Seeing someone holding explosive packs to blow up the Japanese tanks, the guard platoon and several machine gunners on the fourth company position in the front suddenly became excited. Except for the two Maxim heavy machine guns that could not be held, the remaining Czech light
The machine guns were all stacked up, howling and spitting fire on the Japanese army's position, wanting to shoot all the bullets in the magazine at once.
The Japanese light and heavy machine guns were immediately completely suppressed, and the infantry was also suppressed to the point where they could not lift their heads. The remaining two grenadiers were still trying to knock off the Chinese army's firepower points in the trenches, but were shot to pieces by Yue Weihan again.
On the head, Yue Weihan's marksmanship is by no means impeccable. As long as the Japanese army shows up slightly, this guy can basically raise his hand.
Even Yao Changqing from the forward observation post couldn't help but cheer: "What a boy, what a good shot!"
Besides, Shaanxi Lengwa miraculously overcame the Japanese fire blockade. In just a moment, he crossed a distance of nearly 100 meters and rushed to the front of the Japanese tank. Then he pulled the fuse and threw the explosive package at the Japanese tank before turning around and running away.
When it opened, there was only a bang, and a large group of fireworks exploded on the Japanese military Tucker, and the Shaanxi Lengwa was also knocked to the ground by the huge air wave.
When the smoke cleared, it was seen that the forward-firing machine gun of the Japanese tank had been blown out of the way. However, the tank itself did not seem to be seriously damaged. It only adjusted its direction slightly and then ran straight over Shaanxi Lengwa. Look at this posture, Shaanxi
Even if Leng Wa hadn't been shocked to death by the shock wave of the explosion just now, she would still have been crushed to death by the tank.
Yue Weihan, who was hiding in the bomb crater, was so angry that he cursed, "Why didn't this idiot blow up the tracks?"
Just when Yue Weihan jumped to his feet and scolded his mother, the Shaanxi Lengwa jumped up again. This time he jumped directly onto the Japanese tank. In his right hand, he held a smoking domestic grenade. However, the Lengwa didn't realize it until he got on the tank.
He couldn't find a hole to insert the grenade into, and when he was in a panic, a bullet accurately penetrated his head.
Shaanxi Lengwa's body shook twice, and then he fell on the Japanese tank. The domestic hand grenade was accidentally pressed between his chest and the barrel of the Japanese tank's 37mm main gun. He only heard the blast.
With a bang, Leng Wa's body suddenly bounced into the sky again, and the Japanese tank's 37mm main gun also turned a corner.
The front-firing machine gun and the 37mm main gun were blown up one after another. The Type 95 light tank completely lost its assault capability. It had to turn around and start retreating. The rear-firing machine gun installed at the rear came in handy.
They spat firepower desperately in an attempt to suppress the firepower of the national army and cover the retreat of the Japanese infantry.
The Japanese permanent division was indeed not what it was boasting about. It turned from a sudden advance to a retreat without any confusion. Commander Yao Ying's fourth company wanted to take the opportunity to counterattack, but he suffered a big loss instead. He lost most of the platoon's strength in vain. Soon,
, the little devils from both directions left the battlefield one after another, but Yue Weihan knew very well that the bloody battle in Baoshan had just begun.
Yue Weihan ordered the guard platoon to build fortifications on the spot, but he returned to the forward observation post alone.
"Zhongshu, your marksmanship is good." Seeing Yue Weihan, Yao Changqing praised him first, and then scolded him, "But why did you come back to the observation post instead of leading your soldiers in the forward position?"
Yue Weihan said: "Sir, you saw what happened just now. The Japs only dispatched two light tanks and two reinforcement teams. Our defense line outside the north gate is already in danger. If the Japanese army follows
If more troops launch attacks from multiple directions at the same time, the consequences will be disastrous!"
Having said this, Yue Weihan also cursed Yao Changqing in his heart.
Many generals of the national army have a weakness, that is, they lack sufficient understanding of the role of the reserve force. No matter how many troops they have, they will be displayed on the front. If the war goes well, that's all. But once the war goes wrong, it will be difficult to regain control.
There was a chance to regain the situation. Speaking of which, Yao Changqing was pretty good, and he even left a guard platoon to act as a reserve.
"I forgive you for worrying too much." Yao Changqing said disapprovingly, "There are many ponds and puddles outside the east gate and south gate. Japanese tanks cannot enter the battle. The Japanese infantry alone, even two reinforced squadrons, may not be able to break through the second and third companies.
Although the terrain outside the west gate is flat, there are houses along the street for support, and the position of the first company is also dependent on the position of the 584th Regiment. It can be protected without worries. As long as you can protect the rear of the fourth company with the guard platoon, this Baoshan City
It will be as stable as a rock!”
