The crooked bar is a Taisho 11-type 6.5 mm caliber light machine gun. The butt of the gun is bent to the right in order to facilitate aiming with the cheek. Therefore, it is commonly known as the "crooked bar" machine gun in China. The crooked bar machine gun has obvious characteristics and average performance.
, is more sensitive to weather and has a higher failure rate.
The reliability was very poor under the low and severe cold conditions in the four northeastern provinces. The Japanese army adopted the method of installing an oil can next to the loader and oiling the parts and bullets at any time to maintain reliability.
The reliability is even worse when used under high temperature and high humidity conditions in Southeast Asia, and even an oil can is of no help.
The Taisho 11 light machine gun will have a relatively low failure rate only in seasons that are neither cold nor hot, neither dry nor wet, and under ideal conditions of careful maintenance and gentle combat intensity.
During World War II, the Taisho Type 11 light machine gun exposed a lot of problems during use and could not meet combat needs. It was replaced by the Type 96 light machine gun that was finalized in 1936 and fed with 30-round magazines.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the Taisho 11 light machine guns equipped by the Japanese invaders were captured and used in large quantities by the CCP guerrillas behind enemy lines, but they were never used in the regular army, which shows that their quality was extremely poor.
But such a light machine gun is already quite precious to the current recruit camp.
Platoon leader Zhao couldn't put it down after touching the hand oil, "With a light machine gun, our firepower will be greatly improved."
He turned his eyes and landed on the grenade in Xia Yuan's hand. He suddenly said curiously: "What is this? A cannon? Why is it so small?"
The grenade tube is very small and can be used by holding it with your hands, and the cannonballs are also very small, as big as a palm. When Platoon Leader Zhao saw this cannon, he had a look of surprise on his face. Is such a cannon powerful?
"The Japanese army's individual grenade can be controlled by one soldier. It is very powerful and can work wonders in street fighting." Xia Yuan loaded the bullet and said to Zheng Dayong: "Look for it, their artillery shells should be there.
On the body."
"Found it."
Zheng Dayong groped around on the Japanese corpses and found a bag containing artillery shells. When he opened it, he found that there were only four artillery shells. The grenades were carried in special ammunition bags. One ammunition bag can carry 8 grenades, and one ammunition bag can carry 8 grenades.
The human grenade team can carry 16 grenades.
Since the Japanese troops attacked separately, one detachment only carried one mortar and eight artillery shells.
Xia Yuan had also captured one before. The Japanese detachment must have just entered the battlefield. The shells had not even had time to be used. They only fired one round before they were captured by Xia Yuan. With the four shells here, he had already mastered eleven
1 artillery shell and two grenade launchers.
"Pretend, let's retreat."
The grenade can also work wonders when used well, whether it is attacking a fortress or blocking an attack, it is very effective.
Platoon leader Zhao was slightly stunned, but he still followed Xia Yuan's idea. The battlefield is also a place where strength is respected, especially within the national army. It is very different from the volunteer army. The volunteer army has strict discipline and the relationship between superiors and subordinates will only be reflected on the battlefield.
Above, in life, everyone is so close, like a family.
But within the national army, whether on the battlefield or in life, the relationship between superiors and subordinates is very clear. In many cases, power and fists are the last word.
Today, Xia Yuan's combat ability shocked Platoon Leader Zhao. He realized that such a soldier had a bright future, so he decided to voluntarily give up the command and hand it over to Xia Yuan. In fact, even if he didn't let go, Xia Yuan would
It is also necessary to take over the command.
If you follow Platoon Leader Zhao, you will definitely not survive. If you follow yourself, you may have a chance of survival.
The Songhu battlefield was no different than a meat grinder. 700,000 troops were thrown into the Songhu battlefield. More than 300,000 people died. Corpses were strewn in the fields, the smell was high, and gunpowder smoke enveloped half of the sky. The brutal battle lasted for three months.
One division will be destroyed in the sky.
"Platoon commander, the battle in Luodian has just begun. If we want to survive, we need to find another method that will not make us deserters but also allow us to survive." Xia Yuan loaded the bullets on his body and then
As the fighting continues, ammunition will become a very serious problem.
After more than three months of fighting, the ammunition consumption will be a very terrifying amount, and now, I only have more than a hundred bullets on my body, which is completely insufficient.
"Is there any way? Can we find a place to hide?" Platoon leader Zhao carried the Japanese rifle behind his back, and took away the Japanese's water bottle, bayonet, grenades, gloves, raincoat, bedding, etc., anything that could be taken away
, all packed up and taken away.
