As soon as a dozen Japanese soldiers rushed to the door of the barracks, a violent explosion sounded behind them.
Two artillery shells blew two large holes in the roof of the barracks, and one shell directly hit the barracks and exploded, knocking over the four Japanese who had not yet rushed out.
"Kill me!" There were about a dozen Japanese soldiers left, holding rifles and shouting slogans, as if they were on stimulants, howling and rushing towards the entrance of the stronghold.
Second company commander Zhang Yunshan was stunned for a moment, then understood immediately.
"The devils are trying their best to fight us with their lives. We must not let them rush over! Shoot immediately, use machine guns to sweep, the machine gunners shoot quickly and kill them all!"
"Da da da..." The two closest crooked guns fired first, followed by more than a dozen nearby Sanba Gai. In just a few seconds, all the dozen or so Japs were beaten into a hornet's nest.
"Charge in and destroy the remaining enemies! Comrades, charge with me!" Zhang Yunshan shouted loudly, waving the Mauser pistol in his hand, and then rushed into the Japanese stronghold.
"Come on!" Dozens of Eighth Route Army troops, holding rifles and crooked handles, all rushed into the stronghold.
Dozens of puppet soldiers who were trapped in the barracks threw their weapons out of the barracks before Zhang Yunshan could rush over, and then walked out of the barracks one after another with their heads in their hands, shouting surrender as they walked, for fear that the Eighth Route Army would shoot them to death!
With the help of the surrendered puppet troops, the battlefield was cleared very quickly.
In less than half an hour, Zhang Yunshan rushed to the Japanese squad leader's headquarters with a smile on his face.
Seeing Wang Ping staring at the Japanese map in a daze, Zhang Yunshan didn't want to interrupt, but he was so excited that he still reported excitedly after enduring it for a few minutes.
"Battal Commander, the results of the battle have been calculated. A total of 78 Japanese soldiers have been wiped out. Of the 106 puppet soldiers, 28 have died and the rest have all been taken as prisoners. We sacrificed 13 comrades and three others were seriously injured.
But a total of 24 artillery shells and 48 grenades were used. Fortunately, we captured more than 50 grenades in the Japanese stronghold, otherwise the grenades we brought would have been used up!"
“In addition, we also seized one heavy machine gun, two crooked handles, two grenade launchers, 54 38 caps, old pseudo-military sleeves, 92 Chinese and official sleeves, and nine pistols of various types, all
It is intact and can be used just by holding it. The remaining weapons, including two crooked handles, a grenade, and twenty or thirty rifles, were all blown into parts during the battle!"
Wang Ping was not unhappy because his thoughts were interrupted, and answered with great satisfaction: "The ammunition is used a little more, but there are fewer casualties. This is more cost-effective than anything else!"
At first, Zhang Yunshan did not agree with this view. As an old Red Army veteran, he was used to living a hard life. Now he was suddenly asked not to worry about ammunition consumption when fighting. In his opinion, he was no different from a prodigal.
Take the battle at hand as an example. To deal with dozens of Japanese independent battalions, three mortars, six grenades, one heavy machine gun, nine crooked guns, and a large amount of ammunition were used.
This is enough for other main forces to fight a medium-sized battle, but the independent battalion only fights dozens of Japanese soldiers, which can be described as luxury.
However, we have to admit that in the face of such powerful firepower, even the invincible Japanese elite can only be passively beaten.
The results and casualty ratio of the battle in front of us can only be described as a miracle when compared to other troops, and it is impossible to achieve it. However, the Independent Battalion did it, and did it more than once.
Faced with one miraculous battle after another and was defeated by battalion commander Wang Ping, Zhang Yunshan gradually recognized the view that firepower is supreme on the battlefield. A battle that can be solved with artillery will never use a machine gun, and a battle that can be solved with a machine gun will never be used.
You don’t need a rifle. If you can use a rifle to solve the battle, you won’t fight with a bayonet!
