Chenjialing, the ring defense fortification built by the Seventh Company, was an eye-opener for Gao Wancheng.
Gao Wancheng was also an expert in defense, but the fortifications he built were all linear, usually three front and back trenches. Each trench was at least 1.5 meters deep, and key positions were covered with earth.
The seventh company's defenses are much more complicated. A simple summary is three horizontal and four vertical, echelon configuration.
The first and second lines of defense are 80 meters apart, and the second and third lines are 150 meters apart. Two longitudinal traffic trenches were dug behind the third line leading to the reverse slope.
Each horizontal line of defense is not straight, but curved, with twists and turns in the middle.
There are four longitudinal communication trenches between each line of defense, which are covered with a large amount of pine wood. The pine wood is covered with branches, and the branches are covered with excess soil from digging the trenches.
The longitudinal communication trenches are not straight either. A hole for hiding soldiers is dug into it every other section. The top is covered with three layers of pine wood and soil, just like a layer cake. The shells hitting such a hole for hiding soldiers will even pop out.
There are not only caves for hiding soldiers in the fortifications, but also a large number of shooting positions. The shooting positions are much shallower than the trenches and are slanted. People can lie down on them and shoot, which has a certain degree of protection.
There are also a large number of cat-ear holes for individual soldiers in the horizontal trenches. They can store ammunition and supplies, and can also temporarily hide people. The top of the hole is more than one meter above the ground, and there is no problem at all when artillery shells explode on it.
The Seventh Company was like a groundhog, digging and digging almost non-stop. If there was enough time, they would dig more until the Japanese came over.
Gao Wancheng called the first company commander and several platoon commanders together and said to them:
"Comrades, have you seen the fortifications of the Seventh Company? When you have time, learn more about their defense experience from Platoon Leaders Li and Zhang of the Seventh Company, and promote it to the whole battalion when you return!"
Through communication with Li Qing and others, Gao Wancheng found that Seventh Company had many successful experiences worth learning from, and he now admired Chu Xiong very much.
A company can establish such a large base area and hold it. This alone is worthy of his humility and learning.
"This set of fortifications is quite good, but it's tiring!"
The platoon leader couldn't help but complain that the soldiers were so tired just cutting down trees that day that they couldn't stand up straight.
"Comrades, if you sweat more before the war, you will bleed less during the war! The comrades of the Seventh Company have been digging trenches. Have you ever seen them complaining about suffering and tiredness?"
After Gao Wancheng finished speaking, his expression was filled with hatred.
When the platoon commanders saw that the battalion commander was about to go crazy, they hurriedly went to do their own business. Judging from the situation reported by Company Commander Chu, the Japanese would arrive in one day at the latest.
The main force of the Seventh Company led by Chu Xiong has left Liu Town, and the entire Liu Town has begun to mobilize. Villages have begun to hide food, make dry food, and be ready to evacuate at any time.
"Chu, they are civilians. According to the "Japanese Mutual Treaty", the Japanese will not do anything to them! This will cause a flow of refugees and is a violation of the legitimate rights of civilians!"
Aaliya, this foreign girl, started causing trouble again. Chu Xiong was speechless after hearing this. It would be damned if the Japanese abide by some bullshit "Geneva Convention".
"Alia, you have never seen what these beasts have done. I will not leave the people in their hands!"
"I advise you to shut your beautiful mouth from now on, otherwise I won't mind plugging it for you with my stinky socks!"
Chu Xiong was very annoyed by these self-righteous reporters, who failed to accomplish enough and failed more than they did.
Aaliyah wanted to protest, but John stopped her and made a silent gesture.
John is a soldier. This time the Japanese's brutal attack on their flying formation made him full of hatred towards the Japanese. Several of his comrades who were flying fighter jets were killed by the Japanese. If not for his fate, several of them would have been shattered into pieces. .
"Chu, I am also a soldier. Please allow me to join your battle. I will kill the son of a bitch!"
Chu Xiong didn't waste any time and just threw him a Jin-made Thompson submachine gun.
"Protect them both, you are the last line of defense!"
"Yes!"
John took the gun and returned the military salute of the Goshawk Kingdom very carefully.
In Chu Xiong's view, agreeing to a soldier's request to participate in the battle is the greatest respect for him.
Chu Xiong sent the cavalry out. Their mission was to go back to the rear of the Japanese. After the Japanese launched a counterattack, they were responsible for chasing and killing them.
With the strength he currently possesses, it is very difficult to annihilate a large group of Japs. His bottom line is to defeat and severely injure the Japs!
After the cavalry was discharged, Chu Xiong still had four infantry platoons, a machine gun platoon, and an artillery platoon, with a total strength of nearly 400 people.
He must be prepared for the worst-case scenario that Chenjialing cannot withstand the Japs. If this is the case, he will let the Japs into the base area, strengthen the walls and clear the fields, and then slowly eliminate them through guerrilla warfare.
All Chuxiong can do now is wait in the mountains and forests!
Outside Liu Town, Zhou Weiguo's Falcon Special Forces team was also waiting. He was waiting for a chance to hit.
"Captain, do we really have to fight for the guy named Chu? That's a group of devils!"
"Wang Han, you have to remember that we are not fighting for any one person, but for this country and this nation!"
"Wang Han, if you are scared, you can leave by yourself, but you can't spread such negative remarks!"
"Captain, who do you think I, Wang Han, am? When was I ever afraid of Japanese soldiers?"
"Then show your true abilities. Since you have received the mission from Chu Xiong, you must complete it at all costs. Don't let the Eighth Route Army look down on you!"
"Come on, captain, just watch, let's show those mud-legged guys what a special operations elite is!"
"Wang Han, you lead a team to use anti-tank rifles to knock down the Japs' first box truck. You must time it well. It happens to be when the Japs transport vehicles pass under the artillery. I will personally deliver the Japs. Take a dirt plane!”
"Remember, retreat after fighting. Don't stay in the fight. We are still far away from Chenjialing. We have plenty of time to play with them!"
After Zhou Weiguo finished deploying, Wang Han left with a team. He was going to set up an ambush position.
They only have one anti-material sniper rifle, and there are not many bullets. They are all imported from the Hans Cat Empire at a high price. They are very precious, and they must ensure a sure kill with one hit!
