The Independent Battalion was also licking its wounds this night, summarizing the gains and losses of the day's battle. Both the First and Second Companies were fighting with the Japanese in the tunnels and could not escape at all. However, the commanders of the first and second companies on both wings were called back to the headquarters. During the meeting, Luo Ying also needed to understand the situation of replenishing the first and second companies.
"Battal Commander, I would like to add that there are still 72 people in the first company including the lightly wounded. No less than 50 Japs can be eliminated. There is no problem in blocking the Japs."
"Battal Commander, I would like to add that the Second Company, including the light casualties, still has 67 people. The attacking Japs also suffered heavy casualties. There is no problem in holding the right-wing position!"
Chen Wu and Qi Hua made a brief report to Luo Ying on the situation of the 1st and 2nd companies. Although the casualties were heavy, they just had to hold on to the two wings.
Luo Ying nodded and said:
"The two wings are limited by the terrain. The Japanese cannot deploy much force. One squadron is the limit. You have accomplished your mission very well!
Tell the brothers that we have no retreat. Our men are still at the position. After this battle is over, they will all be transferred to the main company. From now on, their treatment will be the same as that of the main company. "
Chen Wu and Qi Hua had unconcealable smiles on their faces. They were finally going to turn into the main company. The brothers would definitely cheer after hearing this.
"Zou Fan, don't look at me so sadly. The salary of your baggage company will also be increased to the same as that of the main company. The pensions of the brothers who died will also be the same. The battalion headquarters will figure out how to pay for it."
Zou Fan, who graduated from Huangpu Ninth Class, was so excited that he could not speak. He finally had an explanation to his brothers, but he still said modestly:
"Battal Commander, you misunderstood. Our brothers in the baggage company are not fighting -"
"Okay, Lao Zou, we are not polite to the battalion commander. Why are you being polite? Each of our three companies counts. Who doesn't want to become the main company?
There is no shame in fighting for treatment for your brothers! "
Qi Hua interrupted Zou Fan. They were classmates at the same time, so they spoke more casually. The others couldn't help laughing after listening, and the previously depressing atmosphere became lighter.
Next, the third company, the baggage company and the machine gun company all reported casualties. Luo Ying's mood suddenly became unhappy. The total casualties exceeded 30%. Don't worry about the first and second companies, the casualties will only be greater. It only took more than one day. In the battle, the independent battalion suffered nearly half casualties, and most of its heavy equipment was damaged.
"Brothers, we suffered heavy casualties, and the Japanese casualties were even greater. The division headquarters gave us a death order. Liujiapo must hold on, even if it means destroying all the structures!
I won’t go into the general truth. Now that both sides have made their cards known, almost all the Japanese infantry have been put into the battlefield, leaving only the cavalry;
In other words, the devil's strength is about to be exhausted. It is useless to say more now. There is only one word - do it!
If the Japanese use cavalry, be careful not to put them too close. Horses are faster, but the cavalry on the bumpy ground in Chenjiapo can't rush up to them, so don't be too afraid of them;
The era of cavalry is over. As long as you use machine guns to slow them down, and use rifles, grenades, and submachine guns at the same time, they won't be able to make any waves!
In particular, the role of the submachine gun must be brought into play. The team must cooperate well. The rifle can shoot from a distance and the submachine gun can sweep at close range. If it is too easy to hit people, just hit the horse..."
After Luo Ying finished speaking, several company commanders discussed a plan to deal with the cavalry. Although they were not sure that the Japanese would send cavalry if they were anxious, it would not be wrong to discuss the tactics in advance;
Once the cavalry is allowed to get close, the consequences will be serious!
Soon another night passed, and the two sides who had spent the night recuperating their energy once again went to war with each other;
If it were in the West, the casualty rates on both sides would make it impossible to fight this battle. According to Western standards, the troops with nearly half of the casualties would be able to surrender with confidence.
But it doesn't work in the East. Whether it's the Japanese or the Chinese, they cannot accept surrender in their bones, nor will they admit defeat easily, so both sides continue to fight until one side falls completely!
When the Japanese set off, the main force of the 11th Cavalry Regiment had already lined up. Captain Shohei Fujiwara was riding an arrogant Japanese horse. The same was true for his officers and soldiers, because most of their officers were nobles with weak feet. .
