Chapter 060: Bloody Battle to the End
Command post of the 88th Brigade of the 262nd Division.
Under the faint light of the horse lantern, Brigade Commander Zhu and the deputy brigade commander were studying the attack and defense map of the defense of Nanjing.
The situation in the defense of Nanjing does not allow for optimism.
Despite the blessing of gas masks, the poison gas warfare of the devils during the day still caused a lot of casualties to the 262nd Brigade.
In particular, the 82nd Heights were almost lost, and the 524th Regiment, including the regiment commander, was martyred.
The 523rd Regiment also fought enough, and the whole regiment lost nearly 100 men again.
On the map, the direction of the devil's attack pointed to Nanjing from all directions, and a small hill bulged between the eyebrows of the two brigade-level officers.
Staring at the three city gates on the map, Brigade Commander Zhu said in a deep voice: "Yesterday, the devils have broken through strategic points such as Tangjiaying and Shazhou, and began to conduct a tentative attack on the three compound positions such as Shuixi Gate, Zhonghua Gate, and Guanghua Gate!" The defense situation of the entire Nanjing City is getting more and more severe! β
Nodding his head heavily, the deputy brigade commander said: "I heard that Matsui Shigen has issued an ultimatum to Chief Tang, and yesterday we picked up a bunch of devils on the battlefield to persuade us to surrender." Brigade, isn't it time for us to think about retreating! β
Shaking his head, Brigade Commander Zhu shouted in a deep voice, "No! We must not withdraw without the order of the military seat, and we must fight the little devil to the end! β
Pointing to several locations on the offensive and defensive map with a pencil, the deputy brigade commander said: "Brigade seat!" Don't you get it yet? The outer positions of Shuiximen and Guanghuamen have fallen into the hands of the devils, and presumably soon, the Yuhuatai position must be attacked by the devils from three sides. By that time, the entire 262 brigade will be gone. β
With a solemn face, Brigade Commander Zhu said: "I don't know this, but once our troops give Yuhuatai to the devils, then the gate of the Zhonghua Gate will be opened, and there is no danger to defend. Absolutely not, there is no order from Sun Junzuo! I'm not going to take half a step back. β
There was a hint of firmness in his eyes, and the deputy brigade commander said: "Since this is the case, then I will fight with the brigade seat until the last moment!"
Glancing at the deputy brigade commander, Brigade Commander Zhu asked, "Now that Lao Wu's 524th Regiment has been reimbursed, has Liang Shanhao's Reserve First Regiment arrived at the designated position according to the plan of shrinking the defensive line?"
The deputy brigade commander said: "I just called, more than 300 people from the first regiment will arrive at the 82nd heights before 2 o'clock, and Liang Shanhao has ordered the whole regiment to repair the fortifications overnight!"
With a satisfied look on his face, Brigade Commander Zhu said, "Liang Shanhao, this kid is really a good fighter!" I like it! If my 262nd Brigade had a few infantry regiment commanders like Liang Shanhao, I am afraid that the devil would have to suffer a lot! β
Nodding, the deputy brigade commander echoed: "Liang Shanhao is a rare general!" The 82 heights were handed over to the first regiment of the reserve, and the defense of the Yuhuatai position was not to mention worry-free, and the devils had to work as hard as gnawing hard bones. β
Brigade Commander Zhu sighed: "Thousands of troops are easy to obtain, but one general is hard to find. After this battle, if I am promoted to division commander, Lao Tzu will definitely have to promote this kid to be brigade commander, but I can't let other brother troops snatch it away! β
The deputy brigade commander laughed: "What the brigade said is extremely true, such a general will definitely have something to do, and we are really pleased to be the peak of Liang Shanhao!"
Raising his wrist and looking at his watch, Brigade Commander Zhu said, "I'll squint for a while, it's time for the little devil to attack again at dawn!"
The deputy brigade commander said: "Okay, the brigade has not slept for 48 consecutive hours, the brigade has a good rest, and I am staring at the position outside!" Now I'm going to patrol the position! β
Brigade Commander Zhu said: "Deputy brigade, thank you for your hard work!"
The deputy brigade commander said with a smile: "Revolutionary soldiers do not say bitterness, and the brigade seat has a good rest."
Semi-underground command post on the anticline of the 82 heights.
After fighting for a full 18 hours in a row, Liang Shanhao was smoking the Pengyi brand cigarettes captured from the little devil.
Cigarettes are a man's second companion, and lighting a cigarette after some exertion can definitely refresh you.
After taking a few puffs of his cigarette, Liang Shanhao began to consider the defense strategy of the 82 heights.
Now Yuhuatai's defensive posture is an endgame.
