Above the position of the 770th Regiment, a small and exquisite aircraft was hovering in the sky more than 800 meters above the fighting positions of both sides. Bian Daling was carefully flying his beloved Fi156 Crane reconnaissance aircraft in the sky.
Canghe's unique wide extended fuselage fully transparent windshield provides pilots and observers with excellent omnidirectional vision, making it easy to observe ground conditions. It can be said that it is inherently an excellent artillery fire reconnaissance aircraft.
At this time, the observer and machine gunner Xia Juping, who was sitting behind Bian Daling, was holding a telescope to carefully observe the ground. Suddenly, she seemed to notice black smoke rising from the upper left corner through the telescope.
"Sister Daling, there is a situation on the left front, it seems to be an artillery position."
"Okay, let's go down and have a look."
Bian Daling pushed the control stick while talking. Canghe's nose sank. The aircraft, which weighed less than a ton, flew very lightly towards the smoke at a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. When the aircraft descended
More than 500 meters away, an artillery position with more than ten artillery pieces appeared in their eyes.
After seeing this artillery group, the two women almost exclaimed at the same time, "Type 92 field cannon!"
No wonder the two women would exclaim, this cannon is so famous because it was the longest-range artillery of the same caliber in the world at the same time. Without using extended-range shells, its range was astonishing.
of 1800 meters.
Because of its high accuracy, long range, and powerful power, it is mainly equipped with artillery units affiliated to elite field divisions and field brigades, elite field heavy artillery regiments, and elite independent field heavy artillery regiments.
But at the same time, because the cost is too high, not many troops can afford to equip them. I didn't expect to see them here today.
Xia Juping connected with her artillery group without hesitation.
"Hawkeye Six called Hedgehog One... and found a Japanese Type 92 cannon group, located in Area 6, bearing 0124-4224."
"Hedgehog 1 has been received... We will test-fire it immediately. Please help us observe the impact point."
"clear!"
As the words fell, two puffs of smoke suddenly appeared from an inconspicuous jungle several kilometers away from the Japanese position, and then two 105mm artillery shells flew under the Canghe reconnaissance aircraft. After more than ten seconds,
After flying, it landed near the Japanese artillery position, and finally there was an earth-shattering explosion.
After seeing the explosion point, Xia Juping hurriedly said: "Attention Hedgehog 1...the impact point will be moved 0.5 mil to the right and 50 meters forward!"
"receive!"
"Boom boom boom..."
More than ten seconds later, another artillery shell landed squarely on the Japanese artillery position, and a violent explosion lifted two Type 92 cannons into the air.
"Well done Hedgehog One... All units fired eight quick shots!"
"Got it...all eight quick shots!"
"Boom boom..."
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
After a while, more than a dozen artillery shells were rapidly fired from the barrel, rubbing with the air in the sky, and then heading towards the target aircraft at a speed of more than 500 meters per second. More than ten seconds later, the Japanese artillery position was instantly destroyed by explosions and thick smoke.
shrouded.
"Baga... the people in the Army Aviation are a bunch of trash. They haven't even taken control of the air for so long, and they still let Chinese reconnaissance planes fly around above our heads. The idiots of the Second Flying Division
Everyone should have a caesarean section!"
After the rage comes worry and panic.
Through these few days of contact, Tomomi Kyuta understood that the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side was completely different from the general national army he had contacted in the past. The Eighth Route Army's fighting will was extremely strong, and many troops could still continue to fight even if the casualty rate reached one-third or even half.
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Sometimes the Japanese army even had to wipe out all the defenders before they could occupy the position. This was the first time he had seen such a strong force since entering China, so while he was furious, he also had doubts about whether the battle could be won.
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Seeing the frowning Tomomi Kuta, Chief of Staff Miura Master said: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, the Eighth Route Army and Liantai Militia our brigade encountered this time are completely different from the National Army we encountered in the past.
Their fighting will is completely different from that of previous troops. Not only are these troops more determined in fighting, but most importantly, their weapons and equipment are also more sophisticated.
It has been several days, but our Army Aviation has not been able to gain air superiority. If this continues, I worry that it will be difficult for us to capture the Eighth Route Army's positions on time!"
Tomami Kuta turned his head and stared at him: "What do you mean, Miura-kun?"
Master Miura hesitated for a while and then said: "What I mean is to send a telegram to Commander Okamura, asking him to order the Sixth Division to suspend the retreat, move closer to us as quickly as possible, and cooperate with us to take down the opposite side.
The position of the Eighth Route Army."
"Nani?"
Even Tomomikuda, who has been in the army for decades, couldn't help but be dumbfounded after hearing the chief of staff's suggestion, and then angrily said, "Sanpu-kun, are you crazy? You asked the Sixth Division to cooperate with us. How is this possible?"
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"Why is it impossible?" Master Miura said plausibly: "I have inquired. Although the Sixth Division was seriously damaged in the attack on Liantai County, they still retain most of their troops. It can be said that they still have strength.
Combat strength, as long as Commander Gangcun is willing..."
"enough……"
Before he could finish speaking, Tomomikuda interrupted him directly.
"Sanpu-kun... I don't know what kind of thoughts you have in making this suggestion, but in my opinion this suggestion is too ridiculous, not to mention whether Commander Gangcun will agree, even if Gangcun
The commander agrees, and I won’t do it, because it concerns the dignity of the 9th Mixed Brigade, do you understand?”
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, we..."
Tomomi Kuta once again interrupted Miura Master's words, and his expression became particularly solemn: "Mipu-kun, I repeat, as long as I am still the commander of the ninth mixed brigade, I will never agree to it.
Such a ridiculous thing!"
Looking at Tomomikuda's dark face that was almost dripping with water, Master Miura sighed softly and stopped talking.
On the position of the 770th Regiment that was still shrouded in smoke, Commander Zhang looked at the Japanese troops who had just retreated from the position. He sat down in the trench, took out a Marlboro from his pocket and lit it with a match. The strong smell of tobacco made him nervous.
The tension is much relieved.
Looking at the vaguely visible figure of the retreating Japanese troops in the distance, Captain Zhang narrowed his eyes and wondered what he was thinking about.
There were footsteps nearby, and Chief of Staff Li Yingchun hurriedly walked over.
"Captain...good news...just received a notification from the brigade headquarters. As of noon today, we have airlifted three battalions of troops from the rear. We finally have a reserve team!"