Platoon leader Zhao began to wonder about Xia Yuan's plan, and he had another question in his heart: "How far will the battle here go?"
"We fight guerrillas," Xia Yuan said calmly.
"Guerrilla fighting?" Platoon Leader Zhao was slightly stunned. This term was really novel.
"As for the battle here, when we came over, I went to a toilet and heard the commander's chat. Luodian was one of the targets of the Japanese attack. Occupying Luodian can cut off our road to the north and cut off
Our train transportation routes.”
As Xia Yuan walked, he looked around vigilantly and said: "With the railway cut off, there is no railway transportation of supplies and troops. Whether it is to replenish troops or transport supplies, it will take more time, and the more time it will take to attack the Japanese army."
Favorable, you said, the Chinese army will not return this place, and the Japanese army will not abandon this place, what will become of this place?"
Platoon Leader Zhao looked at the ruins around him, the corpses among the ruins, and the strange smell floating in the air. He couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.
The fight was conducted in such a way. The recruit camp was so vulnerable. The Japanese soldiers hadn't even arrived yet, but just hearing the sound of gunshots, more than half of the people panicked."
"Platoon commander, how is the situation of our company commander?" Xia Yuan asked.
"I don't know, they were all scattered. If you listen to the gunshots and cannons around you, I'm afraid it's more dangerous than the worst." Platoon Leader Zhao didn't have the mental consciousness to rescue Company Commander Du, and finally survived. He is now
I only have one thought: live as long as possible.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Among the ruins, half of a house collapsed, and the collapsed walls formed a new angle. Xia Yuan and his people had just approached, when a black shadow appeared
The ruins flashed by.
Xia Yuan was keenly aware of it and shouted: "It's me."
Soon, the dark figure who was about to get in leaned out and was extremely surprised: "Brother Xia! It's you, I thought they were Japanese devils!"
The one who ran out was Niu Hai.
"Where is the scholar?" Xia Yuan asked him.
"Brother Chen is watching over there." Niu Hai said, "The gunshot just now scared me to death. I thought something happened to you, Brother Xia."
"You brat, you wish something would happen to me, don't you?" Xia Yuan laughed and scolded, "Platoon leader, this is the recruit you gave me."
Niu Hai glanced at the person next to him and immediately stood up: "Platoon leader."
"You are in good spirits. Are everyone in your class okay?" Platoon Leader Zhao asked.
"The squad leader was stabbed by a Japanese soldier. The injury is not too serious. I made a simple bandage and will get some anti-inflammatory medicine later. Come on, let's go in and talk. It's easy for Japanese soldiers to find you here."
Xia Yuan led them through the corner, and half of the house collapsed.
Xu Liu was resting on the Japanese army's bedding. When he saw the people coming in, his eyes immediately brightened and he struggled to get up.
Platoon Leader Zhao's eyes fell on Xu Liu's abdomen, and he walked over and held him down: "You should have a good rest first."
"Platoon leader." Xu Liu then lay down.
"What happened? Why are you injured?" Platoon Leader Zhao looked at Xu Liu's injury and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was not serious.
"I was bitten by the little Japanese soldier's bayonet. It's okay." Xu Liu touched his wound, grinned, and asked: "Platoon leader, where are the others?"
"They are all dead." Platoon Leader Zhao sat on the ground with some dejection and said, "If Xia Yuan hadn't arrived in time, you probably wouldn't have seen me today."
As he spoke, Platoon Leader Zhao showed a sad smile on his face and said: "The warlords are used to fighting in melee. I didn't expect the Japanese devils' firepower to be so fierce. Their fighting power is also very strong. They are much stronger than us. The second platoon is so
These people were separated by a detachment of Japanese soldiers, and they were beaten so hard that they had no room to fight back. The Japanese soldiers rushed over and the formation they maintained was disrupted."
"Platoon commander, how is the situation over there with the company commander? Have additional troops arrived?"
Hearing Platoon Leader Zhao's words, Xu Liu's heart sank. The continuous sound of gunfire outside made the night seem restless.
"The reinforcements have not come. Our new barracks are just cannon fodder working on the front line. Where will there be reinforcements? It is estimated that the reinforcements will not arrive until the fighting gradually subsides." Platoon leader Zhao sat on the ground dejectedly and took the captured Japanese soldiers.
