combat vehicle. When the first rocket successfully hit the Japanese tank and exploded, the co-shooter next to him also immediately fired a supplementary shot.

Under the penetrating blow of the two rockets, it was basically difficult for the little devil's chariot to survive. At the same time that the Japanese army was stunned, looking at the little devil chariot lying in the nest, the position commander immediately said: "Fight!" ”

The officers and men of the defenders, who had been preparing for a long time, immediately pulled the trigger in their hands. Those little devil infantry who followed up were quickly pinned down at the front of the position and could not move. The two sides also began to shoot at each other in their positions.

At the same time, the supervisory team members who came with the bazooka players also began to join the ranks of defensive operations. These supervisors are all equipped with sniper rifles without exception, and they specialize in picking out the grenadiers of the little devils to fight with the military cao.

Looking at the falling little devil grenadiers and machine gunners, the pressure on the defending officers and soldiers on the position suddenly decreased instantly. On the other hand, the Japanese army, which was suppressed at the front of the position, began to become panicked and didn't know what to do!

"Damn! The defenders on the positions are not colonial, but the Chinese army! They're coming so fast! ”

The Vanguard Brigade did not receive the news of the 200th Division's takeover of Tonggucheng. As a result, it was clear that they were stunned by the sudden counterattack. When the whistle for retreat sounded, the defenders of the position immediately launched a counterattack.

"Rush! Kill! ”

In the face of the defenders pouring out of the position, the Japanese vanguard brigade, which had been killed by more than half of them, was simply powerless to resist. After losing those vehicles, they didn't have much to do to fight back and defend. The defenders, on the other hand, have mobile mortars.

As soon as the Japanese were ready to counterattack on the spot, the defenders brought in mortars and bombarded them indiscriminately. After chasing the remaining Japanese troops to a distance of three kilometers, Dai ordered the troops to be withdrawn. The pursuing troops then returned and began to clean up the battlefield and continue to prepare for battle.

Just when the defenders were curious about the supervision team, the supervision team that cooperated with the battle had already left the defensive position. Dai Yu, who heard the report of his subordinates, also said happily: "Captain Sun, this victory is also thanks to your supervision team!" ”

"General Dai, if you know the person of our division, I believe you should know how to reply to the command, right? This small victory has nothing to do with our supervision team, we have never appeared. What do I mean, do you understand? ”

Listening to what Captain Sun said, Dai Yu thought for a while and said, "Okay, I know what you mean!" ”

"Thank you for your understanding! This time, the little devil suffered a loss, and the next time he attacks, it is estimated that he will be heavily armed. While there is still time, let's continue to stabilize the fortifications. This is the same drum city, it is estimated that it will hold on for a few days! ”

"Okay, I'm sorry for you!"

"It doesn't matter! As allies, it is natural to help each other! By the way, the wounded of your unit, please hand them over to us. In the rear, we have field hospitals, where they will be properly treated! ”

"Ahh Have you all set up field hospitals? ”

In the face of such surprise, Captain Sun just smiled and didn't speak. The more this happened, the more Dai became interested in Hu Biao and the independent division. In his opinion, it is indeed their luck to have such allies!

Seeing that there were finally no pursuers behind him, the hundreds of surviving Japanese soldiers also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. In the face of such a fiasco, the captain of the infantry brigade could only send a report to the division and regiment, informing him of the news that a large number of elite national troops had appeared in Tonggu City.

At this time, on the defensive position, Captain Sun looked at the destroyed chariots, and after entering the internal inspection, he said, "General Dai, there are a few chariots that should still be usable." Move it to a position, maybe as a machine gun emplacement, and a fixed battery mount! ”

"That's right! Okay, I'll arrange it right away! ”

As a vanguard unit, the 200th Division commanded by Dai Yu is also one of the few units in the national army with a small number of tanks and armored vehicles. These tanks and armored vehicles were also the equipment that the colonial army had handed over to the conquest earlier.

Although the little devil's tank and armored vehicle have lost power, some machine guns and artillery can be used. Placing it in a defensive position can also be used as a machine gun emplacement and turret. Waiting for the Japanese army to launch an attack may be able to surprise the Japanese army.

After all, the Japanese wanted to destroy such a machine-gun or artillery position, and only artillery fire could destroy it. As for the attacking infantry, even grenadiers are useless. If you really want to say it, it should be safer than hiding in the trenches.

What's more, under the guidance of Captain Sun, these tank armored vehicles, which had lost power, were almost half-buried in their positions on the side of the trenches. When you use it, you only need one or two people to go in and you can use the machine gun and artillery.

When the remnants of the Japanese army asked for help from the rear division, Dai Yu also sent a good news to the forward. Even if only one Japanese vanguard brigade is severely damaged, it can destroy nearly a thousand little devils and dozens of armored tanks, which is also a victory for the expeditionary army!

Wei Junru, who received the telegram, was very happy and said: "Not bad! Dai Eucalyptus, it is still trustworthy! ”

"Hmmm! Truly! Perhaps, as General Hu said, your troops are more defeated in equipment than the Fusang army. In terms of combat valor, the officers and men of your troops are first-class. Forward a copy of this telegram to General Dennis! ”

The colonial army was afraid that the little devils would catch up, so they began to retreat to the rear like a desperate person. On the other hand, the expeditionary army, not long after arriving in Tonggu City, severely damaged the vanguard brigade of the little devils. With such a comparison, I believe Dennis will also feel ashamed!

"That shouldn't be likely, right? Will they falsely report their achievements? ”

"Do you think it's possible? If they want to make false statements, why not more? Our first division couldn't wait to retreat before the Japanese army arrived, but what about the people? Shame on the destruction of so many Japanese troops in one came! ”

As for the suspicion of his subordinates, Dennis felt unlikely. During this time, the rout of the colonial army really made him feel humiliated. However, some generals of the army have already made up their minds to return to the Indian colony as soon as possible.

In the eyes of these generals, since the country has decided to abandon this colony, then why should they stick to it? During this time, many of their troops have died in the colony, and no one wants to be the next to be killed, right?

Compared with the officers and soldiers who died in battle, those officers and soldiers who were captured by the little devils are said to have a worse fate. Some officers and soldiers who were rescued by the White Bear Commando also bluntly said that they would rather die on the battlefield than be prisoners of the Japanese army.

Because for the Japanese army, they did not abide by the so-called prisoner of war convention at all. Prisoners of war who fall into the hands of little devils will be tortured very badly. Under these circumstances, the colonial army's fear of the Japanese army was further exacerbated.

If you don't want to die and don't want to be a prisoner of war, then the choice left to the colonial army is naturally to retreat quickly. Anyway, the Nationalist Government had already promised to send more than 100,000 expeditionary troops into the country, and let the expeditionary troops resist the Japanese army for them.

And all they have to do is give money and equipment. It's all the money and equipment provided by the government, and what does it have to do with the officers and soldiers stationed in the colonies? It's none of your business, so why work hard and work hard?