Chapter seven hundred and ninety fifth artillery in action
Artillery is on the move. The East China Field Army artillery column is stationed outside Huai'an City. Commander Chen Guangrong is leading all the regiment leaders back and forth on the huge training ground to inspect the specific training conditions of each artillery unit.
Seeing the 105mm large-caliber cannon weighing several tons in front of me, under the control of groups of artillerymen, they sometimes raised their bowl-thick barrels, sometimes turned around, sometimes moved, and flexibly performed various exercises.
Commander Chen Guangrong's face was already covered with a thick smile. It was obvious that at this moment, Chen Guangrong was very happy in his heart.
"Commander Wang, you have done a good job training. In less than a month since the troops were exposed to these artillery pieces, they have been training in a decent manner, exuding a trace of elite momentum. It seems that after more than half a month of training, you have grasped the opportunity
It's very close," Chen Guangrong said with satisfaction to Wang Zhicai, the leader of the 105-caliber cannon regiment beside him.
"Commander, the most important reason why the troops have been able to reach the current level in less than a month is because of the live-fire training in the two battles of annihilating the Japanese 9th and 135th Division. Twice.
During the battle, almost every one of the more than two hundred gunners in the regiment fired two artillery shells. It can be said that these two artillery shells play a vital role in improving the level of a gunner." Commander Wang Zhicai said with a humble look.
Said. However, from his words, it can be heard that at this moment, Wang Zhicai must be extremely excited about the achievements of his cannon regiment.
"Captain Wang, you are absolutely right. If it weren't for the original live ammunition shooting, my howitzer regiment, with only a dozen gunners with combat experience, would not be able to reach the current level even after a month of training.
"As soon as Wang Zhicai finished speaking, Li Fenghui, the commander of the 120mm howitzer regiment, followed closely behind and spoke in agreement.
Seeing that his eight regiment leaders all nodded in agreement, Chen Guangrong's face immediately revealed a mysterious smile. Because he knew clearly that the subordinates in front of him were complaining to him that he had not given them live ammunition.
An opportunity for shooting training. However, although he knew it in his heart, he did not speak at this moment. Instead, he asked Chen Yufeng, the leader of the newly formed rocket launcher regiment, with a serious face.
"Captain Chen, the Fire Nose Artillery Regiment has just been formed. How is the situation here? Can you join the battle immediately...,
"Commander, all the commanders and fighters of the Rocket Artillery Regiment are recruited from veterans of each corps. After a week of running-in, they have fully formed combat effectiveness and can participate in battle at any time. Commander, please rest assured," Chen Yufeng replied confidently.
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Of course, the confident Captain Chen Yufeng also has the capital to be confident. This is because his rocket launcher regiment has ten rocket launcher companies, and each rocket launcher company has ten 105mm six-barreled rocket launchers. In other words, the entire rocket launcher regiment has a total of
Equipped with one hundred multiple rocket launchers, during a battle, just one salvo can completely cover a combat area of several kilometers with airtight 600 shells, leaving enemies above the surface with no way out.
escape……
It can be said that apart from the ability of artillery shells, the rocket artillery regiment is the most powerful artillery unit among the eight artillery regiments in the entire artillery column. And this artillery unit is also regarded by Commander Chen Guangrong as his own.
trump card.
After receiving Chen Yufeng's affirmative answer, the smile on Chen Guangrong's face became even thicker.
After a quick glance at the subordinates in front of him, Chen Guangrong said.
"Comrades, as everyone said, live-fire shooting is the best and fastest way to improve everyone's level of training. And in the next period of time, the Commander-in-Chief will provide my artillery column with an opportunity to conduct live-fire shooting exercises.
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"Captain, what's the opportunity?" Among the several commanders, the most qualified leader of the rocket launcher regiment, Chen Yufeng, asked with an excited look on his face.
"As for the opportunity, because it is still confidential for the time being, I can't reveal it to you. However, here, I can definitely tell you that this time, our artillery column and all artillery regiments will have the opportunity to participate.
.,...Chen Guangrong answered very definitely.
A few days later, under the expectant eyes of all the regiment commanders, combat orders marked with the word "Top Secret" were delivered to them. At the same time, the artillery column originally stationed outside the city came into their hands at night.
Under the cover of the police, he quietly left the station and disappeared into the vast land of southern Jiangsu...,
The artillery column disappeared out of thin air. Although it caused quite a stir in the entire base area, many people, including commanders at all levels of the East China Field Army, were speculating on the specific whereabouts of the artillery column. However, in the entire base area and the entire East China Field Army,
Only a handful of people at the headquarters, including Chen Guangrong, really know the specific whereabouts of the artillery column. As for the combat goals after the artillery column disappears, there are even fewer.
