The charging distance of 35 meters only takes less than ten seconds for the soldiers who charge quickly. During these ten seconds, the Japanese soldiers can only fire a few rounds of bullets. Although soldiers continued to be shot and fell
fell, but it did not affect the soldiers' determination to destroy the Japanese army. No soldier retreated because of the death of his comrades, but still charged forward bravely.
Attack formations composed of soldiers, like waves, pressed towards the Japanese front-line positions. Immediately, bayonets and bayonets met together. With the advantage of the independent brigade several times the enemy's strength, they guarded the front line.
The Japanese troops of the first group on the position could only leave behind a few hundred corpses and retreated hastily to the second-line position.
In the end, the remnants of the Japanese First Battalion joined the Second and Third Battalions defending the second-line position. The three brigades contained more than a thousand people. With the support of mortars and heavy machine guns, they temporarily thwarted the independent brigade's attack and saved themselves.
The last line of defensive position. The soldiers suffered heavy casualties after several fierce attacks by the Japanese. They could only retreat to the first line of defensive fortifications of the Japanese and confront the Japanese.
As a result, the positions of the two sides temporarily stopped, and there were no charging troops. However, the gunfire from the two sides continued, and they fired at each other.
"Commander, we have captured the first line of defense of the Japanese army. The soldiers' attack has been temporarily blocked by the Japanese army. We are confronting the remaining Japanese soldiers in the first line of defense of the Japanese army. Do you want to let the soldiers attack?
Charge once and try to capture the Japanese position before dawn." the chief of staff suggested, putting down his telescope.
"No, Chief of Staff, the Japanese army has deployed a very strong force on the second line of defense, and the firepower is also very strict. Didn't you notice that the soldiers' offensive losses just now were very serious? If they charge again, the troops will be disabled
Yes, what will we do to destroy these devils then?" Commander Liu Hua immediately retorted.
"But, Commander, it will be dawn in an hour. By then, the Japanese plane will be coming. Won't our attack tonight be in vain?" the chief of staff also reminded quickly.
"Chief of Staff, who said that when the Japanese plane comes, we will retreat. If so, wouldn't the hundreds of soldiers who died tonight be in vain? Even if the soldiers agree, those soldiers who died will not agree.
of."
"But, Commander, if the plane comes and we don't retreat, we will be exposed under the plane, and the soldiers will suffer casualties..." the chief of staff quickly reminded.
"Don't worry, my comrade chief of staff, I will definitely not let the soldiers die. Staff Wang, record the order." Liu Hua said with a smile.
"The artillery battalion, concentrate all the artillery, including grenade launchers, and launch a final artillery bombardment on the Japanese positions, destroy all the artillery shells we brought, including the thunderous artillery shells, and start the artillery bombardment in ten minutes. All infantry involved in the attack will immediately
The sharp knife that organizes the attack will be responsible for the assault. After the bombardment is over, launch an all-out general attack, divide the positions surrounding the Japanese, and eliminate them piece by piece after dawn."
"Order commanders and fighters at all levels: after dawn, our soldiers will join the enemy and get together. Even if the enemy's plane comes, it is impossible to carry out bombing. Therefore, we must do a good job in the ideological work of the soldiers. The artillery battalion, after firing all the artillery shells
, move the artillery immediately, don't let the Japanese plane be destroyed. The cavalry battalion also participates in the attack, along the first battalion's offensive route, deep into the Japanese hinterland, disrupting the Japanese formation. Immediately issue the order."
Ten minutes passed quickly. At this time, all the muzzles of the artillery battalion were aimed at the Japanese second-line positions, preparing to give the Japanese a steel feast. "Bang, bang, bang" three signal flares were launched into the air. At the same time, all preparations
Various artillery pieces that had been in operation for a long time also opened fire. More than 100 artillery pieces of various types were all pouring shells on the Japanese positions.
The Japanese army, which has been chasing others to fight, finally got a taste of what artillery coverage and saturation strikes are today. The shells hit the Japanese positions over and over again, causing a rain of blood and blowing up heavy machine guns.
, tearing apart the corpses of the Japanese one by one...
The soldiers were lying on the ground, excitedly watching the bombardment in front of them, enjoying the most luxurious bombardment in the history of the Eighth Route Army, cheering as they watched the corpses of the Japanese being constantly thrown up, and watching them being beaten everywhere.
The Japanese soldiers were so excited that many soldiers couldn't help shouting.
In order to complete the task assigned by the commander, the entire artillery battalion fought for 20 minutes before all the artillery shells they carried were consumed. Thousands of artillery shells were fired on only a few thousand square meters of land, almost one square meter.
It takes only one meter to withstand the blow of one artillery shell. Soldiers who can survive a few hits from such intensive artillery fire can only be said to be very lucky.
However, just when the surviving Japanese soldiers were excited that they had escaped the bombardment, another heavy bullet hit the Eighth Route Army position opposite. Some Japanese soldiers who had not recovered from the shock were knocked down one after another.