Seeing that Yao Changqing still insisted on his opinion, Yue Weihan suddenly became anxious: "Sir..."
"That's enough!" Yao Changqing said impatiently, "Now I order you to return to the forward position immediately!"
Seeing Yao Changqing's unkind expression, Yue Weihan had no choice but to return to the forward position angrily.
As soon as Yue Weihan returned to the forward position, the Japanese army's second round of artillery preparations began. This time, more than a dozen Japanese bombers appeared in the sky, bombing the national army position outside the west gate of Baoshan indiscriminately. After dropping the bombs,
They also used machine guns to repeatedly swoop and fire at the Nationalist army's positions, causing great damage to the Nationalist army.
Before the bombardment completely stopped and the smoke cleared, the Japanese army dispatched two squadrons of troops, guided by four light tanks, to launch a strong attack on the outer positions of the west gate of Baoshan. The north gate, east gate and south gate also attacked at the same time.
Japanese attack troops appeared, but there were not many Japanese troops in these directions. Their purpose was simply to contain the national army.
The fierce fighting lasted until noon, when the first company commander Sun Yifu was killed in the battle, and the position outside the west gate began to be in emergency.
Yao Changqing then ordered the battalion deputy Zhao Dahe to lead more than 30 battalion cooks, grooms, medical corps, communications corps and other miscellaneous personnel to support them. The battle continued until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when the outer position of the west gate was finally lost. Most of the company was killed and wounded, only
More than 40 people were left to retreat to the city wall. The battalion deputy Zhao Dahe led a death squad to cut off the rear and died heroically for his country.
The Japanese army took advantage of the situation to seize the city, but was repelled by the defenders relying on the city wall fortifications. They then attacked the south gate and east gate of Baoshan along the side of the city wall. They fought again until about 5 p.m., when the outer positions of the south gate and east gate were lost one after another, and they held on to the north gate.
The guard platoon and the fourth company in the outer position became a lone force in front of the assault, and could be surrounded by Japanese troops from three sides at any time. Yao Changqing had no choice but to order a retreat to the city wall, and blocked the four gates with reinforced concrete poured in advance, preparing to defend Baoshan to the death.
The next morning, the Japanese army mobilized more than ten warships and dozens of heavy artillery, and concentrated their firepower to blast the east gate city wall.
At about 10 o'clock, a hole more than 40 meters wide was opened in the city wall on the left side of the east gate of Baoshan. The Japanese troops swarmed in through the gap. Battalion Commander Yao Ziying personally led the death squad to launch a desperate counterattack and launched a fierce hand-to-hand battle with the Japanese troops.
At dusk, the Japanese army finally failed and withdrew from the city walls, leaving Baoshan City unmoved.
However, after two days of bloody battles, Yao Changqing's battalion also suffered heavy casualties. The number of officers and soldiers in the battalion dropped sharply from more than 500 to less than 200. Eight company commanders and company deputy officers were all killed, and 13 of the platoon commanders died in the battle.
, the battalion deputy Zhao Dahe died heroically for his country, and the battalion commander Yao Changqing was also seriously injured when his abdomen was opened by a Japanese bayonet during a desperate counterattack.
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The night was dark and dead.
Compared with the fierce hustle and bustle during the bloody battle between the two armies during the day, Baoshan City at this moment is simply so silent that it makes people feel sick. If you don't find something to do for yourself to divert your attention at this time, even the most determined person will
Soldiers will inevitably have psychological shadows.
Under the dim lantern, Yue Weihan was processing the dum bombs slowly.
The crude DUM bullets processed by Yue Weihan exerted great power in these two days of fierce fighting. It is conservatively estimated that the number of Japs who fell under Yue Weihan's gun has exceeded half of the squad, and at least half of them were hit in the torso or
The head was completely destroyed, and even if the remaining half was lucky enough to survive, it would never be possible to return to the battlefield.
"Sir, how did you develop your marksmanship? It's so accurate! Can you teach us?"
"Yes, at a distance of three to four hundred meters, the commander doesn't even take a look, he just raises his hand. It's amazing!"
"Yeah, the little devil's grenadiers were beaten so hard that they didn't dare to stand up. This guy is simply better than a mortar!"
Seeing that Yue Weihan began to modify rifle bullets again, the remaining dozen soldiers in the guard platoon came closer one after another, and they all looked at Yue Weihan with admiration. Yue Weihan's performance in the past two days was indeed worthy of the admiration of these veterans.
, whether it was hand-to-hand stabbing or long-distance sniping, Yue Weihan impressed them all.
"Want to shoot accurately? It's easy, but you can't do it now. I'll teach you after I defeat the little devil."
