Under the mine net woven by continuous grenades, the position was filled with smoke for thirty meters, and there was broken shrapnel and mud everywhere.
The enemy's corpses were placed everywhere, and the fallen guns withstood the Chinese grenade bombardment and launched two consecutive attacks on the Chinese positions. In the end, they both ended in failure. Their casualties were too great.
Within ten minutes, the bodies of American soldiers were lying on the ground, and the number of wounded was also increasing rapidly.
The number of attacking soldiers is decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the density is no longer what it was when they first attacked the position. The most critical point is that no matter how the supervising team roars, the soldiers have obviously become timid, and no one dares to do so.
To rush forward is to seek death.
After fighting for several more minutes, the enemy's attack became extremely weak, and the intensity of their counterattacks became smaller and smaller. On the other hand, the Chinese still maintained their original speed and resisted their attacks in an orderly manner, seemingly without suffering any losses at all.
Knowing that this high ground could not be captured in a short period of time, the lieutenant supervising the battle immediately decided to retreat and wait until the artillery plowed the Chinese positions on the mountain before attacking. As a result, a large number of American troops began to flee down the mountain.
"Fight back, fight back!"
Everyone stood up from the trenches and looked at the smoke-filled battlefield and the retreating American soldiers, feeling extremely happy.
This battle lasted for more than forty minutes. The U.S. military's attack was at the same level as their resistance. If the U.S. soldiers were more fearless, their positions would have been destroyed by the enemy long ago.
Fortunately, the morale of the American soldiers was low and they could no longer continue fighting. They needed to go back and rest, and then let their own artillery fire plow through the Chinese positions, which might even lift their morale a bit.
The enemy's attack was finally repelled. Xia Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. The position on the mountain attracted a large number of US troops to attack. They also killed many US troops and a lot of weapons and ammunition fell on the position.
"Clean the battlefield..."
Instructor Shao was about to give the order when Xia Yuan refused. He took out the whistle in his arms and threw it to Wang Xiaoliang: "Little Wang, go quickly and notify the artillery of the Seventh Company to fire hard towards the kilometer. The foreign devils will retreat.
We have to pay a price for letting them stay, and we will retreat immediately."
"Aren't you going to hold on? I think we can hold on longer." Instructor Shao asked.
"We can't hold on for long. Our strength has been exposed, and there are no reinforcements on the left and right wings. In the first wave of attacks, although the enemy sent a battalion of troops, the strength of this battalion is still just a test. They have already figured out what we are.
The next wave of attacks will be after the bombardment ends, and the enemy will most likely attack from three directions: left, center, and right. By then, we will have no chance of escaping."
This was the worst-case scenario that Xia Yuan thought of, and the reality was similar to what he expected. The American infantry was retreating, and the lieutenants immediately reported to their commanders the situation of the Chinese on the mountain. The actual strength of the troops was far lower than imagined.
, so the second wave of attack was scheduled for ten minutes. The artillery fire would last for ten minutes. When the sound of artillery ended, the troops were reorganized to attack the mountain.
With three companies of troops, they attacked the Chinese on the mountain from three directions and wiped them out in one fell swoop.
The lieutenant immediately promised that the Chinese would be wiped out on this mountain.
However, just as he finished speaking, the whistling sound of artillery shells rang above his head. The shells fell on the road one after another, among the tanks, and the exploded soil and flowers were flying. Some wounded American soldiers had not had time to move, and they
I thought I would be safe by hiding behind the tank, but I didn't expect that I would be injured like this.
The artillery platoon's artillery fire did not last long. In fact, it only fired six artillery shells. The artillery platoon only had six mortars, and only six artillery shells were fired in one round. This level of shelling could not cause many casualties.
After all, all volunteer soldiers have the ability to dodge artillery shells, and the US military is the most powerful force in the world. There should be no problem in dodging artillery shells. These six artillery shells are entirely to cover the retreat of the company.
However, the attacking U.S. troops had just retreated from the mountain. A large number of wounded were placed on the side of the retreating tank to prevent the Chinese on the mountain from shooting at their wounded. In order to accommodate a large number of wounded, a dozen or so people were placed behind a tank.
The wounded man, a shell fell, was picked up on the spot.
