Chapter 103 The mainstay artillery battalion
Chen Ziyun commanded the artillery battalion to attack the Lunar Army's mortar positions, thereby causing a certain degree of losses to the Lunar Army's mortar brigade.
But soon Moriki Tsuneichi commanded the artillery team to conduct shelling on the artillery battalion one after another, causing the artillery battalion to be forced to move its position.
At this time, the infantry of both sides were fighting fiercely in front of the positions, and both sides suffered casualties.
The Lunar Army's mortar brigade is currently re-building its position, so it is unable to carry out support operations, which reduces the defensive pressure on the Shanxi-Sui Army.
At the same time, after the artillery battalion moved to the reserve artillery position, the twelve mountain artillery pieces focused on the exposed firepower of the Lunar Army for shelling.
One after another, grenades landed on the Moon Army's light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers.
With a certain number of weapons destroyed, the puppet troops were unable to withstand greater casualties.
At about 4:30 a.m., the second round of attacks by the Yue puppet army was repelled.
At this time, the 11th, 12th, and 13th independent infantry brigades of the Lunar Army that entered the battle suffered more than 400 casualties.
Did the 15th Regiment of the Imperial Association Army suffer more than 600 casualties?
That means that the casualties and losses of the puppet troops have exceeded 1,000 people so far!
Such a large amount of losses is already shocking.
Shotarō Katayama, the major general commander of the independent mixed fourth brigade in charge of commanding the operation, was furious at this mistake.
He called together the Yue puppet army officers who were commanding the battle. That time, without saying a word, he slapped them several times.
"Baga Yalu, we idiots, 4,000 people attack the troops, get the mortar brigade, machine gun brigade, and artillery brigade to strengthen the operation."
"Two consecutive group attacks ended in failure and cost more than a thousand casualties!"
"We have lost all the dignity of the independent fourth brigade. We are simply a disgrace to the imperial army!"
"Do we bastards want to make their brigade the laughing stock of the First Army and even the North China Front?"
Shotaro Katayama's legs were turned red from the beating, and he gritted his teeth and roared angrily.
Three Yue Army lieutenant commanders and a puppet army regiment commander at school had their cheeks red and swollen after being beaten by him.
The four officers lowered their heads, with expressions of fear and anxiety on their faces.
They wanted to explain that the Jinsui Army's artillery force was too powerful and that the Jinsui Army's defense strategy had also changed.
Can they face the extremely angry brigade leader Katayama Shotaro? How dare they say a word?
Katayama Shoutaro's anger had not subsided, he pointed at their heads and cursed.
If you don't, his legs will hurt from the beating. I'm afraid those four Yue puppet army officers will be severely slapped!
Ten minutes later, after being beaten and scolded, Katayama Shoutaro's anger subsided.
"The Jinsui Army is indeed not simple. Its defensive positions are set up very cleverly, taking full advantage of the terrain."
"And they used their positions to fully exploit their weapon advantages, which is very powerful."
"Especially their artillery unit, its combat capabilities are not weaker than their artillery unit at all."
"They use their covering fire suppression and their infantry artillery fire very accurately, which can effectively support defensive operations."
"No wonder that unit was able to defeat the elite Third Regiment, and no wonder the First Army Headquarters mistook them for paying so much attention!"
"Order, Fujita Brigade strengthens three mortars and prepares to attack from the flank."
"Order, the 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, the 14th Independent Infantry Brigade, and the 15th Independent Infantry Brigade prepare for a frontal attack!"
"Order the artillery team, mortar battalion, and machine gun battalion to fully support the operation!"
"Launch the attack at six o'clock and strive to quickly break through its defensive positions before dark."
Katayama Shoutaro had a serious expression on his face as he issued a series of combat orders.
Did he put all three brigades that did not participate in the battle into the battlefield that time?
He requested to launch another all-out attack before dark so as to quickly break through the 358th Regiment's defensive positions.
In that attack, the Japs began to use their usual flank attack tactics.
The puppet troops began to prepare, and Katayama Shotarō personally came to the artillery team.
He knew that whether the battle could be won or not, the key point lay in whether the artillery force of the Shanxi-Sui Army could be eliminated.
In the two offensive operations, the artillery unit of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army played a decisive role.
So Katayama Shoutaro is planning to discuss with Moriki Tsuneichi to find a way to destroy Chen Ziyun's artillery battalion!
At this time, at the headquarters of the 358th Regiment, Chu Yunfei never paid attention to the situation on the battlefield.
Two fierce attacks by the Yue puppet army were repelled, but Chu Yunfei's face showed no joy at all.
The three battalions fighting on the front line have currently suffered hundreds of casualties.
And can Chu Yunfei clearly see whether Chen Ziyun's artillery battalion is the mainstay in the battle!
Without the artillery battalion's precise shelling, I'm afraid the position would have been breached long ago.
Compared with the artillery unit, the performance of the infantry under his command was not satisfactory.
"Xuanyun is not only proficient in artillery command, but also has unique insights into infantry command."
"They adopted Ziyun's defense suggestions in Cangyun Ridge, or did they try their best to give full play to their own weapon advantages."
"If they do not deploy their defense according to the usual one-line approach, they may not be able to hold their position even if there is an artillery battalion to assist them."
"Brother Ligong, I probably didn't expect that Ziyun is so capable."
Chu Yunfei's face had an expression of emotion, and he looked at the Chief of Staff Fang Ligong beside him and said.
"Chen Tuanfu is like a dragon hiding in the abyss, which is really surprising."
"If it can be reused, it will definitely become famous throughout the world!"
"Regiment leader, having such a talented person in the 358th Regiment is truly the greatest blessing for his father in the Three Jin Dynasties!"
Fang Ligong glanced at the battlefield ahead and mentioned Chen Ziyun, with an expression of admiration on his face.
From Cangyunling to now, Chen Ziyun’s series of performances are vivid in my mind.
Fang Ligong knew very well that if Chen Ziyun was not directly related to the Jinsui Army, there would be no problem in being promoted to the head of the regiment now.
"Hahaha, after this battle, his 358th Regiment will definitely be famous in Jin Province!"
"At that time, even if Chief Yan is concerned about Ziyun's status as an Army Artillery College, he will have to reuse him!"
"Brother, I am conveying the order from the regiment headquarters to transfer the fifth and sixth battalions directly under the machine gun company to strengthen the frontline positions!"
"The Moon Army will definitely launch a fierce attack before dark. If we block their wave of attacks, they will be completely defeated with three axes."
Chu Yunfei's face showed a smile, and he said with some enthusiasm.
After all, Chen Ziyun's military exploits will not equal those of his 358th regiment!
"No, group seats." Fang Ligong immediately saluted and replied.
Two machine gun companies were quickly deployed to the front line to strengthen defensive deployment.
Chu Yunfei has been fighting fiercely with the Yue Army for several years, so he naturally understands the little devil's attack routine.
Chen Ziyun, who has been a man for two generations, knows the tricks of the little devil better, so he is also prepared.
(End of chapter)
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