"It seems that the Japanese firepower on Tangshan Road is stronger than I imagined." Zhang Tianhai sighed lightly.
"These little devils are really nothing. They hide in high-rise places like the fourth and fifth floors to fire cold guns. Coupled with these machine guns, it's really fucking difficult!" As he said, Sun Hong punched him. He hit the sandbag in front of him, gritting his teeth.
"Old Sun, there is no rush, just wait! When the soldiers of the second battalion suppress the firepower on the opposite side, we will launch a charge!" Zhang Tianhai said.
"Okay! All we have to do is wait." Sun Hong said a little discouraged. Indeed, the combat effectiveness of these Japanese troops is no weaker than that of the Japanese troops five years ago.
At this time, it was already full daylight.
The warm sunshine shone on the officers and soldiers, but the officers and soldiers did not feel a trace of warmth.
The shadow of death still hovers over this coastal city. This is the last ray of warm sunshine that many dying soldiers feel.
The sky was cloudless. The culprit of the heavy rain that ravaged the city last night had long since disappeared without a trace, leaving only a blue sky.
Seagulls are flying and screaming in the sky, as if they are enjoying the freedom brought by the warm sunshine.
This is Zhaofeng Road, which is very close to the seaside. After Zhaofeng Road, Tangshan Road, and Dongxihuade Road, you will reach the Huishan Pier, which is heavily guarded by the Japanese army.
Warships flying plaster flags were cruising near the dock. As long as they found the Chinese army taking a step forward, the naval guns would arrive as scheduled.
This is the Japanese fleet, the invincible Japanese fleet that spans East Asia and even the Pacific in this era!
Time passed by minute by second, and the sea breeze with a salty smell slowly blew onto the land, blowing on the cold and murderous faces of the national army soldiers, motionless as a mountain.
The Japanese soldiers opposite the National Army soldiers were also waiting with all their concentration, waiting for the evil bullets to be fired at the moment when the National Army soldiers charged. They firmly believed that if they could defend this pier, they would be able to help the "Imperial Army". The arrival of large-scale reinforcements paved the red carpet of victory.
Kojiro Inu is a lieutenant colonel (lieutenant colonel) officer of the Japanese Marine Corps. He was assigned by Lieutenant General Kiyoshi Hasegawa to the Huishan Pier and was responsible for the defense of Huishan Pier and nearby areas.
To be honest, Xiao Inu Yijiro is not worried that Huishan Pier will miss, because they not only have land artillery, but also have artillery support from the naval fleet.
Land artillery, coupled with naval guns, can launch an artillery bombardment comparable to carpet bombing!
As for the overall trend of the battle in Shanghai, Xiaogu Yijiro is also very relieved. As long as he holds the Huishan Pier, he can say anything, just from the incident (note: the Japanese army called the Battle of Songhu as the "Shanghai Incident") to now - —
On August 14, nearly a thousand people from the Japanese Navy's First Mine Team landed at Huishan Pier.
On August 15, the entire Japanese Navy's Eighth Mine Team landed, also directly from Huishan Pier.
On August 16, the Japanese Navy's Third Mine Team landed directly from Huishan Pier.
Almost all the Japanese reinforcements landed from Huishan Pier, so we can imagine the importance of Huishan Pier. It is no wonder that Song Xilian issued a fatal order - Huishan Pier must be captured at all costs.
It can be said that as of last night, more than 4,000 Japanese Marines have landed directly from Huishan Pier to support the Japanese Special Marines in Shanghai. I believe that as long as they persist for a few more days and wait for local reinforcements to arrive, That is a great achievement. Is there still a long way to go to be promoted to colonel?
Thinking about it, Lieutenant Commander Xiao Inu Yijiro felt that it was flattering - according to his arrangement, it was not a problem at all to be able to withstand these Chinese idiots for three days, and the rank of colonel was within easy reach.
So what if we win Zhaofeng Road? Tangshan Road is the key point. If you can break through Tangshan Road, let's talk about attacking the dock!
As for defense, it has always been Xiaogu Yijiro's specialty. Just like this time when defending Huishan Pier, he adopted a front-light and rear-heavy configuration, placing a small number of people on Zhaofeng Road and Chao'an Road. The purpose of the road is to delay as much time as possible, and then place the key defenses on Tangshan Road, East Xihua De Road, and Pingjing Road, so as to block the enemy's advance to the maximum extent.
In order to delay time, Kogi Yijiro even put the few tanks on the front line, just to delay time and wait for reinforcements.
But what Xiao Inu Yijiro never expected was that this group of "China soldiers" who he had always looked down upon would actually capture two streets in front of him - Chao'an Road and Zhaofeng Road - in one night.
But even if these two roads fell, the Fair Road was actually in danger.
This was undoubtedly a slap in the face of Xiao Inu Yijiro, and it was painful.
However, fortunately, there is still a defense line on Tangshan Road and a defense line on East Xihua De Road. It can last for at least a day and a half, right? According to the reported position of the reinforcements, the Shanghai dispatched troops led by General Matsui Iwane will arrive in two days, and the credit will be paid by then.
Thinking about it, Xiao Inu Yijiro lay on the chair in the office, whistled gently, and let the sea breeze blow on his face, taking his time.
However, Xiao Inu Yijiro's "good life" did not last long. Within five minutes, the phone in his office rang.
Koinu Yijiro picked up the phone without thinking: "Moxi Moxi, I am Lieutenant Commander Koinu Yijiro, who are you?"
There was a burst of fierce gunfire from the other side of the phone, and the caller said: "Lieutenant Colonel Xiaoquan, I am Captain Panasonic Gengbing in charge of the defense line on Dongxihuade Road. The Chinese army is attacking very crazily now, and our army is in danger. It's in danger. I will lead all my soldiers to pieces, please be prepared, Lieutenant Colonel!"
After saying this, Panasonic Gengbing hung up the phone, leaving only a busy tone. It was obvious that the situation was very critical.
Xiao Inu Yijiro was stunned in front of the phone for about half a minute. Then he realized what he was doing and almost went crazy. He was furious and kept cursing: "Baga! Why are these Chinese people so unreasonable?" Gah! Panasonic plowmen, you bunch of horse dung! You can’t even hold a line of defense! Baga, Baga, Baga!!!”
The camera turns to the front of Tangshan Road and the time returns to five minutes ago.
At this time, the officers and soldiers of the national army were already ready. Since the first task when taking Zhaofeng Road was to clear out the Japs upstairs, the officers and soldiers of the Second Battalion made progress so smoothly.
Downstairs, Zhang Tianhai had been estimating the approximate time it would take for the preparations to be completed before the battle. Finally, eight minutes after the soldiers from the two platoons of the second battalion came upstairs, Zhang Tianhai issued the attack order.
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