Chapter 113 Bruised Landing 2

In the command cabin of the flagship Han Wudi, a subordinate reported: "Report 501 and 502, the 1st and 3rd Air Brigades carried out two rounds of carpet bombing of 5 US airfields, and the enemy artillery positions were destroyed. "Order the aircraft carrier squadron to continue to maintain high-intensity bombardment of US artillery positions and destroy enemy artillery to the greatest extent. The 3rd Air Squadron was ordered to support the landing operation. Nie Fengwu continued: "Order the 3rd and 4th Air Brigades to attack the two defensive positions of the US army and the enemy to avoid accidental damage." ”

At this time, a communications officer came in and reported: "Commander Zhuang has called, the landing force has seized a group of warehouses in the No. 15 pier area, and the US military counterattack is very fierce, and the US troops are strong and repeatedly fighting. At present, the area of capture is narrow, and it is difficult for follow-up troops to go ashore. The landing force was firmly established in the dock warehouses and was striving to expand to both sides. "Tell Commander Zhuang that now is the time to compete for will, and you must resist it." In addition, it is necessary to use air support to slowly expand to the south and gradually expand the landing field. ”

Dai Hui said: "501, we thought of the tenacity of the US defense in advance, but we did not expect that the US soldiers could be no less than the Japanese army's fighting will, and the equipment of the US army was several times stronger than that of the Japanese army back then. In particular, we have limited forces and can only choose a little breakthrough. Nie Fengwu said: "The US military does not give up an inch of land, which further confirms the judgment of the US military on the empty strength of the West Coast." Our sudden appearance in San Francisco disrupted the strategic deployment of the US military. No doubt. The U.S. High Command has to move troops from the south, and the U.S. military needs time. ”

"502, after dark we take advantage of the field battle. Rapidly expanding southward. The fact that the US military is not only stubborn in defense but also fiercely counterattacks shows that the US military is very strong in strength and that we must be prepared for continuous operations. Given the current state of affairs, it is impossible to take San Francisco quickly, so we must formulate a plan for the later stage of the operation. Now it is imperative to quickly take the southern battery and ensure that we cover the fleet's entry into the dock area, and it will be difficult for us to gain a foothold without strong artillery support. ”

Dai Hui said: "Before dark, I put the Marine Brigade into battle. Strive to take the fort battery on the south side before midnight and form a fleet of supporting firepower before dawn. "It's daytime, and the ground attack of carrier-based aircraft limits the counterattack of the US military. Air support disappeared at night. The U.S. military will definitely fight back violently, and the fighting will be more intense at night. We need ammunition and heavy weapons for our landing sites, and we are currently experiencing difficulties in transporting them. Dai Hui said: "At present, the fleet has two reconnaissance submarines on standby, and I immediately ordered the submarines to deliver weapons and ammunition to the No. 15 landing site." “

4 p.m. Inside the command of the U.S. military. All the generals had gloomy faces, and one officer reported: "Report to the general, the commander of the 25th Brigade of the National Army in the dock area has been killed, the 25th Brigade has withdrawn with heavy losses, and the 31st Brigade has replaced the 25th Brigade." Enemy planes launched heavy air strikes on the defensive positions of the second line, and casualties gathered, and the counterattacking force was blocked. Han Ruowei said: "General Shaq, the enemy's air strikes are fierce, and the counterattacking troops have suffered heavy casualties. I propose to temporarily stop the offensive and defend in place. We'll fight back after dark. ”

General Shaq nodded and said, "Order the counterattacking forces to stop attacking and defend in place to prevent the enemy from infiltrating the second line of defense." At this time, a subordinate reported: "At present, the major hospitals in the city are full of wounded soldiers. The lightly wounded began to gather at the station, and the first special train for wounded soldiers has already departed! Han Ruowei said: "Order the railway department, all trains stop transporting passengers, and all will be assigned to the front-line command for transfer." The rush to transport wounded soldiers and military supplies is a top priority. If there is a passenger making trouble, it will not be punished. ”

