Chapter 143 Defeat Sato Detachment
"Shoot, shoot quickly, they will definitely teach those bastards a lesson that time!"
"Has there really been a big change in the battlefield near Jin Province? Not only the hateful Jinsui Army dared to attack them by mistake."
"Tubalu, who don't even have many rifles now, actually have the guts to attack them."
"Severe bombardment will let those Tubalu know how powerful their imperial troops are."
At the Moon Army artillery position, the second lieutenant of the infantry artillery squad waved his saber and shouted loudly.
The artillerymen received the order and fired the shells one after another without any hesitation.
However, there is no field artillery position not far away from the two infantry guns.
Four Type 38 75MM field guns were also conducting shelling, and empty shell casings were everywhere in the two artillery positions.
While the Lunar Army's artillery troops were bombarding hard, Chu Yu commanded the guard company to attack quickly.
Four infantry platoons dispersed and a machine gun platoon quickly established a position.
Two 81MM mortars were ready for bombardment, and two heavy machine guns also advanced secretly, approaching the artillery position.
Twelve infantry squads and four grenade squads began to appear at different locations.
Following Chu Yudong's attack order, the machine gun platoon took the lead in firing.
Two 81MM mortars and two heavy machine guns focused their fire towards the field artillery squadron.
Grenades fell one after another, and with the sound of explosions, the Moon artillerymen were blown to pieces.
A large number of 7.7MM bullets were fired, and many little Japanese artillerymen were beaten to pieces.
"Everything."
One grenade launcher began to fire, and the grenades fell one after another.
With the sound of explosions, Chu Yu personally commanded six infantry squads in the first platoon and second platoon, and quickly approached the field artillery squadron position.
Dozens of soldiers advanced rapidly. As the distance from the Lunar Army's artillery positions varied, the light machine guns of each squadron began to stop coming eastward.
The squad leader of each squad commanded the light machine gun to spread the cover, and the soldiers of each squad were divided into three combat groups.
One submachine gun group and two infantry groups took turns covering the advance.
"Bah bang bang."
Some Lunar Army artillerymen reacted, and some of them held rifles and wanted to intercept.
But those little devils had very little chance to pull the trigger, and were accurately fired by the Jin-made light machine gun.
Bullets were fired one after another, and those bullets accurately hit the Moon Army's body, knocking one of the little devils directly to the ground.
The three combat groups belonging to each squadron jumped forward alternately, covering each other, and behind them were light machine guns for support.
After each squadron advanced to the designated position, they began to hide on the spot, concentrated fire and fired at the Lunar Army's artillery positions.
Each infantry squad can quickly form a cover, and they continuously shorten the attack distance.
At the same time, the third and fourth platoons adopted the same strategy and quickly advanced towards the infantry artillery positions.
There were not many people in the Little Japanese infantry artillery position, and the two platoons had a perfect advantage.
"Squadron leader, what's wrong, a large number of elite Jinsui troops are less than a hundred meters away from their position, and they are about to attack."
"They... they can't stop them from approaching at all. The 8th Independent Infantry Brigade is fighting fiercely with the Eighth Route Army, and they can't rush to help quickly."
"Now they want to quickly destroy the field artillery and quickly move towards the infantry position."
At the position of the field artillery squadron, a kid came to the captain of the squadron in a panic.
The lieutenant squadron leader raised his telescope to observe, with a solemn expression on his face.
He just opened his mouth to ask Dongda for orders, but a heavy machine gun bullet hit him.
The guard company's machine gun platoon was firing. The squad leader of a heavy machine gun spotted the Moon Army captain and squadron leader through the telescope.
The squad leader commanded Dong to control the captured Yue-type 92 heavy machine gun and start shooting.
Seven or eight rounds of 7.7MM bullets were fired at the lieutenant squadron leader, who was killed on the spot.
After the captain of the lieutenant squadron was killed, the Lunar Army's artillery unit experienced a brief period of chaos.
But soon a lieutenant took over the command. He asked the artillery to quickly destroy the field guns and then quickly move.
However, the little Japanese artillerymen launched into action, but were hit by intensive firepower.
Groups of soldiers carrying submachine guns had already rushed to the field artillery position, and they started shooting with Jin-made submachine guns.
A dense barrage of bullets was fired, and the little Japanese artillerymen were shot dead one after another.
At the same time, a large number of rifle legs had advanced to a position less than fifty meters away from the position. Those rifle legs carried moon-type 38 rifles and fired one after another.
Rounds of 6.5MM bullets were fired one after another, and a little Japanese artilleryman was hit and fell directly into a pool of blood.
