Chapter 3: A Small Victory

Attacking Luodian was the 22nd Wing of the 10th Brigade of the 11th Division of the Japanese Army, and the wing commander Nagatsu Sabi Daisa had been scolded several times, but the Zhina Army on the opposite side was like a person who could not be killed.

They relied on the large number of people and were fighting a war of attrition with the imperial army. This is the third time that the Imperial Army has increased its troops to Shanghai, but it has not yet occupied Shanghai. The rhetoric of destroying China in three months was about to become a joke, and the commander, Admiral Matsui Ishone, had gone mad with anger.

Chiang Kai-shek didn't know what was wrong this time, it was like a decisive battle in Shanghai, increasing the number of Shanghai defense forces. The northern offensive was blocked on the Baoding line, Shanxi was blocked at Xinzhou, and the 5th Division suffered heavy casualties. But it was the same in Shanghai, where the Chinese army was constantly thrown into the battlefield, and the number of them had greatly exceeded that of the Japanese army by several times.

The 11th Division landed at Liuhe, and now more than 20 days have passed, and the small Luodian has changed hands several times, and the casualties of the imperial army are also increasing. Yongjin Zobi Dazuo was a front-line offensive force, twice attacked Luodian and was expelled twice. He was also constantly scolded on the phone, which made him very annoyed.

As a last resort, the division commander sent him a tank squad, four tanks and four armored vehicles, and a field heavy artillery brigade with four 120* guns. With these weapons, Yongjin Zuobi believes that he will be able to capture Luodian today.

However, according to the intelligence of the imperial army, in such a small place as Luodian, the Chinese army turned out to be the strength of two divisions. Although the battle lasted for a long time and the attrition was huge, there were also tens of thousands of troops defending on all sides.

The rest of the area around Luodian is full of ditches and mud puddles, paddy fields and rivers, chariots and heavy weapons are not easy to pass, only to the northeast is a road to Baosan, so Yongjin Sabi Dasa set the main direction of the attack here. But Peng Shan, who was the 11th Division as the defense, also knew that he had put his trump card troops here.

The 31st Brigade insisted on withdrawing for more than 10 days and replaced it with the troops of Ye Peigao of the 33rd Brigade. Yesterday, the Japanese army made a tentative attack and found that the defenders were in very tight positions and could not advance at several points.

Early this morning, reconnaissance planes were dispatched to determine the main frontal position, preparing to use heavy artillery fire to destroy the frontal defensive position in one fell swoop and occupy Luodian. Looking at the report of the plane in his hand, he said to the 1st Brigade Captain Araki Hachiro with a gloomy face: "Your brigade is attacking today, and you must capture Luodian." ”

"Hi" Araki Hachiro Nakasa bowed his head and stood upright, he was a brigade that did not participate in the battle, and more than a thousand people were intact. For the defeat of other troops, Araki Hachiro was very disdainful, and the combat effectiveness of the Shina army was not vulnerable at all.

Many of the generals of the Chinese army graduated from the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School, and they could learn Japanese tactics, but they could not learn the spirit of the Imperial Japanese Army, let alone the weapons and equipment of the Imperial Army.

The artillery brigade of the Japanese wing and the heavy artillery brigade that had just been transferred fired at the positions of the Chinese troops northeast of Luodian. The 92nd infantry guns of the artillery squadron of the brigade, the 75-mm mountain guns of the wing artillery group, the 120* guns of the heavy artillery brigade rained shells on the forward positions of the 5th company.

In just a short moment, the entire position was submerged in gunpowder dust. There were basically few people left in the fourth and first companies on the left and right. The company commander died, and the deputy company commander reported to the battalion commander for reinforcements.

With the rumbling of artillery, the 1st Brigade, under the command of Captain Hanagi Hachiro, launched an attack on Luodian. The battalion commander Duan Mingye was also very alarmed, the Japanese army transferred heavy artillery, but there were not many cannons on his side at all. On the one hand, he asked the regimental headquarters for artillery support, and on the other hand, he sent his only two companies to the positions to support the four and one companies on the two flanks. As soon as the order was issued, Zhang Dongjiang, deputy battalion commander, said: "Battalion commander, why hasn't the fifth company moved on the main position?" ”

Duan Mingye was taken aback in his heart, yes, the three companies were defending the front, and the companies on both sides were asking for reinforcements, how could the fifth company in the center not request? They should have suffered the heaviest casualties.

