Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

An experienced Japanese soldier said with horror on his face: "Baga, this is an anti-aircraft machine gun! They actually used anti-aircraft machine guns against our infantry! Baga Yalu, get down! Get down quickly! Artillery, we need artillery support! "

Flesh and blood, even rifle bullets are hard to resist, not to mention this kind of anti-aircraft machine gun bullets!

Looking at some Japanese soldiers who were shot in the head, they directly blasted their heads with a bullet.When it hits the body, it often makes a big blood hole.This kind of bloody and cruel shooting stopped the Japanese offensive immediately.

Even the brigade commander and regimental commander of the Japanese army who were watching the battle at the rear did not expect that several anti-aircraft machine guns of the Eighth Route Army had already been aimed at the rear where they thought they were safe.As a result, when the machine guns came, batches of Japanese soldiers were beaten to death and smashed to pieces.

Although most of the soldiers of the No.14 Division have experienced the baptism of actual combat.But it was the first time they encountered such a scene of using anti-aircraft machine guns to attack infantry.Such a brutal and bloody massacre really shocked them.

Unless you lie on the ground, there is no possibility of surviving a bullet.The lethality of the eight anti-aircraft machine guns at this time really shocked and even frightened the attacking Japanese infantry.

On the other hand, staying on the ground at the moment, looking at the little devils being massacred on the road, the officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion were very happy and said: "Damn, this anti-aircraft machine gun is really fun to beat the little devils! This machine gun is too powerful! "

'nonsense!Using the machine gun that hit the little devils' planes to hit the infantry of these little devils is like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer! '

Facing the sudden machine gun raid, the Japanese infantry brigade, who stayed unprepared on the road, suffered heavy losses.For this kind of anti-aircraft machine gun fire, they couldn't even counterattack, so they could only lie on the ground.

Wait until the Japanese artillery who originally aimed the artillery at the Eighth Route Army's blocking position adjusted the artillery to aim at the anti-aircraft machine gun positions on both sides.The anti-aircraft machine gun platoon, which had already fired two ammunition boxes, also quickly withdrew its guns and lifted them up to retreat quickly.

After all, if the artillerymen of the little devils came to cover with artillery fire a few times, they also couldn't eat and had to walk around.At this time, you still have to know how to accept it when you see it! (To be continued.)

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The smoke cleared, and on the road that had been ravaged by anti-aircraft machine guns, there were broken limbs scattered on the ground everywhere. √As for the corpses that have lost their breath of life, many of them can no longer see a complete body.

Even if the counterattack of the Japanese field artillery squadron is not slow, wait until they start shelling the two hillsides.Many Japanese soldiers lying on the ground could still see the Eighth Route Army retreating quickly from the hillside on horseback.

Although some Japanese troops were unwilling to let the Eighth Route Army leave, they were still so far apart and the opponents still retreated on horseback.Even if they launch a pursuit now, it is impossible to catch up with each other.No wonder, they were too careless before.

Just staring at the eight-way blocking positions that are about to attack, but forgetting that they are beside them. In fact, there are still deadly murderous intentions hidden.Even this wave of stormy attacks completely disintegrated the offensive formation they had just organized.

The head of the infantry brigade, who was lucky enough to escape, saw that the previously orderly troops had become chaotic.The expression of joy and astonishment on each soldier's face filled him with a chill in his heart after leading soldiers for many years.

From last night's attack to this morning's surprise attack, the fighting methods displayed by the Eighth Route Army in front of him were something he had never been exposed to before.What a brutal way to use anti-aircraft machine guns to sneak up on infantry!

Even though he was terrified in his heart, knowing that the raiders had withdrawn to the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army, the head of the infantry brigade could only forcefully say: "Order the troops to collect the remains of the warriors, and prepare to be cremated and sent to the rear later."

For the head of the infantry brigade, the casualties caused to their brigade from the attack from last night to this moment have already exceeded the troops they lost all the way into Zhengzhou this time.And they gave the Eighth Route Army, I'm afraid they didn't cause any casualties!

