Wang Ping affirmed with a look of appreciation: "The political commissar's analysis is good. The key to counterattack and retaking the third line of defense is to retake the hills behind the third line of defense. As long as the Japanese army captures the third line of defense, they will definitely send heavy troops to defend the hills!"
"As I said just now, if I am sure that the casualties will be limited to one company and the mountain will be taken back from the Japanese, is this risk worth taking?"
This time Cheng Xiao did not hesitate and answered with certainty.
"As long as the casualties can be controlled, even if the mountain cannot be recaptured, as long as twice the number of Japanese and puppet troops can be eliminated, I agree with you to take this risk!"
Wang Ping answered confidently: "There are only twice the number of Japanese and puppet troops, which is too few. Political Commissar, Chief of Staff. This afternoon, Yang Xiong created a miracle for us. On the front battlefield, we had a casualty ratio of three to one with the Japanese."
.Tonight, I will also create a miracle for you. With less than one company of casualties, we can recapture the high ground on the hilltop and wipe out all the Japanese troops stationed on the hilltop."
After taking down the second line of defense of the Independent Regiment with two infantry squadrons and two companies of the Royal Association Army, Major General Ono didn't have too many smiles on his face.
Because, at this rate of loss, by the time he reaches the independent regiment's station, he will lose at least two infantry brigades, or even three infantry brigades.
Although he had enough troops, Cheng could afford the loss.
However, Major General Ono couldn't bear it.
In Ono's mind, the lives of the Imperial Japanese Army were more than twice as valuable as those of the Chinese Army.
In Ono's view, exchanging the lives of two Chinese soldiers for two Imperial soldiers was a big loss for the Imperial Army, not to mention the one-to-one casualty ratio.
Therefore, Ono could not accept such heavy casualties.
"We must further change the offensive plan to reduce our casualties!" Major General Ono, without any smile on his face, ordered as he stared at the chief of staff and surrounding subordinates.
Qiu Shuizuo, who suffered the most losses, was the first to stand up: "We can increase the proportion of grenades in the attacking troops. Many imperial troops were killed by grenades and grenades thrown by the Eighth Route Army during the attack. Due to terrain reasons, the imperial troops
It is impossible to counterattack with grenades during an attack, the only thing that can be used is a grenade!"
"As long as there are enough grenade launchers accompanying the attack, we can use the grenade launchers to counter the Eighth Route Army's grenades and hand grenades. Instead of having the imperial army rush ten meters forward under the rain of grenades to counterattack with grenades, a lot of losses will occur.
Imperial warrior!"
Major General Ono was very satisfied with this answer, and a rare smile appeared on his face: "Yoshi, Qiu Shui-kun is indeed the best officer in the Japanese Empire, and his analysis is to the point!"
"Chief of Staff, for the next attack, each infantry squadron will be equipped with thirty grenade launchers to launch the attack!"
Another captain stood up immediately and added: "General, we also need to increase the proportion of machine guns in the offensive force."
"Our brigade is equipped with the Type 96 light machine gun newly developed by the empire. Its performance is much better than the original machine gun. It is very suitable for machine gunners to hold the machine gun in their hands and use it as a submachine gun!"
"After the offensive troops reached the defense line of the independent regiment, the heavy machine gun firepower covering the attack could not fire as hard as they did at the beginning in order to avoid accidental damage!"
"At this time, we have to rely on the attacking force's own firepower to suppress the defender's firepower. Increasing the proportion of Type 96 machine guns in the attacking force is the best solution!"
"Yo Xi, this proposal is also very good!" Major General Ono was very satisfied and gave the other party a positive answer.
Then he stared at the chief of staff and ordered: "Record this opinion, and we must learn from the lesson for the next attack. Each infantry squadron is equipped with twice the number of machine guns to accompany the attack!"
Seeing that everyone stopped talking, Ono stood up.
"I have an idea here. For the next attack, an infantry squad of the Imperial Army and a company of the Imperial Association Army will form an offensive echelon. We will send out three offensive echelons at a time, fifty meters apart from each other, to continuously attack the independent regiment's defense line.
