The attack by the guard company was indeed immediate, blocking the gap immediately. The retreating officers and soldiers of the 6th Battalion also turned around and launched a counterattack under the cover of the guard company. The counterattacking Japanese troops made two consecutive desperate charges but were met by intensive machine gun fire from the guard company.
They were beaten back, but nothing was found except a hundred or so corpses dropped in front of the formation.
However, Baoshan 4th Battalion and Baoshan 5th Battalion's attacks in the north and south directions were not smooth. Although the mortars, grenades and light and heavy machine guns of the Tanabe Regiment became decorations due to lack of ammunition, they were stunned with a small amount of
Rifle bullets and bayonets withstood the continuous onslaught of the two battalions, and occasionally even took the initiative to attack, causing great trouble to the two battalions.
The war situation had gone awry from the beginning, but Yue Weihan had been mentally prepared for this. If everything in the war was carried out according to his own predetermined deduction, then he would be a god rather than a human being. However, what Yue Weihan did not expect was that the Japanese army actually
With such tenacity, the 4th and 5th Battalions clearly had absolutely superior firepower, but they were still unable to break through the Japanese defense line.
Only then did Yue Weihan suddenly realize that although his Baoshan Regiment had greatly improved in terms of equipment and willpower. It had just won several battles and even killed the Japanese elite Nakagawa Regiment, but from the bottom of its heart, the Baoshan Regiment was still
There is a lack of momentum that makes me invincible, and a lack of belief that I will win in the first battle.
Yue Weihan did not hesitate anymore and immediately ordered Tang Dashan to fire two red flares!
The war is not going well and the situation has reached a stalemate. Niu Dagen's artillery battalion must shell the Japanese positions at all costs. At the same time, the 1st and 3rd Battalions must immediately abandon the ambush and launch a final blow to the Japanese from the west!
But in this way, this battle will become a tough battle. Even if the Baoshan Regiment can win, the price will not be small.
But the situation is stronger than the people. Yue Weihan can't wait any longer. If it continues, the situation will only become more and more favorable to the Japanese army. After all, the Japanese army is on the defensive, with more concentrated forces and faster response. However, the Baoshan Regiment's force is relatively dispersed and the response is relatively rapid.
If the Japanese army seizes the opportunity to counterattack, the consequences will be disastrous.
Moreover, the Baoshan Regiment faces another greater threat. Yizheng is only more than fifty miles away from Yangzhou. If the Baoshan Regiment cannot resolve the battle within two and a half hours, the main force of the Chongteng Detachment will definitely arrive. By then,
If the Baoshan Regiment did not want the entire army to be destroyed, they would have no choice but to abandon their armor and flee.
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Tashiro Regiment Station.
Upon seeing the two red flares launched into the air, the Baoshan battalions that were desperately pushing forward immediately turned around and retreated.
Colonel Tashiro quickly ordered all Japanese troops to retreat into dug trenches to defend themselves against artillery fire. This kid's tactical skills were indeed impressive, and he immediately understood Yue Weihan's intention to launch an artillery attack.
Niu Dagen's artillery battalion fired two consecutive rounds of ten rounds at the Japanese position. Six 81mm light mortars and four Type 92 infantry guns dumped two hundred rounds of artillery shells on the Japanese position in just a few minutes.
On the Tashiro United Team's position, within a short time, the Tashiro United Team's position was turned upside down by the explosion.
Before the first round of shelling was over, Colonel Tashiro knew that his Tashiro unit was in trouble.
As a top student who graduated from Imperial Continent University, no one knows better than Colonel Tashiro the important role of artillery in modern warfare. Simple fortifications excavated in a hurry cannot last for long. Although the Imperial Japanese Army armed with the spirit of Bushido fights
The will is unparalleled in the world, but it will still be defeated under the bombardment of the enemy's absolutely superior artillery fire.
"Immediately send a report to Lord Shigeto and request tactical guidance." Colonel Tashiro finally let go of his pride in the field regiment.
When the battle reached this point, the proud Colonel Tashiro had to admit that his regiment was on the verge of destruction. If he did not ask for help from the Chongteng detachment, the entire regiment would really be shattered outside Yangzhou City.
"Hai." The orderly suddenly put his feet back and stood at attention, then turned around and hurried away.
Although the wing headquarters of the Tashiro Regiment was killed, the headquarters of the three subordinate infantry brigades were intact, so it was still possible to request assistance from the Shigeto detachment through the infantry brigade's radio.
Major General Shigeto went to bed early. He still had considerable trust in the combat effectiveness of the Tashiro Regiment. Even if the Chinese intercepted the weapons and ammunition of the baggage train, so what? The Tashiro Regiment was the most elite field coalition in the battle sequence of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Team, isn't it a piece of cake to deal with just two Chinese battalions?
Although Tashiro United failed several attacks this afternoon, this does not mean anything.
Major General Shigeto has also directly sent a message to the Front Army Headquarters asking for help. At dawn tomorrow, the transport aircraft brigade of the Air Force directly under the Front Army will be able to airdrop ammunition supplies to the outside of Yangzhou City. With the ammunition of the Tashiro Regiment, everything will be fine.
Major General Shigeto was sleeping soundly when someone shook him from his sleep. When he opened his eyes, he saw it was Chief of Staff Hikoichi Miyamoto.
