The most tragic charge in the history of the Sixth Division came to an end.
Four infantry squadrons were exhausted within 10 minutes.
The infantry squadrons on both wings have not yet found a way around the Chinese position, let alone launching an attack.
The two battalion commanders, Scar Lao Zhao and Lao Zhou, were both platoon commanders of the special agent platoon, and eventually were promoted to division guard battalion commander through meritorious deeds. This was not only because they were from the same county as their respective division commanders and gained trust, but also because they were from the same county as their respective division commanders.
The important thing is that they are very capable.
Otherwise, even if they are biological brothers, the two lieutenant generals and division commanders would not dare to entrust their lives to them.
The location they chose to establish the blocking position was not only because there were rivers and hills, which were the only way for the Japanese army to reach the 36th Infantry Brigade, but there were enough paddy fields in this area.
If the Japanese army wanted to pass around the position, they had to wade through the mud one foot deep and one foot shallow. Not to mention the slow marching speed, even if they could reach the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade, they would probably be exhausted.
More importantly, Tang Dao can guarantee that Ushijima Mitsuru will definitely choose to attack the blocking position instead of going around.
Because at this night, Ushijima Mitsuru was like a woman who had been flirted with by a scumbag, and all she could think about was handcuffs and whips to conquer the scumbag who dared to tease her.
The props were ready and the emotions were in place, but the scumbag went to play with another irritable young woman. How could Mitsuru Ushijima let anyone who has anything to do with the scumbag go?
Of course, the emotion of almost exploding is only secondary. Tang Dao, who is familiar with Ushijima Mitsuru's resume, understands his pride and confidence even more.
Ushijima Mitsuru, who once served as the commander of an army in time and space, had absolute self-confidence, which made him never swallow his anger and spend a lot of time bypassing the blocking position. If the adult's "take it all without making any choice" approach is applied to
On the battlefield, it is very likely that he will get nothing.
He must make a choice, and the enemy in front of him is the one closest to him.
It was determined that the 36th Infantry Brigade would definitely launch an attack, and given the location of the position, the two infantry squadrons' attempt to bypass the two wings was destined to be difficult.
The winner was decided on the central position. Nearly 400 Japanese soldiers were still marching forward in the paddy field, until a signal flare fired by the Japanese infantry brigade told them to stay put.
Kanda Masane arrived at the front line of the position, leading the last infantry group of his 45th Infantry Regiment.
The two Japanese majors stood in front of the livid-faced army colonel, looking as if their parents had died.
A Japanese infantry brigade consists of four infantry squadrons, a heavy machine gun squadron, and an infantry artillery squad.
In the battle to attack Songjiang, the 45th Infantry Regiment, as the reserve force of the entire division, did not engage in large-scale siege operations and was able to retain 90% of its troops. However, this was a good thing. In a field battle, the infantry was missing.
Half.
With this kind of result, not to mention the two immediate commanders who were so devastated that they couldn't even say a word of apology, even Colonel Kanda Masane, who personally ordered the battle to be resolved in 20 minutes, felt dizzy.
"How many Chinese troops are there on the other side?" Kanda Masane was at the level of a captain after all. He resisted the urge to chop his two subordinates alive with a knife on the left and a knife on the right, and asked with a livid face.
"Your Excellency, Captain, based on the Chinese firepower, there are about 1,500 Chinese on the opposite side. However, their heavy firepower far exceeds that of the ordinary Chinese army, but the biggest reason why the Imperial Warriors cannot break through that line of defense is
It’s not that they possess machine guns and mortars, but that their soldiers possess a large number of German submachine guns and Mauser twenty-gun pistols.” A Japanese major managed to calm down and answered his superior.
The Japanese major not only had sufficient battlefield experience, but also had extremely high emotional intelligence. He did not deliberately exaggerate the opponent's strength because of his own heavy losses.
He knew very well that the military order to kill the opponent in one go was issued by the commander or even the brigade commander. At best, he would be at a disadvantage in combat, and the consequences of blindly exaggerating the enemy's strength would only be that he would be on the verge of being demoted.
Completely pushed into the abyss.
"Fifteen hundred people, holding a large number of short-range firepower." Kanda Masane narrowed his eyes and fell into thought. "That means that these are not the Chinese's regular field troops, but the guard troops around the Chinese generals, who often only have
They will only be sent to the battlefield when the war situation is urgent."
