Before the start of the war, the reconnaissance units of the two armies engaged in fierce exchanges in the forward zone. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoIt's just that compared to the casualties of the Japanese cavalry, the reconnaissance battalion hidden in the shadows did not pay any casualties at all.

Many times, most of the snipers and fighters of the reconnaissance battalion turned around and burrowed into the night after killing a few little devil cavalrymen. The little devil cavalry who rushed to reinforce it, even if they were crazy, it would not help.

But in any case, after nearly an hour of fighting, the cavalry brigade finally took over the royal crossing. In this place, it seems that the existence of the scouts of the Eighth Route Army can no longer be seen, which makes the captain of the little devil cavalry brigade also breathe a sigh of relief.

In order to ensure the suddenness of the battle, the cavalry brigade came over at the moment to drive away the scouts of the Eighth Route Army. Prepare for the arrival of the follow-up brigade and regiment troops, so that the brigade and regiment units can start troop deployment.

It's just that when he heard that in the previous engagement, the cavalry brigade had suffered nearly two hundred elite cavalry casualties, and the cavalry captain also felt distressed. You know, after losing so many elite cavalry, I don't know when I will be able to replenish it!

Fortunately, now that the royal crossing was finally taken, the cavalry captain quickly summoned a cavalryman and said: "Quickly return to the rear camp, report the situation here to the brigade commander, and inform the main force that it is time to start the operation." ”

After sending the cavalry who delivered the message away, the cavalry captain said, "Tell our warriors that they must be on guard around us." Once you find the scouts of the Eighth Road, resolutely drive them away, and you can't let them come again. ”

In order to attack the defensive position of the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese mixed brigade finally selected this place as their rear position for the attack. Even their artillery positions decided to deploy here to carry out artillery bombardment.

As the cavalry returned to the camp to deliver the message, the commander of the Japanese brigade, who had prepared everything, also quickly waved his hand: "Order the artillery brigade to march forward and go to the Yudaokou to build an artillery position, and the infantry of the brigade will follow at full speed." ”

Under his order, the Japanese troops, who had been resting in the rear for a while, formed a mixed brigade and marched towards the Yudaokou in the not yet bright sky. The news that the main Japanese army had left the camp was quickly transmitted back to the defensive position by the scouts.

The commander of the Second Division, who was also ready to engage in battle, also said with a smile: "Convey this situation to the officers and soldiers of the position, and let them be careful of the shelling of the little devils." At the same time, the artillery regiment was ordered, ready for a counterattack.

However, tell the artillery regiment to be more careful and move positions as soon as it gets dark. Don't fall in love with the war, wait for the little devil's plane, it is estimated that it will soon arrive over our position. ”

Air defense has always been a key training subject for the infantry division of the Eighth Route Army. Even the 2nd Infantry Division also had an air defense battalion. However, the anti-aircraft machine guns equipped with them will not be easily used in many cases.

After all, it is somewhat difficult for anti-aircraft machine guns to hit the bombers of little devils. In contrast, if the Imps send out a fighter to strafe at a low altitude, the anti-aircraft machine gun can be used to return fire.

When the 2nd Infantry Division began to prepare for engagement, the reconnaissance battalion that left from the Yudaokou quietly infiltrated the vicinity of the rear camp of the Japanese army. For the main force of the Japanese army advancing around them, they did not bother too much.

Since the little devil wants to sneak into the war, let the little devil be proud first. When the war starts, I believe they will also know that engaging in such small actions will not help at all, and will only make people feel that they are too timid and cautious.

When the reconnaissance battalion touched the rear base camp of the Japanese army, looking at the Japanese camp with relatively few troops, an officer said: "Battalion commander, do you want to find an opportunity to end this camp of the little devils?" ”

In the face of such an inquiry, the reconnaissance battalion commander shook his head and said, "The time is not yet ripe!" What's more, it's about to dawn, and if we want to attack, I'm afraid we will have to pay a lot of money. It's better to look for an opportunity and wait until you get in and think about it.

By the way, you guys even wait to change into devil skins. If nothing else, after the battle in front of you starts, the little devil is expected to have a convoy to the front to transport ammunition. If you have the chance, take down the convoy carrying supplies and mix it in. ”

That's a good idea! It's easy to fish in troubled waters! ’

The reconnaissance company commander who smiled and nodded, undoubtedly seemed very happy to be able to take on such a task. Even though it has been expanded into a special division, the combat style of the reconnaissance brigade has not changed much earlier.

The only thing that is a little troublesome is that when they are camouflaged, they have to replace the new rifles they are using now with the weapons used by the little devils again. But being able to get into the Japanese camp and carry out a surprise attack is undoubtedly the favorite of the scouts.

If we can take the rear camp of the little devil here, I believe it will greatly reduce the pressure on the defenders. Even with good cooperation, I believe that this Japanese brigade can be completely defeated in the shortest possible time.

If this Japanese mixed brigade can be defeated, the 2nd Infantry Division can also take advantage of the situation to advance the blocking position for some distance. In this way, it is equivalent to them indirectly, recovering some places, and further compressing the living space of the little devils.

