The northern defense line of Zhongtiao Mountain, the northeast side of Hengling Pass.

After delivering Li Yunlong's Marine Regiment to its destination, Principal Chang immediately led the air train to turn around and quickly returned to the field airfield in the southeastern base area of Shanxi.

The entire formation arrived on the battlefield and was divided into two for the first time, one part consisting of twenty-five plus transport planes and twenty-five fighters.

These fighters will continue to escort the train and ensure the safe return of the air train.

The other part consisted of six Spitfires and fifty-eight Hurricanes, which not only carried bullets and guns, but also Red Sun rockets and aerial bombs mounted on the lower wings.

According to the rules of the 1st Air Division, these big guys must be disposed of before returning to the airport.

In this day and age, whether it is a fighter or a bomber, as long as it is loaded with weapons, it is generally not necessary to bring those big babies back to the airport.

Even if it is not used up, it will choose a sparsely populated place and throw it down.

After all, when an airplane takes off with weapons, it encounters almost no danger. In any case, they are well-trained fighters, and their basic skills are solid.

But no one can guarantee that their aircraft will be in good condition after the mission!

Whatever the reason, if there is a mistake during landing, there is a possibility that the aircraft will rub against the ground.

If there were weapons mounted on the belly or under the wings at that time, it was very likely that they would have blown up their own airfield.

Look at those devils who seem to be tireless and crazy to attack. Captain Wang Hai picked up the communicator and gave the order to attack in the channel:

"In the first wave, every four fighters were in a formation, and everyone went on together. While the enemy's formation is still relatively dense, throw out all the bombs. ”

"Choose the most valuable goals as much as possible, and focus on delaying the advancement of the devil!"

"Roger!"

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At this time, the 41st Division of the North China Front and the 9th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade were launching a fierce attack on the positions of the 43rd Army and the 17th Army in Guozhu.

Although a large number of heavy weapons were lost in the air raids, the combat effectiveness and fighting will of the Devil B Division were still not to be underestimated.

Under the impact at all costs, the defenders of the northern line of Zhongtiao Mountain have already declined. In just two hours of fighting, they lost the eighteen ping position.

Several infantry brigades fought steadily, with Type 92 infantry guns and smoke bombs as the tactical core, encroaching on the fortress group of the 43rd Army little by little.

In the Japanese army's forward command post, Lieutenant General Shimizu and Major General Kenyoshi Ikegami did not have a good face.

Don't look at the current offensive of the troops is going well, as long as those damn enemy planes appear again, all the previous gains will have to be vomited.

Suddenly, Qing Shui rushed out of the command post, and the old devil snatched the telescope of the staff officer next to him and carefully observed it towards the distant sky.

Soon, he spotted dozens of green dots high in the sky.

"Enemy planes! Enemy! Take cover! ”

As soon as the words fell, a group of high-ranking generals in the command post burrowed into the air-raid shelter like moles. The speed is quite Gallic chicken relics.

The reason why Qing Shui Qing was able to distinguish the 1st Air Division was very simple, their planes all departed from Taiyuan, and they should have flown from the north instead of from the south.

As the sound of piston engines became clearer and clearer, sixty-four fighters appeared over the battlefield.

The Japanese infantry was in a mess at once, they were already overwhelmed by the bombardment. Many devils can't help but tremble their legs just by seeing the plane.

At the moment of life and death, one by one the brigades were no longer gathered together, birds and beasts scattered, and the offensive formation was destroyed in an instant.

No one still had the courage to charge, because by this time there were already enemy planes that had swooped down and dropped bombs on crowded positions.

Several 227-kilogram aerial bombs exploded violently, and the movement of the explosion was clearly felt even by Qing Shui Qingcheng and others in the rear air-raid shelter.

Unlike the extremely embarrassed devils, the 43rd Army, as the defender, seems to have taken a strong shot of adrenaline.

It has been more than a full day since the beginning of the campaign, and the vast majority of soldiers have become accustomed to the friendly air force like model workers.

