"Whoop whoop, whoop whoop."
Hisao Tani and his men finally charged forward one kilometer.
Although this distance is not far, driving is a matter of effort.
But for people, it is a very long distance.
Especially a fully armed charge.
Many times, in order to save energy, the charge is started only when the distance is shortened to 200 meters or even 50 meters.
This means that Hisao Tani is leading a fully trained A-class division. If he had been replaced by a B-class division, the team would have been in chaos.
However, although they rushed over, the situation of the Fifth Division was not easy.
The one kilometer just now was not flat ground without risks.
Rather, it is a road to death shrouded in gunfire.
His men were exposed to artillery fire without any cover.
Although, he had spread out the soldiers as much as possible.
But the artillery fire was still too dense.
Scattering can only reduce the killing efficiency of a single shell, but it cannot reduce one's own casualties.
In order to advance this 1 kilometer, one of the three regiments under Hisao Tani was directly disabled. The casualty rate exceeded 50% and was on the verge of collapse.
The casualty rates of the remaining two also exceeded 30%.
lost heavily.
Itagaki Seishiro's Sixth Division was similar.
The only thing that pleased him was that the artillery and tank companies were relatively well preserved and there were no losses.
"Quick, set up the artillery and start counterattack! Knock out the enemy's artillery!"
Hisao Tani urged.
"yes!"
The artillery squadron leader picked up the firing table and began to calculate the trajectory.
When the last digit was counted, the artillery squadron leader was stunned.
"What's going on? What are you doing so slowly? Why don't you fight back?"
Hisao Tani was angry.
"Still, there is still one kilometer to go. We still need to move forward one kilometer."
The artillery squadron leader said cautiously.
"Nani?"
Hisao Tani grabbed the artillery squadron leader by the collar and arrested him.
"What did you say?"
"The enemy's artillery has exceeded our ultimate range. We still need to move forward one kilometer before we can hit the enemy."
The artillery squadron leader stuttered.
"Just now, didn't you just say it was one kilometer missing? Why is it still one kilometer missing now?"
Hisao Tani roared angrily.
"It was indeed one kilometer just now, but it is indeed one kilometer short now. My calculations were correct. The only possibility is that the enemy took advantage of our advance and retreated one kilometer."
said the artillery squadron leader.
"Then tell me, how did they move and fire at the same time? Are all my casualties fake?"
Hisao Tani pointed to the injuries all over the floor.
Many people were hit by artillery, but they were not dead.
Lying in a pool of blood and wailing.
In order to relieve their pain, many medical soldiers could only send them away with bayonets.
As for those with minor injuries, a "Love Job" can be obtained.
After taking one, his eyes became red and his spirit became excited. It seemed that the original injury became irrelevant, and the whole person became lively again.
The artillery squadron leader looked at the wounded soldiers whose legs were shaking uncontrollably.
He knew that if he could not give Hisao Tani a reasonable excuse, he would be responsible for these losses.
How can he be responsible?
The only outcome was a court martial and then being shot.
"I, I thought of it."
The artillery squadron leader suddenly had an idea and came up with an excuse.
"The enemy must have two groups of artillery, one group is attacking us on the spot, and the other group is one kilometer away."
"That explains why the artillery fire was not interrupted."
"Now, the enemy's first batch of artillery is preparing to move, preparing to retreat to other places and attack us again!"
The artillery squadron leader said hurriedly.
"Then what are you waiting for!"
Hisao Tani roared angrily.
"Quick, deploy the artillery and attack immediately!"
The artillery squadron leader immediately asked his men to set up a mountain cannon and fired shells at the target observed for the first time.
Boom, boom!
Artillery shells fell on the original position of the truck artillery regiment.
"What are those little devils blowing up?"
an artillery observer asked curiously.
"Who knows, maybe they calculated the data wrong. Regardless of them, as long as they don't advance, they won't be able to hit us."
Another artillery observer said, holding up his binoculars.
In this way, Hisao Tani's artillery bombarded an open space crazily, hitting the imaginary enemy's artillery.
After consuming a base amount of ammunition, the artillery squadron leader stood up and reported: "Division Commander, the enemy's artillery positions have been completely eliminated."
"Very good, everyone, continue the charge, advance one kilometer, and send the artillery up."
Hisao Tani drew his command sword.
"Give me the press!"
A group of soldiers raised their rifles and charged forward again.
It is still a charge of death.
"The enemy charges again."
Artillery observer report.
"The artillery regiment continues to retreat one kilometer, and the shelling does not stop."
said the artillery regiment commander.
The truck artillery regiment began to retreat in batches.
"The enemy's artillery fire density has decreased, and my artillery fire is effective."
The artillery squadron leader's face was filled with joy.
A group of people roared across the one-kilometer road of death.
At this time, the casualty rate of the entire Fifth Division had exceeded 60%, and the only thing still intact was the artillery.
The only reason why this army hasn't collapsed yet is that the punishment for being a deserter is too severe.
So much so that they could only choose to fight to death rather than run away.
"Quick, set up artillery positions and counterattack immediately!"
Hisao Tani shouted.
"yes."
The artillery squadron leader set up the artillery and began to calculate the location of the artillery position.
When the last digit is reached.
The expression of the artillery squadron leader suddenly changed.
"It's actually one kilometer behind!"
"What's wrong? What's the problem?" Hisao Tani asked with a cold face.
"no problem!"
The artillery squadron leader did not dare to tell the truth.
He was sure that if he told the truth, Hisao Tani would chop him with a knife in the next second.
For the sake of his own life, he had to say that he had discovered the enemy's artillery position.
"Fight back immediately!"
Hisao Tani roared angrily.
The casualties have been great enough.
His troops could barely hold on.
"Division commander, I suggest that the tank company also be dispatched together. Attack from both sides. We will definitely be able to defeat the enemy's artillery in one fell swoop."
said the artillery squadron leader.
He no longer hoped that he could defeat the artillery, but hoped to use the power of the tank company to destroy the enemy's artillery.
"That's a good idea."
Hisao Tani nodded.
Because tanks are so valuable, Hisao Tani often subconsciously ignores the existence of tank companies.
At this point, the troop casualties were so high that the tank company had to take action.
"Chariot company, charge!"
Under the command of Hisao Tani, 23 light tanks lined up and rushed forward.
The artillery squadron also deployed its artillery positions and launched an artillery bombardment towards the open space measured last time.
