The U.S. military position at the three-way intersection was breached, which effectively blocked the escape route for Yunshan's enemies. Due to the terrain of Yunshan, as long as this intersection was held, the 8th U.S. Cavalry Regiment would basically be unable to escape.
This is the main heavily-armed regiment of the Great American Army. Capturing it will be enough for the PLA to fight for decades. But precisely because this is the main regiment of the US Army, the Yankees will definitely come to save it. If you want to preserve the victory, you must do your best.
After a break in the fighting, Zhou Qingfeng sat on his tank, surrounded by volunteer soldiers who were as busy as worker ants. In order to block this escape route for the US military, the 1st Battalion of the 347th Regiment was rebuilding the positions left by the US military in preparation for dealing with the Americans.
subsequent impact.
Zhou Qingfeng's identity had been confirmed. When they learned that he was the squad leader who had sneaked into the US Army Corps Headquarters and caused chaos, and also sent several trucks of ammunition supplies and intelligence, the soldiers and officers in the battalion all looked at him with admiration.
It's just that the war is getting tight, and it's already half past ten at night. If you want to control the situation before the arrival of the US military planes, you must take care of the 8th US Army Regiment before dawn. At the moment, no one is taking care of Zhou Qingfeng, just let him rest.
Regarding Zhou Qingfeng's tank, the Volunteer Army officers did not know how to command him. Some people wanted him to serve as a fixed firepower point in the position, but the Volunteer Army battalion commander who had just experienced the impact of US tanks abandoned this backward view.
"It's such a waste to keep this thing as a firepower point. The iron bastard is so exciting when he runs. Have you forgotten the feeling of being hit by an American tank?" Although the country bumpkin is rustic, his thinking is still very active. Even the battalion commander can't think of it.
How to use a tank?
However, leaving aside the problem of tanks, the US military position at the three-way intersection gave the first battalion a huge sense of happiness. This was the gathering point for the US military to escape. A large amount of equipment and ammunition was accumulated, and there were even two to three hundred prisoners. Although many were captured by Zhou
Qingfeng drove the tank and destroyed it, but left a lot behind.
"Hahaha..., come and see! There are more than thirty large-caliber mortars here, with large 107-mm-caliber tubes, and more than a dozen trucks of shells, enough to equip a mortar battalion.
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"There are also dozens of trucks and jeeps, especially the four-unit machine gun truck. This thing is really poisonous and has killed many of our soldiers! But now it belongs to us, and now our battalion's firepower is comparable to that of a regiment."
"Hey..., what is this? A long pipe, what is it used for?"
"That's a super bazooka. It's very useful for a single soldier to fight tanks and fortifications."
"Comrade Xiao Zhou, can you use your tanks to pull over those tank and vehicle wreckage? We want to use them as bunkers."
The entire position was as busy as a holiday, and everyone was beaming with joy. They couldn't put it down when they saw the captured U.S. military equipment. Whether it was firearms, artillery, or even the smashed wreckage, the volunteers felt like a treasure.
Zhou Qingfeng helped a little on the battlefield, but for a while he didn’t know what to do next? He had successfully achieved his goal in Yunshan this time. According to the plan of the old screenwriter in the real world, he could rely on his own strength
It would be unbelievable to be able to do this.
"Squad leader, squad leader..." A shout came from far and near, and a figure hurried over.
Zhou Qingfeng took a closer look and saw that the deputy squad leader he sent to transport food and ammunition two days ago was back. The life-and-death experience made the two of them very happy when they met. The deputy squad leader came up and gave him a hug, excited.
Said: "Monitor, you are really amazing!"
"I heard that someone drove a tank to capture an important position held by the enemy. I felt in my heart that it must be you. When I asked more carefully, it turned out to be you. Squad leader, I request to return to the team." The deputy squad leader saluted and his morale was high.
"Allow me to return to the team." Zhou Qingfeng patted his squad deputy on the shoulder and said happily: "If you hadn't sent the information out, the battle wouldn't have been so easy."
"With all the credit I have, I can't compare to you, class monitor!" the class deputy said a few words modestly, then looked behind Zhou Qingfeng, "Where are the others in the class?"
The only one beside Zhou Qingfeng was 'Old Machine Gun'. When they heard this question, both of them were silent. 'Old Machine Gun' sighed, "There are ten people in the class, and there are only three of us left. Even 'Dou Ding' is dead.
Yes, but Doudin was a man, and he blew up an enemy tank before he died."
The sacrifice of a comrade is always the biggest pain in a soldier's heart. Only three people were left in the originally lively squad, and the squad deputy could only remain silent.
"It doesn't matter. If you die, you will die. How can a soldier not die in a war? We will die, and Americans will die, it's the same." Zhou Qingfeng turned back and patted his tank, and said to the squad deputy: "Come on, let's meet
Look at this big guy, the M4A3E8 Sherman tank, given to us by the Americans."
Hahaha..., let’s not bring up the sad topic anymore, talk about something happy. Zhou Qingfeng returned the atmosphere to normal and led his shift deputy to get familiar with his car.
"'Old Machine Gun,' you go get some bullets. I want you to stay in the commander's position and be my eyes and ears. Squad deputy, you can't do other work for the time being, so be a machine gunner. There is a machine gunner right in front of the tank.
M1919A4 machine gun, it's yours.
Let’s eat something first to fill our stomachs. The battle is not over yet, and there are still several hours before dawn. Instead of staying here in a daze, we might as well move around. I have an idea.”
Zhou Qingfeng said that he had an idea, which was often unexpected. He ate the secret C-meal from the US military, and at the same time took the squad deputy and the "old machine gun" to the 1st Battalion headquarters and asked the 1st Battalion to give him a company.
"You want a company?" The battalion commander and others of the first battalion were busy building blocking positions, and their troops were already stretched thin. Hearing that Zhou Qingfeng actually wanted a company, the people at the battalion headquarters felt that the other party was simply talking nonsense.
"According to the prisoners' accounts, the enemy built a temporary airport outside Yunshan, and the new regiment headquarters of the 8th Regiment was set up there. We were beaten by defending here, why didn't we take the initiative to attack the enemy's regiment headquarters? The distance is too long
It’s not far, I’ll be there soon by driving a tank.”
As soon as Zhou Qingfeng's words came out, the people at the battalion headquarters were immediately surprised. The battalion commander did not dare to take the initiative, so he could only pull Zhou Qingfeng to the map and ask repeatedly.
It is impossible to attack the enemy's regiment headquarters with Zhou Qingfeng and one tank. This job cannot even be done by one battalion. But I have to say that Zhou Qingfeng's idea is really attractive. This is the fastest way to solve the enemy in Yunshan.
.But this is also a situation that has never happened in the Battle of Yunshan in history.
Research came and went, but the battalion commander did not dare to make a decision and could only hand the issue over to the regiment headquarters. As a result, the regiment headquarters of the 347th Regiment did not dare to make arbitrary suggestions. After all, the regiment's strength is limited now, and all the troops are very busy.
The risk is not small if a battalion that is stuck in a key position is divided up to raid the enemy regiment headquarters.
Finally, the problem was handed over again, and the division headquarters finally made a decision - fight, of course we must fight! But how can one company be enough? At least organize a battalion of troops.