As long as the mixed brigade of the little devil in front of him is defeated, whether it is to attack Chengde or Chifeng in the future, I believe that it will be much easier for the Eighth Route Army. After all, most of the troops deployed by the Japanese army in the city were puppet armies and puppet Manchurian armies.

In addition to arranging for some reconnaissance detachments to sneak into the Yudao crossing to find out the location of the headquarters of the Little Devil Brigade and the artillery position, the rest of the troops also temporarily found a place to rest in peace.

The company, which was tasked with infiltrating camouflage, waited for an opportunity near the road where the imp convoy passed. Once a convoy of imps returns, they will also find an opportunity to grab the car and then sneak into the rear barracks to launch a surprise attack.

Of course, to grasp the above opportunity, you still need to carefully prepare and choose. At the very least, the little devils should feel that the road from their rear camp to the front camp at least looks safe.

When the mixed brigade departed for the Yudao crossing and began to unfold the layout according to the plan at the time of the camp. The commander of the cavalry brigade also said that they had driven away the scouts of the Eighth Route Army who had been here before and carried out reconnaissance of the positions of the Eighth Route Army.

Judging from the current situation, the defensive positions of the Eighth Route Army are no different from the reconnaissance situation in the past two days. Where torches were lit before, torches are still lit, and there are still soldiers patrolling the positions.

Hearing the news, the commander of the Japanese brigade was also very satisfied and said: "Yo! It seems that Hachiro does not know that we will launch a surprise attack on them at this time. Let the infantry wing, begin to prepare for the assault.

After the artillery fire began to extend, the troops had to take the enemy's forward positions in the shortest possible time. Only by taking their defensive positions will our main forces have a chance to attack Duolun and reclaim it all. ”

As a mixed brigade of the Japanese army in Chengde, they knew very well that the Eighth Route Army was staying in Duolun, like a knife on their necks. If Duolun was not recaptured, they would have to worry about the Eighth Route Army launching a surprise attack on Chengde at any time.

Even in their opinion, Chengde is the capital of Rehe, and the city walls are also very strong and solid. With only the artillery fire and strength of the Eighth Route Army, it was not easy to capture Chengde. But many times, this threat also makes the little devil feel uncomfortable.

The most important thing is that the Eighth Route Army, which took Duolun, if it does not choose to attack Chengde, then it can also continue to attack the Chifeng region in the north. The defensive measures there are still relatively easy to attack compared to Chengde.

But whether it is Chengde or Chifeng, they are both important military towns in Rehe, and losing that will make the Kwantung Army feel painful. For this reason, the task of the mixed brigade this time is to recover Duolun City from the hands of the Eighth Route Army.

After the elite division from Mukden arrived, it cooperated with the division to attack the Xilin Gol League. If it could, the Kwantung Army hoped to drive the Eighth Route Army out of the territory of Rehe and Chahar provinces.

The idea is good, but it is not easy to achieve this goal. When an infantry wing of the mixed brigade began to cautiously approach the forward positions of the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese artillery was also busy setting up artillery.

As the sky gradually brightened, the artillery units of the mixed brigades were also ready for the shelling. It's just that when the little devils began to set up artillery, the scouts of the special division who mixed in had already transmitted the parameters of the little devils' artillery positions back to the second division.

The artillery carried by the mixed brigade this time was also some 75-caliber field artillery and mountain artillery. The 2nd Infantry Division, which was responsible for blocking such artillery, was also equipped with a lot. This means that the 2nd Infantry Division is fully capable of countering Japanese artillery fire.

The artillery regiment of the 2nd Division, which also began to adjust its artillery position, also quietly waited for the order of the division headquarters. Once the artillery units of the little devils open fire, I believe they are also ready to counterattack at any time.

When the brigade commander of the mixed brigade sent an order to go to war back to the Kwantung Army headquarters. The artillery units of the mixed brigades first launched an artillery bombardment of the defensive positions of the Eighth Route Army.

Looking at the artillery fire that suddenly appeared in the sky, the observation sentry of the Eighth Route Army on the position immediately blew the whistle in his mouth. Countless soldiers who stayed in the position quickly rushed into the nearest anti-artillery pit with their weapons.

When they drilled into the anti-artillery pit, the first round of shells fired by the little devils also fell on the position without the slightest deviation. After the earth-shattering explosion sounded, the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army on standby in the pit were also ready to attack.

At this time, the Japanese infantry, who had already touched the front of the position, began to prepare for a surprise attack under the order of the commander beside him. Of course, I didn't run in now, but it was also because I could shorten the offensive distance.

After all, at this time their artillery fire had not yet extended, and some shells hit directly at the forward positions. If they rushed forward, they were also likely to be injured by shells. Therefore, it is enough to close the distance of the charge appropriately.

Even if the light is still not very good at this time, you can listen to the clanging sound from the front of the position. The sentinel in charge of observation soon sensed that the front of the position was only afraid that the infantry of the little devils was approaching.

But the sentinels were very calm, and did not make any warning moves. Because they all know that if the little devils want to sneak up to the position, they must first clean up the mines buried in front of them! (To be continued.) )