Most of the fighting methods displayed by these elite small troops of the Eighth Route Army were to take advantage of it and leave.Not entangled with them at all, which made them unable to find someone to retaliate even if they wanted to retaliate.

The head of the brigade, who was about to summon the two captains under his command to discuss matters, suddenly heard the messenger say: "General, Colonel Toyama of the No. 15 regiment unfortunately devoted his allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor in the previous battle."

'Nah!Toyama Daisama is broken? '

'Yes!In the previous battle, because of the position of Toyama Dazuo, it happened to be within the opponent's attack range.Originally, the guards around him had already blocked the bullets fired at him, but the enemy's bullets were too powerful. '

nonsense!Can the bullet power of anti-aircraft machine gun be small?It's not uncommon to get two kills with one shot!

Before reaching the city of Zhengzhou, a regiment captain lost his life.Regarding such news, the commander of the infantry brigade was really speechless.In the end, only one person can be selected from the captains of the No.15 regiment to act as the captain of the regiment.

When reorganizing the troops to launch an offensive, the brigade leader also reported the situation encountered by the brigade to the division headquarters in the rear.The brigade had suffered such heavy casualties, it would be impossible not to report to the head of the division.

As for the psychological preparation for being scolded, the head of the Japanese Army Brigade has already prepared it.What he has to do now is perhaps to lead the remaining troops of the brigade to open up the road to the city of Zhengzhou for the division as soon as possible.

If he can't even complete this task, then he, the commander of the brigade, may not be able to hand over his duties to the commander of the division, Doihara!What's more, the brigade suffered such huge casualties!

As the strength of the Japanese army became tighter, the Army Headquarters also had higher requirements for the battle losses of the divisions than before.It is natural to be criticized for such heavy casualties in this kind of march.

After receiving the telegram from the infantry brigade, Doihara, who was leading the main force of the division to Zhengzhou, frowned and said, "Baga! Is Sakai a stupid pig? Why didn't you send troops to search the surrounding area before the battle?"

Before officially engaging in battle with the Eighth Route Army, the main infantry brigade under him had suffered thousands of casualties, which naturally made Doihara very angry.You know, this is equivalent to causing his division to lose an infantry brigade in such a short period of time!

Facing the somewhat angry Doihara, the chief of staff of the division who acted with him could only say: "General, from the situation reported by the head of the Sakai brigade, we can basically confirm that the troops responsible for blocking us should be the independent column .

According to some information provided by the military department, there is an elite reconnaissance unit in the formation of the independent column.Every time there is a big battle, our army will be harassed and ambushed by this reconnaissance force on the way.

The most troublesome thing is that most of these reconnaissance troops act quickly, and retreat quickly after each success, without entanglement with our troops at all.If you want to come to the 28th Brigade, you will encounter this army! "

After listening to the chief of staff's explanation, Doihara still said angrily: "Even if what you said makes sense, such a low-level mistake is not something that a general can make. If he is more cautious, will there be such a heavy casualty?" ?”

With such an accusation, the chief of staff really couldn't say anything, so he could only say: "General, what we have to do now is to support the work of the commander of the Sakai brigade. After all, he commanded the troops to fight well in the previous battle!"

With the help of the chief of staff to persuade, Doihara finally said: "Okay! If he can command the troops to take down Zhengzhou City in the future, I can consider disregarding his passing the iron this time. Such a low-level mistake is too unreasonable! "

Following the division's order to the infantry brigade, the brigade commander Takashi Sakai also understood that the division commander Doihara was angry.It's just that with his infantry brigade, the chance of capturing Zhengzhou is very small!

Looking at the newly appointed deputy captain, Takashi Sakai said with the same serious expression: "Master Morimoto, the commander of the division has agreed to let me instruct you to act as the No. 15 captain. But you must prove that you are capable of serving as the captain. .

Originally, your alliance suffered a lot of casualties in previous battles.But in consideration of giving you a chance for revenge, I still insist that your alliance will be the next main attack.Whether you can prove your ability depends on the next battle! "

'Please rest assured, the general, I will not let the general down! '

To be ordered in the face of danger, one must accept some tests.Otherwise, how can he prove that he is capable of serving as the captain of the alliance?Even though they are both chiefs, the duties of a brigade captain and a joint captain are still very different.

