The Sakamoto Squadron finally couldn't bear the huge casualties and began to turn in, but it was not easy to come, and it was even harder to withdraw;
The light and heavy firepower from the first and second floors fired wildly at their backs, knocking each of the escaping Japanese soldiers to the ground.
Sakamoto's squadron originally wanted to launch a tentative attack, but failed to stop the car when it reached the rear and attacked the warehouse gate. As a result, it was killed by intensive firepower from the defenders;
A full squadron of 180 men was set out at the time, but after retreating only half of it was left, and a machine gun squadron was also attached. Major Kamezawa was so angry that he cursed:
"Bagayalu, Luo Ying is really as cunning as a fox, and he fell into his trap accidentally."
After scolding, the battle still had to be fought. Major Umezawa, who had received a sap, became more cautious. He no longer had any contempt for Luo Ying and the lone army. He did not want to return to the Yasukuni Ghost Shrine early to enjoy the incense. .
Although this exploratory attack suffered heavy losses, it also roughly figured out the strength of the lone army. Luo Ying had already registered at the base camp. His Excellency, the Commander, gave the 13th Division a death order. Even if he piled up human lives, he would still be killed. Stack up the entire army within three days;
So there wasn't much time for them to try and make mistakes. After a tentative attack, they had to use all their strength the next time. Before the attack, he called together several squadron leaders to have a head-to-head meeting. One was to unify their thoughts, and the other was to discuss the solution. An effective battle plan comes.
"Sakamoto-kun, you have just fought against the Lone Legion. Please tell me how you feel, focusing on the Lone Legion's combat style and defensive focus."
Major Umezawa first ordered Captain Sakamoto's general. Although Sakamoto's squadron suffered heavy losses, they managed to reach the defenders in their first charge. This is very rare. The Navy's Red Deer attacked for several days without even touching the edge. , so he didn't blame Sakamoto.
Captain Sakamoto chuckled and said:
"Gentlemen, it's not that I have the ambition of others and destroyed the majesty of the Imperial Army. The individual combat power of the isolated army is definitely not weaker than that of the Imperial Army. Their company and platoon-level commanders are very experienced in actual combat and have strong adaptability. They are members of the Imperial Army. A real opponent!
If my judgment is correct, the defenders also hid part of their strength, which means that they may have repelled a squadron-level attack by the Imperial Army with only one battalion. Our Sakamoto squadron suffered nearly half casualties, and almost all machine guns were lost. All. "
As soon as Sakamoto finished speaking, several other squadron leaders couldn't help but take a breath, and their expressions became serious. Major Umezawa nodded and motioned to Captain Sakamoto to continue. Sakamoto continued:
"The defense of the Lone Corps is very tight. In the room on the first floor, they built several simple fortifications with sandbags in an arc shape and deployed at least three machine guns, which just blocked the imperial army's attack route;
They are very good at using grenades to attack. Once the imperial infantry is suppressed by their machine guns, they will throw a large number of hands to kill the imperial army;
In addition, they deployed a mortar battery on the commanding heights on the roof of the building, and it is not ruled out that there are also machine guns..."
Captain Sakamoto's observations were very detailed and his analysis was in place. He clearly understood the firepower configuration, tactical application, defense system composition and combat style of the lone army. He fully demonstrated the tactical literacy of a junior officer and won over other Japanese soldiers. respect.
Major Umezawa was obviously very satisfied with Sakamoto's analysis and took over his words and said:
"Gentlemen, the Lone Army is a formidable opponent, but the Imperial Army is stronger than them. Although they have terrain advantages, we also have a huge troop advantage;
In addition, they also have many disadvantages. First of all, they are a lone army, surrounded on three sides and facing water on one side. The concession authorities on the other side of the river have made it clear that they will not allow the Chinese to enter the concession alone, otherwise it will be regarded as a declaration of war on John Bull.
The lone army fought continuously for several days. Their supplies were almost exhausted, but the food was better. Once there was a shortage of drinking water, no one with strong willpower could last more than a few days!
They have no reinforcements outside, no ammunition or food inside, and are already using captured imperial weapons, so their morale will not be too high..."
