Taiyuan.
Wusu Airport.
"Captain Li, our paratrooper battalion is ready and ready to board the plane at any time."
Parachute battalion commander Zhao Youliang walked quickly towards Li Chengfei, leader of the transport squadron of the 1st Flying Group of the New Regiment, and said.
"Captain Zhao, please wait a moment."
Li Chengfei, who was handing over to the ground crew, turned around and said.
Zhao Youliang turned around and looked at the more than 20 behemoths on the runway, his eyes shining brightly.
Soon, Captain Li completed the handover with the ground crew, turned around and followed Zhao Youliang's line of sight to look at the heavy transport aircraft on the runway, and couldn't help but smile.
"Are these big guys new here?"
Zhao Youliang asked with expectant eyes.
The transport plane given by Boss Chen before was not that big and could only carry forty or fifty people at most.
But it is much larger than the Japanese transport plane.
When leading troops to participate in paratrooper training at an overseas military base.
Zhao Youliang and the soldiers have also seen such a big guy.
"Yes, this is the new heavy strategic transport aircraft that arrived yesterday."
Captain Li nodded, pointed at those behemoths, and introduced:
"With a wingspan of 55 meters, a maximum take-off weight of 43 tons, and a load capacity of up to 25 tons, it can easily swallow a light tank or a large half-track tractor into its belly. When carrying people, an additional deck is added to the cargo hold, forming a
The double-layer structure can accommodate up to 200 soldiers and all their equipment, but under normal circumstances it only carries 120 people, which is equivalent to the strength of a company!"
Hearing the words "heavy strategy", Zhao Youliang's eyes became clearer.
The Eighth Route Army's heavy strategic bombers made the local Japs suffer.
Although the Eighth Route Army suspended its bombing of the Japanese mainland in order to protect the people.
But it is obvious that the Eighth Route Army's bombing of the Japanese mainland will definitely restart in the future.
As the battalion commander of the new regiment, Zhao Youliang knew about Yunlong's barbecue plan.
When he heard the data about this heavy strategic transport aircraft, Zhao Youliang opened his eyes even more.
Not only can it carry people, but it can also carry tanks and half-track tractors, and it can certainly carry heavy artillery!
During combat, there are two levels of firepower, with and without heavy artillery, with and without tanks, and with and without tanks.
Captain Li continued: "Each heavy-duty strategic transport aircraft is equipped with 6 high-horsepower engines. It does not require rocket boosting or towing by other aircraft. The top speed can reach 300 kilometers per hour. The protective firepower is also very strong.
The turrets on the main wings on both sides are each equipped with a 20mm cannon, and there are also 7 M2 large-caliber heavy machine guns installed in other positions."
"interesting!"
After listening to Captain Li's introduction and looking at the behemoths, Zhao Youliang let out a long sigh.
Needless to say, Zhao Youliang knew that these heavy strategic transport aircraft, like the heavy strategic bombers, must have come from Boss Chen.
Besides Boss Chen, who else is so kind to the Eighth Route Army?
"Is our battalion ready to go?"
Zhao Youliang touched the pistol at his waist. He couldn't wait to take this heavy strategic transport aircraft to kill the Japanese.
"Wait a while." Captain Li looked at the flight watch in his hand and said with a smile, "The fighter squadron has gone on a bombing mission and should be back soon. Our transport squadron needs their escort."
Zhao Youliang nodded and calmed down to wait. He was a little impatient.
These heavy strategic transport aircraft, like the heavy long-range strategic bombers, are the treasures of the Eighth Route Army.
Although the protective firepower is strong, the transport aircraft is too bulky after all, and it is extremely dangerous to encounter Japanese fighter jets.
After a pause, Zhao Youliang said: "However, the weapons, equipment and ammunition can be loaded onto the transport plane first."
"OK!"
Captain Li nodded.
Zhao Youliang immediately issued an order, and trucks were driven to the rear of the transport aircraft, and then began to unload the ammunition and load it into the transport aircraft.
In addition to ammunition, the paratrooper battalion also carried 12 M1A1 75mm mountain guns for this combat mission.
All the mountain cannons were disassembled and loaded on the aircraft, and parachutes were installed. They were collected and reassembled after the airdrop.
Although this heavy strategic transport aircraft can carry heavy artillery and tanks.
but!
Heavy artillery and tanks cannot be airdropped, and the current technology of the Eighth Route Army cannot be airdropped. If heavy artillery and tanks are transported, an airport must be used to glide and land.
They used to simulate actual combat, but this was the paratrooper battalion's first airdrop operation.
Zhao Youliang and the instructors mobilized the soldiers before the war early.
The morale of the paratroopers is very high at present.
