Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 255 Siege Bombs

 Outside Taiyuan City, the southern group's position.

"put!"

 After receiving the order, several gunners mechanically pulled the match rope.

The M1897 75mm cannon has extremely high stability. Due to the existence of the hydraulic parking and retraction device, the recoil force every time it is fired cannot even push the gun emplacement.

With the assistance of artillery observation posts, artillery shells steadily hit the fortress group within a few kilometers ahead.

After a full nine minutes of shelling, the positions outside the Japanese city were already riddled with holes and ruins, and even some of the city walls were damaged to varying degrees.

Our own side was able to achieve such excellent results without any injuries. In addition to the hard training of the artillerymen, it also benefited from excellent logistical support.

  After all, in modern warfare, an excellent logistics team is equally important as a combat team.

 One minute later, the first phase of the bombardment ended.

The brigade commander walked out of the field command post in a meteoric step. He took the telescope handed to him by the staff officer at the side.

The first thing that caught our eyes was the smoke of gunfire and the mountains of shell casings piled behind each artillery position.

As the commander-in-chief of this battle, the brigade commander originally wanted to give priority to observing the Japanese positions and decide whether to let the infantry launch an attack based on the specific damage situation.

 But the artillery position on our side was too spectacular, so I couldn't help but take a second look.

At this time, the first army's ring fortification group was more than 90% damaged, and only about twenty reinforced concrete forts were left standing alone in the ruins.

The high-explosive and armor-piercing shells fired by Miss 75 are simply the nemesis of masonry fortifications. Yoshio Shinozuka’s shoddy project ultimately failed Yoshio Iwamatsu.

“Inform the First Air Division and let the fighter jets take off. The remaining fortresses can only be handed over to them.”

“The infantry, engineers and artillery are ready for action, and the siege will begin next. We need to break through the city wall as soon as possible. Every minute and every second is important now.”

“The shelling just now will definitely alarm the Japanese in the city, and the enemy is likely to jump over the wall in a hurry. Once they attack the industrial area, the secret service group will not be able to hold on for long.”

As soon as the brigade commander finished speaking, the correspondent on standby picked up the phone and conveyed the orders one by one to the relevant troops.

 But at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

In the distance from Taiyuan City, a huge streamlined balloon numbered 104 slowly rose.

This thing is familiar to everyone here. In the early years, when the troops were still struggling, they were often bullied by the enemy using observation balloons and artillery.

The enemy's intentions are also obvious. They want to find their own artillery positions and carry out retaliatory counterattacks.

 “Boom!”

Just as the staff were preparing to implement the response plan, the observation balloon that had just appeared for less than half a minute turned into a brilliant flame in the sky.

With a violent explosion, the artillery observer in the basket was directly crushed to ashes.

 The reversal happened so quickly that the staff did not react for a while.

Of all the people present, only the brigade commander always smiled, as if everything was under control.

A few seconds later, the portable communicator on his waist vibrated rapidly, and the loud voice of Commander Han of the anti-aircraft artillery regiment came out.

“Report to the Commander-in-Chief! Our unit has successfully completed the mission!”

“Based on my years of experience, the enemy’s observation balloons did not acquire any data at all!”

As a well-known hexagonal warrior in our army, the brigade commander took almost everything that might happen into consideration when preparing a specific combat plan.

 He expected that the enemy would send out observation balloons.

Since the Eighth Route Army had one hundred and fifty Hotchkiss 25mm anti-aircraft guns, the deputy commander-in-chief mobilized talented artillery from the three main forces and established a directly subordinate anti-aircraft artillery regiment.

 It is a pity that the entire North China Front Army Aviation was lost in the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain.

This has resulted in the newly established anti-aircraft artillery regiment having no chance to show off its capabilities from October last year to now, and can only silently guard the safety of the headquarters and logistics department.

 In this battle of Taiyuan, the brigade commander took the initiative to take away the anti-aircraft artillery regiment.

 One is to deal with any aircraft that may appear when the Air Force is not present.

 The second is to support the infantry. After all, the Hotchkiss 25mm anti-aircraft gun is lightweight and has its own wheels that can follow the infantry.

 The main purpose of anti-aircraft guns is to use them to fight infantry. No serious AA person can do anti-aircraft defense.

 Facts have proved that every response measure prepared by the brigade commander is very far-sighted. Killing an observation balloon in half a minute is the perfect answer given by the anti-aircraft artillery regiment.

 In such a short period of time, the enemy's artillery observers must have lost everything.

 “Stay vigilant and be careful of Yoshio Iwamatsu’s back-up plan.”

“Until the First Air Division arrives on the battlefield, the air defense depends entirely on you.”

"yes!"

As the saying goes, good fortune never comes alone, and misfortune never comes alone.

Just as Commander Han finished communicating with the brigade commander, the last Lu Hang of the First Army came out of Taiyuan City.

 The Japanese pilots at this stage are all old devils who have a combination of strength and luck. The two are indispensable, otherwise it would be impossible to survive the pursuit of the Kongyi Division.

 Looking at the observation balloon that was blown up by Rinku, Jinbo Kouji's face became extremely gloomy. The advantages of anti-aircraft artillery are concealment and firepower. If they enter the effective range of anti-aircraft artillery without knowing it, the consequences will be really disastrous.

Although our own observation balloon used its own life to open the way for them.