Yue Weihan was not lying to them. Some soldiers with natural talents can become excellent snipers even without receiving high-intensity shooting training. For example, on the Korean battlefield, they relied on an ordinary Soviet-style rifle and 400 rounds of bullets to snipe.
Zhang Taofang, the sniper hero of two hundred US troops, is a real recruit!
And Yue Weihan himself is a cold-blooded killer by nature.
When I first entered college, I participated in military training and practiced live ammunition for the first time in my life. All ten bullets hit the bullseye. Even the instructor at the time was shocked. They thought he had participated in some youth shooting team, but the fact was that it was Yue Weihan.
It was my first live-fire shooting, and things were so weird!
Just as he was talking, the medical soldiers suddenly shouted in the headquarters: "The battalion commander is awake, the battalion commander is awake!"
Yue Weihan and the veterans of the guard platoon immediately stood up with a roar, with expressions of surprise on their faces. The soldiers wanted to disrespect a battalion commander who dared to lead a death squad to fight hand-to-hand with the enemy.
It was difficult. Soon, the medical soldier came out from the inner room and said to Yue Weihan: "Sir, please come in to the camp."
Yue Weihan turned sharply and entered the inner room. Yao Changqing was indeed awake, but his face was frighteningly white.
Yao Changqing first gave Yue Weihan a bitter smile, and then asked in a low voice: "Zhongshu, how is the army?"
"The mood is good." Yue Weihan snapped the military salute and replied loudly, "Brothers are determined to follow the example of the camp and fight to the death against the Japanese invaders!"
Yao Changqing nodded, suddenly sighed, and said with some regret: "I was careless. I was really careless. I underestimated the little Japanese devils. I didn't expect their artillery fire to be so fierce. If I had listened to your advice.
, bring the troops within the city walls, and the situation in Baoshan will not deteriorate suddenly..."
Yue Weihan said hurriedly: "Although the camp and the outer positions of Baoshan are lost, the little devils are not left alone. The casualties they paid are only a lot more than us..."
"I won't talk about these anymore." Yao Changqing waved his hands feebly and said, "Zhongshu, I'm afraid I can't survive, so I'll leave the army to you. As for Baoshan City, if you can defend it, you can take your brothers with you.
Break out, if you go up to the peak to investigate, just say you were acting under orders, and I'm sorry they will have nothing to say."
"Camp seat..." Yue Weihan felt his nose was sore, and for a while he could no longer say even half a complete sentence.
Unmentioned, Yao Changqing is a real man and a solid soldier. The so-called "sacrifice one's life and serve one's country with death" probably refers to such a soldier. After a long while, Yue Weihan said in a choked tone: "Barracks,
Even if it’s a breakout, you should lead the brothers to break through!”
"No, I am sorry that you are wrong." Yao Changqing shook his head and said in an inexplicable tone, "The military order I received is to defend Baoshan at all costs and not to give up an inch of land to the Japanese invaders. Therefore, if I lead my troops to break out, that is
If you run away from the enemy, and if you lead your troops to break out, you are acting under orders, and the two are completely different in nature."
"Camp seat!" Yue Weihan said miserably, "No one can take the brothers away except you!"
"Soldiers must obey orders as their bounden duty. I will order the entire battalion to break out. Anyone who dares to disobey will be subject to military law..."
Before Yao Changqing finished speaking, the voice of guard platoon leader Cao Xinglong suddenly sounded outside the door: "Report."
Yue Weihan turned around and said, "Come in."
Cao Xinglong entered in response, saluted the two officers first, and then said with a strange expression: "The division headquarters has sent a liaison officer."
"Divisional liaison officer?" Yao Changqing was stunned when he heard this. He then remembered that the telephone lines buried underground had been blown up by the Japanese bombardment yesterday, and the national army's battalion-level establishment was basically not equipped with wireless communication equipment. If the division headquarters wanted to
The only way to contact battalion-level units is to send liaison officers. I immediately asked, "Where are the people? Where are they?"
Cao Xinglong unexpectedly said: "Dead."
"Already dead?" Yao Changqing asked anxiously, "What did you say?"
"I said a few words before I died," Cao Xinglong said, "I said that our army's positions on the north bank of Rozao Bin have been lost, and our division and all friendly forces have withdrawn to the south bank of Rozao Bin for defense."
"Ah?" Yao Changqing's face suddenly turned pale, "So Baoshan has become an isolated city?"
However, Yue Weihan was more concerned about his own life and asked urgently: "Did the division headquarters order us to retreat?"
Cao Xinglong was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said: "I don't know, the liaison officer only said a few words and then died."
"Mother Xipi!" Yue Weihan couldn't help but cursed and said angrily, "The division headquarters must have given an order for us to retreat, but the liaison officer died before he could finish speaking. You think, the entire Zozao Bin
All the positions on the north bank have been lost, so what is the practical significance of holding on to Baoshan? What do you think?"