, and those soldiers who still remained rational wanted to fight back, but looking at the entire position, there was almost no complete machine gun to be found.
Therefore, without the cover of heavy weapons, the soldiers who had just climbed out of the ruins could only lie on the useless bunker and sparsely fight back with the rifles in their hands.
And these sparse rifle sounds pose no threat to the Eighth Route Army, which has heavy machine guns that can fire in time. Often when a bullet hits, dozens of heavy machine gun bullets will hit it, so under the intensive firepower of the heavy machine gun,
Under cover, the Japanese troops on the opposite side slowly stopped this meaningless shooting.
Without the threat of the Japanese riflemen, the soldiers also began to launch an attack. Under the leadership of their respective sharp knife platoons and sharp knife companies, they launched the most violent attack on the Japanese positions...
It finally dawned, and the Changle Village battlefield that had been fought all night slowly became quiet. Not because the battle was over, but because the soldiers on both sides were too tired. Except for the cavalry battalion and guard battalion of the independent brigade, they were walking back and forth in front of the position.
Shuttle back and forth, searching for Japanese soldiers showing up in front of enemy and friendly positions.
Looking at the entire Changle Village battlefield, at this time, the Japanese army and the Eighth Route Army have been completely mixed together, achieving the result required by Liu Hua. The Eighth Route Army surrounded the Japanese army, and the Japanese army also blocked the Eighth Route Army from the front and rear. In this way, the troops from both sides were criss-crossing.
intertwined together, taking advantage of the short truce time to replenish the physical strength of the soldiers and enhance the combat effectiveness of their own troops.
The reason why the Japanese army was able to be beaten like this is because in the last shelling last night, the Japanese army lost almost all their heavy weapons, and even a lot of light weapons. Among them, the loss of soldiers was also very serious. In the end, they were able to escape
The number of Japanese troops still able to carry out the artillery bombardment and fight was less than a full brigade.
The Japanese army, which numbered less than a thousand people, could also be said to be a remnant army that lacked ammunition. Under the attack of the Eighth Route Army, which had full morale, excellent weapons, and sufficient ammunition, it could only retreat steadily.
When the Japanese army continued to shrink its defense line, the cavalry battalion of the independent brigade was dispatched. In the Japanese rear position, without the threat of heavy weapons, the cavalry battalion showed its power. When the Japanese troops saw movement, they went up and slashed.
Under such slashing and killing, the Japanese army's command system was finally completely cut off. When the Japanese army had no command and was in retreat, the Japanese army's defense formation slowly began to become chaotic. In the end, the Japanese army could only rely on their respective squad leaders and squadron leaders.
Under the leadership of the generals, they fought independently, which created a very good opportunity for the soldiers to divide and encircle them.
Therefore, the soldiers, led by their respective sharp knife troops, bravely rushed forward regardless of the resistance of the Japanese troops nearby, constantly dividing the enemy's formation. Then they slowly compressed their positions... A full hour passed.
The battle resulted in the current war situation.
Since both sides fought continuously for a day and night, they were exhausted. Therefore, the commanders of both sides tacitly chose to suspend the fighting. At the same time, Liu Hua from the headquarters also chose to let the soldiers recover their physical strength. After the combat effectiveness of the troops was restored,
, launched the final blow against the Japanese and completely eliminated the Japanese 117th Regiment.
In fact, the so-called rest means sitting on the ground and eating dry food. The battle has reached this point, who can rest. In order to allow the soldiers to replenish their physical strength as soon as possible, Liu Hua specially asked the cooking team to get some mule and horse meat.
and soju to refresh the soldiers.
The Japs were much worse. Since they were surrounded, they had no food at all. Their so-called rest was to lick their dry and cracked lips, smell the aroma of meat wafting in the air, and quietly
Sitting on the battlefield, waiting for the arrival of his last moment.
Similarly, Colonel Okamoto, the commander of the Japanese army, was sitting quietly in a temporary underground bunker, eating the last few cans of beef left by the entire army. He just looked at the sky while eating. Commanding
Everyone in the unit knows what the commander is looking at and what is he waiting for?
However, everyone knows one thing mentally. Even if the imperial planes come to assist in the battle, it will not have any effect on them. Because now their positions and the Chinese army are intertwined. If the imperial planes bomb,
Then wouldn't they also blow up their own people? Looking at the captain's constantly looking eyes, everyone shook their heads, and at the same time, they did not have any hope for their future.
At this moment, the three planes of the first group of Japanese troops slowly appeared in everyone's field of vision. At the same time, the pilots on the three planes also became curious about the quiet battlefield. Could it be that the Eighth Route Army was used to...
The wing was wiped out. Then, the three planes began to lower their altitude, preparing to conduct a low-altitude reconnaissance of the battlefield before determining the bombing target.