But he had no troops in his hands, so he had to say: "You lead the guard platoon, the special service platoon and the pistol team to immediately reinforce the fifth company." Hold your position for me, don't retreat, lose your position, and you don't have to come back. ”

Zhang Dongjiang knew that this was the battalion commander's family background, and he would not normally let them participate in the war, so it seemed that there was no return today. Lizheng said: "Rest assured, the battalion commander is in the position." ”

Duan Mingye said: "I took the last position, it was very weak there, and you resisted the front. ”

After Duan Mingye reported the situation to the regiment headquarters, he asked the regiment commander for reinforcements, and then ran to the position of the first company. Zhang Dongjiang led two platoons and a squad to the front of the Fifth Company's position.

Hiding in a collapsed and dilapidated house, Zou Huanzhang opened his mouth in surprise, watching the military flag being blown up and the entire position being razed to the ground, and feeling a chill. Thanks to listening to Xue Ru, otherwise his company would have been wiped out if he didn't wait for the fight.

Because the two flanks were auxiliary positions, the Japanese main artillery bombarded the positions of the fifth company. Even Zhang Jing and the first row that were about to enter the position at close range were shocked and deaf in both ears.

The entire soldiers of the Fifth Company who were hiding behind were terrified, what the hell is this cannon so powerful, and the ground is full of big pits. The Japanese did not engage in extended fire, but stopped shelling.

Xue Ru was very strange, how could he fight like this, and the fool was waiting in the position to be bombed. Why didn't the devils carry out extended shelling? Not only can it kill and injure the troops behind, but it can also prevent troops from entering the trenches to block the attack.

But Xue Ru still didn't know that the Japanese army was not a wealthy army, let alone the American and Soviet armies seen in later generations. They have very limited ammunition, not to mention the lack of timely supplies. If it weren't for Luo Dian's change of hands several times, Lieutenant General Yamamuro Sotake would not have transferred the heavy artillery brigade to the 22nd Wing.

That's it, the Chinese army can't be compared with the Japanese army, and the heavy weapons are still much behind. Without a few cannons, training in peacetime is not good, and it is not at all an opponent of the Japanese artillery. Although the Chinese army is not weak in light weapons, it is a pity that it has lost air supremacy, ground artillery is the target, and the Chinese army is defeated on this.

Seeing that the devil's shelling stopped, Zhang Jing, who was initially frightened, led the first platoon into the original position. But where there are still positions, the trenches have become shallow ditches, and then there are big deep pits.

By the time they entered, a squadron sent by Hachiro Araki was already approaching the position. There was no time to make any preparations, and immediately shot back. The squadron leader of the attack, Koyamauchi Shosa, thought that there would be no resistance from the position, and when the gun rang out, his squadron was immediately knocked down by three or four people. This made him very angry, and he fought back and charged. After all, there were few people in the first platoon, and there was not even a position, Zhang Jing shouted: "Retreat" led the first platoon to retreat.

This was so easy that Xiaoyamauchi Shaozo hesitated a little, but when he saw that there were only thirty or forty people in the retreating Zhina army, he still fled in embarrassment, and immediately laughed, and pointed with a command knife: "Ah, give a few to give."

The Japanese soldiers rushed up with their guns and howling. Originally, there was a plan to retreat, but the soldier was already timid, and he was frightened by the shell again just now, so he turned around and ran, and the angry Zhang Jing scolded.

But the crooked attack was right, which made Koyamauchi Shaozo not suspect fraud, and commanded his squadron, without waiting for the brigade behind to catch up directly. Lying on top of a dilapidated house, Xue Ru looked at the devils chasing after him, and whispered: "I really don't know whether to live or die, remember, we are the ones who are officials." ”

The sixth son said: "Who is the official?" ”

Dai Zong slapped Liuzi on the head and said, "Stupid, with a command knife and a telescope." ”

Liuzi smiled and said, "I know, I like to listen to the eldest sister." ”

Dai Zhong said strangely: "I said Liuzi, your kid is still very, and if you please others, you will be called eldest sister?" She's not as big as you. ”

Xue Ru was staring at Xiao Shan, this guy had a telescope hanging on his chest, and he was holding a command knife in his hand, and at first glance he was the biggest official. Hearing the two of them talking, he whispered: "Shut up, whoever says I'm small, everyone will call me Sister Xueru in the future." ”

Dai Zong didn't know why this smart little girl liked to be called her sister, but he was very impressed when he saw that the devil did chase him in, and the soldiers of his company did not die under the cannon.

