On the eve of the 617 counteroffensive
Airborne operations require a special detachment to be on the ground. This demand is very important. Because the area of operations unfolds in unfamiliar areas. If there is no answer. It is difficult to complete combat missions on the map alone.
So the special company of the ninth class soul was put to use.
"Can the platoon level of your company fight independently?" Wang Ben asked directly.
"Yes. Sir. The soul of the ninth class replied.
"How's skydiving? Will it all? Wang Ben continued to ask.
"Yes, sir. We were trained for a month to skydive. The soul of the ninth class replied.
"Hmm. Have you tried skydiving at night? Wang Ben continued to ask.
"I was the only one in the company who skipped with the sergeant major. The rest didn't try it. The soul of the ninth class replied.
"Hmm. Check it out! Saying that, Wang Ben handed the ninth class soul a document. This is a specific plan for infiltration operations. At the beginning of the plan, two types of infiltration were chosen. The first is night skydiving. During the day, a large number of cavalry would follow the parachute jump. The stakes are too high. So the choice of skydiving is at night. But there is still a long way to go after the skydive from the main landing area. The other section is all on foot. First of all, this force will all move forward lightly. They were to make a detour from the mountains on both sides to the main landing area.
"That's the plan! I'll tell you the truth. I'd love to use the second case. But at the moment our weather conditions don't allow for this. We have seven days left at most before we launch a counteroffensive. There are variables on any given day within seven days. I can't guarantee that you'll be there on time. But I need you all to arrive. The first. This may be the only opportunity we have to choose. Wang Ben said solemnly.
"Understood, sir. We'll do it. But we needed a night skydive training. The soul of the ninth class said firmly.
"Hmm. You look for Captain Weibi. He will meet all your requirements. The rest will be done as described above. Wang Ben said.
After speaking. The soul of the ninth class left. Wang Ben was to convene a new military conference. The protagonist of the meeting was neither him nor Li Xin. Rather, it is the meteorological officer of the Celestial Army. The time of the battle has been clearly told to be advanced.
"The climate here is very strange. We are constantly hit by cold air from the North and West Regions. Our airship take-off restrictions are significant. But the temperature has been a bit low lately. Cooler temperatures mean higher air pressure. The weather will be stable. The weather officer introduced.
"And in the landing zone. Due to the large mountains blocking on both sides. The airflow effect is not very large. The weather officer introduced.
"So how long will this weather be for this?" Li Xin asked.
"Normally, it doesn't change much in five days." The weather officer said.
"In other words, from the 7th, this weather will be stable for five days? Li Xin asked.
"That's usually the case." The weather officer said.
"I don't want the usual. It's a guarantee. Li Xin asked definitely.
"Can you guarantee it?" Li Xin asked. The weather officer was somewhat uncertain. But after a little relaxation. I made up my mind to arrive.
"I think. I can guarantee it. The weather officer said.
Everyone present took a deep breath. This means the beginning of the counteroffensive.
The weather officer withdraws from the meeting. This will be followed by the specific arrangements made by the main military commanders according to the five days. Everything is ready. It's just a short time.
This night. Three large airships carrying 10,000 people parachuted in formation. The results were generally good. Three people broke their legs to varying degrees. But they had their first experience with skydiving at night. During the day they have to make intense preparations. The task has been issued. They were going to do a skydive at night. Then walk twenty miles east. There they will be hidden. Watch the airships in the sky at night. There is still some moonshine these days. The Allies have not yet determined whether it will be daytime or night. But the former is very likely. There is a high probability of fighting in the second half of the night. So they have to be prepared.
"Today. We have a historic task to carry out. The task is glorious and mission-rich. The ninth class soul summoned his subordinates and said. His company will be divided into two squads to carry out the mission alone.
"I believe it. History will remember this day. On the evening of April 8. Class 9 Soul said. Everyone's faces were solemn. They will help the parachute force to complete the landing. It's a daunting task.
"Stand up in a row. Grab your gear. Boarding. The sergeant shouted.
The four airships will each carry a team of more than 110 people and land on the flat ground of the North and South Mountains. There are also some heavy weapons at random. New curved front-loading guns. The predecessor of the artillery gun. The Qin army found it in close combat. There is a large area of fire vacuum in rifles and artillery. This type of artillery belongs to the category of temporary modifications. It is mainly used to fill in this blank area. There are also heavy machine guns. Water-cooled machine gun. and a large amount of supplies. Two thousand rounds of various ammunition. That's a lot of money. Two parachutes will be used to drop separately. There are also all kinds of food, medicines. and communication equipment. Flares. They are signal weapons that indicate parachute troops.
The airship slowly lifted into the air. Then disappear into the night. After an hour and a half. They will parachute in an open field.
"At the time, I was terrified. I don't know if it's cold or what. My legs were shaking all the time. A veteran later recalled.
"I felt like I was fainting. I've never felt like I've been doing an airship for so long. Just when I couldn't help it. The sergeant shouted. All stand up. Then it's time to "check the equipment" and we start to check the equipment. ”
"I don't know what's going on. The sergeant major kept talking about hopping. ”
"We just jumped out one after the other. A piece of black pressing. I can't see anything. ”
"Wait for landing. One of my buddies came and called me. Only then did I know that I landed. What a blessing. The veteran mentions this unforgettable parachute landing in his memoirs.
The parachute landing that day was a success. There was no wind to blow them apart. The Western Regions Coalition forces were apparently unaware of it. When the team found their equipment, they immediately went into hiding. The only failure of this parachute landing was the weapons. Most weapons lack effective shock protection. All three machine guns that landed were broken. The machine gunners improvised one out of three damaged machine guns. Only then did the presence of firepower be initially ensured. It was four hours before dawn. They kept hurrying all the way again. The landing site was on the meadow of a river. There will be an airborne landing zone. They have to ensure the safety of the airborne site. Moreover, it is necessary to accurately instruct the safety of the parachute troops.
Now all they have to do is hurry. The war will start in the next few days.