The Japanese artillery fire finally gradually stopped.
The commandos did not rush forward immediately.
They were waiting for Zhang Chu to deal with the Japanese artillery. This was a huge hidden danger.
In this kind of siege battle, infantry actually plays a small role. In the end, it is a battle of heavy weapons. Especially large-caliber heavy artillery. It is the key to breaking the city.
"Consultant Zhang."
"Hello!"
Zhang Chu came to the artillery position.
This place is less than three kilometers away from the city wall. It can be said to be very close.
The maximum range of the 105mm howitzer is about 12 kilometers. Even if it reaches the other side of Yu County, it is about five kilometers.
Why so close?
It's because of insufficient aiming technology.
Artillery's indirect aiming requires a complete set of technical data support. It requires a lot of calculations.
It is impossible to do this simply by relying on experience.
Observation posts must be sent out from the front, communicate with the rear by phone, and make corrections at any time.
The problem now is that the observation post can only observe the situation outside the city, but knows nothing about the situation inside the city. It cannot see the impact point of the bullet.
"You guys go back first."
"Go back about two kilometers."
"At the same time, all field artillery will be transferred over to form an artillery group."
Zhang Chu gave instructions.
If the distance is too close, it will be difficult to aim.
The trajectory is too flat and the impact point is difficult to control.
In addition, only one howitzer is obviously not enough. All field guns must be pulled up.
The current establishment of the New Regiment is an artillery battalion. There are twelve 75mm field guns below, and a large number of mortars. The mortars are the pillars responsible for commanding, and the field guns are handed over to Wang Zhe.
In the end, professional people do professional things.
"good!"
Wang Zhe immediately commanded the howitzer to retreat and look for a new gun position.
He drove the car himself and towed the howitzer out. His driving skills were quite good. The two large Dodge trucks were driven around very fast.
Subsequently, all field artillery also concentrated on the gun positions according to the instructions.
Zhang Chu himself arrived at the gun position first.
Determine the shooting target based on the display of the recovered object radar map.
On the radar map of recovered objects, there are many small dark red dots. One of them should be Katayama Shoutaro.
He is the commander of the Major General Brigade. His command knife is worth 30 million.
Theoretically, he should be the most significant point.
In addition, there may be a colonel, several lieutenants, and a bunch of major officers. They are all marked with small red dots.
In addition to these junior officers, the rest are high-value targets such as the Japanese infantry artillery, field artillery, and 90mm mortars. There are also Japanese lieutenant-level officers. They are all small yellow dots.
Frankly speaking, it's very difficult to tell.
Can't tell who is who.
We can only rely on longer-term trajectories to judge.
If it is a living person, the small dots will move around. But the gun position is basically fixed.
Where should the first shot be fired?
Of course, I’ll hit the reddest dot first. That’s Shotaro Katayama.
Combining some other factors, Zhang Chu judged that the location should be the brigade headquarters of the Japanese invaders. Katayama Shoutaro should be there.
If you can kill him...
Ranging.
Calculate carefully.
Finally, the shooting elements are given.
"preparation!"
"put!"
"Bang!"
Cannon ejected from chamber.
Fly towards the city.
I didn't see the point of impact because it was far away.
The observation posts were unable to report. They only saw fire bursting out of the city and a loud noise at the same time.
It can only be confirmed that the shell exploded smoothly. However, it is not clear where exactly it hit.
Zhang Chu looked at it silently.
On the recycling radar, most of the little red dots have not moved.
But it doesn't matter, keep playing.
In addition to howitzers, all field artillery also joined the bombardment.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
The shells were fired continuously.
Fires continuously at a rate of 10 rounds per minute.
The firing speed of this 105mm howitzer is very fast. The fastest can reach 15 rounds per minute.
But if there are no special requirements, it is about 10 rounds per minute.
Field artillery fires faster, reaching about 20 rounds per minute. Now it maintains the same firing frequency as howitzers to achieve the purpose of salvo fire.
After more than ten shells fell in a row, the most eye-catching little red dot finally started to move.
Zhang Chu's judgment was correct. It was indeed Katayama Shoutaro.
"idiot!"
Katayama Shoutaro was severely frightened.
