After five minutes of continuous bombardment, the artillery regiment began to reduce the frequency of shelling and extended its fire network to the rear of the enemy.
At this time, Long Wenwen issued an order to attack across the entire front. The First Main Regiment and the Second Main Regiment advanced southward from Hsipaw, and the 200 Division was divided into two, and cooperated with the Third Main Regiment and the Engineer Regiment to attack from two directions southwest of Lashio. The main position of the Japanese army.
Before the Japanese had time to take a breath, countless Chinese soldiers rushed towards their position with shouts. The team's mortars began to exert their power to cover the infantry advance. Tanks and armored vehicles took the lead on the traffic arteries, ruthlessly drilling through the seemingly solid defenses.
"Let the infantry of the third regiment catch up quickly. This place is not as good as the plains. Be careful of enemies sneak attacks from both sides!"
"Every vehicle must pay attention to its speed and must advance in sync with the infantry."
In the tank command vehicle, Yuan Li used radio to direct the movement and deployment of each convoy. Large-scale concentrated assaults could not be achieved in the jungle. Tanks and armored vehicles could only be used as support weapons to accompany infantry operations, providing fire support as much as possible and reducing infantry losses.
The engine roared loudly along with the billowing smoke. This time the chariot battalion and 200 mechanized troops acted together. More than 70 chariots of various types were dispersed among several main attack forces and rolled over the little devils.
The fighter planes in the sky returned to the battlefield again after a round of refueling, roaring past overhead.
"Everyone is in their respective positions, machine gunners are ready!"
"Pay attention to concealment and bring up the ammunition box!"
"Hey!"
…
On the Japanese army's position, countless little devils shuttled back and forth in the trenches under artillery fire. The enemy was approaching, and nervousness occupied everyone's heart.
"Ryota! What's wrong? Come here quickly!"
"Ah? Got it... Got it."
Under the gaze of the team leader, Ryota, who was hiding in the corner of the anti-gun fortification, had no choice but to get out, but his evasive eyes were scolded by the former:
"Baga! You act like a coward, and the empire will be disgraced by you!"
"Hey!" Ryota could only lower his head and bear it, but he was already frightened.
Just now, he saw with his own eyes that the veteran who was talking to him was blown into two pieces by a shell, and countless companions were turned into minced meat in the shelling. If he hadn't run so fast... the result would have been the same. .
The comrades around him did not laugh at him, because everyone was the same at this moment, everyone was nervous, timid before fighting, and fear had already taken root in people's hearts...
Faced with the enemy's terrifying firepower, not to mention new recruits like him who had only been in the army for a few months, even veterans who had been fighting for seven or eight years had no idea. They even knew better what kind of bloody battle they would encounter next.
"The Chinese are coming!"
I don’t know who shouted first, and everyone immediately pointed their guns at the outside of the trench. Before they could react, the other party had already pointed their guns at them...
boom!
"ah…!"
A tank shell instantly opened a gap in the trench, and a few unlucky guys were blown away on the spot. Then dense bullets came in, and a lot of dust was splashed on the sandbags. The little Japanese who showed up fell to the ground one after another and died. .
"Fire!" The squad leader immediately drew his samurai sword and shouted with fanatical eyes.
The battle was extremely fierce. Several heavy machine gun fire points on the Japanese army's position spewed fire snakes. In the trenches...the little devil's 38 rifles, Type 99, and grenade launchers were desperately trying to greet the people down the mountain...Although they were all old-fashioned weapons, they A powerful firepower network still erupted.
Although there are not many trees on the mountain, the mountain is so rugged that it is basically difficult for Sherman tanks to get up, so they can only stay below to provide fire support.
"Company Commander Zhao, the tanks can't get up, but we have a few Greyhound armored vehicles coming here. They can attack with the infantry. Don't charge too fast later, and pay attention to cooperation."
Leading the charge was the 3rd Regiment and 1st Battalion. Battalion Commander Zhao Deshui patted Sherman beside him and said gratefully: "Okay! Good job, brother!"
The tank company commander on the Sherman's turret nodded to him and climbed back into the vehicle.
"Pass my order. Later, the first company will cooperate with the brothers of the chariot battalion to launch a frontal attack. The second company will provide support from the center. The third company will act as a reserve. Guard platoon, follow me!"
After arranging the tactical plan, Zhao Deshui personally led his people to the front line, and was bound to win this hilltop in the shortest possible time.
The mortar company of the first battalion was already in position, and the soldiers were not in a hurry, waiting for the arrival of the Greyhound tanks. Courage is needed, but there is no need to make unnecessary sacrifices at this time. Victory at the minimum cost is the best tactic.
"Mortar company, rapid fire in one minute! Prepare..."
"All tanks, smoke grenades ready!"
"Fire!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
As fire support weapons at the company and battalion levels, 60mm mortars and 81mm mortars can follow the infantry to the forefront of the battlefield and inflict fatal blows to the enemy at a distance of four to five hundred meters.
The Japanese army's position was once again surrounded by artillery shells. The explosions sent mud flying in all directions. The little Japanese were unable to lift their heads due to the sudden firepower.
Zhao Deshui stared at the pocket watch in his hand, and at the same time silently counted the time in his mind. He would use the half minute before the bombardment stopped to conduct a small-scale infantry and artillery coordination.
As soon as 30 seconds passed, he immediately took out his pistol and fired into the air, raised his arms and shouted: "Brothers! Charge!"
"kill!"
The soldiers shouted slogans and rushed forward. The offensive tactics between the squads and platoons were still based on three-person squads, but this time they used armored vehicles as the core, advancing slowly with the vehicles, and constantly destroying the enemy during the attack. to reduce their own losses.
The five Greyhound armored vehicles sprayed huge black exhaust gas from the rear, and slowly rushed forward following the infantry. The dexterous bodies could maintain good maneuverability even on such a hillside.
The Japanese also realized that the enemy had begun a fierce attack, but the opponent's shelling still did not stop. The Japanese soldiers in the trenches did not dare to show their heads and fire. Only a few machine gun bunkers were not afraid of the shells and kept shooting at the crowd below.
"Pay attention to concealment! Try to use armored vehicles as cover!"
Although the three-person tactical team was widely dispersed, many soldiers were still hit by the sudden burst of bullets during the charge. The commanders of each squad and platoon quickly arranged the direction of attack and at the same time called on the soldiers to counterattack.
boom! boom!
Greyhound armored vehicles are equipped with
At this moment, several smoke grenades
"Pay attention to concealment! Try to use armored vehicles as cover!"
Although the three-person tactical team was widely dispersed, many soldiers were still hit by the sudden burst of bullets during the charge. The commanders of each squad and platoon quickly arranged the direction of attack and at the same time called on the soldiers to counterattack.
boom! boom!
Greyhound armored vehicles are equipped with
At this moment, several smoke grenades
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