Zhang Yunshan accepted this method of combat, not to mention the squad platoon leaders and ordinary soldiers below.
For them, as long as they can win the battle and reduce the casualties of the troops, that is a good way to fight.
Wang Ping didn't know that his combat style and methods had been deeply rooted in the hearts of the independent camp and accepted by everyone. After nodding to Zhang Yunshan, he turned his attention back to the map hanging on the wall!
Then, without waiting for Zhang Yunshan to speak, he ordered: "Let everyone take some time to rest, and take out some of the captured cans to replenish the soldiers' strength. We will continue to set off in three hours at most!"
"Battal Commander, are there any Japs to fight again?" Zhang Yunshan's eyes lit up when he thought of Wang Ping who was staring at the map just now and asked immediately.
Wang Ping nodded and replied: "You just said that we used a lot of mortar shells and none were captured. I, Wang Ping, never do business at a loss in wars. I will definitely find a way to replenish the used shells in the next battle. Otherwise we will
A total of 150 rounds of artillery shells cannot sustain several battles!"
Two hours passed in a blink of an eye. While the soldiers of the independent battalion who had eaten and drank enough were still resting and replenishing their strength, several company and platoon leaders had been called to the office of the original Japanese squad leader.
After looking at the captured Japanese watch on his wrist, Wang Ping did not hesitate and ordered directly: "In half an hour, the troops will start taking action!"
"Guard Platoon!"
"Arrived!" Zhong Yusheng stood up expectantly, and then stared at Wang Ping with a longing expression, expecting Wang Ping to give him the best task.
Wang Ping waved his hand and replied: "Don't be too excited. Your mission is to stay in Wuzhen, take care of the prisoners and captures, and then blockade Wuzhen until twelve o'clock tonight. When the time is up, immediately rush to Zhangjiawan and Zhangjiawan with the captures and prisoners.
Instructors gather!”
"The second company, the third company, and the artillery platoon, bring all the equipment and ammunition, and follow me to attack the Japanese stronghold in Guanliang. According to the map, a reinforced Japanese team and a company of puppet troops are stationed here. They are not only equipped with heavy machine guns, but also
A mortar team. As long as we can capture this stronghold, the shells we used can be replenished."
The three people stood up with excitement and replied: "Please rest assured, battalion commander, and promise to complete the mission!"
Although the Independent Battalion had cut off the telephone line from Wuzhen to the county seat before the attack, Laiyuan City did not receive any news of the attack on Wuzhen. However, the sound of gunfire from the attack still reached the ears of the Japanese and puppet troops in several surrounding strongholds.
Also because the sound of gunfire did not last too long and was vague and could not be heard very clearly, the Japanese and puppet troops in these strongholds did not send anyone to Wuzhen to check.
However, after dawn, the Japanese from two strongholds still contacted the county seat and reported the gunshots they heard.
The staff of the Japanese Army Headquarters in Laiyuan City did not dare to neglect and immediately contacted the Wuzhen stronghold, but they would definitely not be able to contact them.
"Nani, the contact with the Wuzhen stronghold was interrupted. There were still gunfire sounds last night! Could it be that the Wuzhen stronghold was also attacked by the Eighth Route Army? It shouldn't be. The main force of the Eighth Route Army is in Shuiquan Village. How could it appear dozens of miles away all at once?
Wuzhen outside?" After listening to his subordinates' report, the chief of staff frowned and said to himself.
Because this matter was related to the security of a stronghold and the true strength of the Eighth Route Army in Laiyuan. The chief of staff did not dare to neglect and immediately sent scouts to the direction of Wuzhen for investigation.
However, because the Chief of Staff did not have any real evidence of the Eighth Route Army's attack on the Wuzhen stronghold, the Chief of Staff did not immediately report to Captain Ono. He was waiting for the reconnaissance force to receive accurate information before reporting to Captain Ono!