, put constant pressure on the defenders!"
The chief of staff's eyes lit up and he replied: "In this case, the casualties of the imperial army will definitely be further reduced!"
"The time for the Imperial Army to take down a line of defense of the Independent Regiment will be further shortened!" Qiu Shuizuo affirmed with a twinkle in his eye.
"The strength of the independent regiment's defensive position is limited. Continuous attacks can further force them to use the hidden firepower points of the machine gun bunker in advance!"
"In addition, the offensive force has a small number of troops, and the proportion of the imperial army is even smaller. After these machine gun bunkers are exposed, the bombers can launch an attack directly without waiting for the offensive force to retreat!"
"Then give it a try! Chief of Staff, immediately mobilize the troops, use all the suggestions just now, and launch an attack on the third line of defense of the independent regiment!" Major General Ono did not hesitate and directly issued the operation in his own tone without negotiation.
Order.
On the 200th day, the puppet troops attacked in one echelon, forming a loose offensive skirmish line, separated by forty or fifty meters in front and back, like three yellow waves, overwhelming the third line of defense.
"No, the Japanese have changed!" Instructor Wang Liang shouted first, his brows subconsciously wrinkled into a big "Sichuan".
"Three levels of Japanese and puppet troops were dispatched at once to launch an attack at the same time. The Japanese did not give us time to reinforce our positions!" Zhang Yunshan also frowned.
Then he ordered to the communications soldier behind him: "Contact the third company commander immediately, I want to talk to him."
Taking the receiver handed over by the communications trooper, Zhang Yunshan did not hesitate and ordered directly: "Captain Yang, the Japanese attack this time will definitely be very fierce. Three levels of offensive troops will take turns attacking your position. You must be prepared to fight hard and fight hard."
Preparation for continuous operations.”
"I will transfer the Third Guarding Company to you now and hide it directly in the communication ditch behind the position. As long as there is need, just say a word and all the Third Guarding Company will be able to move up."
"There are also three machine gun bunkers. You can control the firing time yourself. However, no matter what, you must repel this round of Japanese attacks before you can give up the position."
"Otherwise, the Japanese and puppet troops will catch up with you as soon as you retreat, then stare at you and beat you to a rout!"
Putting down the phone receiver, Zhang Yunshan raised the telescope again and stared at the battlefield.
"Da da da!" At this time, the battlefield had begun to exchange fire.
The third company and the new company were equipped with crooked equipment, so they used guerrilla warfare to kill as many Japanese and puppet troops as possible.
But this time, guerrilla warfare did not save the lives of the machine gunners like before.
After having a sufficient number of grenade launchers, the Japanese squad leader directly divided the six grenade launchers into an artillery attack group, and only focused on one machine gun on the position at a time.
As a burst of six grenades exploded near the machine gun position at the same time, the violent explosion sound could almost be said to be a hit.
Even if the machine gun could not be destroyed directly, the two machine gunners in charge of the machine gun would definitely be dead or injured.
Therefore, as soon as the attack began, the battle became intense.
The number of machine gunners in the two companies continued to decrease, and eight crooked machine guns were blown up.
After finally waiting for the Japanese and puppet troops to rush about a hundred meters in front of the formation, the third company commander immediately ordered the riflemen to fire to distract the Japanese offensive firepower and reduce the pressure on the machine guns.
But at this moment, a broadcast appeared that shocked everyone in the independent group.
A dozen Japanese machine gunners, holding Type 96 light machine guns, suddenly appeared from behind the Imperial Alliance Army, and then opened fire on the Third Company position.
Excellent shooting performance and a total ammunition capacity of thirty rounds of ammunition allow these light machine guns to maximize their power on the battlefield, providing continuous fire support to infantry.
The whizzing bullets, because the shooting distance was very close, flew back almost close to the edge of the position.
When many soldiers fight back, as long as they go slower, they will be smashed into pieces by the bullets swept over them!