The retreating infantrymen were also heavily bombed, and the wounded were even more miserable. They were wailing and screaming in pain, and there were broken limbs and mutilated arms everywhere.
This situation made the US lieutenant curse angrily. He immediately contacted the rear and called for artillery support.
The artillery was deployed, and howitzers were aimed in the direction of the high ground they were attacking.
"fire!!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
There was a dull sound of metal hitting each other, and grenades came out from the shiny barrel of the gun, drawing a long arc in the sky, with a sharp sound of breaking through the air, and fell on the mountain like raindrops.
In an instant, the ground shook, the mountains collapsed, and the ground cracked.
The gunpowder smoke that had almost dissipated resurfaced again, and the entire mountain was covered with a layer of dull gunpowder smoke, exuding a pungent smell of gunpowder smoke.
"Fortunately, we retreated early. This level of shelling would have plowed through every inch of the mountain."
Instructor Shao stepped on the continuously trembling ground. It was the earth that was wailing and trembling painfully. One stray bullet missed and landed on the opposite mountainside. The ground collapsed and the mountain was destroyed. The gravel flew out and the trees in the ravine shook uncontrollably.
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When the smoke dissipated, a huge crater appeared on the mountainside, the trees broke and the grassland disappeared.
The 105mm howitzer is so powerful that just the aftermath of the explosion can easily shatter human organs, which is terrifying.
The explosion on the mountain was also caused by a 105mm howitzer. The spreading air waves carried sand and rocks and crackled down in the forest where they were walking, and the smashed leaves kept swinging.
"Fortunately, he ran fast. With such power, he probably wouldn't be able to escape death even if he was hiding in a bomb crater."
The soldiers nodded with deep understanding. They were somewhat thankful that they had retreated early, otherwise they would have been swallowed up by the cannons on the mountain, leaving no trace of their bodies. They had seen the reactionary 75mm howitzer, which was quite powerful and could hit people.
All that could be seen was a mass of blood mist, with no bones left.
The power of the 105mm howitzer is unimaginable.
Xia Yuan raised his head and looked at the movement on the mountain. The strength of the artillery group equipped by the US division was still very terrifying. Can the Seventh Company really hold on to such intensive bombardment? He thought about it and probably needed to change a method to not let the Seventh Company
All the soldiers were placed on the position. This level of shelling lasted for ten minutes. I don’t know how many people could survive.
At the rear of the team, Fu Weiquan and Wang Xiaoliang were chatting. Wang Xiaoliang looked very remorseful. Fu Weiquan and Si Jize were not from their company, but from a battalion of machine gun companies. They went to perform a mission as a company.
The artillery company is responsible for assisting the first company in conducting long-range target strikes. It is said to be long-range target strikes, but in fact it only has one mortar and one bazooka.
Later, he couldn't find the company, so he followed the company all the way to Chenghuang Hall. Now they are fighting continuously, and only Fu Weiquan is left among the comrades of the machine gun company.
Wang Xiaoliang blamed himself very much, "When the tree exploded, I was exposed in a very shallow trench. Comrade Si Jize was hiding in the bomb shelter. In order to save me, he ran out of the bomb shelter and threw himself on me.
, the flames that should have fallen on me instead fell on Si Jize. And I even shot my own comrade."
When something like this happened to Wang Xiaoliang, it was undoubtedly the biggest blow.
"Don't blame yourself, he just wants you to live well." Fu Weiquan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Next, live well, kill more little devils, and avenge Si Jize."
"When he died, he also told me to kill more little Japs. I will, and I will definitely drive them away!"
Wang Xiaoliang's face showed determination.
He has gradually grown from the ignorant young man in China to a qualified volunteer soldier.
The artillery fire lasted for ten minutes. After the sound of artillery stopped, the gunpowder smoke had not dissipated. Three companies of enemies rushed towards the high ground in a swarm. The thick smoke choked people and they could not open their eyes. There were bullet points everywhere, and their own people
The corpses left on the position had disappeared, and large areas of impact points provided them with cover for their advance.
Around the impact points of these bullets, there may be body tissues of their own people everywhere, which have been torn into pieces by their own artillery fire, and no bones remain.
No one said a word. They held their guns and groped forward cautiously. They passed through the trenches left by the Chinese. Those trenches had been buried by artillery fire, leaving only a shallow trace.
