After the Japanese squadron arrived, after briefly observing the situation at Cross Ridge, they decisively launched an attack directly.
It has to be said that the soldiers of this squadron were very decisive. They were not sure whether there were still Eighth Route Army troops on Cross Ridge, but they still launched an attack decisively. With the strength of this infantry squadron, they also had the capital to do so. For this purpose, Cross Ridge
Liu Gen and others on board were also very helpless.
On Cross Ridge, Liu Gen and others could see that the Japanese infantry squadron launched an attack directly after briefly checking the dead Japanese soldiers.
When advancing towards the cross ridge, the Japanese infantry squadron was very cautious. Some of the Japanese soldiers were in the front, and the heavy weapons they carried behind them. The Japanese artillery was also ready for battle. In order to avoid these artillery being attacked, the Japanese artillery squadron was very cautious.
The artillery position that the artillery was looking for was very concealed and Liu Gen could not see it directly.
In other words, unless the Japanese artillery takes the initiative to launch an attack, it will undoubtedly be much more difficult to find the Japanese artillery's position.
"Genzi, what's going on? Should we evacuate?" the monk said solemnly.
Facing a squadron of Japs, the monk knew that they would not be the opponent of the Japs infantry squadron. Unless these Japs would not fight back and did not have any weapons in their hands, Liu Gen and others would have to stop the attack of a Japs squadron.
It was impossible. The monk held the submachine gun in his hand tightly, ready to shoot at any time, but even so, he did not have much confidence.
"We can't withdraw! If we withdraw, the Japanese will definitely search the Cross Ridge aggressively, and it will be easy to find abnormalities!"
"What's more, we have received orders from the headquarters and division headquarters to stay here. The main force is on the way! With the main force's marching speed, it should not take long to successfully reach Cross Ridge," Liu Gen shook his head and said
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Liu Gen's face was a little ugly. He did not expect that the Japanese infantry squadron would launch an attack so decisively. Less than half an hour after arriving at Cross Ridge, they launched an attack decisively. Even if Liu Gen had confidence in the soldiers around him,
But he also knew that it would be quite difficult to successfully block this Japanese infantry squadron.
It is true that Liu Gen has too few troops. With more than thirty people, how can he stop the Japanese infantry squadron?
"But even if we block here, we won't be able to withstand it for too long, let alone wait until the main force arrives successfully." The monk said again.
The other soldiers were a little silent. They didn't say anything. They just stared at the Japanese soldiers attacking in the direction of Cross Ridge. These Japanese soldiers were very scattered. In order to rush to Cross Ridge, these Japanese soldiers were divided into three directions.
This means that Liu Gen is even more difficult to resist.
"That's true! But we still need to stick here! Unless we all sacrifice!"
"The deputy chief of general staff unfortunately died. We can't let these Japs discover where the deputy chief of staff's grave is, otherwise the Japs will definitely carry out sabotage! No matter what, we can't take a step back!" Liu Gen was particularly determined. He had fought so many Japs.
Second, how could Liu Gen not know the Japs’ character?
Two Japanese infantry squads were killed in the Cross Ridge area. This will definitely attract the attention of the Japanese troops. Once Liu Gen and others withdraw from Cross Ridge, the Japanese will inevitably conduct a frantic search on Cross Ridge. Deputy Chief of Staff
There is a high possibility that his grave will be discovered by the Japanese.
Now, Liu Gen and the others are on Cross Ridge. Knowing that something like this is likely to happen, how could Liu Gen choose to evacuate?
The monk fell silent. He stopped talking and just looked in the direction where the Japanese came down. Even if this was a Japanese infantry squadron, he would not have any thoughts of retreating! I had never heard Liu Gen mention it before.
The monk still doesn't understand, and how could the monk not understand now? How could he still choose to retreat?
The other soldiers clenched their submachine guns harder. In fact, they also had some doubts about Liu Gen's decision, but Liu Gen's conversation with the monk made them understand their responsibilities and how necessary it was to stick to the cross ridge.
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"Put these devils fifty meters deep and then attack them, using submachine guns directly. If that doesn't work, we will withdraw from this position."
"Comrades, don't be nervous. Didn't we already know that more Japs will come? We have prepared so many things for the Japs, which is enough for these Japs to drink from. Don't worry, everyone! In the battle, we should try our best to protect ourselves.
Take good care of yourself." Liu Gen looked at the soldiers around him and told them again.
The soldiers nodded vigorously. They did not speak for fear of alerting the Japanese, but one could see each other's determination from their respective expressions.
Below the Cross Ridge, the Japanese soldiers who were constantly attacking the Cross Ridge did not notice anything. These Japanese soldiers were not so vigilant. In their opinion, as long as the Eighth Route Army was not stupid, they would decisively escape after killing a Japanese squad.
These Japs had fought against many Eighth Route Army troops and were well aware of the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army troops. They did not think that the Eighth Route Army troops would choose to stay in this area after the battle.
