Chapter 697: The Destruction of the Chariot Regiment
"Rumble..." A huge roar of engines sounded in front of the Second Guard Regiment's position. The soldiers who had just repelled two Japanese squadron-scale attacks were immediately very energetic and stretched out from the trenches that were being widened and deepened.
I got out of my head and wanted to know the specific situation.
"Captain, the little devil has dispatched tanks. And he dispatched a whole squadron at once, 12 light tanks..." He looked at a row of 12 tanks that were lined up in a straight line a few hundred meters away and were rapidly advancing towards him.
The political commissar next to the regiment leader Hu Zhengping reminded him with a serious look.
"I saw it... I just received the order from the division commander. The newly formed 7th Division of the Japanese army behind us has retreated across the board under the attack of our cavalry division. It is in danger of being destroyed at any time. If the little Japs are charging
If they don't break our defense line and use their tanks to block the offensive of our cavalry group, their new seventh division will really be wiped out." He raised the telescope in his hand and took a look at the powerful lineup of the attacking Japanese army.
From now on, Hu Zhengqing did not show any panic look on his face. Instead, he said with confidence.
"Political Commissar, don't look at the arrogance of the little devil. But don't forget, we still have two secret weapons in our hands that we haven't displayed yet. Correspondent, immediately give an order to Company Commander Zhang behind. Order, the combat artillery company immediately enters the position, and the Japanese tanks
Once within range, fire immediately..."
"Yes, leader..."
"Political Commissar, I am not particularly relieved with only one combat defense artillery battery and nine combat defense artillery pieces. Next, there is one thing that I need you to complete... Immediately gather all the rocket launchers in the entire regiment and put them in position.
I will go on an event to shoot and kill the Japanese tank troops that have slipped through the net. In a word, today I will turn all the tanks of the little Japanese arrogant into iron coffins that will bury their lives..." Hu Zhengping ordered with a firm look on his face.
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"Warriors, use our tanks to tear a hole in the Chinese defense line for the infantry behind them. Now I order all tanks to immediately launch a full-line charge to kill..." Looking at the people in front of us,
There was still no movement in the blocking position. Inside the tank, the commander in charge of the attack loudly ordered...
In an instant, 12 tanks immediately increased their horsepower, and with a huge roar of engines, they quickly rushed towards their target.
On the blocking position of the Second Guard Regiment, one combat anti-aircraft gun, under the control of the gunners, quickly extended its dark muzzle from the shooting hole that had been reserved. Zhang Baosheng, commander of the combat anti-artillery company,
He also rushed into the position immediately. Then he raised the telescope in his hand and began to observe the specific enemy situation.
"Company commander, there are 12 light tanks in total. However, the little devil is so unskilled that he even arranged 12 tanks in a straight line. Isn't this obvious that our combat defense artillery company should be used as a training target?"
The instructor spoke.
"Instructor, as far as I know, this is the first time that the Kwantung Army has used tanks on a large scale since our Northeast Field Army advanced into the Northeast. If nothing else, in the eyes of the Kwantung Army, our Northeast Field Army has no ability to deal with tanks.
Weapons. Just in time. Let’s use the 12 tanks in front of us today to practice with our combat artillery company."
"Pass my order. No one is allowed to fire unless the tank is close to a distance of 100 meters. According to the pre-war deployment, each combat defense gun is responsible for one tank. After firing, regardless of whether it hits the target, move the position immediately.
, go to their respective backup positions and continue shooting..." Company Commander Zhang Baosheng decisively ordered...
Facing the still silent blocking position in front of them, the 12 tank drivers gradually became more courageous after initial worries. 300 meters away, there was still no movement from the opposing blocking position: 200 meters away, there was still no movement from the opposing blocking position:
, still silently...
For a moment, all the tank crew members showed excited smiles on their faces. Under the command of the tank commander, without any hesitation, they directly increased the tank's horsepower to the maximum. Then, they quickly and quietly moved towards the front.
The position rushed over.
