Despite the breakout of the 12th Division, there were Japanese planes to help. However, most of these planes took off from places such as Beiping or Shijiazhuang, and as for the Japanese airfield in Zhangjiakou, it is still under repair.

This kind of long-range air fire support was destined for the Japanese planes that rushed to the battlefield, and it was impossible to stay here for too long. After all, there were no air tankers these days, and the fuel capacity of the aircraft also determined its range and stay in the air.

Listening to the previously camouflaged artillery positions, there were bursts of fierce explosions. Seeing that the artillery attack of the Eighth Route Army had stopped, many Japanese troops thought that the artillery positions of the Eighth Route Army had been destroyed.

Only the artilleryman hiding in the anti-artillery hole said with a smile: "It seems that our wooden cannon was almost blown up by the little devil." When the little devil's plane is gone, you can let the comrades of the guerrilla brigade go there to pick up shells and iron sheets! ”

Even if the Eighth Route Army is already mining iron ore now, for many officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, iron sheets similar to aerial bombs are also a good thing. As long as the guerrilla brigade collects it, it can go to the garrison to exchange it for ammunition.

What's more, pig iron and wrought iron are very valuable materials for the people in these years. The shrapnel of this aerial bomb is also a good choice to collect a little more and melt it to hit a kitchen knife or hoe.

As for the town side, looking at the alleys that had already surrounded the town, the two sides began to fight each other. The plane overhead, too, didn't know how to help. For the two forces that were entangled together, the planes did not dare to attack at will.

Even if a fighter jet uses a machine gun from the sky to strafe it, it may hit the little devil in the town. As for the bombers, they were even more afraid to drop bombs downward. One is not good, and it is equally easy to cause accidental injury.

Wait until the little devil planes that came to support them empty the ammunition they were carrying, hover for a while, and then leave the sky over the town. He Zhengdao, who had been paying attention to the direction of the Japanese army's warfare, knew that it was the turn of the blocking force to counterattack.

'Jiang Shan, notify the front-line blocking troops and counterattack in an all-round way! Let our troops rush into the town and surround and destroy the remaining little devils in the town. To the east, your reconnaissance brigade is responsible for fighting the vanguard, giving me the fastest possible penetration into the town.

If I'm not mistaken, the chariots and heavy artillery units of the little devils didn't even think about leaving. They were left behind to prevent us from pursuing their main force and to delay our attack.

Once they feel that they are no longer able to resist our attack, they will definitely blow up the heavy artillery and equipment. What your reconnaissance brigade has to do is to assault the little devils in the town and seize as much equipment as possible that the little devils in the town can't take away. ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

With He Zhengdao's order issued, the little devil who switched from offense to defense soon heard the sound of charging from the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army, which had been in the blocking position, quickly jumped up from the trenches to launch a defensive counterattack.

'Hold on! Give our main forces time to break through, and the machine gun gives me full fire! ’

On the other hand, at this moment, the Eighth Route Army is directly under the mortar unit to carry out a comprehensive counterattack. After the shells fell, the Eighth Route Army, which rushed down from the position, launched a comprehensive counterattack against the Japanese troops who had attacked before.

With the counterattack of the Eighth Route Army on the position, the Japanese army, which had lost air support, also fell into a complete collapse in the face of the Eighth Route Army surrounded on three sides. And at this moment, the cavalry and the commandos of the reconnaissance brigade also launched a surprise attack on the town!

Although the Japanese army was in the town earlier, they also set up a lot of blocking positions. However, for this kind of street fighting, the officers and men of the reconnaissance brigade, who served as the main force of the raid, were already able to skillfully fight each other and constantly advanced towards the center of the town.

The bazookas, which were originally used specifically to deal with tanks, also brought a lot of convenience to the attacking reconnaissance detachments in this kind of street fighting. The strong fortifications built by the Japanese army were also difficult to resist the attack of the bazookas.

By the time the second group of planes arrived for air support, they could not find a target that would allow them to bomb. The attacking troops of the Eighth Route Army were already entangled with the Japanese troops in the town, and even if they wanted to bomb, they could not find the target.

In the face of the infiltration attack of the Eighth Route Army on the town, the officers and men of the heavy artillery brigade staying in the town were ready for the blasting. Looking at these artillery, every Japanese officer and soldier looked a little reluctant.

'Fried! The Eighth Route Army was not far from us, so we quickly blew up these cannons. Blow up the artillery and throw it all into battle! ’

With the command of the officer, the order to blast the artillery was given. The artillerymen of these heavy artillery brigades began to take the grenades that had been prepared earlier, and after removing the latch, they threw them into the barrels.

Listening to the sound of explosions, each artilleryman gave up the artillery they were skilled in using, and instead picked up the rifles and machine guns left by the previous main force, and began to plunge into the battle to block the surprise attack of the Eighth Route Army.