For more than a month, Luodian has not known how many shells and * have been patronized, and there are basically few complete houses. The common people had long fled to the concession and the urban area, and Luodian had no one else except the army. Zou Huanzhang, who was hiding in the ruins, was very nervous, and the deputy company commander Lai Changwen next to him said in a low voice: "Company commander, what is the origin of this Miss Xue, why is she so smart?" ”

Zou Huanzhang said: "I don't know, it was Platoon Commander Wang who rescued them. Wang Lie was martyred, so no one knew who she was. But at her age, she is proficient in tactics, familiar with army combat, and has accurate marksmanship, so she should be from a family of generals. ”

Lai Changwen said with a smile: "I'm afraid this is the reason why the company commander asked her to retreat, right?" ”

Zou Huanzhang said: "He can be called a famous general on the battlefield, who else is surnamed Xue?" So if something happens, you and I will have to lose our heads. ”

"You mean......" Lai Changwen said, "impossible, right?" That's Miss Qianjin, how can she go to the battlefield. ”

Zou Huanzhang said: "These young ladies and gentlemen, how do they know the cruelty of the battlefield. It's better to be careful, and after this battle, see if you send her away. ”

Lai Changwen nodded and said, "Look, the devil has been fooled." ”

Sure enough, Zhang Jing in front of them ran hard, and the devils chased hard in the next year, which was really arrogant. Zou Huanzhang raised his pistol and shouted, "Fight." ”

As soon as his gun went off, a dense barrage of bullets was fired from both sides of the street. The devil, who was chasing very hard, was suddenly attacked, and it was also a big mess, and he immediately fell down. It can be seen that the devil is well-trained, and he is not panicked, and he shoots back one after another.

Xiaoshan Shaoza was shocked, it was broken, and the cunning Shina man actually ambushed him. He disconnected from the brigade behind him, which was very dangerous, and immediately ordered the men to retreat.

But as soon as he turned his head, he was blocked by machine guns, and he shouted fiercely: "Quick, quick, drip, attack on both sides, attack and destroy the Chinese army." Big ......"

Before he could finish his sentence, a gunshot rang out, and a cloud of blood erupted from his head in the hill, and he fell headlong.

The military command structure of the Japanese army was still very mature, and the squadron leader was broken, and the deputy officer immediately took over the command and rushed back. I can't help but admit that the combat effectiveness of the national army is different from that of the Japanese army, they are skilled in tactical movements, accurate in shooting, quick in response, and even if they are surrounded and ambushed, they still fight desperately and constantly retreat outside the town.

The lieutenant lieutenant of the squadron was no better, because there were three guns watching them. In this fight, you can't see who is in charge at all, so you have to see who is beating whom. Dai Zong's marksmanship is okay, and the sixth son is not good at all.

A dozen people couldn't play the role of snipers at all, and as soon as the war started, they were all out of order.

There are more than 200 devils, at such a close distance, hiding from the cold gun, it's just too enjoyable, no matter what machine gun grenadiers, they will shoot when they see someone. Attracted by the soldiers on the left and right, the devil commander was killed, and the Japanese army, who lost his command, became fleeing for his life.

Even so, Zou Huanzhang's soldiers kept falling, and the Japanese soldiers covered the grenadiers and fired on both sides, and many soldiers were blown away. Xue Ru, who was angry, shouted, but she couldn't help it, the people of her ten sniper teams couldn't command at all, and the snipers were all fighting alone, and there were no individual communication tools.

But in general, there are more than a dozen guns to watch, especially Xue Ru, to watch the key people, and gradually the snipers also remember their duties.

After all, there were no decent buildings here, and in the end, fifty or sixty devils rushed out.

This is something that has never happened before, even Zou Huanzhang was very excited, shouting to pursue. The fifth company was in a wild pursuit, and the sound of cannonballs came from front before the pursuit was stopped, and the devils with less than fifty people left fled.

The captain of the group who answered in the back, Hachiro Araki, opened his mouth in surprise, a squadron of the Imperial Japanese Army, and a squad came back, how is this possible? Fearing a counter-charge, he immediately led the brigade back.

The fifth company boiled, and it was a big victory. Zou Huanzhang shouted: "Report to the battalion commander quickly."

Can you not be excited? A one-to-one casualty is a big victory. Now the Fifth Company has suffered more than 30 casualties and eliminated more than 100 devils. Four to one more wins.

Looking at Xue Ru who came down from the house, Zou Huanzhang said, "Miss Xue, it's really amazing. ”

Xue Ru was also very happy, after all, he had won the battle. But does it work? The devil is a division, with 20,000 people, which is more. Hurriedly said: "Quickly repair the fortifications, pay attention to the devil's shelling, they will still attack." ”

Zou Huanzhang also came to his senses, no matter how many victories like this ten times could not change the fate of Luodian, he was worried and asked, "What should I do next?" ”