Han Ruowei continued: "General Shaq, Washington is calling, let us be sure to launch continuous counterattack operations, and we must not slack off in the slightest. We carefully studied the counterattack plan, and the enemy only occupied one warehouse at Pier 15, and the width of 100 meters was not to be feared, and we were fully capable of recapturing the warehouse at Pier 15 and driving the enemy back into the sea. Shaq agreed, "Good! Let's study it, and after dark I personally direct the counterattack. ”

The roar of guns and cannons on the mountain shrouded in an atmosphere of terror. The city's major hospitals were overcrowded with wounded soldiers, and many of them were shouting and screaming without effective treatment. Various hospital clinics in Chinatown were requisitioned. In the courtyard of the Lin family, Chen Zhiqing was lying on the roof ridge and observing the street, while Lin Zhong and his wife, including their three daughters, were standing anxiously waiting in the courtyard. After a while, Chen Zhiqiang lay down from the ridge. "What's going on outside?" "Uncle, the truck truck wounded soldiers in Tai Po, it looks like they have lost hospital treatment." "It seems that the Imperial army has landed, otherwise it would not have been possible to have so many wounded soldiers."

"Uncle, it's obvious that the hospitals in the city are full, otherwise they won't be transferred to Chinatown." "What the virtuous nephew said is right, you have become weaker when you listen to the sound of gunfire, it is obvious that the imperial army has come ashore." As soon as Lin Zhong's words fell, a sharp knock suddenly came out of the door. The sudden situation made everyone raise their hearts to their throats, Lin Zhong let everyone into the house, and he stepped forward to open the door, and several Self-Defense Army soldiers with Cobin guns appeared in front of the door. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are law-abiding citizens and have not violated the rules of the city government." Lin Zhong said cautiously.

One of the gloomy men said, "Sir, you don't have to be afraid, the city government has ordered that each family should have a young female citizen." We checked the household register, your eldest daughter is eligible, please ask her to come out with us. Soon, Lin Yazhi turned around and left with tears in her eyes, and Mrs. Lin choked up and sobbed. The gloomy man was leaving: they were going to the hospital to serve as nurses temporarily, and their lives were not in danger. Seeing his sister being forcibly taken away, Chen Zhiqing wanted to attack angrily, but was stopped by Lin Zhong with his eyes.

In the area of Pier 15, the counterattack of the American troops was temporarily stopped, but the shooting of both sides did not stop. At this time, the 2nd Regiment of the 1st Brigade had already arrived at the Grand Pier, but the captured area could not accommodate the strength of the two regiments, so the soldiers had to stay in rubber boats and follow the reinforcements to the Heron. Many of the wounded soldiers in front were evacuated and treated on the shore. Thanks to the powerful strikes of carrier-based aircraft, the security of this small piece of landing site was protected. The pier is about 100 meters wide on both sides, and sandbags are piled up on both sides. Soldiers stood by to prevent the Americans from attacking from both flanks.

Two submarines emerged from the sea and landed, and the hatches opened. The crew came out and shouted loudly. Soon light machine guns, heavy machine guns, mortars, grenades included, but were to be brought ashore. The troops who went ashore fought for several hours in a row, and the ammunition was running out, and the two submarines brought up the weapons and ammunition in time, which was undoubtedly a timely rain. After the submarine unloaded its weapons and ammunition, it quickly returned with some of the seriously wounded. After the war, it turned out that these two submarines played an important role in the supervisors.

In the dock warehouse, the commander of the 2nd Regiment was dirty and his face was black. It's just that the two eyes are bright. At this moment, the commander of the 2nd regiment looked at the map and said: "The US army has temporarily stopped counterattacking, but we can't stop." The territory we have captured is too narrow at the moment. The follow-up troops simply did not come. The 3rd Regiment was pinned down in the sea, and the brigade headquarters ordered us to expand the landing ground to the south. 1 Battalion Commander, how many people do you have left? "Report to the regiment commander, there are still more than half of the 200 casualties in our battalion." "I'll give you the regimental headquarters guard company and take the lead in the attack."

The commander of the 2nd regiment continued: "After the 1st battalion launched an attack. The 2 battalion prepares. "Commander. What to do with the defensive positions after we leave. The U.S. military will attack at any time on the front. "Don't worry, after your battalion leaves, the 3rd Regiment will come up with a battalion to take over. The brigade headquarters ordered that the landing field must be expanded by 100 meters before dark, and the operation should begin. "With the explosion of a lifetime, a large hole was blown open in the wall on the south side of the warehouse. Several heavy machine guns fired wildly, and the assault group, armed with a light machine gun, took the lead in attacking.

