"Skydive." With a brief command, the Chinese army's first actual airborne landing officially began. A paratrooper jumped out of the cabin, stretched out his arms, and blended into the blue sky. They felt the impact of the airflow and experienced With the pleasure brought by the descent, the buildings on the ground are getting closer and bigger. Open the parachute, and suddenly a strong force drags the paratrooper who is falling rapidly back into the air. The refreshing feeling just now is eliminated. Instead, they felt a sense of security. They quickly took off the submachine guns hanging on their chests, took out the magazines, and controlled the parachutes to land in the city. They loaded the bullets and were ready to go into battle at any time. More than 70 white umbrella flowers bloomed in the air, and on the ground The Chinese army cheered and cheered. The motherland has not forgotten them. The reinforcements arrived, and several large empty boxes with 3 parachutes slowly landed in the city. After the soldiers opened them, they found that there were some artillery shells, bullets, and food inside, as well as a box. Inside are letters from home and medals. The morale of the soldiers was greatly boosted. The Japanese fighter jets in the air suffered heavy losses and retreated hastily. Although the two large transport planes were trailing thick smoke behind them, they still flew tenaciously towards the base. Some Chinese fighter jets covered their retreat, and some swooped down to clear the excess. The ammunition was poured on the heads of the Japanese troops, and then flew over the trenches of the Chinese army, receiving the applause and cheers of the soldiers.
The guards and I walked through the streets and alleys, ran on the front line, awarded medals to meritorious soldiers, encouraged them to kill more Japanese, and personally commanded a 37mm anti-tank gun to destroy two Japanese Type 95 tanks with 6 shells. When I came to the field hospital, the soldiers gave me the highest salute. I was equally proud of the soldiers. I awarded medals to all the soldiers who had won the war and told them that the Houyi Armored Regiment would never Abandon them, we will live and die with Lan Ling. Even a seriously injured warrior is still full of energy and eager to kill the enemy again after recovering from his injuries.
All 70 airborne troops landed safely in various places in the city. Lan Jiangping, the captain of the airborne troops, reported to me: "Reporting to Commander Wang, the airborne troops have been ordered to return to construction. The follow-up personnel will arrive at the same time as the large troops tomorrow." He stepped forward. He took a step forward and handed me a written order. I replied loudly: "Captain Lan, welcome you back to the army. Chief of Staff Wang has been thinking about you for a long time." I opened the order and was overjoyed: "All the troops of the 20th Army are in place. We will be here tomorrow morning." To launch an all-out attack, four divisions and 11 regiments can be put into combat. We have to hold on for one more day, and the hard days will be over."
Wang Hongxian also ran over, and Lan Jiangping hugged him warmly. They were also old friends. Wang Hongxian was Lan Jiangping's senior brother in Huangpu. He helped him many times when his superior students bullied him, so the two have always had a personal relationship. Very good. After the formation of the armored regiment, Lan Jiangping was also placed under my organization, but was transferred by Li Zongren to support the Taierzhuang garrison. Since the war in Taierzhuang has gradually subsided, we can use the airborne capability of the airborne brigade to motivate us. The confidence of the soldiers became the core figure in the operation to mend the sky.
Lan Jiangping's airborne brigade was replenished by me to the north of the city. Now the Japanese troops in the east and south of the city can only protect themselves. The Yamaguchi brigade in the west of the city has no time to take care of itself. Only the Fuguang regiment in the north of the city relies on cutting-edge troops with strong tank forces and has repeatedly launched attacks. If we hold on for a day, our army's reinforcements will come in a steady stream and encircle the Japanese Isoya Division.
Tanaka already knew that the danger was approaching. He was as keenly aware of the danger as a wild animal. He did not wait for Isoya's order and immediately issued an emergency order. He sent reinforcements from two brigades to Yamaguchi's position, hoping that Yamaguchi could hold it. The blocking position to the west of Lanling blocked the advance of the Chinese army and bought time for the Fuguang Regiment to capture Lanling, open up communication lines, and lead all the troops on hand to retreat north. At the same time, Tanaka also secretly made up his mind that if he could not capture it, Lan Ling, he walked around the city, and Tanaka had no choice but to abandon Isotani's fate.
