"After we concentrated our superior forces and destroyed the Japanese artillery squadron, all units quickly withdrew from Area 2. We first observed the Japanese's next move before making any plans." Wen San had not yet thought of further tactical arrangements.
After all, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and he has to visit the first scene in person and make adjustments according to the specific situation.
"What if the Japanese are chasing after me?" Tintin Maoer asked.
"I'm afraid they won't chase me. If they really chase me, the trenches you just dug today will be effective." Wen San pointed to a place on the sand table. Although it was on the periphery, there was a place that was suitable for an ambush. of high ground.
"After attacking the Japanese artillery position, if the Japanese pursue heavily, all companies will move in this direction. With the help of Zheng Xiaoyu's artillery platoon, you will have plenty of time, but you are afraid that the Japanese will not dare to follow." Wen San had already thought of this. This situation led to people being sent to dig trenches here.
With such a thorough arrangement, the combat objectives of each company and platoon are very clear. The tactics are clear and organized, so there is no need to worry about poor execution.
Wen San was a little worried about the new recruits who had just joined. Although they are all passionate, many of them are on the battlefield for the first time. Whether they can fight well depends on the guidance of the veterans around them.
Fortunately, Wen San did not lead his troops to attack the Japanese army, but concentrated his troops to only take one, so the risk should be much smaller.
"Do you all know your battle plan? Half an hour later, each company and platoon immediately set off and rushed to the scheduled combat location. After the artillery company moved in place, it immediately launched an attack. Other departments paid attention to the instructions of the communication platoon."
After Wen San finished speaking, the meeting adjourned immediately. They were already half a position behind the Japs, so they had to move quickly. If the Japs had already defeated the defenders of Niujiao Mountain when they arrived, all his arrangements would be meaningless.
After 2:30 in the afternoon, Wen San's team was already in place.
At this time, Hideo Hayata's light infantry brigade had already launched an attack on Ushikaku Mountain. Their artillery squadron was placed on Ground No. 2, and they launched artillery bombardments at the defenders on Niujiao Mountain. At this time, the Japanese artillery squadron had completed a round of coverage bombing. Many Japanese soldiers were laughing and the combat status was very relaxed.
The remaining men of Hayata's brigade were divided into three units, with the main force in the left front position of No. 2. Just as Wen San expected, they deployed two squadrons of troops here, waiting for the shelling to end before immediately attacking the Niujiao Mountain garrison.
Over at No. 3, Hideo Hayata also sent a squadron of Japs to conduct a roundabout attack. In other words, more than 800 men from his brigade were put into the attack at once, leaving only about 300 men as reserves.
"Your Excellency Hayata, after the artillery squadron completes three rounds of shelling, we can launch a full-scale attack. There is only one battalion on the top of Niujiao Mountain, and the terrain is not very dangerous. We should be able to capture it soon." A Japanese captain The officer reports the progress of the battle to the battalion leader.
"Yoshi, as long as you knock down the few bunkers of the Chinese defenders, the rest are not worth mentioning." Hayata was very crazy. Both sides had equal strength. Even though they were the attacking party, they were fully confident.
"Don't worry, the coordinates of several bunkers have been told to the artillery squadron. Destroying them is not a problem at all..."
When Wen San rushed over, he could easily hear the Japs' conversation. Calculating the distance, it was almost 2 kilometers. Recently, my special abilities have made some progress.
Over at Site 1, Zheng Xiaoyu's artillery company had already set up several heavy-fire cannons. Zheng Xiaoyu's confidence increased greatly due to his in-depth understanding of the two places in advance, the coordinates exposed by the Japanese cannon fire, and the relevant data sent back by the observers.
Now, in addition to Ma Yinchu and Guan Heizi, there are several good gunners in his company.
"Loaders are ready, start the bombardment!" After the firing ranges of each gun were adjusted in place, Zheng Xiaoyu personally shouted the command.
In an instant, more than ten cannonballs came out of the barrel quickly and flew out like fiery red meteors.
The Japanese artillery squadron was still firing at the Niujiaoshan defenders with all its strength, but they did not notice that artillery shells were flying over their heads.
By the time the devils found out, it was already too late!
Several gun positions were hit directly, and the landing points were very precise. Not only was the Japanese cannon easily dismembered, but the gunner who operated it also spiraled into pieces.
"Damn it, the China Army actually has an artillery unit hiding elsewhere. Move the artillery position quickly, our coordinates have been exposed." The artillery squadron leader yelled, and his reaction was quite timely.
The first priority is of course to save the cannon in your hand, so that you can have the opportunity to plan the ballistic trajectory and fight back. It's just that Zheng Xiaoyu's artillery company didn't give such a chance at all. No. 2 was such a big place, and it was a direct bombardment. No matter where the Japanese artillery moved, as long as it didn't move out of this area, it would be attacked by artillery.
More shells fell in the second round, because the 70 mortars that were in position also opened fire. The range of the 70 mortar is relatively short, but when seen clearly, the threat it poses to the Japanese squadron is actually greater.
In less than three minutes, the entire Japanese artillery squadron was silenced.
"Baga, there is an artillery attack on our artillery position. Doesn't the defender only have one battalion? Where can such fierce artillery come from?"
Many Japanese were stunned at once. They had sufficient information before coming, but they didn't expect that something unexpected happened not long after the war started.
Such a ferocious bombardment, with the configuration of the national army, could not handle even a single regiment. But this happened. Who can I ask to explain it to?
"Let the artillery squadron withdraw from the position immediately and move closer to the main squadron on the left front." After the Japanese realized the problem, they immediately made corresponding tactical arrangements and responded in a timely manner.
But before his order could be conveyed, more intensive gunfire rang out around the Japanese artillery squadron.
On the Japanese artillery squadron side, there was only a small group of Japanese soldiers protecting them. A lot of artillery shells fell and they were blown away until they ran away, how could they protect others?
"Attack with all your strength and capture the Japs artillery squadron as quickly as possible!" Wen San saw that the Japs were in disarray and the best fighter plane had appeared, so he gave the order for a general attack without hesitation.
The forces of the three companies instantly formed an encirclement, and light and heavy firepower swept toward No. 2 like a heavy rain. No matter which direction they hid, bullets were fired at them.
The Japanese were cut down piece by piece like wheat in summer. The number of casualties soon exceeded half.
"Damn it, where did this Chinese army come from? We are surrounded. Please quickly request support..." Kuroda, the artillery squadron leader, was completely panicked.
When artillery cannot exert its power, their combat effectiveness is not as good as that of infantry. In this situation, as long as the returning team is slightly slower, there is a risk of total destruction.