However, just when all the little devils were so complacent that they thought that the Northeast Field Army in front of them had withdrawn hastily with their arrival. A series of gunshots reached the ears of all the commanders.
Immediately afterwards, nine groups of bright fires spit out from the silent blocking position in front of them...
"No, Bagh Ya Road is for anti-tank artillery. The Chinese have anti-aircraft artillery. Hurry, retreat immediately to avoid artillery fire... Boom..." The frightened commander, like a conditioned reflex, faced the people in front of him.
The driver ordered with a horrified look on his face.
However, when the tank is traveling rapidly, no matter how fast the driver's reaction is, it cannot be faster than the speed of the artillery shells.
The combat anti-artillery shell with an initial speed of more than 300 meters quickly passed through a flight path of 100 meters in less than half a second. Then, it hit hard with only a thin layer of
Protective armored tank vehicle….
A series of huge explosions sounded, and the tank that was accurately hit by the shells was immediately shrouded in thick smoke. Then, it stopped motionless and alone.
"Why is this happening? Why do the Chinese have anti-aircraft artillery? Quick, retreat immediately, retreat..." The major officer who luckily escaped the first round of artillery fire saw around him that in just a split second, more than half of the tanks had been lost.
The squadron officer, Major, could no longer bear the fear in his heart and gave a loud order to the pilot in front of him.
However, his wish is destined to come true today.
After the battle defense artillery battery was fired, the bazooka operator who was already ready, and under the order of the political commissar, pulled the trigger mercilessly.
In an instant, ten rockets with orange-red tail flames drew a perfect arc in the air and accurately hit the tank, which at this moment was in a brief chaos due to the sudden attack.
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Another huge explosion sounded. After the first round of firing from the combat artillery battery, the entire tank squadron, with only five remaining tanks, also ignited blazing fire and stopped in place.
Without the cover of the tank, the little Japanese infantry following the tank immediately suffered a devastating blow from the Second Guard Regiment. More than a dozen light and heavy machine guns fired intensively, plus dozens of mortars.
Cannons and grenade launchers fired continuously. A squadron of nearly two hundred Japs had lost more than half of their lives in just one round. Then, under the absolute disadvantage, they had to withdraw in a hurry.
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During the entire attack, the Japanese troops retreated as quickly as they came. In less than ten minutes, in front of the blocking position, apart from the wreckage of dozens of tanks burning with blazing fire, there were only corpses of little Japanese everywhere...
In the general headquarters of the Northern Expedition Army, the combat staff officer was holding a stack of telegrams and reporting to Liu Hua in front of him the specific battle status of each unit.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, Commander Wang of the Cavalry Division. The newly formed 7th Division of the Japanese Army has retreated across the board under the attack of our cavalry group. Currently, the entire Cavalry Division is working in battalion units to disperse and suppress the remaining Japanese forces...
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"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, Commander Li, the remnants of the newly formed Sixth Division of the Japanese Army have lost more than half under the siege of the two main divisions. At present, the remnants of the Japanese Army of more than 6,000 people have been compressed into an area of less than two square kilometers.
In the plains, trapped animals are waiting for help. Commander Li reported that the Thirteenth Army has the ability to eliminate the remnants of the Japanese Sixth Division before dawn..."
"Okay, as long as we deal with the two new Japanese divisions and the remaining 20,000 technical troops, it will be very easy for us. Is there any movement in the guard division? Now the two new divisions have been destroyed
Immediately, I believe that the supreme commander of the Japanese army will not be reconciled to being blocked in the middle..." Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction at the unimaginable huge results, and then asked the combat staff in front of him.
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"According to Division Commander Li's report, the Japanese army has dispatched a large number of tanks and infantry and is launching a fierce attack on the position of our Second Guard Regiment. At present, the Second Guard Regiment has successfully repelled the first round of the Japanese offensive, and at the same time, successfully destroyed a Japanese tank squadron.
"Reported by the combat staff briefing.