Captain Fukumitsu also received a report from the reconnaissance force. A large number of well-equipped Chinese troops have appeared in front of the Yamaguchi brigade. As many as 9 regiments have been identified. Their strength far exceeds Yamaguchi's troops. They are all the elite troops of the Chinese army, the Central Army.
"Soldiers who receive medals, step forward." Gu Tianhao, commander of the 12th Regiment, proudly looked at the six soldiers who took a step forward. They all showed extraordinary courage in previous battles, annihilated the Japanese army, and rescued A hero to his comrades.
Chai Taibao, a tall man of 1.90 meters, was a machine gun shooter. During the battle to block the attack of the Japanese Fuguang Regiment, when the deputy shooter was killed and his own left arm was injured, he fought bravely and killed more than 30 Japanese soldiers, protecting the city defense. The position was not breached by the Japanese army and the Japanese army did not break into the city. He was awarded the ninth-class Yunhui Medal.
Liang Gaohu, an infantryman, was awarded the eighth-class Baoding Medal for his heroic efforts in blocking the attack of the Fuguang Regiment and destroying a Japanese tank on his own.
Lu Zhensheng, an infantryman, braved fierce Japanese artillery fire to rescue his comrades during the battle to block the attack of the Fuguang Regiment, and was awarded the eighth-class Yunhui Medal for his bravery.
Zhu Xi, a native of Hunan, was a sergeant squad leader. During the battle to block the attack of the Fuguang Regiment, he risked his own life and commanded his comrades to resist the Japanese attack, and then launched a counterattack. He annihilated more than 20 Japanese soldiers with the force of a squad. He established a meritorious service and was awarded the seventh-class cloud. Medal of command.
Zhao Xile, lieutenant platoon leader, took the lead in blocking the attack of the Tanaka Regiment. After our army's position was captured, he launched a counterattack, annihilated the Japanese army and regained the position. He was gloriously wounded, but he could not stand on the front line and continued to command the troops to defeat the Japanese army and stabilize the situation. He joined the front line, established meritorious service, and was awarded the fourth-class Yunhui Medal.
Li Shengtang, the sergeant squad leader, took over the command of the platoon leader who died during the battle against the Tanaka Regiment. He rescued the surrounded friendly troops, rescued 3 wounded people, seized 1 machine gun and 1 grenade launcher, and wiped out 30 Japanese troops. Many people drove away the invading Japanese army, made great achievements, and were awarded the seventh-class Yunhui Medal.
I firmly held Zhao Xile's left hand and personally brought the medal to his chest. Then Captain Gu Tianhao awarded them the medal. Although it was in a simple building and there was no good food or wine, there was a rumbling sound. The sound of cannons and rattling gunfire made the soldiers even more excited, eager to kill the enemy, serve the country, and hang a precious medal on their chests.
Smoke, fire, and shrapnel were raging in the city. Countless Japanese troops rushed into the city howling. The defenders did not panic because the Japanese troops had fallen into a trap. Our guns were aimed at and prepared from three directions. The soldiers calmly held their guns, tried to slow down their breathing, and waited for the arrival of the Japanese army.
A large group of Japanese troops rushed into the ruined city in ecstasy. There was no sound of gunfire. They slowed down and peeked at the surroundings furtively. Suddenly, a signal bomb soared into the sky. The Japanese looked around, wondering what was going on. Chen Mingtian fired the directional landmine buried under the ruins. Thick smoke and flames rose among the Japanese troops, causing them to cry and howl. There were countless casualties. Along with the explosions, countless grenades rained down on the Japanese troops. The explosions were tragic. The sounds of shouting and shooting created a spectacular war scene. After throwing the grenades, the soldiers of the Chinese army immediately used automatic weapons to shoot at the Japanese army. In less than 10 minutes of fighting, all the soldiers of a squadron of the Japanese army were killed. In the north of the city, no one escaped. On the contrary, the price paid by the Chinese soldiers was only 4 killed and 19 wounded. The best performers were the airborne troops.
