Under the cover of our army's artillery fire, the war went smoothly..
Among them, especially the 119th Regiment, which is the main attack on Songmaoling, is the left wing. They successfully captured various high grounds before noon and began to organize defense.
The direction of Laoshan is also progressing very quickly. It has been seven hours since the battle started. The soldiers of the 118th Regiment have successively captured 56, 54, 57, 50th highlands.
But it is obvious that the war in the direction of Laoshan is much more difficult than in the direction of Songmaoling, because until now, there are still several highlands in Vietnam that are carrying out fierce stubborn resistance.
After looking at my watch, it was already past two o'clock in the afternoon, and I couldn't help but frown.
The Laoshan Battle was planned to end the battle within one day, and the reason was very simple... Our army was not familiar with the terrain of Laoshan, so it was not suitable for night battles. On the other hand, we launched the front line of Laoshan.
While attacking strongly, after realizing that he was deceived, the Vietnamese army would likely return to Laoshan to reinforce from the direction of Kolinshan.
What I don't know is that at this time the 316a Division was already on the way to Laoshan, but because I was commanding artillery at this time, I didn't know much about the situation on the battlefield.
In other words, if we fail to fully capture Laoshan and organize defense before dark, then this battle will fall into a great passive position.
On the one hand, our army will fight with the Vietnamese army on unfamiliar terrain.
On the other hand, in one night, the Vietnamese reinforcements will continue to launch reinforcements to Laoshan.
At that time, if you want to take down Laoshan, it is afraid that it will be even more difficult and may even be counterattacked by the Vietnamese army.
"Battery Commander!" At this time, the correspondent held the microphone and shouted to me: "It's Commander Jiang, he asked you to go to the division headquarters immediately!"
"Um!" Hearing this, I immediately realized that something was wrong with the battle. Otherwise, I would not have called me, the commander of the artillery, to the infantry command center at this time. Although the victory or defeat of the artillery battle against the Vietnamese army was divided at this time.
.But unexpected situations can happen at any time on the battlefield. Commanders must not leave their posts unless they are absolutely not allowed to leave their posts.
So I told Zhang Zuoliang to ask him to command me on my behalf, and then asked the driver and two guards to drive to the division headquarters in a car.
I was right. As soon as I arrived at the division headquarters, I saw a busy group in the command center. Commander Jiang and several cadres were frowning in front of the map, and the air was filled with anxiety and irritation.
"Report!" I walked to Commander Jiang and others and shouted.
"Well!" As soon as Commander Jiang saw it, he waved his hand and signaled me to step forward, saying, "You are here just right, you have encountered a difficult problem!"
"This is the problem!" After I came forward, Commander Jiang pointed to a place straight to the point and said, "Highland 1072!"
Sure enough, there was something wrong with the attack on the main peak of Laoshan... I also predicted this. It was not because I knew the history. Although as a modern person, I know the direction of the entire history, I still have not been specific or detailed.
Know how the first battle developed.
"We were stubbornly resisted by the Vietnamese Japanese on this high ground!" Commander Jiang said: "On the one hand, the Vietnamese Japanese who were stationed in this high ground have strong combat effectiveness and the terrain is also very dangerous. On the other hand, it is because our army is responsible for attacking the high ground.
Can be interspersed in time."
"It's not their fault!" A cadre next to him sighed and said, "We didn't expect that the geography of Laoshan area would be so complicated. We arranged a battalion to intersperse, but it was still possible to intersperse before the battle started.
Go to a company!"
I was stunned when I heard this, which means that more than one-third of the soldiers failed to enter the battle in time. Of course, they would arrive at the designated positions one after dawn, but this has caused disadvantages to the battle.
The impact of
On the one hand, this adverse impact is that the insufficient force of the troops leads to insufficient impact on Laoshan. On the other hand, it allows the Vietnamese army stationed on the main peak of Laoshan to deal with it calmly. I, who have had many combat experience, know this meaning. Of course, I know this meaning after many battles.
What to look for.
"Yes!" Another cadre also frowned and said, "The slopes of the hillsides in this area are above 60 degrees. In addition, there are cliffs and dense forests everywhere. We originally thought that it only took five hours to penetrate it.
It took more than ten hours, and there was less than one interspersed in place..."
"This is the situation!" Commander Jiang said with a stern face: "The Vietnamese army is a battalion command and battalion reserve team on the 1072 high ground. It is a big deal that a strengthening company has a strong force. Although the troops are not large, they are all elite soldiers.
They also had sufficient ammunition supplies. On the one hand, they resisted stubbornly with favorable terrain, and on the other hand, they used anti-aircraft machine guns to provide fire cover for the surrounding high grounds, and even suppressed the high grounds that our army had captured, which made it impossible for our army to effectively organize defense.
