As the heavy machine guns on the blocking position finally opened fire, the Japanese mortar squadron that had been on standby at the foot of the mountain also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Even if the Japanese troops attacking the position at this moment were constantly torn apart by heavy machine guns, they were still indifferent.

Looking at the attacking Japanese troops who once again dropped hundreds of corpses on the hillside, the defenders on the position saw the other side lying down. The heavy machine guns were also very sharp, and began to pack up the machine guns and prepare for the evacuation. For them, it was also necessary to take a few shots to change places.

Now that the attacking little devils are lying down, their heavy machine guns can also be stopped for a while. In order to ensure that it is not bombed by the mortars of the little devils, it is wisest to move the heavy machine guns to other reserve positions as soon as possible.

Although the weight of the heavy machine gun is not light, it can still be easily carried away by four fighters. Anyway, they only fired half of the heavy machine guns before, and there are still a lot of heavy machine guns that have not been exposed!

If the little devil charges again, those heavy machine guns that are not exposed will also give the attacking little devil a drink. In a word, the number of little devils attacking the position of the first battalion at this moment still can't make the blocking battalion open full firepower.

With the mortar squadron of the Japanese army, the first test firing finally began. Some of the shells still hit the position of the previous heavy machine gun very accurately. Seeing this scene, many Eighth Route Army also sighed that the little devil's artillery was quite accurate!

It's just that the speed of the relocation of heavy machine guns by the Eighth Route Army was also not slow, and at this moment, the shells blew up more of the positions of heavy machine guns. And such a position, on the blocking trench of the first battalion, is also arranged with a lot of empty ones!

Watching the Japanese launch an artillery bombardment of the heavy machine gun positions on the position, the commander of the first battalion also said with a smile: "It seems that the little devil's offensive routine is really rigid." By the way, has the mortar company directly under the regiment arrived? ”

'Report to the battalion commander, it should take a little time. I've already sent someone to pick it up, so it's almost there! ’

'Good! When the artillery battery arrives, it's time for us to counterattack. Let the people of the artillery platoon keep an eye on the mortar positions of the little devils. Once the artillery company arrives, we play a defensive counterattack with the little devil to let him know that we are not easy to mess with. ’

'Yes, Battalion Commander! ’

After another round of shelling, the Japanese troops in charge of the attack continued to advance on their backs. However, their attack could only be declared a failure. The heavy machine guns on the blocking positions of the 1st battalion seem to be far more than the little devils under the mountain imagined.

With one mortar shell after another flying to the positions of the first battalion, the heavy machine gun positions of the first battalion, there were inevitable losses. As the fire of the heavy machine gun decreased, the little devil under the mountain finally realized that the machine gun was coming.

The commander of the infantry brigade commanding the operation immediately said: "Keep one squadron, and the rest of the squadrons will join the battle and strive to solve the battle at once." Tell the artillery squadron to run out of shells you carry! ”

'Hey! ’

Perhaps they knew that only by breaking through the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army in front of them could they rest and recuperate. Or rather, return to Datong with these spoils. If they couldn't annihilate the Eighth Route Army on the position, they wouldn't have bothered to go back to the city!

Seeing that the little devils under the mountain once again increased the attacking troops, the black pressure on the human head brought a lot of pressure to the officers and soldiers of the first battalion. It's just that there are still two companies of reserve troops in the hands of the first battalion!

'Order the 3rd and 4th companies to join the battle, and order the mortar platoon to be ready for artillery bombardment to suppress the fire of the little devils! ’

Not long after the order was issued, the communicator of the first battalion said excitedly: "Battalion commander, the comrades of the artillery company directly under the battalion have arrived!" ”

'Well, it's just in time! Tell the fighters in the positions to be ready to fight back at any time. After being beaten by the little devil for so long, it's also our turn to fight back. Let's go, go and meet the comrades of the artillery company! ’

The mortar company directly under the 2nd Regiment, which was directly led to the position of the 1st Battalion artillery platoon, even every officer and soldier looked a little out of breath. The commander of the artillery company, who could lead the reinforcements, said very seriously: "First battalion commander, please give a combat order!" ”

'Good! Thank you very much! Now the little devils are launching a general attack on the main positions on both sides of us! My artillery platoon has been holding on to it before, just waiting for you to come over, and then I will stab the little devil fiercely.

Now with the mortars of your company, we have a lot more mortars than the little devils. Wait until you see the flares, and start shelling! The beginning of your shelling is the beginning of our defensive counterattack. ’

Pointing to the blocking positions built by the first battalion on both sides of the mountain road, the commander of the first battalion also explained the situation in detail to the commander of the artillery company. The commander of the artillery company did not say anything about such a thing, and soon ordered his fighters to start erecting mortars.

At this time, the little devil artillery under the mountain also launched an artillery bombardment on the blocking positions of a battalion on both sides. The rest of the little devils who cooperated with the battle once again launched their best wave attack, constantly narrowing the distance between them and the blocking troops.