But the Eighth Route Army's anti-aircraft artillery commander was obviously a master, and the positions he arranged were natural. Even though the position had just been exposed by firing, he couldn't tell how many anti-aircraft guns the opponent had.

This is due to the five no-sees that the anti-aircraft artillery regiment has adhered to since its establishment, that is, no people, no guns, no roads, no new soil, and no flashes.

Even though the enemy most likely has no aircraft available, the lessons of blood and tears in the past have made Commander Han have concealment and anti-bombing engraved in his bones.

 After thinking for a moment, Jinbo Koji led the team to raise the altitude and said in the communication channel:

“The **** Eighth Route Army actually hid an air defense force. Fighters followed me to attract firepower and buy time for the dive bomber formation to break through.”

“Gentlemen, the time has come to devote yourself to your brother’s country! It’s a black card! It’s on board!”

 “Attack!”

Having finished speaking, Shen Bao was lucky enough to take the lead.

Since this Japs was determined to die, he did not use the horizontal bombing that he was usually best at. Instead, he chose a half-baked dive bomb with the highest hit rate.

The noses of the three Type 97 fighter jets suddenly sank, and they changed from level flight to dive to launch a suicidal attack on the anti-aircraft artillery regiment's position.

 Throughout the process, they continued to maneuver in an attempt to avoid anti-aircraft artillery attacks. From time to time, small water pipes were used to strafe, trying to attract active fire from the positions below.

 Looking at the menacing enemy planes, Deputy Commander Han did not rush to give the order to fire.

The position of the anti-aircraft artillery regiment has fortifications, and the aircraft machine guns of the Type 97 fighter jets are difficult to pose a threat.

He has no interest in those fighter jets that come to die on their own initiative. After finally leading the team to the battlefield, it was enough to shoot down the bombers in the rear.

Comrades in the anti-aircraft artillery regiment are also very calm. After eight months of training, they have already become proficient in the use of ring sights. Everyone predicted the flying speed of the enemy plane based on the speed circle and was ready to shoot at any time.

Captain Han held a telescope in one hand, staring at the Japanese plane, and held a portable communicator in the other hand.

 In order to unify the command of the anti-aircraft artillery regiment, each company is equipped with a portable communicator. With just one order, the entire regiment can attack at the same time.

 “Fire! The anti-aircraft battery is on full alert!”

In an instant, traces of tracer bullets pierced the sky.

One hundred and fifty Hotchkiss 25mm anti-aircraft guns opened with full firepower. The soldiers were like experienced hunters waiting for their prey to enter the trap, and then launched a winning strike.

 After a long period of rigorous training, everyone in the anti-aircraft artillery regiment can change ammunition extremely quickly, and almost every artillery group can maintain a level of more than 110 rounds per minute.

Such proficiency, even the Japanese and French navies had to knock one off before leaving.

Facing such intensive anti-aircraft firepower, the three Type 97 fighter jets were shot to death without any splashes during the attack.

 Planes without armor protection can easily disintegrate in the air.

 Unfortunately, there were still two 97 single light aircraft that broke through the anti-aircraft artillery regiment's position.

“Damn it! We can’t hit him! Commander, the enemy has exceeded the shooting height and range, what should we do now?”

Looking at the anxious expression of his battalion commander, Captain Han waved his hand casually. He picked up his telescope and looked to the southeast, where dozens of planes were approaching.

 “Why are you so anxious? The devils will not succeed.”

“Have you forgotten who stole our side business?”

“Okay, let’s get ready quickly. We will advance with the infantry in a while. Maybe there are tanks in the city that can be attacked!”

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Time goes back ten minutes to Wusu Airport.

Although the Air Force Division has already made its name in the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, the entire Republic of China now knows that a powerful air force guards the airspace of the motherland.

 But we have to admit that this young force still has some problems.

 The first to bear the brunt is the serious shortage of skilled ground staff.

  After all, the difficulty of training an excellent ground crew is no less difficult than that of a pilot.

 Whenever there is a large-scale task, you always need to prepare long in advance, otherwise you will face the problem of insufficient manpower.

On the tarmac, Captain Wang Hai was cooperating with the ground handling team to conduct the last inspection of his Spitfire before takeoff.

 There are already 34 solid or hollow red stars on the fuselage of this fighter jet. It has become a symbol of the glory of the First Air Division.

Limited by the sluggish military production capacity, Captain Wang Hai may not be able to compete with those three German ace pilots who are cheating in this world war.

But based on the current record, there is definitely no problem in surpassing second-tier players like Ivan Kozhidub, Richard Banger and Saburo Sakai.

 After confirming that everything was normal, Captain Wang Hai returned to the cockpit.

With the sound of piston engines and propellers, the Spitfire under him flew into the sky. After circling at low altitude for several times, they formed a formation with five Hurricanes and flew towards the airspace of the Southern Group together.

 Due to the extremely close distance between the airport and the battlefield, all fighter jets do not need to carry auxiliary fuel tanks, and each aircraft takes off with a full load of ammunition.

 Looking at the densely packed ground crew below and the group of fighter jets lining up to set off, Captain Wang Hai said with a smile:

“Let’s go out and get rid of the remaining reinforced concrete fortresses first. Then try to blow up the city walls with special bombs, and provide as much help as possible to the infantry.”

  It happened again today. Fortunately, it’s not the time of the underworld. At least it’s dawn.

 (End of this chapter)