Staff Officer Wei pointed to the enemy and enemy postures made of stones and thatch on the ground: "From the terrain point of view, the Japanese have the upper hand now. The valley is open, the ridges on both sides are not high, and the mountains are not too steep. We can break out in any direction." There is hope for all.
Judging from the strength of the troops, there were only more than 200 Japanese soldiers pursuing him, so it was impossible for him to achieve siege on all sides.
The Japanese forces are either concentrated in the south of the valley or in the north of the valley. After the Japanese forces are dispersed, our current strength is one company, which is equivalent to the Japanese forces on either side.
In terms of firepower, we have automatic weapons and machine guns that are as good as those of the Japanese, and we have superior firepower.
However, the Japanese are on the defensive side and are disadvantageous to our breakout. "
The deputy chief of staff nodded: "Actually, although our breakout is unfavorable, the Japs' attack is equally unfavorable. No one on both sides has time to establish a position, so the difference between offense and defense is not big. One thing should be noted. Although this area is not It’s an occupied area, but we still have to be on guard against possible Japanese reinforcements!”
"Is it possible that the Japanese launched an siege on us because of the arrival of reinforcements?" Another staff officer suddenly asked.
"We can't take it for granted. If we suddenly turn south, the Japs can only follow us. Even if there are Japs in the south, they will definitely participate in the battle to besiege Li Tietou."
"It is impossible for the Japanese to place too many people on the mountain ridge. As long as the entire company concentrates its forces and breaks through in either direction, there will be a chance!" The staff officer still insisted on his opinion.
"If a company of our best-equipped guard battalion can't defeat half a squadron of Japanese soldiers, even if we stand out, what's the use?" The deputy chief of staff looked up at the sky: "Order, go south to test the attack, follow Launch a fierce attack on the Japanese who are blocking the enemy. It's best if you can break out. Even if you can't break out, you still have to figure out the enemy's troop strength and firepower layout!"
The platoon leader who received the mission took the telescope given to him by Zhang Weimin and visually inspected the Japanese blocking position.
Four hundred meters away,
The valley is about 200 meters wide in width, low in the middle and high on both sides.
There are few shrubs and many rocks in the valley, and the terrain is not complicated.
Whether you are attacking or defending, you can easily find cover.
As long as the troops are strong enough and the firepower is strong, it shouldn't be difficult to attack them.
The Japs were hiding in slightly higher places on both sides of the valley.
Attacking from a low position can only serve as a target.
Since both sides have equal strength, create chaos.
So the probing attack turned into lighting a fire and making smoke.
The south wind blowing in the mountains at this time of year, logically speaking, if it makes smoke, you have to smoke yourself.
A dozen staff officers commanded a company-level battle. If they still lost, they would be humiliated in the Xing'an Mountains!
Seeing the thick smoke billowing in the valley, the Japanese Lieutenant's expression immediately changed: "Strengthen the position immediately, they are going to break through head-on!"
The thick smoke continues to the north, indicating that this group of soldiers is worried about being attacked from both sides, and the legendary is to risk death and survive!
The retired Japanese lieutenant was quite experienced, but this time he miscalculated.
Because the advance team left, he did not have many troops.
Only one small team was deployed on the front, which was less than the strength of the troops.
Instead, two teams were deployed in the valley!
And the lieutenant is now in the north of the valley!
When the national army encountered the imperial army, they usually retreated and then retreated. This time, they actually dared to charge forward?
The lieutenant knew very well that the team that had circled to the front to block the attack quickly moved forward, and their physical strength had been exhausted long ago. It was very likely that they would not be able to stop the breaking out national army.
This time when we went into the mountains to sweep up, we originally thought it was just a simple massacre, so most people didn't wear gas masks!
It’s not that I didn’t bring it with me, the empire’s supplies are tight and the guard force is not equipped at all!
The Japanese second lieutenant in charge of blocking the attack did not expect that the Chinese army would attack by force as soon as they came up.
The valley is covered with rocks and there are bunkers everywhere.
The chances are almost equal for both offense and defense.
Rifle shooting is almost useless. They are all veterans of the battlefield. Who doesn't understand how to change places after shooting?
The distance between the two sides continued to close, and when they passed about thirty meters, the power of grenades and grenades began to show.
Wherever a gun goes off, there will be an explosion.
It's useless no matter how good your shooting skills are. Every time you take a shot, you'll get a grenade.
The same is true for the attacking side, it's a one-on-one fight for casualties!
Whoever has more people will take advantage!
When both sides suffered more than 20 casualties each, the battlefield situation had tilted towards the side that broke out!
The opponent had automatic weapons and there were many people. Several Japanese grenades were shot directly by submachine guns before they could throw them out.
The deputy chief of staff's judgment was very accurate. There really weren't many Japs!
Zhang Weimin was trembling in his heart. Fifteen men were killed and nine were injured.
On the battlefield, it is rare for soldiers to be killed and injured in close combat.
There is no way, the space between the rocks is small.
Watching the grenades thrown by the Japanese, there was no way to avoid them.
It's completely a life-for-life ending.
The Japanese on the mountain ridge kept shooting, but unfortunately the distance was too far.
A dozen rifle shots wouldn't do much.
In the valley, the sound of bayonets kept ringing.
Occasionally, wounded Japanese soldiers would sound explosions that would kill them with the soldiers who came to clean up the battlefield...
There was no time to dispose of the bodies of the fallen brothers. The soldiers tore off the identification strips sewn on the uniforms of the brothers who had been chatting and laughing with them ten minutes ago, took away the guns and ammunition, and emptied out all the belongings of the dead brothers.
The team quickly headed south.
Half an hour later.
The trailing Japanese team finally passed through the billowing smoke.
The fires on the ground in the valley were still smoking.
The Japanese lieutenant coughed desperately with a dark face.
Where are the figures of those fleeing soldiers?
The bodies of his warriors were everywhere among the rocks.
It's a pity that they can no longer salute themselves.
The sergeant who came down from the ridge did not dare to come forward. He knew that the lieutenant was in a bad mood now.
Japanese raids always have a purpose.
Some are for food, some are for the Eighth Route Army.
The purpose of the lieutenant of the security force is different from that of many Japanese soldiers. He does it for money.
There is also a big difference between veterans and recruits.
The Japanese recruits are likely to be loyal to the empire just for a slogan.
Veterans are different. They are used to seeing life and death and no longer believe in those nonsense.
The greatest hope actually comes from letters from home across the ocean.
Goals are the direction of their lives.
For the lieutenant, the group of soldiers was not captured.
The purpose of entering the mountain was not achieved, and the lieutenant felt very depressed.
It costs money to renovate the house at home.
It had been eight years since he left, and he received a letter from home saying that his wife had given birth to another son for him.
It seems that I will need to prepare an extra house in the future, which will also require money.
Going to the comfort station requires money, and taking his men out to drink also requires money.
The girl from Jinma's embroidery shop in the county town is doing well, but she wants more money.
I have always wanted to buy a better telescope, but it also costs money.
If you don’t have money, you’ll get together with a bunch of old friends and drink some sake, and you’ll be laughed at if you don’t even pay the geishas enough.
Now that the money is gone, what are you waiting for?
Keep chasing...
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I used to think that the Japanese were very powerful in combat, but that was not always the case.
In the later period, the mentality of the Japs' grassroots officers changed significantly...
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