The more than 200 troops in the guard company have already reached the elite level after being trained by Chen Ziyun and constantly engaged in actual combat.
Apart from anything else, they have a strong attack capability two hundred meters away.
The position of the field artillery squadron was instantly destroyed. Facing a large number of submachine gun legs, the Japanese artillery was completely like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
At that time, the third and fourth platoons also successfully broke into the infantry artillery position.
The elite guard company faced the Lunar Army artillery unit. It was simply a one-sided massacre!
After Lieutenant Colonel Sato, who was directing the operation at the town artillery brigade's position, received the report, he hurriedly raised his telescope to observe.
When he saw a large number of Jinsui troops rushing into the artillery position with submachine guns, he couldn't help but take a breath of air.
"Bagaya Road, why are there Jinsui Army troops on the east side? They... they must have gathered in the highland area of Suohe Town."
"Asshole, they are completely fooled. Their purpose is to disperse their forces and create opportunities for those troops."
"Ma is contacting the field artillery brigade..."
Lieutenant Colonel Sato had a panic expression on his face. He wanted to arrange for the remaining eight field guns of the field artillery brigade to launch a bombardment to attack the guard company troops.
Even before he could even give his order, a little Japanese second lieutenant ran in in a panic.
"Detachment leader Ge Dong, what's bad, they found a large number of Shanxi-Sui Army cavalry troops in the north. There are about two hundred of them."
"The cavalry of the Jinsui Army dispersed and advanced toward their artillery positions. The field artillery brigade asked for instructions if they would immediately launch an artillery bombardment on them."
"Detachment Captain Ge Dong, those cavalry are attacking very quickly and are very scattered. Even if the field artillery brigade launches a bombardment, it may not be able to contain their attack."
The second lieutenant came to Lieutenant Sato and said with a panic expression on his face.
After Lieutenant Colonel Sato heard this report, he was stunned for a moment.
His body shook a bit and he almost fell to the ground.
"Contact the 6th and 7th Independent Infantry Brigades and ask them to deploy machine gun squadrons and infantry artillery squads to quickly intercept the cavalry troops on the north side."
"At the same time, the grenade launcher immediately fired smoke grenades, and the main force of the brigade quickly withdrew and quickly moved closer to the artillery position."
"The field artillery brigade launched a bombardment to curb the advance of the cavalry troops on the north side, and at the same time armed all their available armed personnel for defense."
"Contact the 8th Independent Infantry Brigade. They will also withdraw and build a defensive position with the artillery position as the core."
Sato Nakasa had a serious expression on his face, and he gave orders decisively.
"Hi, detachment leader Ge Dong." The second lieutenant hurriedly agreed to Dong Lai's request.
The Moon Army passed on combat orders one after another, and the field artillery brigade began to concentrate on responding to the cavalry company on the north side.
At this time, Zhang Wu commanded a cavalry company of 200 troops to quickly attack the field artillery position.
Of course, their forces are very scattered and they will not concentrate their charge, otherwise, they will definitely become a living target.
Not long after, the 38-type field guns began to shell.
Grenades were fired one after another, and the cavalry company suffered casualties.
Zhang Wu saw that scene and ordered his troops to spread out more to avoid greater losses.
Of course, the purpose of the cavalry company's move was not to destroy the field artillery positions. After all, they were cavalry troops.
At this time, they launched a charge to contain the Lunar Army troops and coordinate operations in other directions.
Around nine o'clock, a field artillery squadron and an infantry artillery squad deployed by Sato's detachment to fight on the south side were all annihilated by the guard company.
After dealing with those artillery units, the guard company quickly launched an attack on the flank and rear of the 8th Independent Infantry Group.
At this time, losing the suppression of six artillery pieces, Li Yunlong commanded the troops to attack at full speed.
Hundreds of little Japs were attacked from both sides, and they became very passive in fighting.
"Hey, hey, Da Biao, did you see that the Shanxi-Sui army was probably commanded by Chen Ziyun?"
"Their most elite guard company troops are here again to assist us in our battle."
"Hurry over and make sure to completely annihilate that little Japanese army. Don't let them get away."
"I'm sorry, these artillery pieces will become the trophies of the Jin-Sui Army."
Li Yunlong said with a regretful expression on his face. At this time, he directly took the big knife and charged directly towards the Moon Army position.
The four 90MM mortars that were conducting cover operations behind lost the threat. They commanded the east of Wang Chengzhu and launched artillery attacks one after another.
Grenades were fired one after another at the Lunar Army's machine gun squadron, and the Lunar Army's heavy machine guns began to be suppressed.
