More than a dozen shells flew toward the Japanese artillery position in the middle of the village with a scream. Before Major Miyamoto could react, the artillery squadron leader's expression changed suddenly.
"Baga, it's a mountain cannon. We were targeted by the mountain cannon. We should disperse and move immediately~"
"Boom, boom, boom..." As soon as he finished speaking, a violent explosion sounded around him.
A mortar shell exploded right next to him, and a hot wave of air swept over him. Before he could react, he was overturned and fell to the ground, losing consciousness.
Sixteen artillery pieces fired for a minute before stopping.
In the end, most of the artillery placed by the Japanese in the middle of the village was destroyed, and only two mortars were snatched out, almost losing their combat effectiveness!
"Sir, the artillery position has suffered a devastating blow and suffered heavy losses. The Eighth Route Army outside the village is equipped with at least one mountain artillery battery, as well as infantry guns and mortars. The number and power of the artillery exceeds ours!" While the explosion continued,
A second lieutenant from the artillery squadron rushed over and reported.
"Boom boom boom..."
Before Major Miyamoto could react from the shock, an explosion sounded near him.
"Sir, the Eighth Route Army artillery has begun shelling our position!"
"Pay attention to concealment and be sure to withstand the Eighth Route Army's attack. The Second Squadron is ready for battle and is ready to join the battle at any time!" Major Miyamoto finally came to his senses and ordered with a stern face.
"Also, please report to your Excellency, the commander of the regiment, that we were attacked by the main force of the Eighth Route Army. The opponent was equipped with mountain artillery, infantry artillery, mortars, and a large number of heavy machine guns! Our troops in Zhanghu Village are defending the position and holding them back. Please contact us.
Your Excellency, the captain, deployed heavy troops to outflank them and annihilate them all outside Zhanghu Village!"
New soldiers are afraid of guns, veterans are afraid of heavy machine gun bullets~
The Japanese who participated in the raids were all veterans who had been on the battlefield for several years. They knew very well how to survive shelling and save their lives.
After one minute of artillery preparation, Xiong Changhe fired more than a hundred artillery shells directly at the Japanese position.
The earthen wall, which was no more than one meter high, was blasted with holes everywhere.
Many houses behind the earthen wall were also blown down, and the battlefield was littered with bombed ruins and shell craters.
"The Eighth Route Army is coming, get into position immediately and prepare to fight!" Major Miyamoto, who was being closely protected by guards, shouted after patting the dirt covering his body.
There were more than 180 Japanese soldiers in a squadron, but more than 120 people survived in the end
Quickly get up from the ground, or hide behind the ruins of the wall, or lie down directly in the crater, holding the weapon and staring ahead.
"Da da da……"
At this time, there was intensive heavy machine gun fire outside the village, and the whizzing bullets flew towards the position like rain, flying behind the little devil's head, so heavy that the Japanese did not even have a chance to raise his head.
Major Miyamoto was again frightened by the heavy machine gun firepower exposed by the Eighth Route Army.
There were more artillery and heavy machine guns, both in quantity and firepower, than his own infantry brigade. He couldn't imagine how many Eighth Route Army troops had gathered outside the village, and how much hidden heavy firepower had not been exposed.
It took him a long time to react, and then he gritted his teeth and ordered.
"The Eighth Route Army actually has twelve squadrons of heavy machine guns, eight squadrons of heavy machine guns, and grenades. Counterattack immediately. Kill these heavy firepowers for me!"
"Light machine guns, riflemen, and grenade launchers, keep an eye on the infantry and shoot them, and kill their attacking troops!"
Bullets came and went, and the Eighth Route Army troops who were constantly attacking and the Japanese who were hiding behind the earthen walls were killed.
"Captain Xiong, the Japanese's marksmanship is so good, they used rifles and light machine guns to withstand the attack of our company!" Zhou Tao, commander of the 1st Independent Battalion, reported with heartache on his face.
Although it was not stated explicitly, the implicit meaning was to have the troops withdraw.
"Da da da……"
Suddenly, the firepower of the Japanese army at the entrance of the village increased suddenly, and Xiong Changhe's brows also wrinkled.
"The follow-up troops left by the Japanese in the village have joined the battle. Let the attacking troops withdraw immediately and let other troops cover them."
"The artillery is firing now. The Japanese army's position at the entrance of the village will be attacked by firepower in one minute. Let's fire immediately~"
In the end, only half of the attacking troops of a company were withdrawn. The Japanese guarding the entrance to the village also lost thirty or forty people in the sudden artillery fire because they failed to evade in time.
"Battal Commander, the reconnaissance platoon is reporting that an infantry battalion on each flank is dragging infantry artillery towards us!" A correspondent rushed over and reported.
"They came over very quickly!"
Liang Cheng, the instructor of the 1st Battalion, reminded: "How about sending the 1st Battalion up as well, together with the newly formed 1st Battalion, each of them will deal with an infantry brigade of the Japanese~"
Xiong Changhe shook his head and replied: "It's useless. The two brigades of Japs are only five kilometers away from here. They can't be delayed for long! And even if we are delayed, it's impossible for us to take down the little Japs in front of us!"
"The little devils are too cautious and are completely defensive. Without absolute superiority in troops and firepower, we cannot kill them in a short time..."
"Then we fought for so long today and lost so many troops. It was all in vain!" Liang Cheng asked with a look of reluctance.
Xiong Changhe did not speak, but frowned and fell into deep thought.
"Yes~"
Soon, Xiong Changhe's frown relaxed.
"Battle Commander Zhou, I will take away all the artillery and heavy machine gun companies in your hands. Are you sure that I can block the Japanese in the village for an hour? As long as you persist here for an hour, you can retreat!"
"Just blocking the village and not attacking?" Zhou Tao asked with a frown!
"No offense!" Xiong Changhe affirmed.
"In this case, I am sure. The artillery of the Japanese and puppet troops in the village is gone. If we only defend but not attack, I am confident that we can hold the village entrance for at least an hour!" Zhou Tao's face slowly became firm and he answered with certainty.
Xiong Changhe immediately turned his attention to his old partner Liang Cheng.
"Lao Liang, I know that you were also a military commander before. It was just that our new regiment was short of cadres at that time, so you transferred to the political work side. This time, you also have to go to the battlefield."
"You select two infantry companies from the first battalion and set out now. No matter what method you use, delay the Japanese infantry brigade coming from the east for at least an hour. After an hour, the troops will retreat directly!"
"It's no problem if you just hold them back!" Liang Cheng answered confidently.
"All other troops will follow me and now go to reinforce the new battalion!"
"Take out a company from the first battalion and set off now to slow down the march of the Japanese reinforcements to the west. The others and I will prepare a pocket formation for the Japanese two kilometers away to ambush them!"
"Batalion Commander, you want to annihilate them all..." Liang Cheng already understood Xiong Changhe's thoughts and asked subconsciously.
Xiong Changhe shook his head and replied: "I know myself. With our limited strength and time, it would be like going to heaven to kill them. Therefore, I only plan to inflict heavy damage on them and then steal their things. After spending so many weapons and ammunition tonight, if
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