He threw the rifle aside, took off his hat, and rubbed his itchy scalp, his expression looked a little painful.
So many people died, and only two of them survived. Platoon Leader Zhao also suffered tremendously in his heart.
Xu Liu sighed and said: "Platoon leader, I don't blame you. The gap between us and the Japanese is too big."
"Platoon leader, squad leader is right. The fate of the new recruit battalion has been determined from the very beginning when they rush to the battlefield. Even if they do not die in this battle, they will die in the next battle." Xia Yuanzao
He came over, handed the marching kettle to Platoon Leader Zhao, and said, "Drink some water first."
Platoon leader Zhao took the kettle, opened it, took two sips, handed it to Zheng Dayong who was standing aside, and then asked: "Xia Yuan, what are your plans next?"
Xu Liu also looked at Xia Yuan. Although their official positions here are higher than Xia Yuan's, after what happened just now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xia Yuan's combat ability is far above theirs, so now
When you are not fighting for command, surviving is the most important thing.
Xia Yuan sat on the ground and said: "There is no good way. If we run away, we will be regarded as deserters and will not be welcomed wherever we go. If we stay, we will die."
Everyone was silent.
Xia Yuan continued: "Actually, just like Old Man Wang, running away is the only way to survive. Platoon leader, why don't you take the squad leader and run away."
Platoon leader Zhao was stunned and suddenly became angry: "What are you talking about? I'm not going to run away. So many soldiers died here. How is it possible for you to let me run away now? It's impossible. I want to avenge them!"
He looked at Xia Yuan and said, "Do you think I am a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"
Xia Yuan shook his head: "Being treated as cannon fodder, actually surviving is the most important thing."
"Being a deserter is not what I want. Someone will stab me in the back." Platoon Leader Zhao cursed and said, "Don't talk to me about being a deserter again."
"What about him?" Xia Yuan nuzzled at Zheng Da who was drinking water.
Zheng Dayong was slightly startled.
Platoon leader Zhao glanced at Zheng Dayong, thinking of his decision to be surrounded, and sighed helplessly, "I won't be a deserter anyway."
Xia Yuan said: "Let those who deserve to live live. I am not afraid of death. I can die too. It is okay. But among us, there are some who are not afraid of death. Living is actually more painful than death. But those who really dare to
But not many people are going to die."
Platoon leader Zhao listened thoughtfully to Xia Yuan's words.
Xu Liu smiled bitterly and said: "What you said is really good. You are worthy of being a person who plays with scholars. He speaks well. Sometimes, I really want to have a bullet drilled into my head. I don't think about anything anymore and lie on the ground."
Slowly rotting."
"Old Xu, why are you like this?" Platoon Leader Zhao glared and thought of something else. He became depressed and waved his hands helplessly: "Okay, I will listen to you, just be a deserter."
Xia Yuan shook his head: "We should not be deserters. Deserting is our last resort. When we get to that point, we will be deserters together."
Platoon leader Zhao raised his head and looked at Xia Yuan, "What else do you have in mind?"
"I don't have any ideas, so I just find a place to hide. I can hide for a while."
"In case the Japanese are discovered."
"Then let's fight. We are hiding to save our lives, and we are not afraid of them. It is better than being used as cannon fodder and sent to the front line to attract enemy firepower."
Xia Yuan raised the Type 38 rifle in his hand, "Besides, haven't we killed the enemy? If we have killed the enemy, even if we are found by our own people, we still have room for maneuver."
"That makes sense. I'll listen to you." Platoon Leader Zhao thought for a while and put his hat on.
He could tell that Xia Yuan just wanted to live, but didn't want to be a deserter, so he chose a compromise, finding a place to hide, neither participating in the war nor becoming a deserter, even if he was found by his own people
Seeing them, with so many Japanese-style equipment on them, it can be seen that they are not deserters.
Xia Yuan called the scholar and Niu Hai in, and the six of them sat on the ground. You look at me, and I look at you. It is easier said than done. The Japanese have stationed a large number of troops here. Once they arrive,
During the day, Japanese planes bombed towns and cities. Even if they hid, they might suffer disaster.
After thinking about it, Xia Yuan came up with a plan to hide on the outskirts of the city and avoid the center of the battle as much as possible.
In this way, they were able to avoid the center point of Japanese bombing.
"Without further delay, we'd better leave tonight." Xia Yuan looked at the sky and calculated the time for their arrival. It was probably already early in the morning.