More than ten minutes later, they occupied the high ground, but no Chinese were found on the high ground...
at this time.
Xia Yuan and his first company had already joined forces with Captain Cai and others. They expected to hold off the enemy for half an hour, but they did not expect to hold back the U.S. troops for a full hour.
"There is also good news. During the retreat, the enemy's artillery shells fell on our position. This means that the enemy's artillery group has been deployed. It will take a certain amount of time to gather the artillery group. If the leading troops of the US military do not
When stopped, their artillery group can easily get out of touch with the vanguard. The US military already knows that we are blocking this road, so they will not attack rashly, which gives us a certain amount of time."
Xia Yuan ignored the water and continued: "We need to adjust our deployment. You also heard the artillery fire just now. If a company really spreads out on the position, it is estimated that even one round of enemy artillery fire may not be able to withstand it."
"The artillery fire just now was so powerful that it was even more fierce than thunder in a thunderstorm. This level of shelling would probably plow every inch of land on the mountain!"
Thinking of this, Captain Cai and others looked a little solemn on their faces. They had fought against the US military, but the strength of those US troops was far inferior to the enemy they blocked this time.
A complete division.
How many artillery groups does a complete division have?
It is estimated that one round of artillery fire will destroy all offensives on the position.
"So, we need to readjust our deployment. I saw it when I came here just now. The reverse slope is very convenient for us to avoid. We put the large troops on the reverse slope to prevent increased casualties when encountering enemy shelling."
"This is a good method. When the enemy's artillery fire ends, we rush to the position as quickly as possible, dig trenches, and try to restore the bunker fortifications before the enemy arrives."
Instructor Pang quickly added.
"We also need to pay attention to the enemy's armored vehicles and tanks. When the enemy attacked previously, their tanks and armored vehicles also caused us great trouble. If we put the enemy in front of us and fight again, the enemy's tanks and armored vehicles will be destroyed.
We will be worried about hurting our own people and have some scruples. We must seize this point. Every time the enemy attacks, we must move the enemy's infantry closer before attacking."
Xia Yuan squatted on the ground and placed a stone on the simple ground to serve as the enemy's vanguard.
This method has advantages and disadvantages, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, making it too risky.
After everyone thought about it, they didn't think this was a good idea, but at the moment they lacked the heavy firepower to deal with enemy tanks, and with a U.S. division looking at them from behind, the artillery positions were deployed and could completely cover the entire hilltop in an instant.
The enemy puts it in and then fights.
"Place a battalion in front of us. Once the enemy breaks through our defenses, it will not be easy to counterattack."
Company Commander Cai had concerns, but he had no other options. He was worried that his soldiers might not be able to withstand the crazy attack of an enemy battalion.
Xia Yuan sighed and said: "Under the current situation, we have no other choice."
Instructor Shao asked: "What if we continue to use the previous method?"
Xia Yuan shook his head: "We don't have enough grenades and hand grenades to support a protracted war. The enemy's offensive will only become more fierce in waves, and we have no other way."
Instructor Shao suddenly became anxious: "This won't work, that won't work either. How on earth are we going to fight this battle?"
Xia Yuan smiled bitterly and said: "Instructor, don't be anxious yet, there will be a road before the car reaches the mountain."
Instructor Shao said: "That's what I say, but the enemy has already arrived. The aftermath of the battle just now will not trap the enemy for long. Whether it is leaving a small group of troops on the position or a whole company, in the absolute
Under the suppression of firepower, we can't get the slightest advantage."
Sighing, he retreated: "The main reason is that the US military we are facing is too strong. How can one company stop the attack of a division?"
Everyone was silent. There were only more than a hundred people in a company, and there were twenty to thirty thousand people in a US division. Such a gap in strength cannot be made up by tactics. Once the enemy understands the situation on the position, two battalions can defeat them.
After taking down the position, once the high ground is lost, the enemy tanks will still be able to move forward unimpeded.
"The highway is the first line of defense, we are the second line of defense, and Seonghuangtang is the third line of defense. Once the U.S. military moves north to occupy Seonghuangtang, they will continue to go north and set up defenses along the way until Zhiam-ri and Tooping-ri.
"
Xia Yuan drew an arc on the ground, and then said: "Eventually, this US military force will completely block all retreat routes of the 180th Division."