The rocket's flight speed is not very fast and can be seen with the naked eye.
It is precisely because it can be seen with the naked eye that it is even more terrifying. For example, bullets fly too fast and cannot be seen by the naked eye. It only takes an instant after being hit, so it cannot be said to be very scary, but
Rockets are different. The terror of watching rockets coming at you is extremely intense.
There was a gondola hanging under the hot air balloon. There were three Japanese observers sitting in the gondola. Almost as soon as the rocket was launched, one of the Japanese observers noticed it.
"Baga, rocket launcher!" The Japanese observer immediately shouted in horror.
By this time, bazookas were no longer a novel weapon, and the Kwantung Army had also been equipped with a large number of bazookas, so the Japanese observers recognized them at a glance.
Hearing the scream, the other two Japanese observers also turned to look.
The next moment, the other two Japanese observers also screamed.
Then, under the horrified eyes of the three Japanese observers, the rocket launcher roared towards the hot air balloon and hit the hot air balloon. It would be difficult for Xu Rui to miss such a huge target like the hot air balloon! Immediately it was
With a bang, the rocket exploded, tearing the hot air balloon apart at once.
Without the support of the hot air balloon, the bottom basket immediately fell down.
A moment later, the hanging basket carrying the three Japanese observers fell heavily to the ground.
When the Japanese soldiers on the ground rushed forward and rescued the three Japanese observers, they found that the three Japanese observers were bleeding from their mouths and noses, and were obviously dying. In this way, the Japanese hot air balloon was destroyed, and the Japanese soldiers
The observation troops could no longer rise into the air to provide precise guidance to the Japanese navy.
The naval gun has a large caliber and a long range, often more than ten kilometers or more than twenty kilometers. However, the earth has curvature. Even in the open ocean, the scenery ten kilometers away cannot be seen, so the sea
Warship guns must be guided by observers, otherwise the cannonballs will not know where they will fly.
But now, the observation hot air balloon has been destroyed! The navy has also been blinded!
After realizing this, Takahashi Tagaji was furious!
Takahashi Tagaji is the brigade commander of the 40th Infantry Brigade, with the rank of major general.
The 17 permanent divisions of the Little Devils and the first batch of 20 ad hoc divisions are all four-unit divisions. Each division has two infantry brigades and four directly affiliated regiments. The 20th
The division has jurisdiction over the 39th Brigade and the 40th Brigade. Among them, the commander of the 39th Brigade, Sekihara Roku, has been shot dead on the Jiangwan battlefield.
So now, Takahashi Tagaji is the only remaining general of the 20th Division!
"Bagagaru!" Takahashi Tagaji was furious, because with the destruction of the hot air balloon, the large-caliber naval guns of the Navy's Fourth Fleet could no longer provide artillery support to them, and now they were the only ones who could help them.
, only the Third Flying Group of the Twelfth Army is left. The problem is that the Third Flying Group has very few bombers left.
The situation was very passive now, and all the captains under his command gathered in front of Takahashi Tagaji.
The captain of the 79th Infantry Regiment, Jiro Kigoe, said: "Commander of the brigade, break out. Without the artillery support of the navy's large-caliber naval gun group, it is absolutely impossible to defend Luodian! It is better to take advantage of China's
Before the jun team completes the encirclement of Luodian, hurry up and break out to the west, otherwise you won't be able to leave."
Hashimoto Hiromitsu, commander of the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, immediately retorted: "No, you can't break out to the west. The gap in the west was left intentionally by the Chinese. The Chinese are playing the trick of surrounding three buildings. If
If we really break through to the west, we have fallen into their trap, and I dare say there must be an ambush outside the gap to the west!"
Kaoru Nanbu, the captain of the 20th Engineer Regiment, also agreed to break through the encirclement. He said coldly: "Hashimoto-kun, you are overthinking. The reason why the Chinese did not encircle the west is because they do not have enough troops. It is not that they do not want to encircle! So if
If the imperial army wants to break through, the Chinese will never be able to stop it. Brigade commander, I support the breakout."
As soon as he finished speaking, another voice immediately rang out: "I think I should stick around and wait for help!"
The last person to speak was Hosokawa Nakayasu, captain of the 20th Troop Regiment. However, Hosokawa Nakayasu's opposition to the breakout was not out of public interest, but out of ulterior selfishness, because the Troop Regiment had a large number of vehicles.
, if we want to break through, these trucks and trailers will most likely not be saved, and he will be responsible for this.
The four captains below were divided into two groups, and the fierce quarrel there made Takahashi Taga extremely angry.
"That's enough! Bagagaru, that's enough!" Takahashi Tagaji sternly interrupted the quarrel between the four captains and said, "Whether we break out or not is not up to you, nor is it up to me.
, but want orders from the base camp!" After a pause, Takahashi Tagaji shouted again, "Call the base camp immediately and ask for instructions..."
