Xiaobengbu 24th Regiment Headquarters.

When he heard the news that the artillery position was attacked by the defenders on the other side, the regiment commander was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

Staring coldly at the artillery squadron leader, the regiment leader shouted: "Kamikawa-kun, what on earth are you doing? Before the attack was officially launched, you lost a quarter of your artillery. It's ridiculous!"

With his head hanging down, the artillery squadron leader repeatedly shouted: "Hai! Hai!"

The commander of the regiment asked in a deep voice: "Do you understand why the Chinese army on the opposite side can shoot so accurately, but we can't do anything with their gunners?"

The artillery squadron leader shouted: "I'm reporting to you, your Excellency, the company commander, that the Chinese Army on the opposite side has adopted guerrilla tactics. In other words, it means firing one shot at another place, so we can't carry out effective killing at all?"

After a slight hesitation, the chief of staff on the side shouted: "Oh, why is this style of play so familiar?"

The commander of the regiment shouted: "Chief of Staff, do you still remember? In the Battle of Shanghai, the Chinese Army often used this tactics to accurately bombard us, but we suffered a lot!"

Nodding, the chief of staff shouted: "Yes, a prince from the imperial royal family who went to the front line to inspect was killed by this kind of artillery fire!"

The captain of the regiment shouted: "Sou Ga, it seems that the commander of the China Army on the other side is not simple. He will definitely pose a big threat to us in the next battle. We must proceed with caution!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Then shall we continue crossing the river this afternoon?"

Shaking his head slightly, the commander shouted: "No, don't launch an attack for the time being. According to the order of the division headquarters, we will not cross the river until the friendly forces on the left and right wings launch a tentative attack!"

The chief of staff nodded heavily: "Hai!"

After a pause, the regiment commander shouted again: "Why haven't the heavy artillery assigned to us by the division headquarters arrived yet?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, the commander of the regiment, according to the call back from the division headquarters, Bafang Town was attacked by the rest of the Guangxi Army yesterday and suffered heavy losses. Half of the heavy artillery was damaged. We are working hard to repair it!"

Sighing slightly, the commander shouted: "It seems that the fighting will of the Gui army cannot be underestimated, and our transportation lines are not very safe, so we can only rely on the Imperial Air Force at Nanjing Airport!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Don't worry, Wing Commander, our heavy artillery will be able to reach Xiaobengbu at least tomorrow. However, with the cover and attack of the aviation force, the pressure on us to cross the river can still be greatly reduced!"

After pondering for a while, the captain shouted: "But knowing yourself and your enemy means you will be victorious in every battle. We cannot completely rely on the empire's air force. After all, ground combat is the most important thing in the battle!"

The chief of staff shouted: "The commander of the wing means..."

The captain of the regiment groaned and shouted: "This is what I think. Send a reconnaissance team to sneak into the Northeastern Army on the opposite side and figure out their firepower configuration!"

His eyes suddenly lit up, and the chief of staff shouted in a low voice: "Sou Ga, the commander's plan to fish in troubled waters is a good one. Without further ado, I will go and prepare right now!"

The captain shouted: "Wait a minute! Whether the reconnaissance operation can be successful, you must pay more attention to your clothing and weapons and equipment! Only in such a disguise can you look like a fish, and you will have a higher chance of success during reconnaissance!"

With a heavy nod, the chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, division commander, according to the intelligence from the division headquarters, we know that the China Army opposite is from the 720th Regiment of the 51st Army of the Northeast Army. It won't be a problem for me to go to the baggage corps to find some sets of military uniforms!"

The captain shouted: "Souga! You will be fully responsible for this matter! I must make sufficient preparations before the reconnaissance!"

The chief of staff bowed and said: "Hai!"

…

Bengbu river beach position.

The soldiers of the 720th Regiment are nervously setting up defensive positions.

According to Liang Shanhao's carefully designed position map, the 720th Regiment divided the entire position into three lines of defense.

The first line of defense was the riverbank area. Liang Shanhao ordered the soldiers to deploy a large number of mines in this area. In the shoal area, Liang Shanhao also deployed a large number of caltrops in the water.

These caltrops were left behind when the Huai army fought in this area in the late Qing Dynasty. Liang Shanhao made full use of the residual heat of this cold weapon and used it to deal with the Japanese.

After the river beach defense line is the second line of defense of the 720th Regiment!

In order to deal with the Japanese tanks, Liang Shanhao ordered the soldiers of the 720th Regiment to dig an anti-tank trench.

Behind the anti-tank trench is a winding infantry trench.

In order to improve the ability of the infantry trenches to withstand artillery fire, Liang Shanhao dug the parapet into wavy lines and dug anti-artillery holes on one side of the parapet.

A Maxim heavy machine gun was placed on the left, center and right of the infantry trench to control their respective fire suppression areas.

Once the Japanese infantry came ashore and broke through the river beach position, Liang Shanhao's three Maxim heavy machine guns could fire on the unobstructed river beach area.

Thinking of the image of Japanese soldiers being mopped down in rows like rice grains, Liang Shanhao couldn't help but feel a sense of secret joy in his heart.

There are support trenches behind the infantry trenches. The support trenches are used to arrange reserve units and strengthen the depth of defense. Once the infantry trenches are in emergency, the reserve units can follow the zigzag traffic for battlefield maneuvers.

Liang Shanhao led several guard platoon soldiers to inspect the position.

Running towards Liang Shanhao, Han Chongcheng gave Liang Shanhao a military salute: "Report to the regiment, the first battalion is building river beach fortifications, please give instructions!"

After glaring at Han Chongcheng, Liang Shanhao cursed: "Do you want me to die? Take your hands off quickly!"

The Japs like to snipe and kill Chinese commanders, so subordinates are absolutely not allowed to salute their superiors in frontline positions, because this salute undoubtedly indicates the commander's position to the Japs.

With a flattering smile on his face, Han Chongcheng shouted: "Tuanzu, what are you afraid of? The other side of the bank is so far away from our position, how can the Japanese rifles hit you!"

With a cold snort, Liang Shanhao shouted: "There is no rule without rules. No matter when you see the commander on the front line, you are not allowed to salute. This is a military rule. You must remember it at all times!"

Snapping his feet and standing at attention, Han Chongcheng shouted: "Yes! I won't do it again!"

After checking around the river fortifications, Liang Shanhao shouted: "First Battalion Commander, this river beach fortifications need to be improved!"

With a look of confusion on his face, Han Chongcheng shouted: "Tuan Zuo, I built these river beach fortifications according to your drawings. I don't think there is any problem!"

After thinking for a moment, Liang Shanhao shouted: "There is indeed no problem!"

Han Chongcheng shouted: "That tuanzuo means..."

Drawing a capital tic-tac-toe on a design drawing, Liang Shanhao shouted: "I have divided this river beach into nine areas. Inform the artillery to measure the shooting parameters of these nine areas!"

With his eyes fixed on the tic-tac-toe shape, Han Chongcheng shouted: "Tuanzuo, this is the first time I have seen your tactic of calibrating and shooting Zhuyuan in advance. In this way, we can increase the speed of artillery fire!"

This artillery tactic was something Liang Shanhao read about in a later Anti-Japanese War novel before he traveled through time. He didn't expect it to be used in the Bengbu Defense War today.

It seems that reading more is of great benefit!

Smiling slightly, Liang Shanhao shouted: "The first battalion commander has good understanding. He can see clearly at a glance. Tell the artillerymen to calibrate the shelling area in advance. In addition, the shooting area of ​​the heavy machine gun must be calibrated neatly!"
Chapter completed!