Niujiacun, three consecutive blocking positions
The last common people in Niujia Village had already evacuated into the mountains, but the Third Company was stuck by the Japanese. Even after breaking out several times, they failed to break out. More and more Japanese soldiers surrounded them, and the situation became increasingly critical.
"Company Commander, Captain Yan called and suggested that we retreat to Qinglong Mountain. They are supporting us outside."
The platoon leader excitedly handed over a message. Li Chenxi took it and took a look at it before stuffing it into his pocket.
"Old Zheng, it is also very difficult for the guerrilla brigade. There are thousands of ordinary people on Qinglong Mountain. We cannot lure a large number of Japanese over there. Let the comrades hold on for a while longer. We will break out to the west by nightfall."
Li Chenxi once again chose to break out in the opposite direction of Qinglong Mountain. He did not intend to lead a large number of Japanese soldiers to where the common people were hiding. He was waiting for dark.
The Japs once again launched an attack on the Third Company's position. This time the Japs invested seventy to eighty men, half of the squadron, and the second, third, and fourth platoons were already engaged in the battle. Li Chenxi only had The next platoon and the artillery platoon, the only reserves, did not move.
The first platoon is the absolute main force of the third company, equipped with more than 30 sets of special warfare equipment, which were left to them by Chu Xiong after he eliminated the Japanese Takeshita Special Forces in Hujiayu last time;
The artillery platoon had two thunder cannons supported by the guerrilla brigade and three mortars that had been captured by the Japanese. He had been keeping them in his hands, waiting for the critical moment to give the Japanese a hard blow. He wanted to break out of the encirclement head-on!
The formation of the Japs' charge was very strict, with each other alternately covering each other as they rushed forward, and few of them rushed forward blankly. Such people would have basically reported to Amaterasu long ago.
The Third Company was not bad either. The Japanese made dazzling tactical moves and tried to lure the Third Company into shooting. Unfortunately, the comrades of the Third Company were not fooled at all. They were still waiting!
It wasn't until the Japs rushed to six or seventy meters away from the position, preparing for the final sprint, that the Third Company began to take action...
"Ta-ta-ta..."
"Bah hook bah hook bah hook..."
Almost in an instant, the entire position came alive. Rains of bullets were thrown at the Japanese. The charging Japanese fell one after another. If they didn't move, they would be overturned.
The Japs were indeed elite. After the initial panic, the Japs who had no casualties began to rely on the craters to fire at the Third Company, and the Third Company also began to suffer greater casualties.
The two sides entered the stage of fighting for consumption. Just because the Eighth Route Army had the advantage of the terrain, the two sides suffered a lot in the competition of marksmanship.
The Japanese persisted for another half hour, and finally left more than thirty corpses and retreated, taking away all the wounded and some bullets as they went down.
The Japanese are getting better and better at fighting now. They know what the Eighth Route Army lacks and they guard against it. Therefore, even if they win in positional warfare, they will not gain much advantage.
Fortunately, the current Third Company is no longer the Third Company when it first arrived in Niujiacun. A lot of ammunition was saved from the last cooperation with the guerrilla brigade. In order to show his magnanimity in front of Hu Jingwen, Yan Haoyu, an unscrupulous guy, A lot of extra things were given to the Third Company, and this silent move actually helped the Third Company.
The current Sanlian backbone is very strong, and it can afford to fight several such wars of attrition.
As soon as the Japanese infantry withdrew, the artillery came over. Fortunately, the fortifications built by the third company were built according to the standards of the guerrilla brigade. They were real ring fortifications with all kinds of anti-gun holes and cat-ear holes. Li Chenxi's learning ability is better than Li Chendong's Much stronger.
The anti-artillery whistle sounded, and the officers and soldiers of the Third Company quickly got into the anti-artillery holes, leaving only a few observation posts on the position.
"Boom boom boom!"