Before Takahashi Tagaji finished speaking, a communications staff officer hurried over.
"Brigade commander!" The communications staff officer walked up to Takahashi Tagaji, nodded heavily and said, "There is an urgent call from the base camp!"
Takahashi Tagaji waved his hand impatiently and shouted loudly: "Read it!"
"Hai!" the communications staff officer paused again, unfolded the telegram and read, "For the left-behind troops of the 20th Division, your department must defend Luodian to the death, and must not abandon the defense lightly. The base camp has ordered the 104th Division to urgently
Rush to the aid of Luodian, reinforcements will arrive within half a day! On May X, the 14th year of Showa, the Empire of Japan will be on board, and His Majesty the Emperor will be on board."
After the communications officer finished reading, the entire war room immediately became quiet.
The orders from the base camp have been issued, so there is no need to continue arguing, just execute them quickly!
At that moment, Takahashi Tagaji said: "Gentlemen, at this time of crisis, only by relying on the concerted efforts of you and all officers and soldiers can we survive this crisis. After you return, you must convey the instructions from the base camp to everyone."
Officers and soldiers, tell them the necessity of guarding Luodian, please!"
"Hai!" Several team captains paused at the same time.
After a while, several captains dispersed.
(Dividing line)
Today is destined to be an unstable day for Shanghai.
This is true not only for the Chinese people stranded in Shanghai, but also for all the staff of the Western embassies in Shanghai. The gunshots rang out all night last night, and almost all the diplomats from Western countries stationed in Shanghai did not sleep all night, including
The American military attache in Shanghai, Colonel Wilson.
Last night, Wilson played mahjong with Steve, Ferguson and Butler in the VIP room of the Chinachem Hotel all night long. It wasn't until after dawn that the four of them broke up and went to the Western restaurant on the third floor of the hotel to eat.
After breakfast, he met Helena in the restaurant, and Wilson's eyes suddenly lit up.
Because Helena looked particularly radiant this morning.
"Miss Helena." Wilson walked up to Helena, crossed his right hand across his chest and bowed slightly, acting like a complete gentleman, and then said with a smile, "I'm really happy that we meet again,
And you look particularly beautiful this morning, oh really, you are so beautiful."
Helena smiled. No matter what, it makes people feel happy to be praised.
Seeing that Helena didn't seem to be disgusted, Wilson immediately pushed further and said: "Miss Helena, if I have the opportunity to have breakfast with you, I would be deeply honored."
But this time, Wilson hit a snag.
Helena said: "Colonel, don't you know yet?"
"Don't know?" Wilson was confused, "Don't know what?"
"Oh God, you really don't know." Helena shrugged and said, "Last night the Songhu Army Division won a great victory in Jiangwan Town, severely damaging the main force of the Japanese 20th Division, and then
Taking advantage of the victory, we pursued and surrounded the remnants of the 20th Division in Luodian Town. God, the 20th Division is about to be completely annihilated!"
"Are you scared?" Wilson's eyes widened immediately after hearing this.
Just last night, when Wilson was being interviewed by Helena, he still swore to her that in the battle in Shanghai, the Songhu Military Division had no chance at all, and the Japanese 20th Division would win! But only one night passed.
The Japanese 20th Division is about to be completely wiped out by the Songhu Military Division!
The slap on the face made a snapping sound, burning and hurting!
Suddenly, Wilson felt burning pain on his face.
However, Wilson still couldn't believe it and said in a loud voice: "Miss Helena, you can't be mistaken, can you?"
"Of course not. I have an absolutely reliable source of information in the Songhu Military Division!" After Helena finished speaking, she turned and walked out of the restaurant. When she reached the door, she turned back to Wilson and said, "Colonel, I should accompany you.
We had breakfast together, but I really have to go back quickly to write the newsletter, so I can only apologize to you and treat you to dinner next time I have the opportunity."
"Okay, let's talk about it next time when we have a chance." Wilson waved his right hand mechanically, but there was no more thoughts in his mind, only the shocking news that the 20th Division was about to be wiped out!
God, how on earth did this battle in the Songhu Military Division happen? It was supposed to completely annihilate the 20th Division?
Walking back to the dining table somewhat numbly, they found that Ferguson and the others were also discussing the fight last night.
Seeing Wilson approaching, Ferguson immediately said: "Colonel Wilson, did you hear the broadcast just now?"
"Broadcast?" Wilson's mind was in a mess, and he shook his head blankly and said, "What's the broadcast? I didn't hear it."
Ferguson pointed to the loudspeaker on the ceiling of the restaurant, and then said: "Listen, the battlefield radio station of the Songhu Military Division is broadcasting a good news. It is said that they severely damaged the 20th Division in Jiangwan last night, and now they have
More than 10,000 remnants of the 20th Division are besieged in Luodian Town, and the 20th Division will soon be completely wiped out!"