Even though the two sides have not yet been able to establish an effective communication network, the air-ground cooperation is quite good, and sometimes the ground forces can still guide the 1st Air Division.

For the grassroots commanders on the front, now is a good opportunity to attack. Aerial bombs not only destroyed the enemy's trenches, but also broke up the formations of the devils.

It's a long time to wait if you don't fight back at this time.

"All attack!"

Taking advantage of the air raids launched by the 1st Air Division, the 43rd Army organized several waves of counter-charges and recaptured the 18-ping position.

If it weren't for the army commander Zhao Shiling, who was afraid that the troops would rush too hard and be accidentally injured by friendly fighters, the soldiers with high morale would have to give the devils some strength.

Under the instruction of the signal flares, one hurricane after another completed the dive, and the aerial bombs carried were recklessly dropped on the heads of the 41st Division.

Patches of bombs exploded along the path of the devil's retreat, and flames devoured the lives of the enemy.

Occasionally, devils use light and heavy machine guns and try to form an anti-aircraft fire network. But this pitiful firepower is not even enough to be a farewell hurricane atmosphere group.

The precision dive bombardment lasted five minutes, and sixty-four fighters divided into several batches and delivered the bombs they carried to the 41st Division and the 9th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade.

The two brothers, Hurricane and Spitfire, are definitely fighters with good roots on the European battlefield.

After all, the bomb load is insufficient, and it is difficult to be competent for the tasks of close support aircraft.

But once they come to the Asian battlefield with excellent matchmaking mechanics, many devil soldiers already regard them as the god of death in the air.

Any weight bomb carried by the two, even if it does not hit directly and becomes a near-miss, can have an instant kill effect on the Japanese armored forces.

The Red Sun Rockets are less powerful, but they are very accurate when attacking ground units.

Coupled with the firing correction of aviation machine guns or aerial guns, one artillery position was basically achieved at a time.

Naturally, there is no need to mention the power of the Western artillery and the Browning aviation machine gun, and the damage caused by these two weapons in a single day is no less than the number of rockets and aerial bombs.

And even in a sense, the mental damage caused is greater.

After the bombs were used up, many fighters attacked freely.

Fang Ziyi's target was a Type 95 light tank that was retreating, and he saw that his hurricane wings began to dive at a small angle as soon as he swung his wings.

From the perspective of the devils below, the plane that killed countless people swooped down on them with a terrifying momentum.

The Hurricane's twelve Browning machine guns fired at the devils who were retreating with the tanks, and by the way, they also completed the correction of the rocket launch trajectory.

Rumble!

After a loud bang, the Type 95 Light Tank was blown into several parts that caught fire, apparently completely destroyed.

As for the crew members in those tanks, it can only be said that they are all acquaintances, and none of them have any chance of surviving.

The devils around who used the tanks as cover and retreated, even if they were not killed by the Browning aviation machine guns, were blown to pieces by the aerial bombs.

A simple licking of the ground, the tank that made the 43rd Army hate it was easily solved by Fang Ziyi.

In the face of an air force loaded with ammunition, the enemy's ground forces are all lambs to the slaughter, and it can only be said that air power is worthy of being the natural enemy of the ground armored forces.

Watching Fang Ziyi elegantly complete a ground attack, he said with great emotion in the channel:

"I have to say, you're getting more and more efficient! If the current situation continues, maybe in a few decades your story will be like Rudel's to the world. ”

"After returning to the border area, I will apply to Director Huang to modify your plane. Replace it with two 40mm Vickers guns and let you have a good time! ”

After hearing the captain's words, Fang Ziyi was stunned.

Although his flight was not short, the Battle of Nakajo Mountain was his first major battle.

Being able to get such a high rating in just one day made him feel like he was living in a dream.

"Rudel? Who is this man? It should be a foreigner, what did he do? ”

"This man is not that famous now, you will know later. He has many nicknames, the most widely spread are the Eagle of the Eastern Front and the King of Paramecium in the World! ”

Fang Ziyi's air attack was only the tip of the iceberg of the ground attack of the 1st Air Division.