The Japanese artillery fire began to hit overwhelmingly. The position was blown up with dust, and sections of trenches were blown down. Fortunately, the first-level artillery fire of the Japanese brigade was just like this. In fact, there were no heavy artillery. It was just fun to watch the explosion.
As the artillery fire extended, the Japanese infantry began to charge again, this time on a larger scale, squadron level!
There were still two or three hours before dark, and it was not time to counterattack yet, so we had no choice but to hold on. After serving as a commander for more than a year, Li Chenxi also became as hard-hearted as iron.
No matter how difficult the battle was on the battlefield and how many sacrifices were made, the reserve team he held in his hands would not be sent up.
"Company Commander, there is at least one squadron of Japanese soldiers. The casualties among our comrades are very high. Let's go up in a row!"
"Hu Jingwen, when did it become your squad leader's turn to make irresponsible remarks about the battle command? Do you have any organizational discipline anymore?"
Faced with Hu Jingwen's request for a fight, Li Chenxi didn't give her any face, and scolded her back with a stern face.
"Huh, just don't let me talk or say anything. Who can show me with my dark face! It's just a fool's errand. Look at Captain Yan, he doesn't imitate him at all!"
Hu Jingwen cursed secretly and then went down angrily. Li Chenxi took out his binoculars and continued to watch the battle. Ci Bu was in charge. At this time, he had to stick to his own judgment.
Suddenly he found that there was chaos behind the Japs, and he heard the sound of gunfire, but the Japs rushing in front had not yet reached the gap...
"There are reinforcements!"
"There are definitely reinforcements!!"
Although he didn't know who it was, that direction was the direction of Hejia Town...
No matter who he is, since the Japs are in chaos behind him, we can't waste the opportunity!
"Communicator, order the artillery platoon to use up all the artillery shells! Blow up the enemy's starting position and give me a blast! I can't survive anymore! Use up all the artillery shells!"
"Inform the first platoon and wait for the enemy's charging infantry to get loose and counterattack!"
Li Chenxi quickly made the decision to fight back. The battlefield situation was changing rapidly, and if the enemy's situation changed, he would naturally change accordingly.
"Boom boom boom..."
As soon as Li Chenxi gave the order, the artillery platoon couldn't hold it any longer. The shooting elements had been adjusted long ago and were waiting for the order!
Two explosive charges and three mortars headed straight for the Japs headquarters. Li Chenxi had been putting up with the slutty Japs commander for a long time and never touched him.
The Japanese commander thought they had no artillery and the headquarters had moved 500 meters forward. This was looking for death!
Through the telescope, Li Chenxi saw the scene he was expecting. At least one explosive pack and one mortar shell hit the Japanese headquarters, and a smile appeared on his face after the conspiracy succeeded.
The artillery fire from the artillery platoon was still very fierce. The enemy's rear was in complete chaos. Most of the enemy squadrons attacking at the front also began to lose interest in fighting. The opportunity had come!
"Communicator, blow the charge! All personnel, fight back! Kill the son of a bitch!"
After giving the order, Li Chenxi picked up a Jin-made submachine gun and rushed out with the company headquarters. Even the cooks held up kitchen knives and began to charge...
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
A row of officers and soldiers who had been holding their breath rushed towards the Japanese like tigers down the mountain. Hu Jingwen even carried her beloved sniper rifle and held a submachine gun and rushed to the front, still acting like a new recruit. Carefully, I rushed to the front, like a female leopard descending the mountain...
"Ta-ta-ta..."
"Ta-ta-ta..."
Hu Jingwen fired two long bursts in a row, mowing down three Japanese soldiers. The charge was still satisfying. Li Chenxi pretended not to see her eating more and occupying an extra submachine gun. There were not many people left in the Third Company. Yeah, it's normal to have a preference.
A row of this new force suddenly burst out from the Japs' flank, catching the Japs by surprise. The already loose formation completely collapsed after this attack!
The main force of the third company on the position also began to counterattack
"Kill!"