Paratroopers are born to be surrounded.
Even if there is no return, no soldier retreats.
About 20 minutes later, 23 Saber fighter jets from the New Regiment Fighter Squadron completed their mission and returned home, landing on the runway of Wusu Airport.
Subsequently, the mechanics quickly inspected the aircraft, and the ground crew refilled the fuel and loaded ammunition.
Yanagisawa personally led 10 Saber fighter jets to escort the transport aircraft.
Not long after, 10 Saber fighter jets and 23 heavy strategic transport aircraft soared into the sky with a huge roar.
Fly towards the target area.
…
About an hour later.
In the south direction of the battlefield in Huailai County, about 20 kilometers away from the battlefield.
There is a small mountain called Langshan.
There is a small forest 2 kilometers east of Langshan.
In the small woods, an Eighth Route Army guerrilla group of dozens of people was dormant.
In addition to dozens of Eighth Route Army guerrillas, there were also more than 60 mules and fast horses.
"Captain, I heard that our main force is in the north and is fighting with the Japanese?"
One of the team members asked the captain.
"That's right!"
"I listened close to the battlefield for a while two days ago. Guess what?"
The captain nodded. His name was Chang Menglan. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes, and resolute eyes. He was a guerrilla captain in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.
Dozens of his brothers are fighting guerrillas with the Japanese in this area.
Several guerrilla groups were wiped out by the Japanese and puppet troops, but this guerrilla group survived, which shows that Captain Chang has a lot of skills.
"What's wrong?"
The guerrillas around him immediately pricked up their ears.
"In that formation, our main force consisted of hundreds of heavy artillery pieces and hundreds of tanks bombarding the Japanese positions indiscriminately. There were also planes dropping dense aerial bombs, which blew up the Japanese positions beyond recognition."
Captain Chang vividly described what he saw.
All the guerrillas suddenly stared wide-eyed.
"Our main force really has such powerful firepower?"
Some team members did not believe it. If they really had such powerful firepower, the Japanese would have been driven out of China long ago. Why would they still have to fight for so many years?
"If you don't believe it, go to the battlefield and see for yourself."
Captain Chang continued:
"I met the main scouts. They wanted to fight the Japanese together, but they refused. Please tell me not to cause trouble."
Another team member said: "The main force looks down on people too much, right? Why don't we let us fight the Japanese?"
"To tell you the truth, let alone our guerrillas." The deputy captain said, "Even the main force of our military region has no part in participating in the battle!"
Captain Chang said: "It is said that the troops attacking the Japanese army this time are the most capable troops of our Eighth Route Army, that is, the troops of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region."
"No wonder!"
One team member had a look of surprise on his face and then asked:
"Captain, what mission did our superiors give us?"
Captain Chang shook his head and said: "I don't know. They said they asked us to prepare 50 mules and fast horses and wait here. Someone will come to receive them when the time comes."
In order to ensure that the combat deployment is not leaked, mule and horse guerrillas are prepared for the new paratrooper regiment.
Their specific combat missions are not known.
"We only need to complete the tasks assigned by our superiors, and don't worry about anything else."
Seeing the doubtful expressions on the faces of several team members, Captain Chang said with a solemn expression.
At this moment, a buzzing sound appeared in the sky.
"There's a plane!"
The vice-captain said in a deep voice:
"I wonder if it's our Eighth Route Army's plane or the Japanese plane?"
"Whose plane does it belong to?" Captain Chang said, "We are in the woods, and people on the plane can't see us."
"Captain, look, someone jumped out of the plane!"
Some team members who were staring at the plane exclaimed.
In this era, airplanes are still rare things, and everyone will look at them more when they see them.
"Who jumped out of the plane?"
"Are you looking for death?"
Captain Chang suddenly stood up and looked above his head through the branches. Horror appeared on his face, and his eyes grew wider and wider.
I saw more than twenty huge aircraft flying in the sky in two echelon formations.
As the plane passed by, the people on the plane fell down like dumplings.
Before long, the sky was filled with parachutes, densely packed.
Under every parachute, there is either a person or an ammunition box!
One team member looked panicked: "Are they Japs?"
Captain Chang raised his only telescope and looked toward the sky. Through the field of view of the telescope, he saw clearly the clothes of the parachuting soldiers, and his face beamed with joy: "They are not Japanese soldiers, they are the main force of our Eighth Route Army!"
"The clothes, military uniforms and helmets these people wear are the same as the main force of the Eighth Route Army I saw on the battlefield yesterday."
All the team members breathed a sigh of relief.
If those who jumped out of the plane were Japs and were surrounded by so many Japs, they would be dead today.
Captain Chang immediately realized that the mules and horses they had prepared should be for these main forces of the Eighth Route Army.