In the secret war room of the headquarters, looking at the combat sandbox, the area where the artillery column was about to arrive. Political Commissar Deng Xiao...
A look of worry immediately appeared on Ping's face. Then, he asked his partner beside him.
"Commander-in-Chief, can our plan... really be realized? You know, the artillery column not only has to face the Japanese Jiang Defense Fleet. More importantly, they also have to face the air strikes of the Japs..." Seeing in front of me
The worried look on the political commissar's face was also very worried in Liu Hua's heart.
Because, before formulating this battle plan..., Liu Hua also knew that this battle was actually risking the artillery column. In this case, the reason why Liu Hua braved the opposition of the political commissar and others and insisted on implementing this plan... was that
The reason is very simple, that is, this risk is very worth taking for the current East China Field Army.
Thinking of this, Liu Hua said: "Political Commissar, I am also very worried. However, since the order has been issued, we must trust the frontline commander. I believe that our Commander Chen,
We will definitely be able to successfully complete the battle plan assigned to the artillery column by the headquarters, and through a perfect ambush battle, wipe out the Japanese Jiang Defense Fleet left on the Yangtze River in one fell swoop, and cut off an arm of the Japanese Central China Front for our army's future cross-river operations."
"Commander-in-Chief, you are right, this youhuo is really too big for us.
Any normal commander would be tempted, including us. Since the matter has become a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed, we can only hope that Chen Guangrong on the front line can complete the task and at the same time, give us the artillery column.
Bring it back intact." After thinking for a short time, political commissar Deng Xiaoping replied helplessly.
At this moment, in the city of Taizhou, hundreds of kilometers away from Huai'an, Zuo Quan, the chief of staff who had been staying at the front line, was guarding the gate of the headquarters that had been completely under martial law with a smile on his face, waiting for the arrival of the artillery column commander Chen Guangrong.
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A few minutes later, with everyone looking forward to it, a group of people finally appeared on the dark street. At the same time, the figure of the artillery column commander Chen Guangrong also appeared in Zuo Quan's eyes.
Seeing Chen Guangrong and others looking exhausted after days of day and night marching in front of them, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan hurried over to greet them. Then, with a caring look on his face, he said: "Commander Chen, thank you for your hard work..."
"Chief of Staff, Chen Guangrong led all the officers and men of the artillery column and was ordered to give a speech...Chief of Staff, as long as we fight the Japanese, it will not be hard for everyone to catch up with Yale for a few more days. Everyone said, isn't it...
After marching for several days and nights, Chen Guangrong finally arrived at the front line. His face, which was still tired just now, immediately revealed a look of excitement. Then, he shouted loudly to his subordinates behind him.
"yes……"
"What a great Chen Guangrong, what a great artillery column. I believe that with the artillery column here, the battle plan formulated by the headquarters... will be a perfect success." Seeing the troops with high morale in front of him, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan was very satisfied.
nodded.
"Okay, everyone is tired. Let's go back to the military camp first. After eating, we will discuss the specific military situation..." "It's the chief of staff..."
An hour later, in the brightly lit headquarters of Taizhou City, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan, Artillery Column Commander Chen Guangrong, and Ninth Corps Commander Wang Ping were standing in front of a huge combat map, discussing the entire battle after the arrival of the artillery column.
specific combat plan.
"Commander Chen, Commander Wang, for confidentiality reasons, you may not be particularly clear about our ultimate goal in this battle. Today, here, I can clearly tell you that our ultimate goal in this battle is
Completely annihilating the Japanese defense fleet remaining on the Yangtze River will give our East China Field Army a good start in its future cross-river campaign." Seeing the two commanders in front of him, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan said.
"Dealing with the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Jiang Defense Fleet, did I hear you correctly? We are infantry, and we use infantry to fight the navy." Commander Wang Ping's face first showed a look of surprise. Then, he asked with a confused look.
"Haha, Commander Wang, it is true that you are an infantryman. But don't forget that we also have a powerful artillery unit in our hands. I believe that as long as we cooperate properly, we are fully capable. With the artillery unit in our hands,
, encircling and annihilating the Japanese Jiang Defense Fleet in one fell swoop," the chief of staff explained...
"Commander Wang, the Chief of Staff is right. Some of the large-caliber artillery in my hands can compete with the Japanese naval guns. When I heard that my artillery unit was actually coming to attack the Japanese warships, Chen Guangrong's face changed.
He was enveloped in excitement and answered confidently.!