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'Hi! '

Following Yoshimoto Sadaichi's order to start the general offensive, the artillery unit that had been deployed behind the Japanese offensive position and had not been used before officially joined the general offensive artillery camp tonight.

After two days of attack, the Eighth Route Army did not use any artillery units to counterattack, which made the artillery units of the Second Division feel.Perhaps the Eighth Route Army standing in front of them should not dare to launch artillery counterattacks at will.

In order to reduce the pressure on the next attacking troops, the Second Division decided to carry out a full bombardment.At least in Yoshimoto Teiichi's view, such intensive artillery fire will also increase the psychological pressure on the defenders.

At this time, on the defensive positions of the Fourth Division and the Fifth Division, the two division commanders have been exchanging information about the positions.According to the almost similar Japanese attack patterns in the two positions, both division commanders guessed that the Japanese army was engaging in exhaustion tactics.

Even if they won't launch a general attack tonight, then tomorrow will definitely be the time for their general attack.After all, the stalemate that lasted for two days, I believe it will take some time for both armies to take a good rest.

The defenders of the position, who were on high alert, saw that the time was approaching the early morning, and just felt that they should be able to breathe a sigh of relief.The defensive position of the Fifth Division also received a telegram from the Fourth Division and a regiment, and the Japanese armored forces were dispatched.

Although the defensive positions of the two divisions are somewhat far apart.However, in order to strengthen the cooperation between the two troops on the front line, the two main infantry regiments responsible for defending the main position also exchanged some information from time to time to strengthen analysis.

In the frontline infantry regiment of the fifth division, it was not long after receiving a telegram from the first regiment of the fourth division.The forward observation post responsible for observing the movement of the Japanese army soon discovered in horror that intensive artillery fire came from behind the little devil.

'Bombardment!defense! '

The observation posts that blew their shelling whistles quickly signaled the defenders on the ground.As for the defenders on the ground, when they had just hid in the anti-artillery pit, they found that this round of artillery fire was dense, far from the artillery firepower used by the Japanese army before.

'not good!The little devil is about to launch a general attack, order all troops to prepare for a counterattack!At the same time, quickly report the situation to the division headquarters, and request the division artillery regiment to be ready for support at any time! '

I understand that the little devil's sudden increase in the intensity of shelling is naturally not a joke.The harassing battle that lasted in the middle of the night must have been for the general attack at this moment.Fortunately, on the defensive positions of the two divisions, there are sufficient troops and weapons at the moment.

While the little devil was shelling fiercely, the officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army who were resting in the artillery tunnel were also undergoing urgent pre-war mobilization.Every officer and soldier seems to know that there will be a real bloody battle next.

'Flares ready!Let me unscrew the caps of the grenades, and check the weapons carefully.When you hear the whistle, immediately enter the position and prepare for battle.Get your spirits up, and then we're going to have a really hard time with the little devil. '

The officers in the artillery tunnels, taking advantage of the fierce shelling outside, also told their soldiers to prepare for the battle.Once he entered the defensive position, he realized that the hand-to-hand combat with the little devil had officially begun.

Compared with the defensive positions of the Fifth Division, it has a better terrain advantage.The defensive positions of the four divisions and one regiment were relatively flat.And the second division chose the route of breakthrough, hoping to break through the main defensive position of the fourth division and one regiment in one fell swoop.

If the officers and soldiers of the two main positions can see the artillery firepower of each other's positions at this moment, I believe that the officers and soldiers of the fifth division will feel that the intensive artillery fire they have suffered is still much lighter than that of the fourth division.

In order to facilitate the subsequent assault of the armored forces, the number of artillery units deployed by the Second Division at the front of the Fourth Division's position is naturally more than that of the Fifth Division.Such intensive artillery fire caused the fourth division's position to fall into the scene of rumbling artillery fire.

The regiment leader staying in the underground bunker, watching the constant explosions on the ground, also sighed: "I have to say, the little devil is really rich. I'm afraid the number of shells consumed by this shelling is really huge." Less!"

'Captain, it seems that the little devil wants to take down our position in one go!You said wait, do you want to fight back properly?I think the little devil probably doesn't know that the number of troops we are in the position at this time is no less than theirs! '

'Hold on!Let's defeat the little devil's attack first. As for the counterattack, the teacher's consent must be obtained.Without the consent of our superiors, we cannot attack without authorization. '

While the two of them calmly watched the artillery fire on the position, the officers and soldiers hiding in the anti-artillery tunnel also looked at the defensive trenches that were constantly being blown down.From time to time, some officers ordered their officers and soldiers to repair those trenches as soon as possible.

As for the anti-tank trenches that were dug earlier, there is no way to repair them in such a short period of time.However, some anti-tank mines that had been planted earlier were detonated from time to time, which made the officers and soldiers somewhat feel a pity.

Fortunately, the officers and soldiers all know that the column has sent the anti-tank unit directly under it earlier.Therefore, when the next battle comes, they will be in charge of the infantry of the little devils, and the anti-tank detachment will be in charge of the tanks.

Amidst the roar of the artillery, the sentinel who hid at the front and was in charge of observing soon saw the lights of the cars appearing in front of the position.These headlights can be seen from the constantly shaking ground, presumably the little devil's tank is about to start attacking.

'Signal, tell the commander that the little devil's tank is coming! '

'Yes, monitor! '

A soldier hiding in the observation post also transmitted this information back to the main position in due course.Knowing this situation, the head of the first regiment immediately said: "Chief of Staff, tell the anti-tank unit that the little devil's tank has come up!"

