From the layout of the Japanese positions, Li Yunlong could tell that the Japanese commander had some abilities. On the only slope of the hill, the Japanese did not arrange an obvious defensive position. This was undoubtedly strange. As long as the Japanese commander was not a fool,
Then sufficient defensive forces must be deployed on this slope.
After all, this slope is likely to become the focus of the Eighth Route Army's offensive, but the Japanese commander did not do so, and seemed to have directly given up on defending the slope. The slope did not seem to have any Japanese defense, but Li Yunlong was sure that the Japanese were defending the slope.
The troops must be some distance behind the top of the slope.
Arranging the troops behind the slope undoubtedly made it more difficult for the soldiers of the independent regiment to rush up the slope. As long as the soldiers emerged from the slope, they would be living targets and be killed directly by the Japanese's precise marksmanship.
"Damn it! These little devils are very smart. It may be difficult for our independent group to successfully kill them." Li Yunlong frowned and said.
Liu Gen nodded. He had also clearly seen the layout of the Japanese positions and imagined what would happen if he commanded his troops to attack the Japanese positions. The final result was not optimistic. With the defensive positions built by the Japanese, it was easy for the independent regiment to appear in large numbers.
casualties.
If all the troops of the Independent Regiment were here, it might be easier to take down the Japanese defensive positions. However, since the Independent Regiment only used one battalion, this made the troops attacking the Japanese positions a little nervous, and they wanted to take it easily.
The enemy position will be even more difficult.
"This group of little devils is just a bit unsophisticated. I'm afraid casualties are unavoidable."
"I see that the soldiers did not bring any heavy weapons this time. If they want to successfully suppress the enemy's firepower, I am afraid it will take some effort." Liu Gen said with a solemn expression.
Li Yunlong was a little helpless, "Damn it, I came in such a hurry, how could I have time to bring heavy weapons? The heavy weapons are still behind, but with you as a good gunner, it will be difficult to suppress the enemy's firepower. I didn't forget to give you
Bring mortars.”
"There are enough shells this time. We have to end the battle as soon as possible. Japanese reinforcements are definitely on the way."
Liu Gen laughed. He was somewhat happy to receive such praise from Li Yunlong. It would be much more comfortable if he carried a mortar. Liu Gen had enough information about himself to suppress the firepower of the Japanese army.
But he can still suppress such a small Japanese army.
If a small Japanese force like this could not suppress the opponent's firepower, then Liu Gen would not be qualified to be called the "God of Artillery".
"Give me the mortar!"
"Captain, let's try out a wave of attacks." Liu Gen said.
Some soldiers brought the mortars and placed them next to Liu Gen, and Li Yunlong also started mobilizing before the war. It was still necessary to launch a tentative attack against the Japanese. A tentative attack was also a way for the independent regiment to understand the Japanese combat effectiveness.
If the Japs have strong combat effectiveness, then they can temporarily retreat and wait for the arrival of heavy weapons before launching an attack. However, if the Japs have poor combat effectiveness, then a battalion of soldiers will definitely take down the Japs' defensive positions under the command of Li Yunlong and kill these Japs.
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After some pre-war mobilization, the charge horn sounded, and the soldiers of the first battalion, led by Zhang Dabiao, took the initiative to launch a tentative attack on the Japanese. The focus of the first battalion's attack was on the slope defended by the Japanese, even if they knew that the Japanese would place the main defensive forces
Here, Li Yunlong still chose this place.
The reason is simple. The slope is not steep, which is very suitable for soldiers to attack, and can also save the time of soldiers rushing up the hills. Attacking from other directions is good, but if it is spread out, the strength of a battalion will be somewhat insufficient.
It is easier to attack mainly in one direction. When charging, the soldiers' positions are very scattered and their bodies are pressed very low.
There are certain benefits for the Japs to place their defensive positions behind the slope, but choosing to do so also makes them give up their vision on the slope. Once the soldiers lie down on the slope and cannot easily pop up, then the Japs want to hit the soldiers.
It will be much more difficult for them.
Of course, unless the enemy's firepower is too strong, the soldiers will definitely not choose to lie on the slope. To charge, they must really charge!
The Japs had no idea of saving ammunition. When they saw a battalion of soldiers charging, they directly chose to shoot. Under the control of the Japs machine gunner, the light machine gun fired very accurately, and the cooperation was very tacit. Suddenly there were several charging soldiers.
The warrior fell.
"Genzi! Hurry! Fire! Kill the fucking Japanese machine gunners!" Li Yunlong shouted loudly when he saw that there were casualties among the soldiers.
Liu Gen was speechless. He directly picked up a shell and put it into the mortar. As soon as the Japanese machine gun fired, he adjusted the bombardment angle as quickly as possible and was ready to bombard the Japanese!
Without Li Yunlong opening his mouth, Liu Gen would definitely have fired directly to kill the Japanese machine gunners!
"boom"
The shell flew out and landed around a Japanese light machine gun in less than two seconds, directly killing the Japanese light machine gun.
Discovering that there were still artillerymen in the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese machine gunners quickly hid. At the same time, they quickly looked around, trying to find the location of the Eighth Route Army mortars so they could start shooting. Soon, these Japanese found that in Liu Gen
After firing again, they found Liu Gen's location.
The remaining two Japanese machine gunners quickly reached an agreement. They immediately reached out, pulled the trigger of the light machine gun, and started shooting at Liu Gen's position. Shooting targets too far away would affect the accuracy of the light machine gun.
But the position of 500 meters was still within the range of the Japanese light machine gun.
Next to the mortar, he found that the Japanese were shooting at him. Liu Gen could not see the slightest fear on his face. The bullets flew past his ears, and he did not even frown! Adjust the angle of the bombardment, take out the shells, and use the best possible method.
After completing the loading at a fast speed, the shells flew out with a bang.
During this process, two bullets hit Liu Gen's calf, causing Liu Gen's body to tremble slightly, but he still persisted and completed the bombardment of the Japanese light machine gunner.
Liu Gen knew that when facing the Japanese light machine gun fire, he could not have any fear, let alone retreat even half a step. Only when the Japanese light machine gun started shooting was his best chance to kill them.
"boom"
The shells exploded, and the Japs' light machine gun was killed again. Naturally, the machine gunner had difficulty escaping. In the blink of an eye, the Japs had only one light machine gun left.
The Japanese machine gunner saw that Liu Gen had killed a light machine gun again, and now he was the only one left. This made the remaining Japanese machine gunner keep pulling the trigger like crazy. He wanted to kill Liu Gen and kill this Eighth Route Army soldier.
Door mortar!
Only by killing this mortar and Liu Gen can the Japanese of the Third Squadron successfully defend their position!