(There is something I need to say here first. According to the feedback of book friends, I hope to change the ruler into meters to avoid the trouble of substitution. In fact, one meter is one meter, which is the most commonly used unit of measurement in this period. The measurement of meter
The unit only appeared later, but in order to make it more intuitive for readers, Feng Yue measures distance in meters from the beginning of this chapter. Thank you book friends for your support of Feng Yue.)
It must be said that the psychological quality of the Japanese army was very good. All the heavy fire points on their side were destroyed, the light machine guns were completely misfired, and mortar shells that could not be avoided were dropped on their heads from time to time.
Not only did they not collapse, they were actually still shooting at the officers and soldiers of the first company.
However, one was shooting from above and the other was shooting from below. The officers and soldiers of the company had a natural advantage. In addition, there were various machine guns to assist, so the Japanese army naturally suffered heavy casualties.
However, the company was not without damage. The Japanese army's sophisticated and precise shooting skills also killed many recruits who raised their bodies too high due to excitement.
At least ten recruits were killed and injured in this completely dominant exchange of fire. The injured and killed recruits were quickly carried to the tunnel behind the mountain, where there was a temporary rescue center at the regiment field hospital. Liu
Lang even specifically requested that a wide area be dug as a place to store the soldiers' remains.
Liu Lang did not want the remains of the soldiers who died in the battle to be ravaged by enemy shells. Although it was labor-intensive to dig such a large space, none of the soldiers complained.
The first company has already pinned nearly 400 Japanese soldiers at the front of the position, unable to move. If given enough time, these 400 Japanese soldiers will definitely be doomed.
Of course, Yanagawa Kazuo would not sit still and wait for death. He had already moved the four infantry cannons of the artillery squadron to the front of the position. The distance was only 800 meters, which was enough to overturn the bunkers where the terrifying machine guns were hidden with one shot.
A sneer flashed across Liu Lang's lips as he watched the Japanese artillery move quietly through the telescope. The top of the bunker was covered with steel plates and logs, which were enough to withstand the bombing of howitzers. However, the shortcoming was that the infantry cannon, which could be used as a direct-aiming gun, would be attacked by
Hitting the front line is of course the fate of being destroyed.
However, would the artillerymen of the independent regiment allow their opponents to fire guns so unscrupulously?
Obviously not.
Seeing that the infantry artillery in the distance had been deployed and could launch a bombardment at any time, Liu Lang nodded and said to Qianqian: "Tell Zhao Ergou that his business has come. By the way, also tell him that if he lets the little devils fight,
If he kills me in a bunker, his military rank will be reduced by one level."
Yile stepped forward, baring his white teeth, and immediately made a call to the direct artillery company. Naturally, he was not as aggressive as the regimental commander. Defending this position would not be possible without the support of the Zhao Ergou artillery company.
Several mortar platoons were sent out by Zhao Ergou to support the other two positions. He himself guarded two Bofors mountain guns three miles away from the main position, 100 meters apart and hidden in the forest. To this end, communications
The platoon also brought him a special telephone line so that he could receive reports on the enemy's position from the artillery observation points ahead.
"Brothers, the work has begun. I have mapped out area 182. The regiment leader said that if the kid's cannons injure the brothers in the infantry company, our artillery company will have no food to eat tonight."
After receiving the call, Zhao Ergou burst into laughter and shouted loudly.
"Haha, company commander, just watch it! The infantry brothers have been enjoying themselves for a long time, and now it's time to watch the performance of our artillery company." A veteran artilleryman laughed loudly while holding a cannonball and stuffing it into the barrel.
It was actually still very cold in the north in early March, but this veteran wore only a single coat, not because he was not afraid of the cold, but because he was afraid that the heavy cotton coat would hinder his flexibility. Of course, holding artillery shells was not an easy job. As long as he fired the cannon,
It became steaming hot in no time.
Just look at the weight of the shells to know how powerful the Bofors Mountain Cannon is. A shell weighing 6.5 kilograms is not much smaller than an ordinary 100MM caliber howitzer. In fact, the mountain cannon itself is a gun with a slightly shorter barrel and is more maneuverable.
Howitzer.