The guard company also concentrated fire and launched an attack, and the casualties of the Eighth Independent Infantry Battalion continued to increase.
By 9:30, its position began to be breached, and the troops from both sides fought together.
The guard company troops launched a round of shooting, and after killing hundreds of little Japs, they began to withdraw from the battlefield.
When leaving, they took away two infantry guns and related artillery shells, but not other weapons.
Could Li Yunlong see that move? He roared madly at Zhang Dabiao.
Zhang Dabiao was carrying a sword to kill the rise. After Bu Nao heard Lao Li's order, he quickly arranged his troops to advance towards the field artillery position.
At this time, the remaining strength of the Eighth Independent Infantry Brigade was less than 500. They were attacked by the superior Eighth Route Army and were very passive in combat.
Especially after the Red Blade War, Zhang Dabiao's battalion will have many warriors who use broadswords.
Those little devils had their heads cut off one after another, and they were all frightened, and their morale was greatly affected.
It was at that time that the Sixth and Seventh Independent Infantry Brigades began to transfer and they retreated quickly.
The grenadiers of each team continuously fired smoke grenades to cover the transfer of troops.
However, under the guidance of the observation team, the artillery battalion troops continued to launch artillery attacks.
Intense artillery shells were fired at the little devils one after another. As they retreated, they were constantly bombarded, and their losses were considerable.
As for the Wubaiyue puppet troops in Suohe Town, after they saw the main force withdrawing, the captain in charge rushed to direct the troops to evacuate.
Now he has seen that the main force of Sato's detachment has been hit, and all units are fighting to restore the chaos.
The captain of the lieutenant squadron knew whether his troops could continue to stay there, but he just wanted to be completely alone.
It would not be an easy task for the 500-month puppet army to evacuate.
Wu Ziqiang's 5th Independent Infantry Battalion and Shi Yujie's 6th Independent Infantry Battalion began to flank him from both sides.
Six infantry companies and two machine gun companies continued their attacks, and the five hundred Yue puppet troops who left Suohe Town were hit.
In the blink of an eye, its casualties and losses exceeded one hundred people.
By ten o'clock, the Yue puppet army suffered more than 200 casualties, and the captain was forced to give up the breakout and retreat to Suohe Town again.
At this time, the Eighth Independent Infantry Battalion defending Li Yunlong's troops on the south side had been beaten by less than 300 people.
It's only a matter of time before the little Japs in Chengdong are completely wiped out.
The cavalry company and the guard company did not attack for the time being, because the main force of the Sato detachment was together.
The cavalry company quickly broke away. After all, if the Moon Army's light and heavy machine guns and other weapons concentrated fire, it would give them a heavy blow.
The cavalry were tall and powerful, and their target was too obvious.
As for the guard company troops, they are scattered on the south side, waiting for opportunities.
"Detachment leader Ge Dong, they now have the 6th and 7th independent infantry brigade, field artillery brigade, and a cavalry squadron."
"At present, they only have more than 2,000 combat troops left. The successive battles have cost them at least 2,000 casualties."
"The Harada detachment is about to arrive there. Before that, they must quickly withdraw towards the railway to avoid greater casualties."
"Otherwise, once the Eighth Route Army troops on the south side and the Shanxi-Sui Army troops on the west side jointly attack, they may suffer greater losses."
Officers came to the Sato detachment one after another. They said with solemn expressions on their faces.
At this time, all units of the Lunar Army had already suffered heavy casualties. It was only a matter of time before the 8th Independent Infantry Battalion was annihilated.
Do they have all the strength of the more than 2,000 people they have left, including artillery and other troops?
Even if they launch defense on the spot at this time, a joint attack by the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army will cause them casualties.
After Lieutenant Colonel Sato received the report, he frowned and showed an unwilling expression on his face.
However, considering the current situation, Lieutenant Colonel Sato issued a retreat order.
More than two thousand little Japs quickly fled toward the east side railway. They were completely defeated.
After Chen Ziyun saw the little Japs evacuating, he ignored them and directly commanded the troops to encircle and annihilate Suohe Zhenyue puppet troops.
The artillery unit launched a bombardment, and two infantry battalions began to attack outside the town.
Fierce gunfire sounded, and the more than two hundred puppet troops in Suohe Town could not resist the attack of Chen Ziyun's main force.
Time gradually passed, and by about eleven o'clock, the battlefield returned to silence.
At this time, both Chen Ziyun's troops and Li Yunlong's troops had completely eliminated the puppet troops in front of them.
(End of chapter)
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