'Yes, head! '

'In addition, tell our troops that the little devil is going to be serious this time.When the fight starts, hit me hard and make sure the little devil knows.I want to pass through my defensive position, unless I kill all of them! '

Knowing this position is very important for the Fourth Division, and even for the entire column.If they can't defend, it may cause major losses to the rear troops.

Once the position defended by the fourth division falls, the main position defended by the fifth division may be flanked by enemies.For this reason, no problems are allowed in the defensive positions of the Fourth Division or the Fifth Division.

But at this moment when they received a call from the front line, the first reaction of the two division commanders was to send the main force of a regiment to the front line.In addition to strengthening the strength of the secondary defense, reinforcements were also sent to the main position again.

This is done to ensure the safety of the position.In the past two days, the officers and soldiers in the two positions actually fought very hard.If they can repel the little devil's attack tonight, they will decide to switch troops tomorrow.

After all, although they don't deploy many defensive troops on the front line, they have a lot of troops on standby at the rear.They really don't have to worry too much about spending money with the little devils.

Seeing that the armored troops had advanced to the front of the Eighth Route Army's position, the commander in charge also said at the right time: "Tell the front-line troops to strive to take down the Eighth Route Army's position. Don't care about casualties, you must rush forward."

Although it is not clear why the division has accelerated the pace of attack, it can be used as a frontline commander.They all knew that almost all the main force of the division had been dispatched.This is also the first time that the division really went all out.

If the Eighth Route Army's position cannot be taken tonight, then the next attack may be replaced by other troops.For this situation of being replaced, many Japanese commanders felt it was a shame.

The 5-minute shelling ended, and the Japanese artillery fire also began to extend.And the tanks advancing to the front of the Eighth Route Army's position also stepped on the gas pedal at this time, and rushed towards the Eighth Route Army's position.

The Japanese infantry commander who was following the tank also said at the right time: "Give me some kills!"

The Japanese infantry trotting after them knew very well that what they had to do next was to follow behind the tanks and take down the opponent's artillery positions.And this speed must be fast, and the attacking distance must be shortened as much as possible.

Seeing that the little devil's artillery fire began to extend, the head of the first regiment also said in a timely manner: "Order the artillery battalion to start the artillery attack. The troops participating in the defense immediately enter the position to prepare for the battle, cover the comrades of the anti-tank unit, and try to keep these tanks behind. .”

'Yes, head! '

The artillery battalion, which had not been used much earlier, was also felt by the first regiment leader to use it at this time.The reason is very simple, the artillery battalion's counterattack is more to buy time for the defensive troops and suppress the speed of the little devil's attack.

As for the little devil's artillery counterattack, I believe that when they counterattack, the artillery battalion will be able to drag the mortar into the artillery tunnel in time.After all, compared with mountain artillery and field artillery, mortar guns are much easier to erect and dismantle!

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As the earliest army unit formed by the Japanese invaders, the Kwantung Army had a great reputation and status in the Japanese army.In addition, the northeast region where it is stationed has also become an important logistics supply base for Riba, and its equipment is naturally relatively advanced.

Compared with the weapons and equipment of other front forces that invaded China, the Kwantung Army not only did not have a navy, but also had directly subordinate army aviation, armor and tank units.It is precisely because of its well-equipped weapons that it can restrain the Soviet Far East Army from spying on the Northeast.

In addition, the strategy formulated by the Japanese Ministry of the Army earlier was to go north, trying to seize the Far East controlled by the Soviet Far East Army.In order to gain an advantage in terms of strength and equipment, the Japanese Army Department naturally gave many preferential treatment to the Kwantung Army.

The second division, which was transferred to attack the three vertical defense zone this time, was also the first few main battle divisions formed under the Kwantung Army.Compared with other divisions, it is already very good to be able to equip heavy artillery units, but the second division is equipped with an armored wing.

This also means that the overall combat effectiveness of the Second Division is much higher than other divisions.And tonight, in order to break through the two defensive positions set up by the Eighth Route Army on the front line, the Second Division is also doing its best.

The heavy artillery unit also participated in the general attack tonight, but the effect of the shelling seemed to be somewhat unsatisfactory.The reason is also very simple. When building these two defensive positions, He Zhengdao also spent some thought.

Using the seized materials, He Zhengdao also told the engineering troops when building the defensive positions that anti-gun tunnels that could withstand the Japanese heavy artillery and aerial bombs must be built on these two positions.

Some key firepower points even built machine gun bunkers.It can be said that such fortifications are extremely extravagant for many main forces of the Eighth Route Army.

But at this moment, the officers and soldiers in every position felt that the money was worth it.If it weren't for such a solid position, the defenders on this position would have suffered heavy casualties due to the bombing and shelling in the past two days, and there was no need to defend at all.

Watching the artillery fire of the Japanese army begin to extend, an artillery battalion that had received the order quickly held the mortar in their hands and set it up on the artillery position not far in front of the tunnel.At this time, they must race against time.

Fortunately, these artillerymen are well-trained, and it takes less time to erect mortar guns.Seeing that the mortar guns were set up and adjusted, the artillery battalion commander also immediately said: "Five rapid-fire shots, fire!"

While the artillery was setting up the artillery, the artillery defense tunnel built in the center of the position also began to rush out of the defenders one after another.Every officer and soldier who ran out of the tunnel was very clear about his defensive position.

Looking at the engine and tank lights coming from not far away, as well as the little devil looming next to the tank, many officers and soldiers knew it.Next, there will be a bloody battle, and what they have to do is to nail the position to prevent the little devil from breaking through.