Cao Xinglong said sadly: "Baoshan is surrounded by Japanese troops now. At least there are three to five divisions with hundreds of thousands of people, right? Brothers have been fighting fiercely for two days. They are tired and exhausted, and most of them have injuries, but they are intact.
It’s less than half, and even if we try to break through, we’re afraid we won’t be able to break out.”
"That's not necessarily the case." Yue Weihan said coldly, "It depends on human effort!"
"It depends on man-made things? It all depends on man-made things!" Cao Xinglong murmured twice, and his originally gloomy eyes suddenly brightened up. As the saying goes, it is better to live than to die. If he can really get out alive, who would be willing to stay here and wait for death? So even if he knew that Yue Weihan was
Even if you say harsh words, Cao Xinglong will subconsciously believe it.
Yao Changqing, who was on the bed, suddenly roared: "Yue Weihan!"
Yue Weihan stood up quickly and responded sternly: "Yes."
Yao Changqing said in a tone that left no doubt: "Now I order you to officially take over the 3rd Battalion of the 583rd Regiment of the 98th Division, and lead the brothers to break out of the encirclement at all costs! If you dare to disobey orders, you will be shot on the spot!"
Yue Weihan's heart and soul trembled. He gritted his teeth and responded sternly: "Yes!"
Seeing that Yue Weihan agreed, Yao Changqing immediately let out a long sigh of relief, as if he had let go of something on his mind, and then slowly closed his eyes. Although they had only been together for two days, Yao Changqing still had a considerable impression of Yue Weihan.
I know that although this guy just graduated from the Central Military Academy less than two years ago, his tactical literacy is indeed extraordinary. What is especially rare is that he is also a top-notch expert in shooting and unarmed killing. If you hand over your troops to such a Huangpu officer,
He is absolutely assured.
Yue Weihan urgently recruited medical soldiers to take care of Yao Changqing, and then turned around and left the headquarters with Cao Xinglong.
After a while, all the officers and soldiers in the battalion except for the rotating sentries gathered in front of Yue Weihan. Yue Weihan also officially began to exercise his powers as the acting battalion commander. He first screened the nearly 200 remaining soldiers in the battalion and selected the 20 who were good at machine gun fire.
The 80 people were organized into a machine gun platoon, and the 20 people who were able to shoot accurately with rifles were organized into a sniper platoon. Forty strong people were selected to form a death squad, and the cooking squad was ordered to cook an extra meal overnight, so that these eighty people
Go to bed immediately after eating!
The remaining hundred or so people were divided into two groups. One group dug a tunnel under the cellar in the backyard of the headquarters, while the other group was sent to the east gate by Yue Weihan and began to build camouflage fortifications and hidden firepower points in the area designated by him. Cao Xinglong also asked Cao Xinglong to
All the light and heavy machine guns of the entire battalion were collected, and there were also two Maxim heavy machine guns and six Czech light machine guns that could be used.
After Yue Weihan finished assigning tasks, Cao Xinglong said in confusion: "Sir, didn't the camp allow us to break out of the encirclement?"
"Break through? Of course we have to break out!" Yue Weihan said, "But not now. If you want to break out, you have to give the little devil a hard blow first!"
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At the same time, Lieutenant Commander Hirano Ichiro of the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the 68th Regiment of the Japanese 3rd Division, who was responsible for attacking Baoshan County, convened a meeting of officers above the major to summarize and review the gains and losses of the two days of the offensive.
Colonel Takamori Takashi, commander of the 68th Regiment of the 3rd Division, was quite dissatisfied with the progress of the Hirano Battalion.
After two days of fierce fighting, the Hirano Brigade had consumed a total of more than 100,000 rounds of artillery shells of all kinds, dispatched nearly a hundred bombers, and tank units to coordinate operations. However, the Hirano Brigade failed to capture a small county town. What is even more embarrassing is that the Hirano Brigade
He actually suffered more than 300 casualties. According to Takamori Takashi's original words, the Imperial Japanese Army was completely embarrassed by the Hirano Brigade.
"Everyone..." At the end of the meeting, Hirano Ichiro suddenly stood up, and the participating officers followed suit.
Hirano Ichiro's ferocious eyes swept across the faces of the participating officers one by one, and then said with murderous intent: "His Majesty Colonel has already said that tomorrow is the last chance for our Hirano Brigade. If we still can't capture Baoshan before dark tomorrow, you guys will
Prepare to join me in committing hara-kiri to express gratitude to the Emperor."
"Hai." The participating officers lowered their heads at the same time and sternly promised with fierce eyes.