Kong Jie’s order was issued, and the whole regiment quickly mobilized.
The three battalion commanders were very efficient. After more than half an hour, everything was ready. Kong Jie reviewed the main force of the first battalion participating in the ambush, as well as a platoon of participating troops selected by the second and third battalions.
There are only three hundred and twenty combatants in total.
The number of people is not that large. There are 351 people in one battalion.
Plus a platoon from the Second and Third Battalions, a total of 70 people.
421 people in total.
The reason was helpless. The three battalion commanders strictly carried out Kong Jie's order. Each of the combatants had one rifle and ten bullets per person.
As a result, the scarce bullets of each of the three people were tallied up into a total.
One battalion, 250 (number of soldiers holding guns) x 7 (number of bullets per soldier holding guns) = 1750 (bullets)
Second Battalion, 200x5=1000 (pieces)
Third Camp, 161x3＝483 (pieces)
The three battalions combined had only 3,233 bullets.
If the average bullet per person is calculated as 10, it will only be enough to equip 323 people.
In the end, the three battalion commanders had no choice but to dispatch a total of 250 people from the first battalion, and a platoon from the second and third battalions, for a total of 70 people.
There were 320 participants in total.
Kong Jie, who heard about this, was speechless and mobilized all the bullets from the regiment's security platoon as temporary backup. This was how he managed to integrate the troops for this ambush.
When reviewing the troops, light machine guns and grenades were placed at the front of the team according to Kong Jie's request for unified deployment.
The three battalions have a total of 9 Czech light machine guns, plus 7 boxes of 30 grenades.
There is so little equipment that you can tell at a glance.
The nine Czech light machine guns were originally more numerous than the six Japanese transport squadrons.
There are also pros and cons in terms of performance, and it can even be said that the Czech light machine gun is superior.
But the problem is, there are so few bullets!
The whole regiment only has less than 4,000 rounds of ammunition. They have to use it closely to the soldiers. When it comes to the nine light machine guns, there is not much left.
You also have to consider the caliber of bullets. In many cases, the more machine guns you carry, the better. If there is insufficient ammunition, the machine gun may not even be as practical as a rifle.
In order to save ammunition, Shen Quan even suggested: "Commander, we are short of ammunition, or we can bring three light machine guns!"
Kong Jie disagreed, "The Japs are all well-trained. Even if they are not combat troops, even if we are conducting an ambush, we must suppress the Japanese army with firepower. Otherwise, once the Japs come to their senses, our casualties will definitely be unavoidable."
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Although ammunition is precious, it is far less precious than the lives of our soldiers!"
"Yes!"
Kong Jie's words convinced all the soldiers. Shen Quan responded, but he was worried, "It's just that, commander, after this ambush, our family wealth will be completely wiped out." , if the brigade headquarters finds out about the situation, I'm afraid..."
"Thinking about so much, just don't fight, just go home and take care of the child! You all know the reason why you can't trap the wolf if you don't want to let the child go. As long as you can eat this transport squadron, even if you empty out the family, you can turn around and turn it around. Several times, this is a good deal." Kong Jie said.
"In this way, each soldier will evenly distribute 3 7.92mm bullets for use in the machine gun. This is 960 bullets. Each machine gun will be allocated about 100 bullets. 20 rounds of Czech-style bullets are enough for five shuttles."
"As for the distribution of machine guns, Shen Quan and Wang Huaibao, the platoons you two will lead to participate in the battle will each be divided into two. As for the battalion commander, I will leave the other five light machine guns to you, two in groups, and set up three points of machine gun fire. ”
"Yes!" the three battalion commanders responded in unison.
Kong Jie explained: "We don't have much ammunition. Although I didn't ask you to save it this time, don't waste it on me.
The machine gun must be handed over to soldiers who are familiar with the operation of Czech light machine guns.
In addition, when firing to suppress the Japanese troops, try to fire in bursts to improve shooting accuracy and don’t let me shoot all the bullets into the sky."
Speaking of this, Kong Jie told a joke: "I remember when I was in the Red Army! In one battle, a soldier held a machine gun and fired. All the bullets were fired. Only the crackling gunshot was heard, and half of the enemy was gone. Not only did he kill them, but he also asked him to shoot down some birds that were passing by in mid-air. Tell me, isn’t this nonsense?”
Kong Jie told the sudden joke so humorously that the soldiers couldn't help laughing.
Then when it came to business, Kong Jie continued to arrange: "There are 7 boxes of grenades, a total of 210 grenades. The battalion commander arranged for 20 brothers who are usually good at throwing grenades to form a bombing team. Each person was given 10 grenades. The battle began. After that, according to the height of the hillside where we are hiding, the grenade can be used as a mortar, which is enough for the little devil to drink a pot."
"Yes!" Wang Leihu responded.
"In addition, the brothers with good marksmanship in the team were gathered together to form a shooting group. The mission of the shooting group is very clear, including the Japanese artillery, machine gunners, and commanders.
Whether they can suppress the enemy's machine gun and grenade positions depends on the shooting team.
Then I will gather all the rifles of all the regiment cadres and form a pistol squad for melee replenishment after the hand-to-hand combat breaks out."
Shen Quan said: "Captain, what a great idea! What you mean is that we can divide the work and fight in this way! Ambushes for ambushes, bombs for bombs, and machine gun firepower and shooting groups specially designed to deal with Japanese artillery and machine gunners. ."
Kong Jie smiled and said: "That's the truth. Division of labor can make combat more efficient."
"First battalion commander."
"Yes!"
"After the battle begins, follow my orders at any time. Except for the machine gunners and shooting team, all other soldiers are classified as assault personnel.
Our firepower is scarce, and the ambush cannot last long.
After the sneak attack is successful, the subsequent charge must follow closely. After the two sides meet, the battle will be completely ended with hand-to-hand combat. The little Japs with superior firepower must not be allowed to recover."
"Yes!" Wang Leihu responded.
After everything was arranged, Kong Jie stood in front of the soldiers who were going out for the battle and shouted: "Comrades, the opportunity to make a fortune is right in front of you. I promise you that after this battle, our whole regiment will improve the food!" p>
The soldiers, who had probably not seen meat for half a year, immediately became excited. A platoon leader couldn't help shouting: "Commander, is there any meat there?"
Kong Jie laughed and said: "Nonsense, if this battle is successful, you will eat enough authentic canned beef!"
When the soldiers heard this, they all jumped for joy, and their fighting spirit was pushed to its peak.
Kong Jie shouted: "Remember it all, don't take any prisoners in this battle, kill them all!
In addition, once this little devil is defeated, he will destroy the weapons at hand immediately and not leave them to us.
Everyone, please be careful with me.
Why? Because in my opinion, the weapons and supplies the Japanese have on hand are already named Kong!"