It's just that a battalion that also sent up the reserve troops, and two company commanders are in charge of a position, which also makes the attacking little devils constantly drop a lot of corpses on the hillside. The roar of light machine guns and heavy machine guns made it impossible for the little devils to come in quickly.

As some Japanese troops began to enter the 50-meter range of the blocking position, looking at the soldiers who were constantly falling in the trenches, the commander who led the team immediately said: "Prepare grenades!" Blow up these little devils of the dog R, give me a blow! ”

Several soldiers of the Eighth Route Army quickly picked up the grenade placed next to them, pulled off the fuse, and then threw them at those little devils who rushed to the cat's waist. Looking at the grenades flying down from the mountain, many attacking little devils hurriedly lay down.

Some of them did not react in time, and soon after the grenade exploded, they fell to the ground screaming. For the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army in the blocking position, when the little devil is close to them, there will be grenades to greet them.

Watching grenades fly out of the trenches, the attacking Japanese could only bury their bodies. In this case, some brave soldiers of the Eighth Route Army directly put the grenade in their hands and delayed it before throwing it.

In this way, the grenade will explode in the air without waiting for it to hit the ground. In this way, even the little devil lying on the ground is also likely to be hit by the fragments of the grenade.

Seeing that the groups of little devils at the bottom of the mountain had almost gone up the mountain, the first battalion commander also said in a timely manner: "Send a signal and let the artillery company start shelling." Order the troops in the positions and prepare for a counterattack. Damn, kill them in a fit of rage. ”

The captain of the Japanese infantry group, who stayed at the bottom of the hill and watched the attacking troops, also felt a little headache about the confrontation on the positions on both sides. Judging from the current battle situation, the casualties under his command are obviously greater than the troops who blocked the attack.

In view of this situation, the commander of the infantry brigade had no choice but to ask the artillery to focus on taking care of the light and heavy machine guns on the blocking position as much as possible. After all, light and heavy machine guns are indeed more lethal to attacking troops than rifles!

At this time, the captain of the infantry group, who had previously thought that the blocking force should not have mortars, suddenly raised his head in horror and said, "Baga, this blocking force actually has mortars?" And there are quite a few of them! We were fooled! Whistle, withdraw! ”

When a batch of shells accurately fell into the artillery position of the little devils, following the attacking Japanese army. The attacking troops, who were also frightened by the huge casualties, knew that there was no need to attack anymore.

Not to mention the heavy losses they suffered at the moment, the marksmanship and tenacity of the defenders on the position were known to many officers and men of the garrison who participated in the attack. The blocking force in front of him should be the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

At present, people still have mortars to cooperate with the operation, how can such a battle be fought? As the shells fell, many soldiers of the garrison who had already retreated turned around and went down the mountain directly.

Looking at these soldiers who began to rout, no one paid attention to them even though the Japanese officers in command scolded them. For the soldiers of the garrison, the casualties of this battle have already frightened them.

Before, they could continue to attack, but it was more of these little devils' officers staring. If they don't attack, maybe these little devils will shoot. For the cowardly soldiers, the little devils who supervise the war are also not merciful.

Now that the Eighth Route Army has begun to carry out artillery strikes, if they don't take the opportunity to run quickly, then when will it be!

Regarding the rout of the attacking Japanese army, the company commanders, who also received the order to counterattack, immediately said: "Commander, rush and blow the horn!" Kill the little devils! ”

The 'Di Di Da' charge horn sounded, and the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army lying in the trench also jumped out of the trench with great excitement. At this time, it is also the best time for them to beat the water dogs.

In the face of the Eighth Route Army on the position, the infantry captain who was avoiding the artillery at the foot of the mountain also knew that the general trend had been achieved. From the Eighth Route Army, which rushed down from both sides, it could be seen that it was the main force of the Eighth Route Army that was blocking here.

'Captain, get out of here!' We have already lost, and the strength of the other party is stronger than we imagined! If we don't retreat, we'll just be afraid that we won't be able to go back to the city later. ’

The squadron leader, who was responsible for guarding and protecting the mountain, persuaded the captain to withdraw quickly in a timely manner. Taking advantage of the fact that the Eighth Route Army had not yet rushed to them, it was better to run quickly and let the defeated troops behind delay for a while.

If they don't leave, when the Eighth Route Army catches up, they want to escape back to Datong City, but I'm afraid it will be unlikely. The losses of these troops are lost, but their infantry captains still can't afford to lose!

Leaving a squad to be responsible for blocking the attack, the squadron leader who persuaded to leave, with the remaining soldiers, escorted the unwilling but only retreating captain to run in the direction of Datong.

It's a pity that with just a few of them, it is almost impossible to escape back to Datong City smoothly. Because at this moment, on their way back, a main battalion was already waiting for the net, just waiting for them to take the initiative to send it to the door.

With the annihilation of this infantry brigade, the Datong garrison who was still waiting for news in the city did not receive any news until nightfall, and many people realized that this infantry brigade was more than lucky!

This situation can also show that it is very difficult to break through from Datong. The only thing they can count on is that their reinforcements will arrive sooner. Otherwise, their fate will not escape the annihilation of the whole army! (To be continued.) )