Especially the Fujiwara family, they are a very old family, second only to the Taira and Genji families among the ten major Japanese families. They have existed as early as the Asuka era and are one of the four oldest families.
For example, the Genji family are all princes, princesses, and grandsons of the emperor, and the Taira family is also derived from a prince, so the third-ranked Fujiwara family has a very prominent position in the country;
In Tiaobaji, the cavalry is a noble branch, and the officers are almost all nobles. They have their own inheritance, and everyone is proud of their dedication to the royal family.
Osaka Fujiwara was only a branch of the Fujiwara family, but he still received great support from the family. After graduating from the military academy, he was successfully promoted to the captain of the cavalry regiment, and he was also the captain of the cavalry regiment of the permanent division. He had a bright future.
Colonel Fujiwara was still living in the era of the great cavalry, and had always dreamed of leading his own cavalry regiment to expand territory for the empire's holy war;
This is the first appearance of his cavalry regiment since landing. Others say that the era of cavalry has passed, but they don't agree at all. This time he will show the lowly infantry who is the mainstay of the empire!
The 23rd Colonel Adachi, who came from a samurai family, regarded him as a servant. He had previously asked his cavalry regiment to look after the home and courtyard for the infantry and artillery. He already had a lot of resentment in his heart;
If it weren't for the fact that they were asked to take the lead this time, he wouldn't even bother to talk to Anda Twenty-Three.
"Warriors of the Fujiwara Regiment, it's time to show off the prowess of our cavalry!
The despicable Chinese people are stretching their necks on the opposite side, waiting for us to chop them down. His Majesty the Emperor needs you to expand the territory for the empire;
Pull out your sabers, charge forward, kill all the Chinese who stand in front of you, chop off their heads, and write the glory of the imperial cavalry with the blood of the Chinese.
Kill the chicken and give it to me! "
After Colonel Fujiwara gave the order, he rushed out at the lead. In his opinion, this is the true spirit of chivalry;
"Itaiya!"
More than 800 Japanese cavalrymen followed Colonel Fujiwara, shouting slogans and rushing out with their sharp sabers raised. Suddenly the earth began to tremble...
The momentum caused by the charge of nearly a thousand cavalry was indeed huge. The 23rd Colonel Anda couldn't help but praise:
"How magnificent! This is the indestructible power of the empire.
In the past, the cavalry era was based on the premise that a firepower network composed of a large number of machine guns and cannons could prevent killing. The Chinese could only have one or two cannons, and the machine guns were almost exhausted;
Once the cavalry regiment rushes into the Chinese position, they will be a nightmare for the independent battalion, and no head can be kept intact! "
Major Okazaki saw that the captain was in a lively conversation, so he said jokingly:
“With the Chinese people’s firepower configuration, they couldn’t stop the charging cavalry group at all;
The effective blocking distance of the rifle is only two to three hundred meters, which is a matter of time for the high-speed running horses. If they can shoot one bullet, it is good.
The subordinate suggested sending infantry to follow up. After the cavalry regiment tore through the independent battalion's defense, the infantry occupied the Chinese position and expanded the results. "
Adachi Twenty-Three saw that Okazaki wanted to share the credit, but did not expose him. After all, the credit could not be exclusive to the cavalry regiment. He agreed to Major Okazaki's proposal and sent the Okazaki Brigade up. His Only an infantry squadron and a cavalry detachment were left around the wing.
He was not worried about the danger at all. The independent battalion could not protect itself and had no spare power to send troops to attack his wing headquarters. Moreover, they also had an infantry squadron, which was foolproof.
The speed of the Japanese cavalry unit quickly increased. However, after entering the outer three positions, the craters all over the place made them rush awkwardly. If they were not careful, they might lose their horse's legs, so their speed was unconscious. The ground slowed;
By the time they stumbled out of the crater, their speed had completely slowed down. At this time, they were only more than 200 meters away from the core position of the Independence Battalion.
When the opportunity that Luo Ying was waiting for came, he immediately ordered to open fire. The last 11 Czech and crooked light machine guns from the third company of the independent battalion and the two companies of the baggage company opened fire in an instant, spraying rain of bullets towards the Fujiwara Alliance. Team;
The Japanese cavalry fell off their horses like dumplings, and the jaws of the 23rd Colonel Anda who were waiting to watch the show were almost dropped:
"Bagayalu, what kind of work is this? Why do they still have so many machine guns?"
