Chapter 60: Breakout
"Your Excellency, Captain, we must immediately halt our offensive and defeat the Chinese who are blocking our retreat. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 infoOtherwise, we're all going to die here. Yamane Goro Shaozo looked anxious.
The other captains also had almost the same expressions. If Tochigi insisted on launching an attack before, they could understand it. Now, it's time for their survival.
"No, we can't stop attacking right away. If we withdraw all the attacking troops, the people of China will surely find out. When the time comes, they will take the initiative to attack. We're going to be caught between two sides. "Kodaisa Tochigi hasn't completely lost his mind.
"So what are we going to do?" Several captains were in a hurry.
"Yamane-kun, you lead the 2nd Brigade and the other directly subordinate units of the Wing to attack at once, and strive to defeat the Shina people and ensure the safety of our retreat. From now on, we gradually return from the retreating troops from the front. "Tochigi Kodaisa came up with a solution.
"Your Excellency the Wing Commander is still thoughtful, and he immediately led the troops to attack." Yamane Goro Shaosa nodded.
When attacking the position of the 3rd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, the 46th Wing of the Japanese Army did not invest all its troops. Its 2nd Brigade was retained because the captain was vacant. Unexpectedly, it does come in handy now.
The 2nd Brigade lacked a squadron, but if you count the other directly subordinate units of the wing, it can also gather more than 800 people. Knowing that time was urgent, Yamane Goro Shaozo immediately led more than 800 people to the rear in an attempt to defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and recapture the back road.
At the same time, Tochigi Kodaisa also began to gradually withdraw troops from the front line. He knew that if he wanted revenge or something like that, it would be impossible. If you don't do it, you will lose your life.
Although Tochigi Kosaku could not believe why this Chinese* army, which was composed of defeated soldiers and prisoners, was so powerful. However, the facts are in front of him, and he can't help but believe it!
"Damn the Shina people, wait. The Imperial Army will not let you go. You can defeat me, but Your Excellency will never let you go. Soon, you will face the encirclement of all the imperial forces in Burma! Tochigi Kodaisa's face was hateful.
Even at this moment, Tochigi Kodaisa's heart did not completely give up revenge. He knew that he had lost the battle. The strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was very strong, beyond his expectations. However, he firmly believed that in Burma and even in the whole of Southeast Asia, the strength of the Japanese army was the strongest. The strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will only attract the attention of the Japanese army. Once encircled and suppressed by the Japanese army, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will definitely die.
At that time, Tochigi Kodaisa will also take revenge. Of course, it is difficult to say whether he will be able to see that day or not. This time the offensive failed and suffered heavy losses. Even if he escapes back, Lieutenant General Mutaguchi Ryoya will definitely not let him go. The best outcome is probably to commit suicide by seppuku.
At this moment, the 2nd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was crossing the river. In the first two rounds, the 1st Battalion had been sent to the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River. Now the 2nd Battalion is crossing the river. With the strength of one battalion, it would take almost two rounds to be able to send them all over. So, their time is also very tight.
The officers and men of the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Regiment, after crossing the river, began to build fortifications. It's too late to dig trenches or something. However, machine-gun fire points, foxholes, still have to be repaired. Otherwise, once the little devils fight, they will face a fierce battle.
"Quick, quick! Everyone, move fast. The little devil won't give us much time. Let the 2nd Battalion speed up, and send two companies over first, anyway. "Yu Chengyin, the commander of the 2nd Regiment, also crossed the river with the first batch of troops, and is now commanding the troops with his throat at his throat.
"Commander, the little devil is here. There were about seven or eight hundred men coming at us. In ten minutes or so, there will be it. A scout reported.
"Dog*day, these little devils are coming pretty fast. Heavy weapons company, get ready for me. Also, send a telegram to the artillery battalions and get them ready across the river. him hard! ”
The artillery battalion's six Type 97 150-mm medium mortars, six Type 94 75-mm mountain guns, and 12 Type 95 75-mm field guns were all deployed on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River. If these guys from the artillery battalion want to transport them across the river, it will be very troublesome. At the same time, it will take a long time. Therefore, Yu Chengyin simply deployed the artillery battalion across the river. In any case, the Irrawaddy River is only a few hundred meters wide. The range of these cannons is fully capable of reaching the west of the Irrawaddy River.
"Warriors of the Imperial Army, our retreat has been cut off by the Chinese people. Now, we have no choice but to defeat the people in front of us. Defeat them, and we have a way to live. Otherwise, we're dead. Start now, give me an attack! "After Yamane Goro Shaozo arrived with the Japanese army, there was no superfluous nonsense, and he directly gave the order to attack.
Although, the faces of these Japanese soldiers were somewhat pale. The fierce shelling of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army left some shadows in their hearts.
This battle completely exceeded their expectations. I thought it would be a very easy battle. But unexpectedly, they fell into a desperate situation, and they were very likely to die here.
Although, the Japanese themselves are not afraid of death, and it is precisely because of this that they are so fierce on the battlefield. But that doesn't mean they want to die. They also hope to be able to live.
So, knowing that the enemy's strength is very strong. However, these days* himself, under the domination of the desire to survive, still shows a strong will to fight. Like wild wolves, they roared and attacked, wanting to break through the resistance of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and recapture their retreat.
"Rush! Kill all the people of Shina! ”
"His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"
Hundreds of Japanese soldiers, led by the officers, launched an offensive to break out of the encirclement.
"Fire!"
On the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, on the positions of the artillery battalion of the 2nd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, all the artillery was ready.
With the battalion commander's order, the 24 cannons began to roar.
"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”
One after another, under the action of huge kinetic energy, the shells flew across the Irrawaddy River and smashed into the ranks of the Japanese army.
"Boom!"
The shell of a 75-mm field gun exploded, and several Japanese soldiers were swept away in an instant, as if they were falling leaves in autumn.
As the shells rained down, the attacking Japanese troops were bombed and staggered, and the casualties began to rise in a straight line!