At this time, the artilleryman who calibrated the firing range and firing range based on the target distance also adjusted the muzzle in place.
"Let go!" Zhao Ergou roared with his eyes widened.
The two Bofors Mountain Cannons roared fiercely almost simultaneously, causing the ground to tremble.
Howitzer shells loaded with No. 1 charges are mainly used to expand the bombing area and kill the enemy with shock waves. The muzzle velocity of the shells is not high, which is 230 meters per second.
It doesn't look very fast, but Zhao Ergou's shooting location is only 2,200 meters away from the four infantry guns that are aiming and loading artillery shells. At this speed, it only takes less than ten seconds to fly there.
As the saying goes, veterans are afraid of guns and recruits are afraid of cannons. This is because recruits are at a loss when they hear the sound of flying cannonballs. But veterans with more experience can judge whether the cannonball will fall on them based on the scream of cannonballs flying in the air.
nearby.
For example, if you hear the sharp and loud sound of flying artillery shells, then you can do whatever you want. The explosion point is far away from you! But if you hear the sound of "Puff, Puff, Puff", don't say anything and jump into a shell crater.
Even if there is a cesspit in front of you, you have to jump into it immediately.
Because, that means the cannonballs are about to fall around you.
Obviously, the Japanese artillerymen were veterans and very experienced. They were busy and fell down immediately because they heard this terrible sound.
"The Chinese actually have howitzers..." This was the last thought that came to the mind of Captain Koji Nakano, the commander of the artillery squadron.
Then, he, his subordinates and four infantry cannons, which were only fifteen meters apart, became witnesses to the power of the Bofors Mountain Cannon.
In order to quickly resolve the crisis of the infantry brothers, Yanagawa Kazuo's artillery squadron also made a mistake similar to that of their commander.
The cannons are too close together.
You must know that in a field battle, even if the space is limited, the distance between each cannon must be at least 40 meters. The range of the shock wave of a howitzer can be as high as tens of meters. Coupled with the damage caused by shrapnel, a howitzer will blast down.
Almost no one within a thirty-meter radius could survive.
As for the scene in some dramas where artillery shells are constantly exploding, but the heroic soldiers of our army are still charging in the smoke, I can only use "haha" to describe it. I guess the director was not finished in the end.
Just listen to two loud bangs with almost no separation.
In the pupils of Major Yanagawa Kazuo, who was only 200 meters away from them, two purple-red fireballs occupied almost all of his focus, and then two white mushroom-shaped smoke rose up, and then, two huge explosions.
It filled the eardrums of all Japanese soldiers.
The two Bofors Mountain cannons hit the target without any test.
Of course, this is not some bad luck. Rather, a few days ago, the officers and soldiers of the artillery company marked the area in front of each position. For example, the 182 mentioned just now means that the target is in front of the company position.
Area 2 of 800 meters.
It took several days to adjust the fixed shooting range and angle according to each mark. If Zhao Ergou couldn't shoot accurately again, their artillery company would really not have to eat.
Success is always reserved for those who are prepared. This sentence is not wrong at all.
"We hit the son of a bitch." The observation soldiers hiding in the trenches who were responsible for observing the effects of the shelling cheered loudly.
"Company Commander, how about one more shot? If one or two are missed, there will be no food for the night." The veteran who was not satisfied yet held a shell and stuffed it into the barrel again, and suggested to Zhao Ergou.
"What a fool, do you think you are setting off a firecracker? Come on, do you know that one more cannonball costs 100 oceans per shell? Wait, listen to the report from the front." Zhao Ergou stared and kicked.
On the butt of the smiling veteran.
Obviously, Zhao Ergou has also changed his role from a veteran oil man to a real artillery company commander. He also knows how to take the overall situation into consideration and never waste food.
However, nature is hard to change. Soon, after hearing the news of all the hits from the observers at the front, this guy returned to his old ways, touched his chin, and said to himself: "I heard that there are still some little devils left."
There is a reserve team, it seems to be in area 186. How about Lao Li and you each fire two rounds? I am a little dizzy from the shock of the cannon. I should be forgiven for giving a confused order. Remember! Group!
When you cause trouble for me, you all have to bear witness for me."