Chapter 462: I Expected It Before?
With the main force of the 51st Army, which cooperated with the operation, under the cover of the artillery of the task force, it successfully broke through the defensive positions arranged by the Japanese army. The task force, which was supposed to play the leading role, did not participate in the attack and defense of such a position this time.
According to Hu Biao's operational deployment, the main force of the 51st Army arrived at the offensive position one after another, and began to enter the town from the front and flanks of the town. Even though the battle was still going on, Hu Biao and Yu Xuezhong were very relaxed.
Seeing that the two main regiments of the 51st Army had successfully rushed into the town, Hu Biao immediately called Lei Xiong and said: "Lao Lei, you will lead the reserve company and the prisoner of war camp, immediately rush to the ambush site, and support Lao Qin in front of the little devil!" ”
"Yes, detachment leader!"
"Tell Lao Qin that you don't have to be too reluctant. If you really can't block it, then let the little devil escape. Since our detachment entered Anhui Province, the casualties have been quite small. Even if you want to hunt down and kill the little devils, you will leave it to the people of the 51st Army.
The next thing you have to do is kill as many imps as you can. Lao Xu and I, we'll stay in town for a while and see if we can catch something. Otherwise, we will have to do a loss-making business again. ”
"Understood!"
Considering that Qin Tianyou only had a task force company in his hands, Hu Biao was also worried that he would not be able to resist the little devil who jumped over the wall in a hurry. Taking advantage of the fact that the little devils have not yet broken through, they first sent Lei Xiong, who no longer has to participate in the battle, and the prisoner of war camp to reinforce them.
As for the rest of the encirclement and suppression battles, Hu Biao believed that the 51st Army should be able to defeat them. If the 51st Army can't even defeat this kind of one-sided battle, then Hu Biao really has to consider whether to cooperate with the anti-Japanese war troops in the future.
After transferring the reserve company commanded by Lei Xiong and the prisoner of war battalion, Hu Biao asked the artillerymen to pack up the artillery. The artillery detachment, which was previously responsible for the attack, cooperated with the attacking units of the 51st Army to clear the offensive obstacles for the 51st Army.
Mountain artillery and heavy artillery, as the 51st Army entered the town, basically lost its effect. The infantry watched the battle before, and the artillerymen were tired and panting. Now while the battle is not over, the artillery rests to see how the infantry attack.
Seeing Yu Xuezhong, who was a little eager to try, and Hu Biao, who also didn't want to stay behind, also smiled and said, "Brother, how about we go to the town too?" By the way, what is the final result of our battle? ”
"Okay! Let's go! ”
With the guard battalion that always accompanied him, Yu Xuezhong followed Hu Biao and the guard platoon of the task force to step into the town where the smoke of gunfire had not dispersed, and he also saw countless little devils who were killed and killed in the defensive position. These corpses are undoubtedly the results of the war.
Although there was still a firefight in front of him, Yu Xuezhong sighed and said: "Brother, this battle is really convinced!" I heard earlier that you were in Shucheng and wiped out an infantry brigade of little devils, but I didn't think it was very credible.
Now that I think about it, I really don't know how to be a good person. When the little devil runs into you, it's bad luck. With this victory, the old brother's troops should have a better life in the future. This love, my brother will always remember! ”
"They are all fighting devils in the Anti-Japanese War, and it is also their duty to fight side by side! It's just a little bit, I hope my brother will pay more attention. The credit for this battle, the elder brother will not ask for it. Externally, this credit should be credited to you.
When the little devil reinforcements arrive, they are bound to launch a more ferocious and fierce attack and retaliation. If the elder brother doesn't want to suffer too much loss, he should prepare early when he goes back. As for me, I'm ready to leave Anhui Province after this battle! ”
"Where is my brother going next?"
"Haven't figured it out yet! Let's leave first, there are little devils there, I should go there! ”
Even if it has been decided to go to the Yellow Flood Area to inspect the troops, by the way, select some good soldiers and seedlings to expand the team. But Hu Biao still won't reveal where he will go next. It's not that he doesn't believe in Yu Xuezhong, but he doesn't want to be known in advance.
Although most of the places where Hu Biao went next were the rear controlled by the national army. But who dares to guarantee that no one will fight Hu Biao's idea in the rear? Who knows, will the little devil organize assassinations and ambushes when the special high school class arrives?
It's not a bad thing to be careful in everything!
The loss of frontal and flank defenses, coupled with Hu Biao's artillery units earlier, was unreasonably bombarded. The Japanese army, which had not built many fortifications of its own, soon fell into the danger of being copied by two sides.
Looking at the defensive line that was constantly being broken through, the Ogisu soldiers who had previously hid in the cellar of a private house did not dare to come out until the shelling completely stopped. After listening to the report, Ogizhou Libing immediately realized that they couldn't hold this town.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Order the front-line blocking troops, stop at all costs." Gather the rest of your forces and prepare to retreat! ”
In the face of the continuous input of the 51st Army's offensive troops, the little devil's defensive strength soon became short. If you don't defend it, you will be broken through by the 51st Army. If you defend it, you need to constantly invest in the troops. Most of the troops that have been invested have gone and never returned.