I have to say that Major Umezawa's analysis is quite accurate. As a lone army, there are indeed many difficulties. It is not easy to persist for a few days. They do not believe that the lone army is an iron man.
After a comprehensive and detailed analysis, they finally came to the conclusion that as long as they launched several strong and sufficient attacks on the Sixing Warehouse and exhausted the ammunition of the lone army, the Sixing Warehouse would be destroyed without any attack.
Major Umezawa finally concluded Chen Ci:
“Yo Xi, gentlemen, we cannot treat the lone army with the conventional combat power exchange ratio;
They only have a total of 800 people. After several days of consumption, their current strength will not exceed 600, or even less.
They have now become the spiritual pillar of the Chinese people's resistance. Such a force that has been given special significance must be eliminated, and no one can be left!
In order to eliminate them, even if the imperial army exchanges three or even five people for one of them, even if they use a pile of human lives, our 65th Regiment will still pile up all of them. "
Major Umezawa said the last sentence almost murderously, and several squadron leaders also stood up and expressed their stance:
"I am willing to serve His Majesty the Emperor and drown the lonely army with our blood until death!"
Major Umezawa ordered with satisfaction:
"Yo Xi, you are all loyal and brave warriors of the empire. Let us meet at the Jingguo Ghost Society and kill the chicken for you!"
The Umezawa Brigade was determined to die. With the captain's order, hundreds of Japs rushed to the Sihang Warehouse with murderous intent. This time they were bound to win. They went all out from the moment they came up. The Japs Army Battalion-sized The attack is not so easy to withstand.
Yum Sheng, who was watching the battle on the other side, seemed to feel the murderous intent of the Japanese, and loudly shouted to the lone army:
"Brothers of the Lone Regiment, the Japanese are coming, there are so many of them!"
"Cut the devils on their heads with the big knife..."
The people in the concession were afraid that the lone army would not hear it, so hundreds of people sang war hymns in unison. This is the power of the people, which can destroy everything and turn corruption into a miracle.
“Brothers, do you hear that? This is the power of the people!
As long as tens of thousands of people wake up, they will be like huge waves rolling in, crushing all invaders.
Since the Japs have made a huge investment, we can no longer hide and tuck in. The machine guns of the First and Second Battalions and the roofs of the buildings are fully open. Except for the Third Battalion and the artillery platoon, the rest of the personnel are free to kill the Japs for me! "
The Umezawa Battalion's offensive came one after another, and the lone army also met head-on. Except for the reserve team and two artillery platoons, everyone else was involved in the battle. This time, the Japanese saw the true strength of the lone army.
"Bagayalu, Miyamoto-kun, we still underestimated the strength of the lone army. If it hadn't been for the full blow of the Umezawa Brigade, Luo Ying, a cunning and ferocious wolf, would not have easily exposed his full strength."
At the 65th Regiment Headquarters, Colonel Ryo Kozuo couldn't help but sigh, and Major Miyamoto, the captain of the First Battalion standing aside, also felt the same way.
Major Miyamoto should thank Luo Ying. If Luo Ying had not led the independent battalion to annihilate the Nishikawa Battalion, it would not have been his turn to take over the Nishikawa Battalion. Of course, according to the custom in the Japanese army, it should be called the Miyamoto Battalion.
Major Miyamoto took over and said:
"Your Excellency, Wing Commander, Umezawa-kun forced Luo Ying to use all his strength with just one battalion. Our 65th Wing still has two battalions and an infantry artillery battalion reinforced by the division. It's time to give them a taste of the Imperial Army's artillery fire. The power of it."
The two-cornered commander nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered:
"Yo Xi, what Miyamoto-kun said is absolutely true. Since the firepower of the lone army has been fully exposed, then notify the field artillery brigade to open fire on the Chinese;
All the infantry artillery and anti-tank artillery opened fire on the Sixing Warehouse, kill the chicken! "
Following the orders from Colonel Liangjiao, overwhelming artillery shells hit the four-row warehouse, covering the roof and front walls. Smoke filled the air, and from time to time someone was shot and fell down;
The heavy machine gun on the roof was completely suppressed by the Japanese artillery. The main shooter of the machine gun was injured by a stray bullet and fell in a pool of blood. The deputy shooter quickly made up for it...