"Order: The cavalry division continues to pursue the remnants of the enemy, and must completely destroy the Japanese army's newly formed 7th Division before dawn. The two main divisions of the 13th Army of the Fifth Corps, 38 and 39, continue to encircle and annihilate the Japanese army's newly formed 6th Division.
The remnants of the regiment, while minimizing casualties as much as possible, completely annihilated the newly formed 6th Division and Guard Division of the Japanese army. They continued to hold the position and ordered the 1st Guard Regiment to return to the formation immediately. Comrade Bruce Lee would provide unified command and move the Japanese headquarters to
The tank regiment, baggage regiment and all logistics agencies were all blocked in the encirclement. At the same time, he told Comrade Bruce Lee to immediately send out reconnaissance troops to find the location of the Japanese tank regiment. Then, with the cooperation of the heavy artillery division, the Japanese army was destroyed in one fell swoop.
Chariot Regiment." Faced with the impressive achievements of the troops, Liu Hua continued to order to the combat staff in front of him while being excited.
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."
In the temporary headquarters of the Japanese Tank Regiment, the Japanese temporary commander Shimomoto Colonel, who was responsible for rescuing the newly formed 7th Division and blocking the offensive of the Northeast Field Army Cavalry Group, was furious at the officers in front of him at this moment.
Because, in the attack just now, not only did our troops not take any advantage, but they suffered heavy losses due to the sudden counterattack from the opponent. An entire squadron and 12 tanks were left on the battlefield. This had to be done, with only 12 tanks in hand.
Colonel Xia Yuan, who had less than a hundred tanks, was angry and shocked.
"Baggeya Road, the cunning Chinese people actually hid so many anti-war artillery pieces. Bastard, if you don't take revenge for this, I, Genichiro, will not be an imperial warrior. Now I order to concentrate all the artillery of the tank regiment against China
Fire a five-minute salvo from the blocking position. In a word, we must destroy the China blocking position and destroy their anti-tank artillery... After five minutes, the remaining two squadrons of the First Battalion of the Tank Wing will immediately launch an attack..."
After a brief moment of anger, Colonel Xia Yuan ordered decisively.
"Ha Yi, your Excellency the captain..."
Colonel Xia Yuan's order may be the wisest order for the current tank regiment. However, at this moment, he forgot one thing, that is, in the face of the superior firepower of the Northeast Field Army, they have already lost
All the heavy artillery was destroyed. And as long as there is a chance, one's own tank regiment is likely to be covered by the heavy artillery group of the Northeast Field Army.
Just when all the remaining light tanks of the tank regiment bared their fangs and began to fire round after round of shells at the position of the Second Guard Regiment.
The Second Guard Regiment was on the ground, facing the explosions that kept ringing around them. Instead of showing any displeasure, the regiment leader Hu Zhengping showed an excited smile on his face.
"Little devil, I'll let you be arrogant for a few minutes. After a few minutes, I'll let you have a taste of what it feels like to be bombarded." Hu Zhengping's lips immediately revealed a hint of a sneer.
"The artillery staff immediately calculated the specific location of the Japanese tank regiment based on the trajectory of the artillery shells. Then, the coordinates were reported to Commander Chen of the Heavy Artillery Division. Hurry..."
"Yes, leader..."......
As Commander Hu Zhengping issued the order, several artillery staff officers immediately began to work.
At the same time, the heavy artillery division, which had been ordered by Liu Hua, had more than 70 large-caliber howitzers. Under the control of the gunner, according to the coordinates continuously sent by the Second Guard Regiment, they began to adjust new shooting elements.
"Reporting to the division commander, all artillery positions of the Second Regiment of the Heavy Artillery Division have been prepared and can be fired at any time..."
"Reporting to the division commander, all artillery positions of the Third Regiment of the Heavy Artillery Division have been prepared..."
"Very good, now I give the order to bombard the target, the Japanese tank regiment. All artillery positions, fire ten rounds rapidly..." Chen Guangrong clenched his fists and ordered loudly to the two regiment commanders in front of him.
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"Fire the artillery...fire the artillery...boom, boom, boom..." As soon as the division commander Chen Guangrong's words fell, the huge artillery position was reminded of a series of orders. Immediately after, a series of huge roars began to appear.