The pilots pulled the fighters up one after another, and after choosing one lucky winner in the air, they completed another attack.

Hurricanes, Spitfire wings, cannons/machine guns, and Red Sun rockets are fired in unison, as if a hot knife is slicing through butter.

Few of the devils who were hit could leave a whole corpse. The stumps and severed arms that can be seen everywhere have dyed the land of Nakajo Mountain red and black.

However, the 41st Division is not a fool, they have been devastated by the 1st Air Division for a whole day.

In the face of these enemy planes licking the ground, the devils can already quickly disperse and find cover.

Despite the Hurricane and Spitfire, it was already difficult to find piles of enemies during the third wave, and the ground attack was becoming less and less effective.

Affected by the amount of ammunition loaded, the ammunition on the fighter has been almost poured.

Under the leadership of Captain Wang Hai, all the pilots did not have the slightest memory, and they raised the altitude to re-formation.

Although the pilots leave a third of their guns and bullets behind each time, who knows if the devil Army Aviation will suddenly appear to fight them.

In case you are caught off guard, no one can afford this responsibility.

Even though the battle was not over, the soldiers of the 43rd Army could no longer hold back their excitement. They cheered at the departing Air Division from the defensive line and watched the model workers return.

"It's so enjoyable! The feeling of having the Air Force is cool! How many years! We finally have air supremacy! ”

"Isn't it! I've been fighting all day with this Makqin, and it's not as good as a bomb from someone else's plane! The Eighth Route Army is also too powerful! It's richer than the Central Army! ”

With the support of sixty-four fighters, the devils lost a lot of manpower and armored troops, and even a large-caliber heavy artillery was destroyed.

The most important thing is that the defenders recaptured the eighteen ping position, which made the next defensive work a lot easier!

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The northern line of Nakajo Mountain, the command post of the Japanese army's advance.

Half an hour after the departure of the 1st Air Division, Shimizu received a report of damage from the front.

At this time, this old devil was as silent as a volcano before the eruption, and even Kenyoshi Ikegami, who was independently mixed into the 9th Brigade, did not dare to talk to him.

Suddenly, a staff officer came running from outside. He held a telegram in his hand, handed it to his lieutenant general with great trepidation, and then quietly took a small step back.

"Yaga!"

After reading it, Qing Shui Gui slapped a big fight in the face of the staff officer.

"Okamura Ninji, this dog thief! Not the son of man! How the are you attacking! Our division has a total of 8 105 howitzers, and now 5 have been blown up by the Eighth Route Army! How do I fight! ”

"Telegram me back now! If there is no heavy artillery support! No assistance from the Army! Even if the 41st Division died on the ground, it would be impossible to complete the advance! ”

"It's too easy to say, and I don't know who gave so many precious planes for nothing at one time!"

"Hey!"

Qing Shui, who was angry, found that the staff officer in front of him was still standing still, so he immediately made up for it.

"Telegram: Don't forget to use honorifics! Don't forget to ask for tactical guidance! Whoever wants to carry this pot will carry it! ”

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Behind Zhongtiao Mountain, northeast of Hengling Pass,

An elite squad of heavily armed devils hid in the mountains and forests, staring at the command post of the 43rd Army.

Although Liu Maoen, commander of the group army, has instructed all armies and divisions to strictly guard against them, they must do a good job in the defense of the headquarters and important military areas.

But after a day of fighting, the army commander Zhao Shiling still slackened.

With the help of the Eighth Route Army Air Force, he even had the illusion that a devil was nothing great.

After all, withstanding the attack of a division with a non-descendant army was a miracle that was unimaginable before.

In the eyes of the devil's elite squad, the command post of the 43rd Army is no different from being undefended, and the only threatening secret post has also been figured out by them.

This squad totaled more than sixty people, including special high-tech spies who were proficient in Chinese and elite infantry of the North China Front.

Although there is still a gap compared to Yamamoto's special forces, the infiltration raid is definitely a good hand, and the ability to wreak havoc is also very amazing.

Just as the captain Hirao Umezono was still thinking about the next plan of action, a communicator with a radio station on his back came to him.

