So, on the second day after the Japanese army's massive attack failed, a strange scene occurred on the Lengkou battlefield.
At dawn in the morning, four Japanese Type 87 bombers flew over Lengkou Pass and began the first bombing campaign by Japanese aircraft in the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War.
Speaking of the Japanese army aviation during this period, it was very struggling in the field of heavy bombers. Since the high-power engine technology was very poor, it could only use seaplanes imported from France to produce a model with backward performance based on the seaplanes imported from France. , a Type 87 bomber with a bomb load of only 1 ton and barely able to carry out bombing missions.
The maximum flight speed of this bomber is only a pitiful 180 kilometers, and it lacks advanced aiming equipment. It basically relies on the experience and personal skills of the bombardier to aim. The effect of its bombing can be imagined.
Facing the Japanese aircraft, all units of the 1st Regiment of the Model Brigade felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Except for the observers, other officers and soldiers basically hid in anti-gun holes and tunnels, waiting for the arrival of Japanese bombs.
Due to the hasty formation of the model brigade, there was no time to form an air defense force (in fact, the key point is that Zhou Wen did not want to overly stimulate the already bleeding Marshal Yan, and planned to wait until the model brigade established certain achievements to let the Marshal see the hope of strengthening the army, and then propose some Improved suggestions will be more effective.).
At this time, Zhao Changshu was in the strong command headquarters observation post, looking nervously at the four black spots flying from the sky in the distance.
Although the Model Brigade did not have a dedicated air defense unit, he ordered the heavy machine gun company of the 1st Regiment to be ready for anti-aircraft shooting. If the Japs' planes are too aggressive and dare to drop bombs at a height of two to three hundred meters, the nine Maxim heavy machine guns of the heavy machine gun company will teach them how to behave in minutes.
You must know that although the heavy machine gun company is not equipped with high tripods and anti-air ring sights, it has also conducted many anti-aircraft shooting trainings under the guidance of the mercenary regiment. I dare not say that the Japanese aircraft flew at a high altitude, but two or three hundred Mi's anti-aircraft fire can also pose a threat to Japanese aircraft.
However, a scene appeared that stunned Zhao Changshu and the entire 1st Regiment of nearly 4,000 soldiers.
In Zhao Changshu's telescope, he saw these four Japanese bombers flying staggeringly over Lengkou Pass, facing a section of the old Great Wall 1 kilometer away, dropping a series of small black bombs like hens laying eggs. point.
Earth-shaking explosions and strong vibrations came from 1 kilometer away. Amidst the rising smoke and fire, Zhao Changshu saw that the walls of the ancient Great Wall were unscathed. Countless bombs either fell on the cliffs outside the walls, or were destroyed. It fell on the hillside inside the city wall.
The problem is, outside this section of the Great Wall is a cliff-like canyon. There is no way to lead to the city gate. Of course, there will be no troops stationed there. What do you mean by throwing the bomb there?
After dropping their bombs, several Japanese bombers waved their clumsy wings as if to show off, and then flew leisurely into the distance under the watch of nearly 10,000 Chinese and Japanese officers and soldiers.
Colonel Jiro, who had seen all this, almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Baga! These stupid pigs of the Air Force, are you blind or do you think the empire has too many bombs?"
The problem is that this farce is not only a waste of imperial resources for more than a dozen bombs, but the key point is that Taibaga has been embarrassed. You can hear the faint shouts coming from the mountains. It is the Chinese army cheering and laughing. But all of his subordinates were disgraced and loudly cursed Lu Hang for being such a stupid pig.
However, despite the scolding, Hattori Jiro still issued the order for the bombardment.
"Boom boom boom..."
The sound of explosions and thick smoke once again shrouded the first position at Lengkou Pass, and this time the Japs' artillery stopped shelling in less than 5 minutes.
You must know that the Huncheng 14th Brigade brought their own ammunition to attack Lengkou. They will not have any replenishment until the main force of the Japanese army comes up. Yesterday, they fired more than half of the artillery shells they carried, so they must save it now It's useful, after all, the landlord's family doesn't have much food left.
At this time, the first position was replaced by the 2nd company of the 1st battalion on defense, and the 3rd company served as the reserve team.
The 2nd Company also lost dozens of brothers in the last round of Japanese artillery fire yesterday. Today, they were extra careful to guard against the Japanese artillery. The anti-cannon holes were dug dozens of centimeters deeper than usual, so it didn't matter. loss.
After hearing the notice from the observer that the Japanese army had started attacking again, hundreds of soldiers from the 2nd Company entered the position in an orderly manner. This time they were also prepared to follow the 1st Company's style of play, not to shoot at the Japs from a distance, but to fight with them instead. The devils play close combat.
However, this time the Japs were very thief, they stopped 300 meters away from the 2nd company position, set up the light and heavy machine guns and started shooting test. The Japs infantry also stopped attacking forward and all lay down on the obstacles. and craters, aiming and shooting towards the position.
This scene made the commander of the 2nd company confused about the Japs' plan, so he could only order the troops not to show their faces. Anyway, I won't shoot if you don't come up. It's not worthwhile to play long-distance shooting with these little Japs.
In fact, there are a few soldiers in the 2nd company who are usually good at marksmanship, but the lesson learned from the 1st company yesterday taught them that there are more Japs with good marksmanship, so there is no need to let your sharpshooters risk their lives just to kill one or two more Japs. Danger.
When the Japs opened fire with random shots, and a scene that stunned everyone appeared, the Japs actually withdrew.
This strange move was reported to the headquarters. Meng Yuting sighed to Zhao Changshu: "I'm afraid the little devil has seen through our intentions. This kind of tentative attack is actually to divert our defensive attention and prevent us from taking it lightly. At the same time, It can also paralyze the vigilance of our front-line defenders, who knows when they will attack for real."
Zhao Changshu nodded with a serious face and said: "The key is that Awen and the others also reported that the defensive positions of the Japanese camp are also very tight. There are still more than 4,000 people in combat. It will not be easy for us to forcefully attack them. I'm afraid the casualties will not be small."
Of course, Meng Yuting knew that Zhao Changshu was reminding him from the side that the Japanese were now very defensive and should not take risks easily. Zhao Changshu actually took care of his face as the commander-in-chief and did not speak to him in a Shangguan tone.
"Of course we can't take things by force in this situation. We can only respond to changes by staying the same and wait for opportunities again." Meng Yuting shook his head and said.
Xu Zhiqin, leader of the 1st regiment, said somewhat faintly: "Then if we spend time with the Japanese like this, wouldn't all our previous arrangements be in vain?"
In fact, he still had some opinions in his heart. If the Japanese didn't come to attack, then his 1st regiment would be bombarded by planes and artillery every day. It was reasonable to have some thoughts in his heart.
"No, there will definitely be opportunities. The little devils will never bother us like this. They will definitely have a conspiracy. So I suggest that we withdraw from the front line tonight."
