Seeing that the defensive position of the Eighth Route Army was shrouded in artillery fire, the Japanese infantry who were preparing to attack also looked a little excited. www.biquge.info As a mixed brigade stationed in Chengde, they rarely have the opportunity to participate in such a big battle.

For many Japanese officers and men who were eager to be promoted for military exploits, fighting meant that they had the opportunity to be promoted and make a fortune. During the years they were stationed in Chengde, they became more or less confident, and they didn't think that the Huaxia troops were very capable of fighting.

Even in the eyes of some Japanese soldiers, the Eighth Route Army was a unit that was weaker than the combat effectiveness of the National Army. In the past, the guerrillas who attacked and harassed Chengde from time to time did not dare to fight them as soon as they fled as soon as they sent troops.

Since they are all the Eighth Route Army, in the eyes of many officers and soldiers who are mixed into brigades, the Eighth Route Army seems to be a little vulnerable. At present, they are a mixed brigade and a position defended by a main regiment of the Eighth Route Army, are they still afraid that they will not be able to defeat it?

The soldiers of the infantry wing, who were on the main attack mission, looked at the position of the Eighth Route Army that was getting closer and closer to them, and they were all full of anticipation and excitement. If they can capture the opponent's defensive position in one battle, then the first attack of this battle belongs to them.

The Japanese soldiers in charge of the command also urged the little devils around them to slow down, as long as they kept moving at a constant speed. If you go too fast, you will also disrupt the infantry offensive formation.

Before the attack, they already knew about the artillery units, which would shell for at least half an hour. This half an hour was enough time for them to walk to the forward position of the Eighth Route Army. Once the artillery fire has been extended, they can take advantage of the situation to attack the defenders of the position.

It's just that what the little devil infantry didn't expect was that several Japanese soldiers were at the front of the line. Facing the slightly messy open area under your feet, you will always accidentally kick some empty guns and make a clanging sound.

Just when the little devil complained about the Eighth Route Army, how did he lose so many empty heads at the front of the position. A little devil suddenly felt like his feet were a little empty, and before he could react, the whole person flew up.

Even, what the little devils who followed up didn't expect was that at the same time as the little devils in front of them were blown away. The little devil who followed behind him also noticed the explosion sound coming from under his feet, and the entire battle formation instantly became chaotic.

'Yaga! There are mines! Eight roads planted mines in front and stopped advancing! ’

Some Japanese soldiers quickly reacted that these weapons that suddenly exploded from the ground should be the mines they hated the most. Everything seemed to be a little too late, and the Japanese infantry wing, which had launched an offensive formation, soon heard an explosion.

It was as if the mine that the little devil stepped on earlier triggered a chain reaction in the entire minefield. In fact, this is just a series of mines planted by the Eighth Route Army. When the mines in front explode, the mines behind them will also be detonated.

At this time, even if the little devils knew that they were entering a minefield, they didn't have time to react backwards. After all, they are already standing in a minefield, and if they run there, they may run into mines that have been detonated one after another.

Looking at the little devil in the chaotic formation at the front of the position, the observation post of the Eighth Route Army who stayed on the position also smiled and said: "Let you be like a ghost, you must also drink Lao Tzu's footwashing water." You bomb Lao Tzu with artillery, Lao Tzu uses mines to blow up your gang of g-raisers! ”

The commander of the Japanese brigade, who was staying in the rear and watching the artillery bombardment in front, heard the explosion from the attacking infantry, and said with a somewhat solemn expression: "Baga, Balu actually laid mines at the front of the position!" ”

For this way of laying mines, the commander of the Japanese brigade also seemed a little surprised. But at this moment, it is impossible for him to order the troops to withdraw. After all, there is not much time left for the extension of artillery fire, and it is too late to send sappers to clear mines!

'Order the attacking troops, go on the offensive!' I believe that the Eighth Route should not bury too many mines in front of the position. ’

Even if they knew that continuing the offensive in this way would lead to heavy casualties among the attacking troops. However, in the eyes of the commander of the Japanese brigade, as long as they rushed to the position of the Eighth Route Army in one go, it was believed that the Eighth Route Army would not be able to resist them from seizing the forward position.

But what the commander of the Japanese brigade didn't know was that when the attacking little devil stepped on a mine, the commander of a regiment on the position quickly shook the field phone and said: "Division commander, the little devil stepped on a mine!" ”

'Good! I will order the artillery regiment to carry out a counterattack at once, and you are ready to engage in battle! ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

While hanging up the phone, the commander of the regiment said: "Order the mortar company, prepare to carry out the shelling!" As soon as our artillery began to counterattack, artillery shelling was carried out on the little devil infantry at the front of the position. If you want to sneak attack Lao Tzu, then don't blame Lao Tzu for being ruthless! ”

If the artillery regiment in the division wants to cooperate in the operation, it needs the consent of the division commander. But the mortar company of a regiment, the commander of a regiment himself has the right to command. At this time, the offensive infantry used to find the little devils is undoubtedly the best weapon.

