While Ban Heng's division was storming the front line in Changzhou, the Japanese Sixth Division was also moving northward to storm the Huashan position.
Huashan is located on the Ma'anshan line, south of Nanjing, where the Japanese army is implementing their encirclement plan.
But Huashan's attack did not go smoothly. Although on China's battlefields, the national army often staged dramas of fleeing before the battle, there were also real soldiers who could defend their positions.
The defenders of Huashan Highlands, supported by the heavy artillery of the fortress, fired fiercely at the 13th Regiment of the Japanese 6th Division. The explosion of large-caliber artillery shells made a loud noise that shook the mountains.
Under the fierce bombing, the little Japanese lost their previous morale and could only escape from the position covered by artillery fire with their tail between their legs.
Today they truly experienced what China's firepower coverage is.
But later, a large number of Japanese aircraft came to support.
The Little Devils had absolute air superiority. After the Chinese were no longer able to engage in large-scale air battles with the Japanese, the Little Devils' bombers were in uninhabited territory in China's airspace.
More than thirty Japanese bombers, protected by eight fighter planes, carried out carpet bombing on the Huashan Highlands.
But this time, the Chinese defenders did not sit still and wait for death. They followed the successful example of Jiangyin Fortress in the battle with Yushan. In other words, they were following the Dragon Boat Festival method and used 88mm anti-aircraft guns to fight back against Japanese aircraft.
Although only two were shot down, the Japanese bombing formation was scattered and unable to carry out effective continuous strikes. They fled after the bombing was completed.
The Chinese defenders achieved an unprecedented victory, driving the commander of the Japanese 13th Regiment almost crazy with rage. After the bombing by the Empire's planes, the enemies on the top of the mountain were still alive and kicking.
Of course, the little devil will not give up the attack.
The Japanese did not know where they mobilized heavy artillery. First, they fired fiercely at the National Army positions with eight 150 mm cannons, and then used powerful 240 mm howitzers to suppress the artillery fire in the National Army fortress.
After the artillery carpet bombing, part of the Japanese 13th Regiment launched another attack on the commanding heights of Huashan.
This is the old trick of the Japanese: artillery bombardment, infantry charge, infantry rushes behind and artillery bombardment.
But what was different this time was that when the 13th Regiment was charging, a section of the Japanese 45th Regiment suddenly arrived. They coordinated the attack from the west of Huashan, causing huge casualties to the Chinese defenders.
By 11 o'clock in the battle, the Japanese army completely captured the commanding heights of Huashan.
After the troops took a short rest, in the afternoon of the same day, the Japanese 45th Regiment, in coordination with the 17th Cavalry Brigade, braved fierce firepower and launched an attack from Yunting Town to Dingshan east of Huashan.
The 618th Regiment of the National Army was stationed at Dingshan. Its tenacious resistance made it difficult for the Japanese army to move forward. The position changed hands several times. However, by 4 o'clock in the afternoon last night, the 618th Regiment was unable to fight anymore and could only choose to retreat and march toward Ma'anshan. direction to retreat.
As a result, the Japanese Sixth Division is one step closer to Nanjing, and Nanjing's outer defense line is in danger.
And if the Japanese Sixth Division and the Eighteenth Division arrive in Nanjing first, then the defenders on the Changzhou front line will not escape the fate of being surrounded and annihilated.
Of course, this is the battle report for November 30th, and as for December 1st, it has just begun.
In Nanjing City, Commander Tang looked at the latest battle report and sighed: "The Japanese attack seems to be a little earlier than expected. But this is harmless. Our real trump card is in Nanjing, and this city of Nanjing is the tomb of the Japanese. And Changzhou The front line fought very well, and the Jiangyin Fortress also fought very tenaciously. This is my great Chinese spirit."
"Reporting to the commander, the front line is tight, and reinforcements are being requested everywhere. Especially in Baijia Town, Commander Wang of the Eighty-seventh Division requested that troops must be sent for support. Because the people stationed in Baijia Town are talents of the party and state, and his father is also a member of the party and state. The elder statesman, this person is called Zhou Weiguo."
At this moment, Commander Tang's secretary came to report and handed the written report to Commander Tang's hands.
Of course, this is entirely for the sake of Mr. Wang and the party and state elders, otherwise who would submit such a report.
Commander Tang looked at Zhou Weiguo's rank and shook his head, because no one cared about the life and death of junior officers like Zhou Weiguo. To put it bluntly, they are cannon fodder.
However, Zhou Weiguo's identity made him a little embarrassed.
Commander Tang asked: "How come this Zhou Weiguo went to the front line?"
The secretary said helplessly: "I don't know about this, maybe he is young and energetic, right?"
"Huh, you are a ignorant boy. When you are in danger, you think of asking for help. But where are the reinforcements near him? Why is he guarding him in such a small town?"
Commander Tang expressed his disdain, and the secretary on the side quickly reminded: "Commander, once Baijia Town is lost, the Changzhou frontline defenders will be alone. But there are two divisions in Changzhou?"
"oh!"
Commander Tang nodded, but asked: "In that case, why don't we send troops to rescue with two divisions?"
The secretary added: "The 112th Division and the 103rd Division had fought fierce battles with the Japanese army at Jiangyin Fortress before. Both divisions suffered heavy casualties. In addition, the peripheral defense line of Changzhou's front line was also responsible for the two divisions, so these two There are not many troops left in the division. And the Zhou Wei State Department is going to support the Changzhou battle."
"I see."
Commander Tang nodded, then looked for it on the map with a magnifying glass, looked at it, and then pointed at the Bai family town and said: "Indeed, this position is very important. In this case, you can ask which troops below can be mobilized. Send someone out and go to support immediately. Remember to replace Zhou Weiguo, so that you can give an explanation to Mr. Zhou and Mr. Wang."
"Yes, I'll do it right away!"
Secret Technique took the order to discuss with the various garrison troops where to deploy troops to support Baijia Town and replace Zhou Weiguo.
Therefore, Commander Tang is very high-level from a strategic point of view, but tactically he is a mess.
However, he does not offend others and is very caring towards his younger generations. That's why the Chairman of the Generalissimo said: Commander Tang is the only one who can mobilize all the troops in Nanjing.
Fortunately, Commander Tang lived up to his command. After thinking of Zhou Weiguo, he thought of the Dragon Boat Festival.
He should keep this person for the Chairman, but Dragon Boat Festival offended too many people. This makes it very difficult for him.
So when the secretary came back, Commander Tang asked: "Where is that Dragon Boat Festival now? Has he arrived in Changzhou?"
The secretary replied: "There is no report on the Dragon Boat Festival yet. However, Commander Huo of the 112th Division sent a telegram saying that our army's two sets of secret codes have been intercepted by the Japanese army and the secret codes must be replaced as soon as possible."
Commander Tang sneered: "How is this possible? It's good enough that the Japanese army intercepted one of our secret codes, but they also intercepted two sets? Are you kidding me?
However, his worry is also justified. Let's use the encrypted one first. As for changing the encryption code, let's wait until the Battle of Nanjing is over. Now all the troops are using these two sets of secret codes. They are temporarily replacing them. Can they be replaced? Okay, that's it. I have to go boxing.
As the old saying goes, if you don't practice handicrafts for a day, the most important thing is persistence!
I just wanted to show the Japanese that despite the roar of their cannons, I remained motionless.
And not only will I fight in the mansion, I will also go to Nanjing City Wall to fight. I want to let the Japanese see what it means: Let the storms rise, and I will sit firmly on the Diaoyutai! ..."