Without waiting for Major General Shigeto to ask, Miyamoto Hikoichi said solemnly: "Your Excellency, General, the Tashiro Regiment was suddenly attacked by the Chinese Army. The situation is very critical. Please request our troops to return assistance as soon as possible."
"Haga." Major General Shigeto said in disbelief, "Tashiro Alliance is asking for help?"
"Hai." Miyamoto Hiko put his feet back and stood at attention and said, "Your Excellency General, Colonel Tashiro reported that the artillery fire of the China Army was very fast and fierce. The situation of Tashiro Regiment is already very dangerous. They can only hold on for another three hours at most."
"Order!" Major General Shigeto quickly put on his clothes and got up, and said solemnly, "The first and second infantry regiments assemble immediately."
"Hai." Miyamoto Hiko suddenly lowered his head, turned around and walked away quickly.
In less than a moment, a sharp whistle sounded in Yizheng City. In an instant, the entire Japanese army station began to become noisy. A large number of Japanese infantrymen swarmed out of civilian houses and entered the streets to assemble, with gleaming steel helmets on top.
Under the dark night sky, they quickly formed a neat square array.
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Ten miles west of Yangzhou City, Tiandai United Army is stationed.
The shelling of the Baoshan Artillery Battalion almost plowed the Japanese army's simple fortifications to the ground, and also caused great damage to the Japanese army. However, the Japanese army's will to resist did not waver in the slightest. The Japanese army relied on the dilapidated fortifications and accurate marksmanship.
They are still resisting tenaciously, and the battle is far from over.
Yue Weihan took out his pocket watch for the ninth time. A full hour and a half had passed since the artillery battalion stopped shelling and the infantry battalions launched the general attack. However, the Baoshan Regiment has still been unable to clear out the remnants of the Japanese army who were stubbornly resisting! The Tashiro Regiment was obviously dead and wounded.
It was a terrible disaster, and the position had been compressed to the limit, but it just refused to take its last breath.
Yue Weihan knew very well that the Tashiro regiment was waiting. They were waiting for reinforcements from the Chongteng detachment.
Despite being mentally prepared, the tenacity of Tashiro United still exceeded Yue Weihan's expectations.
Yue Weihan could not imagine what would have happened if the Tashiro Regiment lacked artillery shells, grenades and machine gun firepower. Maybe Niu Dagen's artillery battalion would have been defeated by the Japanese artillery squadron from the beginning, and maybe the Tashiro Regiment could only
It is necessary to send out two infantry squadrons to counterattack, and the Baoshan Regiment's offensive will be disbanded.
It seems that the national army at this stage really does not have the strength to take the initiative to attack.
With its solid fortifications, the National Army could barely compete with the Japanese field regiment, but if they were to fight in the field, the National Army was no match at all! Only now did Yue Weihan know how powerful it was to be able to completely annihilate the main force of the Zhongchuan Regiment in Jingjiang.
It was a fluke. If the terrain of the river beach had not been a big help at that time, and Nakagawa Hiroshi was eager to make a contribution, he hastily launched the attack before the artillery arrived. I am afraid that the more than 3,000 defeated troops of the Baoshan Regiment would have been beaten to ashes.
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However, when the battle reached this point, the Baoshan Regiment was already riding a tiger and it was difficult to retreat. There was no way to think about retreating. If Yue Weihan really ordered a retreat, the morale of all the officers and soldiers would immediately fall to the bottom, and the Baoshan Regiment would be knocked back to its original shape.
It once again became a disorganized and defeated regiment, and the remnants of the Tashiro Regiment would never allow the Hoyama Regiment to retreat easily.
Therefore, Yue Weihan had no choice, and the Baoshan Regiment had no choice but to defeat the Tashiro United Team, completely!
Taking a deep breath, Yue Weihan turned to Tang Dashan behind him and said: "Datang, tell Chi Chengfeng to have his 2nd Battalion immediately seize the Slender West Lake and Daming Temple areas in the west of the city to block the enemy's reinforcements! Listen clearly, we must do it at any cost
At all costs, even if the entire 2nd Battalion is exhausted, the Japanese reinforcements must be blocked to the west of Slender West Lake!"
"Yes!" Tang Dashan suddenly raised his chest and saluted Yue Weihan with a military salute, then turned around and strode away.
Tang Dashan's iron tower-like figure quickly disappeared under the city tower. Yue Weihan breathed a long sigh of relief, and suddenly sat down against the pillars of the archery tower that had not yet collapsed behind him. He covered his face with his military cap again and looked at Liu Xin beside him.
He said: "I'm very sleepy. I have to take a nap first and then wake me up after the battle is over."
After saying that, Yue Weihan made no sound, and within a moment there was a slight cry.
Yue Weihan really fell asleep. Firstly, he was really tired. Secondly, he had played all the cards he could play. Now he was just waiting for the results. Now that he was here, there was no use worrying anymore. As the saying goes
The Taoist's dead eggs are lying in the sky, and he will not die for tens of millions of years. If he has time to spare to be frightened, he might as well seize the time and squint for a while.
In case of defeat, it would be easier to escape if you have enough energy, right?
The little mouth of Miss Liu Xin next to her suddenly opened into an O shape, and a pair of big watery eyes also opened wide: Is this too exaggerated? He actually fell asleep when he said he was going to sleep? Can he really sleep?
How long has this been going on? Is he not worried at all? Or is he too confident in his subordinates?