The most important thing is that these Japanese soldiers know very well that there is no main force of the Eighth Route Army in this area for a long time. The main force of the Eighth Route Army has already chosen to move during the sweep. Therefore, the troops operating in this area must only be some of the Eighth Route Army.
With a small force, the combat effectiveness will be weaker.
During the search, many Japanese soldiers were still chatting. The strength of a Japanese infantry squadron was enough to withstand the attack of a regiment of the Eighth Route Army. In this area, there were no large units of the Eighth Route Army, so these Japanese soldiers were naturally quite relaxed.
On Cross Ridge, when Liu Gen saw these Japanese soldiers with relaxed expressions, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. These Japanese soldiers were not so vigilant, which was undoubtedly a good thing for Liu Gen and the others. If these Japanese soldiers really maintained enough
Be vigilant, then even if Liu Gen and others have submachine guns in their hands, it will be difficult to kill too many Japanese.
The Japanese's relaxation of vigilance was undoubtedly an opportunity for Liu Gen and others. In order to kill as many Japanese as possible and reduce the pressure of responding to the Japanese's attack, Liu Gen divided the soldiers into three groups, each dealing with the Japanese in one direction. He chose to do this
, which will weaken the defensive strength of Liu Gen and others, but it will be able to kill more Japanese troops.
According to the current state of the Japanese soldiers, as long as there are no accidents, they will definitely be able to kill twenty or thirty Japanese soldiers after one round of shooting. This is because the Japanese soldiers are too scattered. In other words, these Japanese soldiers who are searching in front,
It was completely a bait for this Japanese infantry squadron to lure Liu Gen and others into action.
Liu Gen understood what the Japanese were thinking, but he also knew that this was an opportunity for them. Seizing this opportunity would allow them to delay in the Cross Ridge area for a longer time.
Even if he knew that this was the bait thrown by the Japanese, Liu Gen would still swallow it hard and make these Japanese lose his wife and troops!
The Japs were getting closer and closer. With Liu Gen's eyesight, he could even clearly see the relaxed expressions on the faces of these Japs. The distance was getting shorter and shorter. Liu Gen was counting the time. The soldiers looked nervous and clenched the submachine guns in their hands.
It was these soldiers who had experienced hundreds of battles that prevented any misfires. If some new soldiers were replaced, misfires would definitely occur.
"Fire!"
"boom"
"Tu tu tu tu"
As Liu Gen roared and fired the first shot, the nervous soldiers fired subconsciously. Their marksmanship was very good, and they aimed in advance. In an instant, the bullets from the submachine guns fell on the Japanese soldiers, knocking out the soldiers in front of them.
The Japs soldiers were killed directly. The rate of fire of the submachine guns was too fast. No matter how fast the reaction speed of these Japs soldiers was, it would be of no use.
After all, no matter how fast these Japanese soldiers are, they cannot be as fast as the speed of bullets.
The moment Liu Gen and others opened fire, twenty or thirty Japs were killed directly. Faced with the dense bullets fired by submachine guns, it was impossible for any Japs soldiers to survive.
The Japanese soldiers at the front were killed by Liu Gen and others, which gave the Japanese soldiers at the back time to react. However, even so, more than a dozen Japanese soldiers at the back were killed or injured, and the remaining Japanese soldiers lay tightly on the ground.
Dare to raise his head easily. The Japs who can find the bunker can also hide directly in the bunker, while the Japs without the bunker around them cannot raise their heads at all, let alone fight back.
"Baga! Baga! How dare these bastards? How dare they stay?" Minato Nakano, the leader of the Japanese squadron, roared angrily.
As the squadron leader of this infantry squadron, Minato Nakano was very relaxed before. He did not expect Liu Gen and others to stay on the Cross Ridge. After seeing the Japanese soldiers who were searching relax, he did not speak, thinking that there would be no problem.
, but now, Minato Nakano could not remain calm. He knew that there was something wrong with his command just now.
"Counterattack! Counterattack immediately!"
"Machine gunners! Artillery! Suppress the firepower of these Tubal Roads immediately! Charge! Rush to the cross ridge and kill these Tubal Roads! Let them know that the Imperial Japanese Army cannot be easily provoked!" Minato Nakano shouted loudly.
In less than half a minute, the Japanese heavy machine guns started firing, and the Japanese artillerymen on the rear artillery positions were also ready for the bombardment.
On Cross Ridge, after the soldiers emptied the magazines of their submachine guns, Liu Gen decisively led the soldiers to move. He knew that the Japs in this squadron were about to counterattack. On Cross Ridge, Liu Gen and others did not
It is naturally undesirable for the corresponding fortifications to remain in place.
Less than a minute after Liu Gen and others left, the Japanese counterattack landed directly at the original position. The shells fell, leaving obvious craters. The craters were not big, but the area where they fell was particularly concentrated. Notice this.
, Liu Gen realized that the artillery of this Japanese infantry squadron was somewhat capable. The dense placement of artillery shells showed that the accuracy of Japanese artillery fire was good.
It was Liu Gen and others who completed the transfer in time, otherwise these shells alone would have been enough to severely injure Liu Gen and others!