Kanda Masane was worthy of being a top student who had studied at the Japanese Army University, and he immediately guessed the origin of the blocking force.
"Why are Chinese generals willing to use the most elite troops around them as bait?" Another major asked subconsciously, but then he suddenly realized that his face turned red.
The current battlefield has made it extremely clear that the Chinese were used as bait, but the bait was poisonous. Not only did their 36th Infantry Brigade become dizzy with poison, but also the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade more than ten miles away.
The target they want to poison.
If you are not an elite, how can you be so poisonous?
"The Chinese should not be underestimated!" Kanda Masane didn't bother to look at his ashamed subordinates anymore, but sighed slightly.
"They obviously made plans a week ago, causing the brigade commander, Ushijima Sadao of the 18th Division, the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade and even Commander Yanagawa Heisuke to become careless."
What does it mean to be shameless?
This is.
If Ushijima was here, he would probably kiss his closest subordinate and not blame him for losing 800 people in one battle.
The meaning expressed by this army colonel is very obvious. Our brigade commander made a mistake, but don’t try to blame this matter on our brigade commander. Lieutenant General Ushijima Sadao, division commander, Lieutenant General Yanagawa Heisuke
None of the commander and the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade could escape.
Even if we are not brothers, we have to bear the guilt together.
Damn it! After the war, Ushijima Sadao heard this statement from the 36th Infantry Brigade. It is said that he roared angrily and chopped down ten saplings as thick as an arm in the open space outside the military tent. His Majesty the Emperor ordered
The command sword he was given was cut open.
"I myself will apologize in writing to the North China Expeditionary Forces Headquarters for this defeat, but Mitsuru Ushijima should commit hara-kiri to His Majesty the Emperor to atone for his sins! Yanagawa Heisuke responded to this rumor with a much colder and decisive tone.
Although he, an army lieutenant general, did not have the power to deal with an army major general, this also meant that Ushijima Mitsuru's dream of becoming the commander of the 6th Division was cut off, and the conflict between the two was about to emerge.
Blame me! If an unlucky child who died alone in the wilderness wearing ordinary clothes heard this rumor, he would definitely be very aggrieved. He would be too much of a bully to an honest person!
Unfortunately, Ushijima Mitsuru and his subordinates, who wanted to escape guilt, had already decided to do this.
Of course, while dragging down the top brass of the Tenth Army, they must also deal with the Chinese troops in front of them.
Otherwise, it would be a shame for an infantry brigade to be blocked by no more than a thousand Chinese and unable to move even an inch. Even dragging down the emperor himself who was far away on the island would not be able to cover up their shame.
"Order your two infantry squadrons to continue to execute the previous military order and circle to the rear flank of the Chinese position. They will choose when to launch the attack." Kanda Masane issued military orders continuously. "At the same time, the entire army is temporarily resting and waiting, and dispatched
The communications corps urged the artillery squads and artillery squadrons of each brigade and ordered the infantry artillery to arrive 1,000 meters away from the battlefield as quickly as possible. The artillery squadron selected gun positions on the spot and carried out artillery bombardment on the Chinese positions based on the coordinates provided by the artillery observers!"
"In addition, the two of you, Mr. Major, who only have one infantry squadron left, will serve as the captain of the front-line supervising team and personally kill all weak soldiers who dare to retreat without authorization." Kanda Masane looked at the two respectful men standing in front of him.
The young commander's eyes were cold.
When the two majors breathed a sigh of relief, they continued: "But if more than 20 weak soldiers who are not strong-willed enough are killed, then you two majors, please personally carry out the "Long Live Charge"! I believe it.
You will keep the spirit of imperial bravery alive."
"Hi!" The two majors bowed their heads in unison.
My legs are just a little soft.
Obviously, what this Major Commander means is that if the war goes well, you two will be fine. If it doesn't go well, you two will lead me to death! I need the heads of two majors to beat the whole army.
Like.
Just like the Chinese soldiers in the trenches opposite showing their colleagues the homemade 'glory bombs' tied tightly to their waists.
The top three figures of the 36th Infantry Brigade have basically set the tone for this battle, and they are also determined to fight to the death.
It is no longer about whether the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade can be rescued, but about their own future.
However, thousands of Japanese infantrymen served as cannon fodder for them.