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"Oh!" As soon as I heard this, I understood why the 1072 highland was so important. It can be imagined that if this is the case now, then when the Vietnamese reinforcements arrived... the Vietnamese reinforcements only had to go with the 1072 highland.
If the Vietnamese troops on the ground establish contact and cooperate with each other, they will regain the high ground that our army has used blood, sweat and life to defeat them.
Sure enough, I heard from Commander Jiang: "We have received news that the first batch of reinforcements from the Vietnamese army will likely arrive in Laoshan within an hour. Of course, it will take time for them to climb Laoshan, and our army will have exhausted artillery fire.
It is possible to block the shooting, but if they are given one night... the situation will be unimaginable!"
This is exactly what I am worried about. Just as I said before, one night is enough to change the entire battle. Once the Vietnamese reinforcements arrive at Laoshan in time, even if our army has the advantage of artillery fire,
A battle is likely to develop into a long-lasting stalemate.
So, there is no doubt that the battle must be ended before dark.
but……
"Teacher!" I asked in confusion: "What can our artillery do? Terrain like the 1072 Highland is not suitable for artillery bombing!"
This is very obvious. On the one hand, it is because the top position of the 1072 Highland is like a blade. In such a position, the artillery fire can hit the target, and even if there is a cannon radar, it is no exception. On the other hand, it is because the 1072 Highland is too steep, so it is necessary to
Knowing that the slopes around here are about 60 degrees, a shell hits it... the exploded gravel, flying shells, broken bamboo pieces, wood pieces, etc. are more likely to fly to the warriors on their own without
How much threat will it pose to the enemy?
"It's not that the artillery can play any role!" Commander Jiang replied: "It's your agent company!"
"Oh!" I couldn't help but realize it.
"I know that your agent company's mission is to protect the artillery radar!" Commander Jiang said: "But now the situation is urgent, our army must seize the 1072 Highland before dark. The casualties of all units of the 118th Regiment responsible for attacking Laoshan were very heavy.
There is no extra force to support the 1072 Heights. At the same time, because the terrain in Laoshan is very complex, it will take three hours for our reinforcements to the 1072 Heights to arrive. It is obvious that the distance water cannot save the near fire!"
"Teacher Jiang means..."
"Now the only one who can provide timely reinforcements to the 1072 Highlands is the Agent Company of the Synthetic Battalion!" Commander Jiang said helplessly: "The helicopter of the Agent Company can carry out rope-down on the 1072 Highlands, which means that it can be used in the shortest time.
Arrive in Highlands 1072."
I couldn't help frowning, and after a moment of silence, I replied: "Teacher Commander, it's not that I don't accept this task, but you also know that the 1072 high ground is still in the hands of the Vietnamese Japanese, and there are also a large number of anti-aircraft machine guns in its position...
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I quickly confirmed it from Commander Jiang's expression. In fact, this is indisputable. As the main peak of Laoshan, the important role of the 1072 Highland is to provide firepower support to several surrounding highlands. From this strategic goal
When you set out, then the 1072 high ground will of course be equipped with many anti-aircraft machine guns with long range and strong firepower.
When our army attacked the 50th Highlands, it was because of the firepower of the main peak that it suffered heavy casualties.
And it can be imagined that in order to achieve this strategic goal, the Vietnamese army must have reserved quite a lot of ammunition on the main peak. We don’t know how much of these ammunition is, but I believe that the amount of these ammunition must be enough for the Vietnamese army to persist until night.
In fact, after we captured the main peak, we realized that there were as many as fifteen anti-aircraft machine guns on the main peak of Laoshan. Of course, some of these were for replacement when the high-speed aircraft failed during combat. And its ammunition
There is no problem with the reserves for two days and nights.
"So!" I continued: "The division commander also knows that our Zhiwu can't withstand the strafing of anti-aircraft machine guns at all. In addition, we still have to act during the day, and the plane lands are still..."
"The aircraft drop point is here!" Commander Jiang pointed to a location on the map helplessly: "This is an area controlled by the First Battalion, and they will open a remote rope drop point here!"
I looked at the topographic map and shook my head and said, "The height difference between here and the 1072 Height is more than 200 meters, and the straight line distance between here and here and the 1072 Height is only more than 700 meters. The Vietnamese anti-aircraft machine gun can condescendingly against our helicopters
Implementing strafing... This is not to let the agents go for reinforcements, but to let them die!"
"Captain Yang, it's wrong for you to say this!" At this time, a cadre next to him said, "How can there be no risk in war? If everyone holds your greedy mind and refuses to give it to you by your superiors.
Mission, how can I fight this battle?!"
I just smiled and replied without hesitation: "I think no one in our army is qualified to say that our synthetic camp is greedy for life and fear death, including you!"
This cadre was choked by my words in an instant, after all, the record of the synthetic camp was obvious. (To be continued...)