"boom!"
"boom!"
"boom……"
After the infantry charges, the artillery fires, and after the artillery fires, the infantry charges! This tactic that has remained unchanged for thousands of years is once again being staged on the east coast.
The Japanese troops on the opposite side watched helplessly as the attacking team in front was driven out of their position. In anger, they pulled out various artillery pieces and ruthlessly tilted the shells towards Zhongba Beach. The Japanese troops who were still crossing the river also rowed hard with their heads down and rushed to the east bank as fast as possible.
Fortunately, they did not have time to build a pontoon bridge. The simple rafts could only transport a squadron of soldiers at most at one time. Otherwise, if the two infantry brigades that had been waiting on the west bank for a long time charged together, Chen Jize and the others would not have been able to stop them.
However, under the fierce shelling, the soldiers of the Third Battalion of the Sichuan Army hid in the trenches in embarrassment, with shells above their heads exploding continuously, and from time to time a few unlucky guys would be taken away.
"Brother, you should take your soldiers and withdraw from the position first. Especially the group of soldiers who fled, you have to restrain them, lest something goes wrong again and affect our army!"
Chen Jize huddled in the trench and shouted loudly to Fan Xiangwu next to him. He was worried that the group would be unable to withstand the Japanese artillery fire and turn around and run away.
"Okay, I'll go down first. Hum that stupid third battalion commander. I'm about to deal with him. Let's go!"
After Fan Xiangwu left, Chen Jize called a messenger:
"Come down and tell the brothers to lie down and bring the little devils closer before hitting them. Their artillery fire is too strong. You can't keep distance from them!"
"yes!"
Chen Jize had already observed the situation, and with his extraordinary judgment, he quickly discovered the problem.
The position of the Third Regiment of Yu Division was designed hastily and crudely. The defenders did not have a reasonable depth of position and no cross-fire points. In addition, they did not have many heavy weapons and could not use firepower to defend the position.
In order to improve the morale of the defenders, they can only engage in close combat and mix with the enemy to reduce the artillery strikes from the enemy's rear. Although it will be extremely difficult to fight this way, it is better than hanging your head and being bombarded.
This was also a helpless move. The third regiment of the Yu Division was demoralized only by the continuous attacks of bullets and artillery fire from the Japanese army, and the troops retreated. It would be extremely unwise to shoot at the Japanese army in front of the position when the weapon gap is too large.
The support from behind is coming soon. All you need to do is resist this wave. I hope the brothers can withstand it.
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At the same time, five Diamond T trucks were driving on the dirt road to Zhongba Beach, followed by a group of soldiers...
The vehicles were filled with all kinds of mortars and artillery shells, and one or two 92 infantry guns were towed behind each vehicle. But they didn't dare to drive too fast on this shabby dirt road. He could only move forward at a speed of more than twenty yards.
"Li Wula, the road ahead is difficult, so you have to walk. Oh, I said, can you still move?"
Kang Ya was driving the car at the front and said to Li Liansheng in the passenger seat while applying the brakes.
Li Liansheng's left hand was wrapped in a bandage and hung around his neck, and there was still a trace of blood on the white bandage. At this time, he was covered in gray hair and face, and he was in a miserable state. The pants on his thighs were in tatters, and his forehead was still wrapped with a circle of gauze. The blood flowing on his face had solidified.
This was caused to him by the first wave of Japanese artillery shelling on Jiqipo. Caught off guard at the time, the Sichuan Army's artillery camp was blown up with 2 infantry guns and 4 mortars. More than twenty artillerymen were killed on the spot, so they moved quickly, otherwise he himself would have to go to see the Lord of Hell.
"It's okay, just stay here. It's far enough away from there."
Li Liansheng nodded in response. He turned around, opened the door and jumped out of the car. He was filled with anger. The artillery battalion was badly bombed. After all, the battalion commander himself was also responsible. How can I swallow this breath without giving the little devil a hard blow!
He looked at the nearby terrain and saw that there was a hillside directly in front of him. The side facing the river had a steep slope that could withstand enemy shell attacks. The terrain behind the hillside is relatively gentle, which is very suitable for setting up artillery positions.
"Hiss...oh my god...hold on!"
With the help of soldiers, he climbed up the hillside with great pain. Raise the telescope and look forward. 3 kilometers...not bad, this location is just right.
Zhongba Beach is now completely covered by Japanese artillery fire, and in front of them, the Japanese troops who have landed are organizing their forces to prepare for the attack.
No time to think too much...
"The people at the back come up quickly, unload the artillery vehicles, and set up artillery positions under this hillside!"
"Hurry, hurry, hurry up! Pull down all the shells in the baggage company!" Kang Ya also jumped out of the car and quickly called for the soldiers to come forward to help.
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Mi Long and the Third Company were also rushing towards Zhongba Beach, with Cui Yong's heavy machine gun company following closely behind. Because they have more heavy weapons, their speed lags behind.
Just halfway across the road, I heard the fierce sound of artillery fire, and the Japs' artillery began to fire again.
"Hey...slow down...slow down and run, I can't stand it..."
Some thin Yangdanzi carried an ammunition box on his shoulders, and his rifle bullets and grenades were hung on his body. The weight of his whole body and the heavy ammunition box made it really difficult for him to endure the fierce rapid march.
"Yangdanzi, you weakling, are you weak? You can't even carry a fucking box of bullets? Look at your senior brother, the box behind you is heavier than you, and he can't even breathe. Bar bean cake."
When Doubian heard the compliment, he scratched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly.
Mi Long stood in the middle of the team, constantly scolding the troops to advance quickly. Although he scolded Yang Danzi, he still walked over and took the ammunition box he was carrying and put it on his shoulders. When he turned around, he didn't forget to put it on his butt. Make up for it.
"You guys from the Third Company, please run faster! Battalion Commander Chen and the others don't have any heavy weapons. We're going to be late, and the brothers from the Third Battalion will suffer a big loss!"
…
"Ha Ya Ku! The mortars are set up, Odao, lead the soldiers to charge against the Chinese!"
"Hey!"
"Wute!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The Japanese heavy artillery gradually ceased, but the mortars and grenade launchers across the river continued to bombard the position in an attempt to cover the charge of the attacking troops.
The little devil's troops crossing the river have already arrived. This time they gathered nearly an infantry brigade and formed several skirmish lines to charge towards the position. The first offensive echelon had more than 500 people!
The shells blasted the position into a mess, and the Japanese heavy machine gunners in the rear row opened fire one after another, and a dense hail of bullets rained down on the heads of the Sichuan Army.
"Whoosh...whoosh"
The bullet made a popping sound when it hit the sandbag. Chen Jize lowered his head and shouted loudly:
"Don't fight back yet. Keep lying down and let the little Japs get closer. Get the grenades ready! Follow my orders and give them a countercharge!"
The Japanese army's firepower was too fierce, and it was just right to counterattack at this time. The more than a thousand old 79 rifles and the few machine guns of the third battalion were simply unable to resist. It will only cause huge casualties under the bombardment of enemy artillery shells.
He was ready. He let the Japs come forward, opened the way with grenades, and then rushed out for a 20-meter bayonet battle. He used his numerical advantage to repel this wave of attacks and then retreated to his position.
60 meters…
50 meters…
The Japs kept getting closer, and the soldiers lying behind the trenches could even hear their ghostly cries with bared teeth...
30 meters…we’ve arrived!
"Grenade! Throw it!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...boom, boom, boom...!"
"Sichuan Legion, charge!"
Hong Mu, who was on the left defense line, picked up a rifle and was the first to jump out of the trench. The soldiers followed closely and rushed out of the position, shouting loudly.
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