As the artillery regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division received a call from the division headquarters, the voice of the herald was immediately heard from the position of the artillery regiment that had already adjusted the shelling parameters: "Shell loading, one round ready!" ”

After the artillerymen who had been waiting for a long time stuffed the shells into the barrels, reports of the completion of the shells came from each gun position one after another. With the sound of the herald, the flags in their hands were waved, and the gunners also shouted: "Release! ”

At the same time as pulling the bolt, the 75 mountain guns and field guns equipped by the artillery regiment quickly fired the shells in the barrels. As these shells flew into the air, it was not long before the shells landed in batches on the artillery positions of the Japanese mixed brigades.

The commander of the Japanese brigade, who also saw this scene, said with a shocked face: "Not good! Eight-way artillery counterattack! Damn, how could their artillery units counterattack in such a short time? ”

Even if you know that the infantry division of the Eighth Route Army is also equipped with 75 guns of the same model as them. However, in the eyes of the commander of the infantry brigade, they only carried out artillery bombardment for half an hour, and they had the advantage of sneak attack, and the artillery units of the Eighth Route Army did not have time to react.

By the time the shelling was over, their artillery units would be able to switch artillery positions. But now, just halfway through the shelling, the artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army actually began to return fire, and looking at the landing point of the shells, it seems that they fell into their artillery positions very accurately.

Looking at the firelight and explosions from the artillery position, the commander of the Japanese brigade also said with a sad face: "Baga! If our artillery units are seriously damaged, it will be even more difficult to capture the positions of the Eighth Route next! ”

As the artillery regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division began to counterattack and suppress the artillery units of the little devils, the number of shells on the defensive positions of the regiment was also sharply reduced. It was also at this time that the commander of a regiment gave the order for a mortar battery to shell.

These mortars, the artillery used to counter the little devils, will definitely not be able to do it. But the Japanese infantry who attacked by shelling still seemed very relaxed. Mortar shells fell to the front of the position, and soon the Japanese infantry who were preparing to attack screamed and screamed.

Regarding the Eighth Route Army's counterattack measures one after another, the commander of the Japanese brigade also said seriously: "The Eighth Route Army's response to the battle is very powerful!" Is this the strength of the main force of the Eighth Road? ”

Compared with ordinary officers and soldiers, the brigade commander knew very well that there was an elite division before them, which mysteriously disappeared outside Xilinhot. Although there is no definite intelligence to prove it, many people speculate that the division was completely annihilated.

An elite Japanese division was completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army overnight, and there was not even a chance to send a farewell message. This kind of offensive strength really made the commander of the Japanese brigade a little worried.

Knowing that at this time, the commander of the Japanese brigade, who had to withdraw the previous troops, could only say helplessly: "Order the attacking troops, withdraw first!" Without solving the opponent's artillery, it will be difficult for us to capture their defensive positions. ”

As the Japanese trumpeters blew the whistle for retreat, the infantry wing, which had already suffered a lot of casualties, could only desperately retreat to the rear. And at this time, the artillery fire of a mortar company was still chasing behind the little devil's ass and exploding.

When the little devil ran out of the range of artillery fire, the mortar company quickly moved. As for the Eighth Route Army on the position, it still looked very calm, and it did not come out to repair the trenches that were blown up by the artillery fire of the little devils.

After all, at this time, the shells of the little devils occasionally hit the position. At this time, if you go to the position to repair the fortifications, it is very likely that you will be injured by shells. For this reason, it is okay to wait a lot.

The first attack failed, and even nearly 1,000 casualties were paid, and the commander of the Japanese brigade also felt very aggrieved. What saddened him the most was that the artillery unit also suffered heavy losses under the previous artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army.

With the few remaining guns, it is almost impossible to maintain absolute superiority in artillery fire. Under such circumstances, the commander of the Japanese brigade could only choose to feel the reality of the Eighth Route Army's position by attacking and harassing the test by small troops.

In response to such a temptation and harassment, a regimental commander directly sent the reconnaissance company in the regiment to it. Taking advantage of the range of the sniper rifle, he constantly shot those Japanese infantry close to the position, without revealing the machine gun fire points on the position.

Looking at the soldiers who were constantly killed and wounded under the positions of the Eighth Route Army, the commander of the Japanese brigade could only say: "Send a telegram to the headquarters, we urgently need the air force to provide tactical guidance." There are artillery units on the 8th Road, and the number of artillery is more than ours.

If we do not destroy the artillery units of the Eighth Road, we want to take the defensive positions of the Eighth Road, but I am afraid it will be a very difficult thing. It is hoped that the command will be able to allow the air force units to carry out intensive bombing tactics on the defensive positions of the Eighth Road! ”

Since the ground offensive could not gain superiority, the Japanese brigade commander could only hope for air superiority. As long as they wait for the air force to arrive, they can continue to fight again. If there is no support, they want to capture the position of the Eighth Route Army, I am afraid it is unlikely!

While waiting for the arrival of air force support, looking at the wounded soldiers who were being carried back to the temporary camp one after another, the commander of the Japanese brigade could only say: "Let the baggage brigade transfer a few vehicles and send all these wounded soldiers to the rear hospital for treatment." ”

Knowing that these wounded soldiers stay here will only affect the morale of the troops. It is better to take advantage of this opportunity to send the wounded to the rear hospital for treatment as soon as possible. The longer the time is delayed, the more seriously injured people are undoubtedly waiting for death! (To be continued.) )