Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

What's more, if the river defense forces can capture Dangtu, they will also be able to support the Japanese troops marching into Ma'anshan and other places.In the eyes of the Japanese troops of these river defense forces, as long as they can capture Dangtu first, it will be regarded as the first achievement!

Watching the reconnaissance plane circling in the sky and leaving, the Japanese river defense troops who were also marching cautiously knew that the reconnaissance plane was about to leave.However, judging from the current situation, the river channel entering Dangtu seems to be very safe.

'Sakai-kun, since we entered China, which army can resist our attack?In this inland river, who can compete with us.If you want me to say, speed up the march, maybe we can stay in Dangtu City at night! '

The Japanese captain standing on a shallow-water gunboat looked at a Japanese captain beside him and said these words with a smile.Regarding the attack of the river defense force, the officers and soldiers of the accompanying Japanese river defense force seemed extremely excited.

For them, most of the time, they are only responsible for the security and security around the river, and attack the resistance forces in the inland river.But the problem is that as the Huaxia Navy exists in name only, and the inland river troops are almost completely wiped out.

The Japanese river defense troops equipped with inland river gunboats are also unscrupulous in China's inland rivers and Yangtze River.Right now they are also accompanied by two squadrons, and many people feel that this battle must be won.

On the other hand, the Japanese captain Kazuki Sakai, who commanded this battle, said very cautiously: "Ishida-san, there is an old saying in China called 'a ten-thousand-year ship made with care', we need to be more cautious when we go to Dangtu this time." .

According to what we have learned, the Guxi River we are about to enter has a section of waterway that is not spacious.When gunboats pass by, you need to be more careful.If there is a loss in this battle, we will not be able to explain it to His Excellency the Zhongzuo when we go back. "

'As far as these Chinese troops are concerned, you are too cautious.Didn't we receive information before that the regular Chinese army in the Ma'anshan area had already fled to Jiangbei in a hurry?This Ma'anshan is defenseless against us.

Even if someone ambushed us around the river, what weapons would they have?Does Sakai-san think it is possible to block our gunboats with just a few rifles?In the inland river, we are invincible! '

Listening to the words of Captain Ishida next to him, Sakai Kazuki always believed that no opponent should be underestimated.Considering that among the troops that are about to be encircled and suppressed, there are soldiers who can break into Nanjing City and assassinate the Japanese generals. The strength of this army must be not small.

What's more, the gunboat they drove this time was far inferior in terms of firepower and speed compared to the large-tonnage gunboats cruising in the Yangtze River.If they really encountered artillery salvos, gunboats like theirs would not be able to hold a few shots.

Two gunboats led the way, followed by many ferries towing kayaks.When turning into the Guxi River, the Japanese machine gunners on the two gunboats were also ready for defensive operations, keeping an eye on the situation on both sides of the river.

When passing the first river, which Sakai looked at as dangerous, suddenly there was a burst of gunshots around the river.Several Japanese soldiers standing outside the gunboat were directly killed by these bullets, and some fell directly into the river.

'Baga, strike back! '

Captain Ishida, startled by the sudden gunshot, immediately ordered the machine gunners on the gunboat to counterattack the gunners on both sides of the river.The Japanese soldiers on the tugboat following the gunboat also all hid in the cabin.

Only the machine gunners piled on the deck of the tugboat lay in the sandbag machine gun position and cooperated with the gunboat's machine gunners to fire.And a short-barreled artillery equipped on the gunboat also launched shelling.

Seeing the sound of shell explosions from the shore, the Japanese soldiers who hid in the ship cabin seemed very excited.From their point of view, these attackers were too overwhelmed to rely on rifles to defend their gunboats.

It didn't take long for the Japanese soldiers on board to see that the attackers who were hiding on the bank of the river quickly left in a hurry from the hillside on the bank.Seeing this scene, the Japanese officers and soldiers on the ship seemed very excited.

'Suo Ga!Mr. Sakai, seeing this scene reminds me of a Chinese proverb I've heard before. It should be like this now, right?It's ridiculous for these Chinese troops to attack our gunboats with rifles. '

Regarding Captain Ishida's words, Captain Sakai always felt that something was wrong.But exactly what was wrong, he couldn't tell.Finding that the attackers had left, he quickly ordered the gunboats to move on.

Looking at the three corpses picked up from the river, Sakai Kazuki looked at the corpses and said, "Ishida-kun, it seems that the marksmanship of these raiders is pretty good. But since they know we are coming, why don't they send more troops?" ?”

'Sakai-kun, people will always die in war.For these three warriors, it can only be said that their luck is not very good.When Dangtu City is captured, I will kill [-] Chinese people to avenge them.It's getting dark, let's speed up! '

In Ishida's view, the small unit that attacked them should be a platoon-level unit.Although it was a bit rare, in Ishida's view, it was commendable that these people dared to ambush them.

As the gunboat continued to move forward, the speed increased a little more than before.And such an attack was still encountered twice in the next one.The three seemingly useless attacks also seemed to make Kazuki Sakai realize that this was blocking.

Want to use this kind of action to stop their river defense forces sailing in the river?The command battle of this army is too stupid, right?But these three attacks made Sakai feel that the troops should rush to Dangtu quickly.

Just when this river defense force was about five miles away from Dangtu.Song Yuping, who was standing at the mouth of a river, said with a smile, "Okay! Our guests are coming! Put down the bamboo rafts we tied up!"

