For many Japanese soldiers who participated in the early stage of the Anti-Japanese War, they all felt that the fighting spirit of the Chinese Anti-Japanese War troops was average. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info But the gap with them in terms of weapons and equipment is too big, and many times the Japanese army can often occupy an absolute advantage in weapons.

Most of the Japanese troops in Shouyang City, who were suffering from the heavy shelling of the Eighth Route Army, participated in the earlier attack on Shanxi. At that time, when attacking the Jin Sui army and the national * army, they often occupied a strong position in firepower.

Tanks, armored vehicles, heavy howitzers, and aerial fire support were also a factor in ensuring their victory. Plus they're all well-trained soldiers, so every battle ends with them winning.

But no one would have thought that the bitter fruits they let the Chinese Anti-Japanese War troops taste back then would finally be their turn to experience it today. In the face of this overwhelming cannonball that entered the city, the Japanese troops trapped in the city felt very aggrieved.

But in addition to being aggrieved, many little devils still breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Look at this artillery fire, most of them are 75 caliber mountain artillery and field artillery. Fortunately, there is no heavy artillery, otherwise we would not have had to fight this battle at all, and we would definitely have lost! ”

In the eyes of many little devils, although the shelling of the Eighth Route Army was very fierce. However, some of the fortifications they built earlier were very good at withstanding the heavy artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army. It's just that they have lost the ability to counteract.

In the past, when they had the advantage on the battlefield, the Chinese anti-Japanese war troops who fought against them did not dare to use artillery easily. Because once the artillery is used to counterattack, their counter-artillery fire will destroy the artillery units of the anti-war forces.

At least many Japanese troops knew that Huaxia simply did not have the ability to produce heavy artillery. Even if it is a 75-caliber artillery, it is a very difficult thing for today's Huaxia.

But the little devil would never have thought that the artillery they pulled into China back then has now become a sharp weapon in the hands of the Eighth Route Army. On the other hand, they were originally equipped with mountain artillery and field artillery, but in the end, they had no choice but to blow them up or discard them when they retreated.

Looking at the artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army, it was simply a random fight like a disorderly one. After shelling an area, the fire quickly moved on to the next position. This is a bit of a full-coverage shelling, which is also a headache for the little devils.

There was even a Japanese commander who said directly: "Yaga! This is the indiscriminate shelling of the Eighth Route Army! ”

Whether it was a Japanese target in the city or an idle area that was already empty, it was within the range of the artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army. Even the area where the expatriates and those traitors lived also ushered in the sharp artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army.

One after another, the houses completely collapsed under the artillery fire. Many of the little devils who had been lurking in the houses earlier also had to retreat and find a relatively safe place to escape the shelling.

If you stay in these houses, who can guarantee that the next shell will not fly? If even the house collapsed, how could they have a chance to survive when they were hiding in the house?

The units of the Eighth Route Army, which were waiting outside the city to attack, felt very proud when they saw such a fierce artillery attack. Many officers and men of the New 1st Brigade of the 120th Division, who cooperated with the attack, also felt that such an artillery bombardment was a bit extravagant.

The artillery battalion of the new 1st Brigade that cooperated with the shelling this time looked at the decreasing shells on the position, and it seemed somewhat unsatisfied. Compared with the artillery regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division, the shells can be fired openly, and they don't seem to have this benefit!

In the final analysis, He Zhengdao, who manages the arsenal, can still take a certain advantage in the matter of the army's weapons and ammunition reserves. And this time to recover Shanxi, Yan'an and the headquarters also approved many applications for weapons and ammunition.

Coupled with the Japanese artillery shells captured by the Eighth Route Army along the way, the artillerymen of the Third Infantry Division could naturally fight hard. Many artillerymen know that such things are estimated to have happened several times throughout the year.

When the artillery regiment launched a fierce artillery bombardment, looking at the smoke and flames constantly rising from the city, the chief of staff of the Third Infantry Division, who was watching the battle situation in the city, said bitterly: "We are afraid that Shouyang City will be almost destroyed in this artillery bombardment!" ”

Understand that the Chief of Staff is not worried about the buildings, but about the cost of the next reconstruction. But Lu Zhencao still said quickly: "The old ones don't go, and the new ones don't come." These damaged buildings will also have time to be restored in the future.

But if we take these things into account, it will be even more difficult for us to fight this battle well. Fortunately, the commander also knew the situation here and did not make too strict requirements. Alright, let the troops prepare to attack! ”

'Yes! Does the artillery fire need to be extended? ’

Faced with such an inquiry, Lu Zhencao quickly said: "No! At this time, our siege force was still outside. If the artillery fire extends, the little devils in the city will also attack quickly and seize the advantageous terrain.

If you really let the little devils go up the city wall, our attacking troops will also pay a heavy price. Most importantly, you should be clear about the character of the commander. It can be said that many of the tasks he assigned to us this time have been somewhat reduced.

It is completely unnecessary to care too much about the gains and losses of one city and one place. As long as Shouyang is taken by us, we can rebuild it as much as we want in the future. At the end of the day, we have to race against the little devils now.