Not long after, the new paratrooper battalion landed smoothly, and the soldiers quickly packed up their parachutes and equipment.
In the eyes of the guerrillas, these main fighters are just like heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals.
Captain Chang also met Zhao Youliang, commander of the new paratrooper regiment.
After confirming his identity, Captain Chang handed over the mules and military horses to the paratrooper battalion.
These mules and military horses were used to pull mountain cannons and carry artillery shells.
Although the mountain cannon can be airdropped after being disassembled, the dismantled mountain cannon cannot be transported by manpower and must be equipped with mules and military horses.
This place is more than 20 kilometers away from the battlefield, and the mountain artillery must be pulled by mules and military horses.
After the handover was completed, Captain Chang requested to move with the paratrooper battalion. He did not need to participate in the battle and could only lead the mules and horses for the paratrooper battalion.
Zhao Youliang nodded and agreed.
The guerrillas are familiar with this place and can serve as both logistics and guides for the paratrooper battalion.
After preparations were completed, Zhao Youliang led the paratrooper battalion and guerrillas toward the rear of the Japanese 27th Division.
"Why is my mother so rich?"
In the team, a guerrilla touched his ghost sword, and then looked at the semi-automatic rifles and automatic rifles of the paratrooper battalion soldiers, as well as the bulging bullet bags, and a row of grenades on their waists.
The guerrilla soldier let out a long sigh.
…
Led by the guerrillas, the paratrooper battalion marched for four hours and finally arrived at the rear of the Japanese 27th Division.
At this time, the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment were attacking the 27th Division.
The attention of almost all the Japs of the 27th Division was drawn to the front.
After leading his troops to the rear of the Japanese 27th Division, Zhao Youliang did not immediately launch an attack.
Instead, he personally approached the Japanese positions to conduct reconnaissance.
When they came to the top of a mountain, Zhao Youliang raised his telescope and took a look.
Through the field of view of the telescope, I quickly saw the Japanese field hospital hidden in the forest.
According to intelligence, the Japanese 27th Division has a total of four field hospitals.
The Japanese field hospitals were all located in the woods for fear of being bombed by Eighth Route Army aircraft.
And the tunnel is too small, making it difficult to perform surgery.
At this time, wounded Japanese soldiers were being carried on stretchers into the forest.
Zhao Youliang continued to observe, and in the forest not far away, he found that the Japanese were constantly coming in and out carrying ammunition boxes.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Youliang suddenly became happy.
The ammunition depot of the Japanese 27th Division!
"Ha ha!"
Zhao Youliang smiled and said:
"I was lucky today. I found the ammunition depot of the Japanese 27th Division. Let's take out the Japanese field hospital and ammunition depot first and see what defensive position the Japanese can use."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Afterwards, Zhao Youliang left a few scouts here to continue observation.
These scouts are equipped with walkie-talkies. Once they discover any movement of the Japanese, they can immediately report the situation to the battalion headquarters.
He took several officers with him and withdrew from the mountain.
Zhao Youliang first sent a telegram to contact the North Road Attack Group.
Then the company commanders of the paratrooper battalion were summoned to quickly make combat arrangements.
Three infantry companies outflanked the left wing, and three infantry companies outflanked the right wing.
He led the remaining troops to attack from the front.
The attack of the paratrooper battalion must be carried out quickly!
As the order from the battalion headquarters was issued, each company quickly took action, and 12 75mm mountain guns were assembled, with the muzzles pointing in the direction of the Japanese ammunition depot.
The 60mm mortars and 82mm mortars equipped by each company were also quickly set up.
On the reverse slope of the mountain, densely packed soldiers of the paratrooper battalion lay.
but.
After everything was ready, Zhao Youliang did not immediately issue an attack order.
He is waiting.
About 10 minutes later, there was a buzzing sound in the sky, and Zhao Youliang ordered on the walkie-talkie: "Fire red smoke bombs!"
On the artillery position of the paratrooper battalion, there was a muffled sound of tom tom tom.
Red smoke bombs drew beautiful arcs in the sky, falling towards the Japanese field hospital and ammunition depot area.
The red smoke spread immediately.
Seeing this, the new fighter squadron flew straight over here.
Boom boom boom!!!
As 23 Saber fighter jets and 20 A20 attack aircraft passed over the heads of the Japs, huge explosions were heard, and balls of fireballs rose from the forest. A large number of Japs wounded soldiers, Japs doctors and nurses
Buried in fire.
Boom boom boom!!!
Immediately afterwards, a larger and more violent explosion came from the direction of the Japanese ammunition depot.
The Japanese ammunition exploded during the bombing!
This chapter has been completed!