The total strength of the two infantry brigades is already less than 2,000 people, and I am afraid that it will be unbearable in the face of a sixth division of tens of thousands of people!
As soon as the morning dawns, the 6th Division will launch a final general attack on the Yuhuatai position.
A series of problems, such as insufficient troops, lack of backup, tight time, and dense attacks by devils, shrouded the heads of the 262nd and 264th Brigades, which also added a lot of crisis to Liang Shanhao.
The high ground of the reserve 1st Regiment has already built anti-slope fortifications and arranged flank firing points, which is supposed to be able to withstand the attack of the devil infantry.
But if the little devil goes crazy and uses planes to bomb the 82 heights, then the defense of the first regiment will be suspended.
Tomorrow, the little devils are likely to use heavy artillery, aircraft, tanks and infantry to greet the 82 heights.
With this little force in Liang Shanhao's hands, I'm afraid I can't bear it!
When he was in a hesitation, the system rang in Liang Shanhao's ears!
γDing Dong!γ Congratulations to the host for successfully cracking the devil's gas war, and the system rewards the host with 146 God of War points and 15,230 flesh and blood coins. γ
γDing Dong!γ Congratulations to the host for successfully recapturing 82 Heights, and the system will reward the host with 134 God of War points and 14,930 flesh coins. γ
γDing Dong!γ Congratulations to the host for destroying 365 devils, and the system rewards the host with 26 points and 4035 flesh coins. γ
γDing Dong!γ Up to now, the balance of God of War points in the account under the host's name is 333 points, and the balance of flesh coins is 34,890. γ
γDing Dong!γ Congratulations to the host for two entries to the draw. γ
γDing Dong!γ The system rewards the host with 2 M1938 120mm heavy mortars and 12 nine-barreled anti-aircraft rocket launchers. γ
His eyes lit up suddenly, and Liang Shanhao found that the system had rewarded new weapons.
The 120mm mortar is simply the nemesis of the infantry, its power is equivalent to that of a light howitzer, but the range is slightly shorter, but the effect of using such a perverted large caliber against the infantry's close-range attack is absolutely inadequate.
According to Liang Shanhao's research on Soviet weapons in World War II before the crossing, the advantages of the M1938 120mm heavy mortar are obvious, its full weight is lighter than that of a 122mm howitzer, but its power can definitely be compared with this howitzer.
In addition, the rate of fire of this heavy mortar is quite acceptable, and with the curved trajectory, it is even more handy against cover targets.
Another new weapon was the nine-tube anti-aircraft rocket launcher, which was the most famous jab multiple rocket launcher in the history of the German army, mainly against low-flying fighters.
But this weapon has a drawback, the hit rate is all about faith, and it is a bit similar to the grenadier operation of the little devil.
This is a great test of the soldier's understanding, and whether he can hit or not depends on the soldier's intuition.
Heavy mortars against devil infantry, nine-barrel anti-aircraft rocket launchers against devil planes!
Both of these operations are perfect.
However, the system dad deliberately played a careful trick.
Two heavy mortars with only four shells, which is simply not enough!
And the nine-barreled anti-aircraft rocket launcher only has one round of ammunition for firepower, which is not enough to fight!
Clicking the repayment button, Liang Shanhao wanted to see how many flesh coins were left in the account balance.
γDing Dong!γ Congratulations to the host for successfully repaying the principal and interest of the system loan of 30,000 Flesh Coins. γ
γDing Dong!γ The system rewards the host God of War with 30 points. γ
γDing Dong!γ Up to now, the balance of God of War points in the account under the host's name is 363 points, and the balance of flesh and blood coins is 4,890. γ
At present, there are almost 5,000 flesh coins left in the account balance, which has to be spent leisurely, and the ammunition for the first regiment should be replenished!
With a flicker of his eyes, Liang Shanhao decided to draw a prize first! Try your luck and see if you can draw a mortar shell, no, and at the very least, draw some flesh coins!
Because Liang Shanhao has completed two important tasks in a row, the system father is also rewarded for his meritorious deeds.
One of the missions was to lure the enemy deep and repel a brigade of Ichiro Nagasawa.
The other time was to recapture the 82 heights and consolidate the defense of the core position of Yuhuatai.
As the saying goes, no hard work is no gain.
Regarding Liang Shanhao's military exploits, the system father is quite reasonable.
Liang Shanhao has two free lottery chances this time.
In Liang Shanhao's worldview, the lottery must have a sense of ceremony.
As is customary, Liang Shanhao first prayed in the direction of Greater Guangdong.
Master Bao No.!
Master Bao No.!
Master Bao No.!
After reciting the prayer three times in a row, Liang Shanhao began the lottery that he was eager to try.
Pressing the position of the lottery suddenly, the hands on the disc begin to make a circular motion.