The sooner we deal with those little devils in the city, the better our chances of winning the whole game. In this case, it is still a small family to limit the number of shells for the artillery regiment, which will only outweigh the losses! ”

After saying these words, Lu Zhencao looked at the place where explosions, fires, and smoke kept sounding in the distance, and asked, "How long has the artillery regiment been fighting?" ”

'It's almost ten minutes!' ’

Lu Zhencao, who heard the report of the chief of staff, quickly said: "Let each regiment directly subordinate the mortar battalion to launch an artillery bombardment of the Japanese army at the head of the city." I'd like to see if the little devils in the city dare to use artillery to fight back! ”

For this siege battle, Lu Zhencao still has a lot of confidence. In terms of artillery fire, they had an absolute advantage. Most of the Japanese troops in the city had mortars and infantry guns, and the extent to which they could counterattack was very limited.

Receiving an order from the division headquarters, the siege troops, which had also deployed mortar positions outside the city, also began to conduct the first round of test firing. Compared with the artillery regiment directly under the division, which was the Japanese military camp and command post in the city, they were responsible for shelling the Japanese army at the head of the city.

The Japanese troops who had stayed at the head of the city were still a little worried about the troops in the city. As a result, when the artillery fire of the attacking troops outside the city also fell on them, they also looked for a place to hide from the artillery fire.

Looking at the artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army raging in the city, some Japanese soldiers couldn't help but scold: "Baga, why don't our artillery units fight back!" If we continue to blow up like this, how can we hold the city walls! ”

There were only a small number of infantry guns and mortars in the city, and the range was far inferior to that of the Eighth Route Army. The use of artillery at this time will also incur the suppression of artillery fire from the Eighth Route Army. Stay honest and go to the city when the shelling stops! ’

There are veterans of the Japanese army who know the situation, and they know very well that the artillery units of the brigade and regiment have basically become decorations. If it weren't for the Japanese troops stationed in Shouyang, there were some infantry guns and mortars, it is estimated that they would only be able to counterattack with grenadiers!

Seeing that the Japanese artillery fire had never counterattacked, the regiment commander in charge of the attack looked at the city wall filled with gunsmoke and said: "Order the assault team to prepare for the blasting." The artillery fire is extended, rushing to the city as fast as possible! ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

A group of commandos carrying explosives bags also began to prepare for the charge. What these commandos had to do was to put the bombs in their hands under the Japanese city walls, and blow up the gaps so that the follow-up troops could attack the city.

At this time, the anti-aircraft machine guns assigned to the regiments were equally ready to fire. An anti-aircraft machine gun with the muzzle at an elevation angle can undoubtedly play a deterrent role and provide fire cover for the assault team.

As the mortar battalion began to extend its artillery fire, the Japanese officers on the city wall quickly urged: "Quick, go to the city!" Eight ways are attacking! ”

At a time when these Japanese troops hurried up the city walls and began to prepare for battle. The commando captain also ordered: "Rush! ”

A group of commandos with explosive bags in their arms hunched over and running towards the city wall as fast as they could. And at this time, some of the Japanese troops who returned to the city wall also began to shoot, trying to prevent these commandos from approaching the city wall.

There was even a military cao who said directly: "Prepare grenades!" As soon as they get close to the walls, throw the grenades down! ”

It was clear that the Eighth Route Army was also providing fire cover for these commandos, and the snipers who had already shot many of their defenders earlier were even more lethal at this time. Under these circumstances, the casualties of the Japanese army at the head of the city were also increasing.

One of the little devils fell, and the second one leaned against the city wall took his place. Some of the little devils who were not killed by a single shot would be dragged to a safe place for bandaging and treatment, and the entire city wall became extremely bloody.

But even so, every little devil who participates in the defense seems to have no time to grieve. What they had to do was to shoot as fast as possible to stop the commandos of the Eighth Route Army who were approaching the city walls with explosive bags.

Just as the Japanese troops set up machine guns at the head of the city and began to strafe the assault team, the anti-aircraft machine gun company immediately took cover. Compared with the heavy machine guns of the Japanese army, the anti-aircraft machine gun undoubtedly has greater firepower and power.

The sound of 'knock knock' gunshots rang out, and the anti-aircraft machine gun bullets that hit the city wall also splashed up the originally hard city wall bricks. And the bullets that pass through the holes in the city walls often take away the character of a little devil.

Looking at these machine gunners who were hit by bullets and had no chance of surviving at all, the officer of the little devil couldn't help but curse: "Baga! It's disgusting that they actually used anti-aircraft machine guns to provide cover for fire! ”

In the eyes of many Japanese soldiers, anti-aircraft machine guns were generally used for air defense. The Third Infantry Division, which could fight with them, and even the entire Eighth Route Army, liked it very much, and used this kind of air defense weapon as a weapon for ground attack.

In fact, when He Zhengdao asked the arsenal to develop anti-aircraft machine guns, he required more anti-aircraft machine guns to have the ability to fire anti-aircraft and flat-fire. Such weapons are often distributed to the troops, and they can often have the effect of using one shot for multiple purposes.

At least after the anti-aircraft machine guns fired, the machine guns of the little devils in the city basically went out. No one dared to approach the machine guns, because relying on the past often meant death. Their flesh and blood can't withstand the bullets of anti-aircraft machine guns at all! (To be continued.) )