Under Song Yuping's order, the reconnaissance battalion that cooperated with the operation quickly put a large number of bamboo rafts into the Guxi River.When the Japanese gunboats turned a bend in the river, they saw a large number of bamboo rafts flowing down the river.

'Baga, how come there are so many bamboo rafts?It's ridiculous to try to stop us with this, isn't it? '

Facing the large number of bamboo rafts drifting over, the two gunboats didn't seem to be very worried.But for the tugboats following behind, these bamboo rafts blocking the river are somewhat dangerous.

Most importantly, the Japanese soldiers on board found that both ends of these bamboo rafts were sharpened.For iron-hulled gunboats, it may not pose any threat.But for the tugboat and kayak behind, it is still very dangerous to hit it several times.

'Let the No. [-] gunboat clear the way parallel to us, slow down and wait for the tugboat to come along.It seems that the opponent uses this tactic to delay our attack on Dangtu.However, this is useless! '

Is it really useless?

Watching the two gunboats slow down slowly, the tugboat following behind also followed.Song Yuping, who was staying on the shore, looked at the four special forces members beside him and said, "How is it? Are you sure you will hit the first shot?"

'Captain, if we still miss such a live target, we will all feel ashamed!Rest assured, the first hit is guaranteed!This kind of iron bastard can't hold a few shots! '

'good!Looking at the sky, it didn't take long for it to get dark.After cleaning them up, let's leave quickly!Let's attack! '

'Yes! '

When the two gunboats hit the bamboo raft on both sides of the gunboat, the special forces on the shore had adjusted the angle of the mortar.When Song Yuping's order was issued, the four mortars quickly roared.

Kazuki Sakai, standing on the bow of the gunboat, looked at the bamboo rafts that had been knocked open, although he felt a little headache.But I still feel that as long as they are given a little time, I believe they can open up a passage smoothly.

As a result, at this moment, the sound of shelling from both sides of the river made Kazuki Sakai's expression change drastically: "Lie down! Shelling!"

Accompanied by Kazuki Sakai's roar, Captain Ishida who was standing beside him also quickly bent down and prepared to hide in the ship's cabin.But at this time, four mortar shells had already fallen from the sky, hitting two gunboats accurately.

The sound of the "boom bang" explosion made the Japanese soldiers on the gunboat also feel terrified.For a small-tonnage gunboat like theirs, the protection itself is not strong, and many places are only covered with a layer of iron.

The officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion lying on the shore watched the four mortar shells fired by the special forces, all of which hit the two gunboats. Every officer and soldier felt admiration.Such artillery skills, even if they can use mortars, they are ashamed!

After three rapid fires, one of the gunboats capsized directly in the river.The gunboat, which had lost its forward momentum, also began to hit the tugboat behind.Watching this scene, the Japanese tugboat immediately seemed a little panicked.

'Turn around, turn around quickly, get out of here!leave here! '

Just wanting to make a U-turn in this kind of river, where the water speed is a bit fast and turns, the difficulty can be imagined.Before these tugboats could turn around smoothly, mortar shells on the shore had already fallen from the sky.

The fate of this Japanese river defense force caught in a dilemma has entered the countdown! (To be continued.)

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From the beginning of arranging the ambush, Song Yuping thought about how to wipe out the Japanese troops staying in the river in one fell swoop. ←, Song Yuping also encountered this kind of ambush for the first time, and he was very cautious when deploying the battle plan.

According to the information sent back by the reconnaissance team, the Japanese river defense force entering the Guxi River was led by two gunboats, followed by tugboats and kayaks.How to choose a suitable place and wipe out this Japanese army really needs some thought.

The first three attacks were naturally feints, used to paralyze the invading Japanese river defense force.Let them feel that Dangtu's defenders know they are coming.But what can be done is to slow down their speed by adopting this harassing tactic.

Setting the ambush point at this turning point is more due to the suitable terrain here, even if the river here is relatively wide.But because of the turning point, the water flow here is relatively fast, which is conducive to creating a blockage of the river and allowing the gunboat to move slowly.

The result was natural. The river defense force planning to invade Dangtu through the Guxi River really thought that the harassing troops on both sides of the river were deliberately slowing down their marching speed to buy time for the defenders in the city to transfer.

With this kind of guessing, even if it is inappropriate to know that the tugboat is too close to the gunboat.But in the face of a large number of sharpened bamboo rafts, the two gunboat commanders felt that it was most appropriate to follow the gunboat.

Sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Right now, the two gunboats have completely lost their ability to protect.It even poses a huge threat to the wooden tugboat following the gunboat. If it really hits, the tugboat behind will capsize and die.

You may not die if you fall into the river, but in this kind of rapids, and in this kind of winter.Presumably every little devil knows that the consequences of falling into the river will peel off the skin if you don't die!

Accompanied by two gunboats, one completely overturned and drifted downstream, while the other gunboat also lost its defense capabilities.Withstood the mortar bombs falling from the sky one after another, until they also lost power and drifted downstream.

Seeing this scene, Song Yuping smiled and said, "Okay, let our people go and clean the battlefield."

The officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion who had been waiting for a long time, as well as the young children who were fishing nearby, floated in fishing boats to the river section that was still under shelling.Those blocked bamboo rafts soon became stepping stones for the attacking troops.

The fisherman's sons with long poles propped up these bamboo rafts and kept approaching the capsized gunboat.Some Japanese soldiers who climbed onto the bamboo rafts to survive were also directly beaten to death on the bamboo rafts or in the river by officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance troops who approached one after another.