The sound of the little devil urging the destruction of the artillery naturally could not be concealed from the assault detachment of the reconnaissance brigade. The captain who led the team also said in a hurry: "Speed up!" These damn little devils are really going to blast their artillery. The dog * mother raised, really willing! ”

In addition to swearing, the speed of the reconnaissance detachment's assault increased considerably. The car baggage soldiers who were also assembled in the town also began to wrap explosives bags around the cars, preparing to blast these cars that were equally precious to the Japanese army.

It can be said that as the first division of the Japanese army, the vehicles and weapons equipped by the 12th Division are undoubtedly the most valuable in the Japanese army. Now that they want to destroy these weapons with their own hands, the feelings in the hearts of every little devil are naturally not very good.

Fortunately, at this time, the reconnaissance brigade 'Japanese battalion', which pretended to be the Japanese army, had already raided the area where the Japanese automobile brigade was located. In the face of these camouflaged 'Japanese troops', the Japanese troops guarding here do not seem to have much vigilance.

When the two armies met in close proximity, the 'Japanese battalion' immediately launched a surprise attack. The car baggage soldier who was knocked to the ground immediately screamed: "Baga! They are the enemy, stop them, don't let them rush over! ”

It's a pity that at this time they are completely too late to react. The 'Japanese battalion', which had already surrounded them, quickly used the submachine guns in their hands to take advantage of the surprise attack at close range and annihilated them all in the area where the cars were parked.

Looking at the cars that had not yet been destroyed, the battalion commander of the 'Japanese battalion' immediately said: "Defend on the spot!" Don't let the little devils rush over, these cars are good things, and you can't let the little devils destroy them. ”

'Yes, Battalion Commander! ’

The 'Japanese battalion', which was defending on the spot, soon put on the Red Army caps that could prove their identity. Even if it seems a little nondescript, it will not cause the officers and men of the reconnaissance brigade who will attack later to cause them any accidental injury.

After receiving a farewell message from the left-behind officer in the town, people saw that Xiusan also looked a little sad, but quickly said: "Send a report to the North China Front, and let our army and air force carry out a covering bombing of the town we were stationed in before." ”

And the troops of the Eighth Route Army that attacked the town at this moment also seized the time to transfer the previously captured weapons. As for the equipment that they can't take with them for the time being, they can only stay in the town for the time being, waiting for the evening or when to transfer it.

As the last little devil in the town was killed, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Jiang Shan, order the troops to evacuate quickly and prepare for air defense." After the little devil's air force leaves, you will pursue the Japanese army. ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

In order to ensure the safety of supplies, the attacking troops that attacked the town also tried to move some supplies to relatively safe places. This is also to prevent these materials and equipment from being blown up by the air force of the little devils.

Wait until the Japanese bombers, who received the telegram, arrive over the town again. Looking at the town where the gunshots could no longer be heard, the bomber formation that arrived also launched a covering bombing, plunging the entire town into a sea of fire.

'It seems that the little devil is really ruthless! Without saying a word, it was directly against the town for a large-scale bombardment. Looking at it this way, they are the people who care a little bit about whether the town has them or not. Thankfully, we were able to get out of town in time. ’

Looking at the town that was caught in a sea of fire, He Zhengdao was also glad that the previous attacking troops had withdrawn. Even if there are some materials and equipment, there is no way to transfer them out for the time being. But the casualties of the troops are still the most important in He Zhengdao's view.

The first day of fighting ended in the town occupied by the 12th Division. As for the main force of the 12th Division, which broke through from the town, it was also stationed not far from Kongjiagou as expected by the righteous path.

There, the rapid response divisions have been assembled and are ready to meet. Even if the terrain there is not as flat as the 3rd Brigade that was wiped out by the previous Quick Reaction Division. But He Zhengdao also knew that it was still suitable for tank and armored vehicles to carry out assaults.

Even the main forces of the Japanese divisions that broke through from the town, except for some small-caliber infantry guns, almost all of their large-caliber artillery remained in the town. The artillery that the men and horses could not take away, they all stayed in the town.

Although they only marched less than 30 kilometers in one day, for the main force of the Japanese division that broke through, their breakthrough road was also not smooth. But no matter what, they finally made it all the way here.

Because last night, the troops basically didn't have much rest. Seeing that Shuzo was exhausted and tired, he could only order to camp on the spot, and after arranging the defensive troops, he found Seitaro Yamamura again.

'General, it seems that we will need at least one more day to leave Zhuozi. I decided to give the troops a six-hour rest, and that our vanguard would be better off leaving early overnight. Now, we need to compete with the Eighth Route Army for time! ’

'Yes! This kind of thing, you can decide for yourself! By the way, artillery brigades and tank brigades, what is the situation now? ’

I'm afraid they've done their best for His Majesty the Emperor!" ’

In a short sentence, Seitaro Yamamura has a kind of grief of 'mourning is greater than heart death'. After all, the chariot and heavy artillery brigades that were left to block the pursuit of the Eighth Route Army, from the moment they received the mission, was this kind of result already doomed? (To be continued.) )