The other party bowed his head and saluted, and reported in a low voice:

"Hirao-kun, Commander Okamura Ninji has just sent us a telegram. We were ordered to launch an offensive with the headquarters of the 43rd Army half an hour later, and to cooperate with the 41st Division in front of us to take the northern defensive line. ”

"If conditions allow, it is best to destroy the enemy's ammunition depots and key military facilities such as hospitals."

This order filled Hirao's face with a fanatical expression.

The devils who can be selected to enter the interior of Nakajo Mountain are all die-hard factions who have been brainwashed by militarism, and these people regard the tasks assigned by their superiors as everything.

With the strength of their squad, each of the above orders is very challenging.

But these elites have no fear, but regard them as a way to realize the value of their lives.

Hirao Umeen looked at his subordinates with sharp eyes, and then raised his wrist to look at the time.

"Samurai, the time has come to be loyal to His Majesty the Locust! Fifteen minutes later we got to work! ”

The first group is to raid with me head-on! Straight into the command of the enemy's 43rd Army! The second group is roundabout! Cut off the enemy's retreat! The third group goes directly to destroy the opponent's arsenal! ”

"This fight! We will win! ”

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Twenty minutes later, the command post of the 43rd Army.

At this time, the army commander Zhao Shiling was in a very good mood, he looked at the ground in front of him with a smile, and he vaguely had a slight advantage in my appearance.

The troops on the front line not only held their positions, but even cooperated with the Eighth Route Army to make an effective counteroffensive. Such combat effectiveness was something that he, the army commander, did not expect.

Although he may be investigated by the old man in the southwest capital after the war, he is not afraid of shadows and has no worries at all.

After carefully studying the strategic situation map, Zhao Shiling prepared to contact the 17th Army on the flank, and prepared to jointly consolidate the security of the supply lines and ferries in the rear.

But at this moment, he found that the phone could not be connected.

Da-da-da-da!

Boom Boom!

Gunshots and explosions of grenadiers rang out, and all doubts were solved.

Five minutes later, the commander of the guard company barged in. The man was covered in blood and broke into the command post with a handful of flowers.

"Sir, there's a gang of devils who have touched our neighborhood. At present, the brothers have exchanged fire with each other, and our battalion commander is directing the battle! ”

"For safety reasons, we recommend that you follow us and transfer!"

Zhao Shiling nodded, and quickly picked up a pistol and steel helmet from the table. After dressing, he left the command post with the fighters of the guard company.

Before leaving, he specially left people to wait in place.

If a devil sneaks in, detonate the explosives in the room so that the devil can't get any information.

Listening to the gunfire becoming less and less, everyone knew that the guard battalion had gained the upper hand.

Although Zhao Shiling did not attach much importance to the defense work of the headquarters, the advantage of being more numerous was too great. With only a few dozen people from the devil, it is difficult to hit in without automatic fire.

"How many of these enemies are there in the sneak attack on the headquarters?"

This question was a bit difficult for the commander of the guard company, and he thought about it for a long time and gave an estimate.

"It's about forty people, their firepower is not very strong, and they can't make any climate. It should be the kind that sneaks into the headquarters of the Fifth Army and prepares to infiltrate and cause sabotage. ”

"It's all around us, don't worry, there won't be any problems!"

But at this moment, a huge explosion came from the location of the distant munitions office, and everyone's attention was attracted to it.

At the same time! A bullet hit Zhao Shiling, and the commander of the 43rd Army fell straight to the ground.

"Protect the military seat!"

Despite the shouts of the commander of the guard company, ten soldiers gathered around their own commander. The remaining warriors drew their weapons and engaged the enemy who appeared.

In the course of the engagement, soldiers constantly fell. But with the bravery of going forward and succeeding, the devil's elite troops were still killed and wounded.

"Help! Carry the military seat to the field hospital! ”

"But the company commander! In the explosion just now, the hospital was also blown up by devils! There is a high probability that there are no more doctors alive! ”

"What did you say!"

Hurry up, hurry, hurry

(End of chapter)