The Japanese independently formed the fifth brigade field artillery brigade position. Eight 95-type 75mm cannons were arranged in two rows. This was considered a heavy artillery on the Chinese battlefield. This was not because the Japanese did not have large-caliber heavy artillery, but because of the poor traffic conditions. Restricted the use of large-caliber artillery.
The Japanese have several heavy artillery brigades in China. They are all equipped with heavy cannons of 150 mm or above, which are strategic-level. However, this thing is impossible to have on the battlefield behind enemy lines. It can only be used to attack big cities like Jinling and Jiangcheng. Useful.
For example, the Japanese Type 89 150mm heavy cannon weighed 10 tons. At that time, China's dirt roads could not withstand it, and even the push cannon could not push it.
The Type 95 75mm field gun only weighs 1.1 tons and can be pulled by two mules and horses. It requires a road, and it cannot be taken with it for raids in the countryside.
This time the Fifth Brigade brought eight 75mm field guns, which was their limit. Bringing eight field guns in the Taihang Mountains was very dependent on roads, and many places were inaccessible.
In addition, they also brought a dozen Type 92 infantry guns, all of which were assigned to the brigade as supporting firepower.
On the artillery position, the Japanese artillerymen were busy loading artillery shells and firing wildly at the Eighth Route Army position. Boxes of artillery shells were piled next to the gun mounts;
Their position was guarded by an infantry squadron on each flank.
After the artillery shells were loaded, the signal soldier raised a small blue flag to indicate that he was ready and waiting for the commander's command.
"Kill the chicken and give it to me!"
Japanese captain Matsuura Ryuro personally issued the attack command.
"Boom boom boom..."
There was another round of eight-gun salvo, and eight artillery shells roared towards the company's position. The huge explosion collapsed sections of trenches. From time to time, figures in gray military uniforms were buried in the soil by the collapsed trenches.
The company was silently enduring the ravages of artillery fire...
"Choo Choo Choo……"
Major Matsuura suddenly heard a series of strange sounds breaking through the air and came straight towards them;
As expected of the artillery battalion captain, he reacted instantly and his face turned pale with fright.
"Gun-Group"
"Boom boom boom..."
Six 107mm rockets flying from a distance of two kilometers away instantly covered the Japanese artillery position. The entire artillery position was a sea of fire. Poor Matsuura was almost burned to steam, along with a man who was very close. The infantry squadron also covered it.
"Boom boom boom..."
"Boom boom boom..."
The explosion of the rocket launcher detonated a large number of artillery shells piled on the ground. The old Japanese Ishii who was one or two kilometers away were knocked to the ground by the shock wave generated by the explosion.
"Bagaya Road, was there an earthquake?"
Ishii, who is from Kyoto, first thought of the Great Kanto Earthquake more than ten years ago. It was so terrifying!
"Your Majesty General, it's not an earthquake, it's an artillery position. The Imperial Army's artillery position was attacked by an artillery group of the Eighth Route Army. Chu Xiong hid an artillery group in the mountains. How despicable!"
Nishikawa said sadly and angrily.
"Xichuan Jun, how come the heavy artillery group is hidden on the mountain? Is it used as a fixed fort? Bagayalu, where did Chuxiong get so many heavy artillery?"
"Your Majesty General, it should be the heavy artillery thrown away by the Hengshan detachment when it was shattered!"
Nishikawa remembered that the Eighth Route Army had captured a large number of field artillery from the Hengshan detachment. They must have found a way to get the field artillery into the mountains and forests in advance;
Then it was used as a fixed fort. No wonder Chuxiong built a defensive position on the back of the mountain.
"Your Majesty General, the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery poses a great threat to us. We need to request planes to come over for bombing!"
Nishikawa's proposal is very targeted, but unfortunately the Commander has already said that there are no more aircraft to protect the small Anping battlefield.
At this time, a communications staff officer stumbled in. Ishii slapped him twice in anger and cursed:
"Baga Yalu, do you still look like an imperial warrior?"
The communications staff officer’s face was swollen and he could only endure the pain and report to Ishii:
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, Akiyama Squadron has come to report that the field artillery brigade was attacked by an unknown heavy artillery group and detonated a pile of shells on the ground;
The entire artillery brigade was shattered, the Tsuchiya Squadron suffered 52 casualties, and all eight field guns were blown up. "
"Bagayalu! Chu Xiong..."
Ishii suppressed the anger in his chest. He had taken all precautions but was tricked by Chu Xiong. Now there was no heavy artillery, but the Eighth Route Army still had artillery groups. One was going down, the other was going up, and the two sides were basically on the same level.
After the anger, Ishii began to calm down. After all, he was a general and his self-control ability was still very strong.
"Xichuan Jun, this should be the reason why Chu Xiong can hold us back. If we can't eliminate Chu Xiong's hidden artillery group, the subsequent battle will be difficult to fight!
Send electricity to the Commander and report to him that Chu Xiong has hidden the artillery group in the mountains and forests. If this artillery group cannot be blown up, it will be difficult to achieve the goal of annihilating Chu Xiong in this battle;
Chu Xiong is cunning and cunning, and is definitely a serious problem for the empire. Since they have surrounded him this time, even if they wipe out all the Ishii brigade, Chu Xiong must be eliminated! "
Ishii believes that after receiving the message, the commander will definitely send another plane over for tactical guidance.
"Xishan Jun, continue to attack the Eighth Route Army. If there is no heavy artillery, then use infantry artillery and mortars to provide fire support for the infantry;"
"The five brigades are fighting in a round-robin battle. They must eliminate Chuxiong under Anping City, and also generate electricity for Anping City, allowing them to attack from the flanks and put pressure on the Eighth Route Army!"
Old Japanese Ishii is preparing to use superior forces to fight a war of attrition against Chu Xiong. He has realized that Chu Xiong is a very formidable opponent. The bigger he develops, the greater the harm to the empire.
"Xichuan Jun, for the great cause of the empire, Chu Xiong must die!
Don't feel bad for the soldiers anymore. The most important thing the imperial army lacks are loyal and brave soldiers, but there is only one Chu Xiong in China, and he must die! "
Xichuan let out a laugh and said loudly:
"Your Majesty General, you are right. Every time the nation of China faces life and death, one or two heroes will appear. Their presence will unite the scattered China and defeat their powerful enemies!
This Chu Xiong will definitely become such a person in the future. If the empire wants to conquer the whole of China, a hero like Chu Xiong cannot be allowed to exist. Look at how many generals and warriors of the imperial army have died at his hands in the past two years since his rise?
This time he took a risk and was surrounded by us. He thought that by blowing up our artillery, the imperial army would have to accept a confrontation with him, because if the fight continued, both sides would be cheating! "
Ishii found a close friend in Nishikawa and took Nishikawa's words and said:
"But we were not as good as he wanted. The imperial army did not lack loyal and brave soldiers. I exchanged the Shijing Brigade and the Anping Garrison Brigade for more than 7,000 people, and exchanged Chuxiong's more than 3,000 people. I, Shijing, exchanged Chuxiong's Life!"
Nishikawa said decisively:
"With me, Xichuan, the rise and fall of the empire can be determined in one fell swoop. It's a bet!"
The little devil is really addicted to gambling. He would bet on the fate of the country or his life at every turn. They are a bunch of ruthless people.
Ten minutes later, the Japanese troops once again launched a tidal wave of offensive towards the company's position. The Japanese were looking for Chu Xiong desperately...
"Itaiya!"
"Ta-ta-ta..."