Being promoted to be the captain means that you are one step closer to being promoted to general.For many Japanese army officers, they naturally hope that one day they will become shining generals in the army!

Compared with the Japanese infantry brigade, they prepared for the next battle with a feeling of revenge.The reconnaissance battalion commander who stayed in the blocking position was naturally very satisfied with the previous battle when he saw the latent team and the two reconnaissance platoons who had returned smoothly.

After calling several company commanders under him, the reconnaissance battalion commander said with a relaxed expression: "I believe that the previous surprise attack has already hurt the little devils. However, with the little devil's urinating nature, they will definitely not be obedient. Stop going.

For this reason, the next fourth company will take our wounded to retreat to the rear, and the rest of the company will continue to stay and knock against the little devil.My request is very simple, just repel the little devil's round attack.The brigade commander is ready! "

Hearing that he was in charge of transferring casualties, the commander of the fourth company seemed somewhat displeased.But he was not happy, and he didn't dare to disobey the command of the battalion commander.After all, he knew that if he didn't transfer the casualties in advance, it would also delay the retreat of the troops.

After the order was issued, a group of wounded who were transferred to the rear of the position quickly left from the rear with the help of soldiers from the fourth company.Some extra ammunition was also transferred away in advance by the officers and soldiers of the fourth company.

The remaining scouts who remained on the ground also received tasks from the company commanders.That is to repel the little devil's rounds of attack with all his strength, regardless of ammunition.Once the little devil retreats, immediately retreat to the rear.

As far as the reconnaissance battalion is concerned, their blocking mission has been completed, and the remaining battle will also start outside Zhengzhou City.In Zhengzhou City at this moment, apart from the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade who cooperated with the reconnaissance battalion, there were also many young men who voluntarily stayed behind.

Under the guidance of the Eighth Route Army, these young men began to pile up sandbag positions on some dangerous streets in the city.And several relatively safe places in the city were also used by Li Xiangdong as safe havens for the wounded and young to rest.

After receiving the telegram from the reconnaissance battalion, Li Xiangdong seemed very satisfied with the results of the reconnaissance battalion.After all, according to the marching speed of the little devils, their vanguard should have arrived at the city of Zhengzhou in the early morning of this morning.

But now it was approaching the afternoon, and the Japanese army was still blocked ten kilometers outside the city.This shows that the reconnaissance battalion successfully completed the task of blocking the enemy, and even gave a heavy blow to the Japanese brigade as the vanguard.

Thinking of the troops of the Eighth Route Army heading straight towards Zhengzhou, Li Xiangdong quickly said: "Send a telegram to Commander Liu of the 116th Division, asking where their main force group is now! Will they arrive in Zhengzhou tonight!"

Accompanied by Li Xiangdong's inquiry telegram, Liu Zhidan, who arrived at the division headquarters of the 116th Division after the meeting from Yan'an, also sighed and said: "It's really unexpected that the first unit to arrive in Zhengzhou will be the reconnaissance brigade of the independent column. !"

Originally, in Liu Zhidan's view, the Japanese army's marching speed was indeed faster than theirs, so it should be the Japanese army that arrived in Zhengzhou first.As long as Zhengzhou's defenders resist for a little longer, they still have a chance to seize Zhengzhou.

Now Li Xiangdong led a reconnaissance team, arrived in Zhengzhou city first, and with the cooperation of the Zhengzhou garrison brigade, they had launched a blocking defense, which was indeed beyond everyone's expectations.

But in Liu Zhidan's view, this will undoubtedly reduce their pressure in the next battle.Compared with attacking the city, defending the city will undoubtedly appear easier.After receiving the telegram from Li Xiangdong, Liu Zhidan also sent a urging telegram to a group.

The order on the telegram is also very simple. At all costs, we must arrive at Zhengzhou City tonight, and cooperate with the reconnaissance brigade to defend Zhengzhou City, and prepare for the arrival of the main force of the follow-up division! (To be continued.) 8