Another warehouse is connected to the south side of the warehouse 50 meters away. After the soldiers assaulted out of the city. Several heavy machine guns of the cover group were quickly pulled out to provide fire support, and several mortars of the mortar group launched a bombardment. Less than half an hour. A large hole was opened in the north gun of the warehouse to the south, and soon the soldiers rushed into the warehouse to fight the American troops. The battle immediately entered a hand-to-hand fight. The warehouse is full of all kinds of materials, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, which is very unfavorable for the attacking side.

A soldier turned around a pile of neatly arranged sacks, and suddenly an American soldier flashed out. The American soldiers took the opportunity to shoot, but the guns did not go off. Presumably, there were no bullets in the guns of the American soldiers, but I saw that the American soldiers reacted extremely quickly and swung the butts of their guns to smash them. The soldier was small but stocky. I saw him raise the gun rung, and the butt of the gun was torn. In the face of the tall American soldier, this soldier was not afraid and threw the bayonet into the enemy's chest with his backhand.

The battle has been fought to such an extent that both sides seem to have forgotten anything for a long time, and the only purpose is to destroy the other. A U.S. soldier hugged a soldier, and several rounds the soldier was ridden to the ground by the U.S. soldier, who grabbed the soldier's neck with both hands. The soldier reached out and pulled out the dagger and plunged it into the armpit of the American soldier. The American soldier's eyes widened in surprise, and his vision began to blur. After an hour of fighting, the U.S. troops were forced to abandon their warehouses and retreat. Capturing the warehouse means that the dock area in front of the warehouse is controlled.

At dusk, two regiments had already landed in the No. 15 pier area, and Hu Biao ordered the 2nd Brigade to pull up another regiment and stand by the shore to support the operation at any time. In the front-line headquarters, Zhuang Lei Tie blushed and said nothing. The chief of staff said: "Hu Biao reported that the warehouse on the south side has been taken, and he is ready to spare a regiment on top." Zhuang Lei sank for a moment and said: "The U.S. troops stopped counterattacking, but they did not retreat, I judge that the U.S. troops will definitely launch a large-scale counterattack at night, and one regiment is not enough to add another regiment, and we must ensure that the navy leads the battle team to take the fortress battery on the south side." ”

"The commander is right, the U.S. military will never give up and will definitely launch a counterattack. Immediately telegraphed to Master Hu??????。 Before dark, the two submarines made four round-trips, bringing a large amount of weapons and ammunition to the docks. The enemy's fortress artillery fired uninterruptedly, and the huge roar was always thunderous.

Chapter 114: Bloody Landing 3

Night finally fell, and the U.S. military really launched a counterattack. The fierce gunfire and mortar sound were like a chorus. The U.S. military launched an offensive like a water. In order to strengthen the command, Hu Biao personally moved the headquarters to the wharf. In the basement of the warehouse on the north side, Hu Biao took the phone and shouted loudly: "Listen to the battalions, the people are in the position, now is the time to test us, we have to nail the defensive position like a nail, and my command headquarters is in the warehouse." ”

The U.S. forces launched a tidal wave of attacks, almost continuously. Soldiers continued to suffer casualties, and the two regiments in reserve kept coming ashore to join the battle group. On the south side of the warehouse on the north side, including the dock on the north side, the attack of the American army was particularly violent. The U.S. military had infantry artillery, which posed a threat to the defending forces. And the mortars of the defending forces did not have enough range to pose a threat to the enemy infantry artillery. The flames of the explosions on the positions were fainting and flickering, and the casualties were increasing. The open ground in front of them was littered with the corpses of American soldiers, but the American soldiers seemed to be crazy and still attacked desperately.

In the front command of the dock area, Shaq mobilized the strength of two brigades, attacked for nearly 1 hour, and launched 12 attacks, but there was still no progress. "Your Excellency General, the casualties are too great, is it not to suspend the attack."

(To be continued......)

PS: A tragic fight, a life-and-death contest.