If Ogisu Libing didn't want to be captured alive, he could only choose to lead the rest of the troops to break through. At least judging from the current situation, in the direction of retreating to Luzhou, no trace of the offensive troops was found, and it should be safe.
Secondly, the 13th Division also had a tank squadron, which had not been used before. The reason why I didn't dare to use it was more to prepare for a breakthrough and evacuation. While the attacking troops had not yet arrived, the Ogishu troops must also hurry up and evacuate.
Behind the town, which was still under Japanese control, there were actually scouts from the task force lurking all along. However, during the previous exchange of fire, the scouts never moved. Its purpose was to monitor the movements of the Japanese army.
Seeing that the little devil finally began to retreat, the scout team members lurking in the dark immediately said: "Immediately send a report to the second squadron and inform the Qin squadron that the little devil will start to run away!" As a special reminder, the little devils still have a couple of armored tanks! ”
For the Japanese division stationed in the town, there was also a squadron of tanks, which had been discovered earlier by the reconnaissance unit. Before the artillery battle began, Hu Biao also deliberately took precautions and set up several machine guns outside the town.
Unexpectedly, when the artillery battle was over, the little devil still did not send this tank unit. Now seeing the little devil breaking through under the cover of the chariot, Hu Biao didn't feel any surprise. Out of town, the chariot may not work!
After receiving the telegram from the scouts, Hu Biao also smiled and said, "Brother, you can order the whole line to attack!" The little devils have already begun to retreat from the back of the town, and the remaining little devils are afraid that they will be completely abandoned! ”
"Good! Communicator, hit three signal flares and notify the whole army to launch a general attack! ”
The main regiment that was responsible for containing the little devil's perimeter guard force earlier won victories one after another soon after the artillery battle in the town began. Most of the squadrons of little devils who were in charge of the perimeter defense were completely wiped out.
These reinforcements have been staying outside the town for a short rest. Now seeing the signal flares rising into the air, the combat troops who had just won a small victory immediately rushed towards the town and began to encircle and suppress the surviving little devils in the town.
After listening to the staff officer's report, Ogizhou Libing, who was sitting in the armored car, said with a bitter face: "Yaga! We lost this battle completely! As the commander of the division, I am ashamed of the warriors of the division! ”
"General, I'm sure the warriors won't blame you. The defeat in this battle was not all the responsibility of the generals. At the end of the day, we still suffered from that mysterious force. When we break out, we will have a chance to avenge the warriors! ”
That being said, the Japanese commanders who embarked on the road to break through were extremely uncomfortable. Even if it can successfully break through and successfully join up with the reinforcements sent by Luzhou, the 13th Division must withdraw to the rear to rest.
The reason is very simple, in addition to the infantry wing sent to take over Luzhou City earlier, the troops of the 13th Division that have broken through at the moment are afraid that they are less than the strength of one wing. This also meant that the 13th Division was disabled.
Even if the division number can be retained, Ogisu will face the punishment of dismissal or transfer from the division. When the follow-up recruits are added, the combat effectiveness of the 13th Division will be restored to the same as before, and I am afraid it will take a long time.
Not long after evacuating the town, the 51st Army, which had launched a siege, finally blocked the retreat channel of the little devil. Those little devils who have not yet withdrawn from the town have undoubtedly been completely surrounded, and the only fate waiting for them is to be killed.
As for the devils who successfully escaped from the town, Hu Biao had already ordered the reconnaissance detachment and the guard regiment to follow and pursue. When the battle in the town is over, the 51st Army will also send more troops to hunt down the fleeing little devils.
Looking at the attacking troops following the pursuit, the fleeing Ogizhou soldiers quickly said: "Dispatch two chariots and an infantry squadron to find a suitable blocking location to buy more time for the division to break through." ”
"Hey!"
Knowing that there are chasing soldiers hanging behind him all the time, it will bring great trouble to the troops to break through. In the case of no choice, the Ogisu troops could only choose to transfer a small number of troops to break off the troops, so as to buy valuable time for the withdrawal of the remaining large troops.
When Xu Hu took the guard regiment and chased all the way to the highway blocking section. The scout team member who was in charge of guiding the way quickly said: "Commander Xu, let's take a break!" The little devil is in front, and two armored vehicles and troops are arranged, which is not easy to do! ”
"What's going on? Watching the little devil run away? ”
"No hurry! I've got four mortars here, let's get rid of the little devil's armored car first. As for the little devils who ran away, they couldn't run for a short time. Our main force has already set up an ambush over there! ”
As soon as these words came out, Xu Hu also said happily in his heart: "Your sir, did you expect it a long time ago?" ”
"I guess so! This can be regarded as a preparedness! Let's play tricks with these little devils first, and make those little devils who escaped a little happy. When they enter the ambush circle, they probably won't be happy! ”
After laughing, the scout team member who was in charge of leading the way quickly set up the mortar he carried. A little devil who was originally going to fight the pursuing troops was caught off guard, but he was somewhat surprised to see that the pursuing troops did not attack.
When the mortar sounded again, the little devil in charge of driving the armored car also realized that the armored car they were riding in still could not ensure their safety. After taking a shell, it is estimated that they and the car will be reimbursed!