There was a sound from the artillery position.
"Woooooo..." The five-minute shelling of the Japanese tank regiment had just ended. The entire tank regiment, under the command of commander Shimo Yuan, was preparing to attack the blocking position in front of it that had been blown into ruins.
, when a new round of attack was launched, a huge roar quickly reached the ears of everyone on the battlefield.
For a moment, all the veterans and officers on the entire battlefield who had experienced bloody battles turned pale. Those who reacted quickly fell to the ground immediately. Of course, while most of the officers were lying down to hide,
He also issued unconfident orders to his subordinates.
Of course, among all the officers, the one who reacted the most violently was, without any surprise, the captain of the tank regiment, Colonel Shimomoto.
The entire tank regiment, more than two-thirds of the tanks and equipment, are all gathered here. Faced with the attack from the heavy artillery cluster of the Northeast Field Army, the commander of the regiment, Colonel Shimomoto, has a very clear mind. What is the outcome waiting for his tank regiment?
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Facing the rain of artillery shells, Colonel Shimomoto's face immediately showed a look of despair. Then, he quickly broke away from the protection of the guards around him and recklessly walked a few hundred meters away, where more than 60 vehicles were parked.
The tank position rushed over.
"Boom...boom boom..." A huge explosion sounded. Colonel Shimo Yuan had just rushed out of a distance of less than ten meters, and raindrops of artillery shells had already fallen. Facing an open space with almost no obstacles
The explosion of the 150mm large-caliber artillery shells in the plain area can be said to have exerted its power to the limit.
A huge explosion sounded, and a large crater with a depth of two meters was immediately blasted out of the flat ground. Centered on the impact point, the soldiers within a radius of tens of meters did not even have time to react. Right before the huge
Amidst the explosion, the seven orifices that were shocked bleed and turned into limp corpses.
Facing such a violent bombardment, ordinary soldiers, as long as they are experienced, can escape. However, at this moment, with more than 60 tanks gathered together, it is not that easy.
In just the first round of shelling, more than half of the shells accurately landed in the Japanese tank cluster. Suddenly, a series of explosions were heard in the dense tank cluster.
Tanks that were directly hit by artillery shells were easily torn into pieces when faced with large-caliber howitzers weighing dozens of kilograms, just like toys. Tanks that were not directly hit were caused by the explosion of artillery shells.
The huge air wave knocked it over to the ground, and it stood there alone.
In just the blink of an eye, the entire tank cluster consisted of more than 20 tanks. Faced with such a tragic scene in front of them, and at this moment, the remaining tanks completely lost their command and fell into their own ways.
It was a fighting situation. The entire position immediately fell into chaos.
The tanks that could still move, driven by their respective drivers, began to run rampant on the position completely enveloped by Xiao Yan, trying to avoid the next round of artillery fire.
However, their rampage not only failed to save them, but to a certain extent, aggravated their destruction. Facing the chaotic group of Japanese tanks, the heavy artillery division did not hesitate at all and continued to fire at its fastest firing speed.
The cannonballs hit the Japanese position one after another...
Ten rapid fire shots, for a skilled veteran, took less than two minutes to complete. Two minutes later, the loud explosions on the Japanese position slowly subsided.
The smoke above the position also began to slowly dissipate.
Within two minutes, the Japanese position, which was hit by more than 700 large-caliber artillery shells, slowly appeared in front of everyone.
Looking at it, the entire surface of the position is like the surface of the moon. Large craters with a depth of two meters can be seen everywhere. As for the corpses of soldiers, with broken arms, they can be seen everywhere.
Of course, this is not the most attractive place.
In the position where the Japanese tank cluster was located, more than 70 tanks were all lying down at this moment, motionless in place. As the smoke cleared, there were still more than 20 tanks shrouded in billowing smoke.
What's more, almost twenty tanks were directly torn into pieces, leaving only the chassis of the tanks, telling the world the ferocity of the shelling just now...