The artillery shells on Tubal Road continued to fall and explode around him like raindrops.
Although he was covered by fortifications, everyone knew that he was being targeted.
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
The sound of explosions kept coming.
The Japanese soldiers on guard outside were constantly blown to pieces.
We can be 100% certain that Tubal Road has definitely discovered the location of Katayama Shotarō and is bombing it from a long distance with howitzers.
If you don't move in time, something will happen sooner or later.
That is not an ordinary 75mm mountain cannon! It contains a 105mm howitzer! The destructive power is quite large.
There are also 120mm heavy mortars, and their explosive power is also quite terrifying.
The number of Japanese soldiers killed by 120mm heavy force bombs before was also quite large. Almost a squadron was wiped out.
"boom……"
There was a loud noise.
Shells exploded above their heads.
The shock wave passed through the thick fortifications, shaking the people inside and making them very uncomfortable.
"boom!"
Before he could react, there was another loud noise.
A shell exploded at the door of the bunker.
The dust thrown up by the explosion fell directly into the bunker.
The two staff officers squatting near the door were caught off guard and were immediately covered in dust. Then they both fell down silently.
But they were so unlucky that they were hit by fragments from the shells and died on the spot.
Katayama Shotaro's face looked very ugly.
Damn Tubal Road!
He actually bullied himself!
Since participating in the war against China, he has never been so embarrassed.
Fortunately, there is a bunker for protection, otherwise...
He was already broken into pieces.
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
Suddenly, several cannonballs exploded overhead at the same time.
Katayama Shoutaro suddenly groaned, his consciousness blurred, and his body went limply paralyzed.
But he was severely injured by the continuous explosions.
"Your Excellency General!"
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander!"
Others hurriedly helped him up.
Fortunately, Katayama Shotaro hasn't died yet. He can still be saved, but his breathing is very weak.
"leave here……"
"Evacuate quickly..."
Katayama Shoutaro’s energy is as strong as a gossamer.
If you continue to stay here, there is only a dead end.
The artillery fire on Tubal Road is so fierce that sooner or later the fortifications will be destroyed.
"Tie!"
Of course others understand.
However, they cannot evacuate for the time being.
The artillery fire outside was so fierce, how could they retreat?
Once it leaves the fortifications, it will be shattered on the spot.
what to do?
what to do?
"Watanabe-kun."
"Tie!"
"Help me record it."
"Tie!"
The staff officer named Watanabe quickly took out paper and pen.
The other people around him all looked gloomy, and then turned around silently. They were so sad that they felt like they were about to perish.
Shotaro Katayama obviously wants to leave his last words. Be prepared to break the jade into pieces.
If the brigade leader is like this, what else can they do? It must be the result of following Yu Sui.
sorrow.
regret.
I didn't expect such a result.
They would eventually die in the hands of Tubalu one day.
Tubalu, who had always been looked down upon by them, finally became their gravedigger and buried them.
They want to fight hard.
I want to fight Tubalu.
Unfortunately, no chance.
Others will not even meet you. Others will directly greet you with cannonballs!
You can't even see the other person's face!
"Your Excellency, General, I am leaving my humble duty first."
"His Majesty the Emperor is on board!"
Suddenly, a major bowed down and saluted.
With everyone watching, the major pulled out a knife and inserted it into his abdomen. Then he stirred.
"ah……"
He cried out in pain.
A lieutenant next to him immediately chopped off his head with a knife.
"His Majesty the Emperor is on board!"
Immediately, the lieutenant himself drew his sword and committed suicide.
Someone next to him immediately cut off his head with a knife.
Blood splattered.
One after another.
"His Majesty the Emperor is on board!"
Suddenly, a captain rushed out of the bunker.
Immediately, a ball of fire exploded around him, completely covering him.
"boom……"
A loud noise erupted.
When the fireball gradually dispersed, there was nothing on the ground.
White and pure.
Empty.
Not the slightest trace was left.
Everyone in the bunker became more and more desperate and depressed.
perhaps……
It's their turn...
"Your Excellency General..."
"Your Excellency General..."
Suddenly, a communications soldier rolled in and crawled in.
Everyone stared at him with numb expressions.
The signal soldier himself looked dull and muttered the report:
