The fighting is still going on, and the fighting between the Zhiyi regiment and the Japanese army has not stopped.
After all, the officers and soldiers of the Zhiyi Regiment had the advantage of geographical location and their firepower was not weak. They temporarily prevented the majestic Japanese army from rushing forward.
This group of Japanese soldiers received a death order. Even if their comrades fell, they had to step on their comrades' shoulders and rush upward.
The Japanese army's grenades continued to exert their power, almost aiming at the National Army's heavy machine guns. For a time, the National Army's firepower also began to gradually weaken.
Looking at this scene, Zhang Tian gritted his teeth. If the small artillery battery had not been used for air defense, he would have wanted to directly set up the dual-purpose Soloton machine gun directly on the position and shoot at these Japanese troops.
"Damn, these little bitches of Japan!" Zhang Tianhai cursed angrily as he watched these officers and soldiers fall one by one under the firepower of Japanese artillery and machine guns.
Li Chunfei, who also saw that the firepower of his troops was gradually being weakened, said with worry on his face: "Regiment leader, if this continues, our first battalion of new recruits may not be able to withstand the Japanese army's firepower attack..."
Zhang Tianhai gritted his teeth, then picked up the phone: "Hello, I'm Zhang Tianhai, answer the call from the Third Battalion!"
Soon, the call was connected.
Zhang Tianhai didn't hesitate and said directly to the phone: "Is the Third Battalion Commander Wang Ziqing here? I'm Zhang Tianhai!"
"Reporting to the regiment, Third Battalion Commander Wang Ziqing reports to you!" A clear voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Wang Ziqing, immediately send me your machine gun company to support the First Battalion! Right now!" The gunshots all around were so loud that Zhang Tianhai shouted directly into the phone.
"Yes, Tuanzuo!" Wang Ziqing responded and then directly issued the order.
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Tianhai breathed a long sigh of relief, and then continued to watch the progress of the battle.
Li Chunfei's battalion had the most recruits and was responsible for guarding the main position, so Zhang Tianhai was really worried, so he personally took charge of the first battalion and conducted battle command in person.
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The casualties of the Japanese army began to increase gradually, and Kawashima Tsumi's face became increasingly impatient. After all, this was an attack from the rear, which did not occupy a geographical advantage, and the enemy's firepower was not weaker than theirs, except for the artillery, which was not as powerful as theirs. In addition, other supporting firepower is only strong but not weak.
In particular, the power of mortars and grenade launchers was considerable. The main reason was the intensive artillery fire. In addition, the Second and Fourth Battalions also mobilized firepower for appropriate support, which resulted in a bloody blow to the Japanese army.
Without the proper fire support of these two battalions, it would be difficult for the firepower of one battalion alone to face the onslaught of so many Japanese troops.
"Fight! Don't be soft! Throw the grenade as far as you can!" Xu Dalian was shouting, very excited.
Although five or six people in Xu Dalian's class have fallen, this does not affect his passion for fighting. After all, the war has reached this level and it is impossible not to continue.
The more fierce the war, the greater the casualties. This is an unchanging truth since ancient times.
"Sir, the Second Company has suffered heavy casualties and is about to lose more than half of its troops. Do we need to put in the reserve team immediately?" The deputy commander of the First Battalion and Second Company came up and reported to Zhang Tianhai and Li Chunfei.
"Initiate the reserves of the third company immediately to ensure that the position is not lost! You go back to command the battle immediately, and I will let the messenger convey the matter of committing the reserves!" Li Chunfei said directly, it's time now, if you don't commit the reserves, wait for the enemy to rush If you come up here and fight hand-to-hand, you will suffer big losses.
"Yes, sir!" In response, the deputy company commander of the second company hurriedly got off.
"Commander!" Li Chunfei shouted in a deep voice.
"Here!" the ordering soldier stood at attention and saluted.
"Immediately order the third company of the reserve team to go into battle immediately!" Li Chunfei said in a deep voice, but don't forget that he is now also a battalion commander, and the commander of a main battalion, so he naturally has official authority.
"Yes, sir!" After receiving the order, the orderly soldier ran out immediately.
In the dark night, countless Japanese troops rushed forward, but they fell one by one and died in the battle under the constant firepower.
Kawashima Tsumi, who was responsible for commanding the attack on the front line, was shocked to see this scene. However, they had no choice. If they wanted to take Zhangshan from the enemies in front of them, they had to open a gap from here. .
Since the location of Zhangshan Mountain is dangerous, and the easiest way to enter the mountain is the line of defense guarded by this battalion, the first battalion faces the greatest pressure.
"It's a waste of gas! Go ahead!!" Tsumi Kawashima raised a samurai sword and shouted with bared teeth.
However, things are not subject to human will. The Japanese army's passionate charge could not overwhelm the national army's defensive front, but it suffered a lot of losses.
"So, the firepower of these Chinese troops is too fierce. If we continue to attack, I am afraid that the casualties will be greater, and it will most likely cause time delay, causing the pursuers of the Chinese army to catch up! Mr. Chichai, I We believe that we should be flexible and should not be rigid in completely obeying the orders of higher authorities!" Kato Yushin, who is also the captain, said to Colonel Akashiba Yaezo.
Akashiba Yaezo thought for a while and said: "Kato-kun, hold on for five more minutes, hold on for five more minutes, and we will retreat! We have already suffered so many casualties, and it would be a great pity to give up right now." The mountain is one of the advance positions for our army's next attack on Taierzhuang, and its strategic significance is undoubted. This is loyalty to the emperor! Therefore, Kato-kun and I will fight together!"
"That's all we can do. If there is still no improvement in the frontline operations after five minutes, then please ask Akashiba-kun to issue a retreat order to preserve the essence of our team and not make unnecessary sacrifices!" Kato Yushin's expression Said very seriously.
"Well, this is inevitable." Akashiba Yaezo responded with a serious look on his face.
To be honest, Akashiba Yaezo is not ugly, and he is a bit biased towards the standard of handsome men. However, in terms of age, Kato Yushin is still several years older, and Kato is also a relatively stable type of person. Therefore, Akashiba Yaezo still valued his opinions.
However, while the temporary westward marching detachment composed of the remnants of the Akashiba Regiment and the Kato Regiment hesitated, the fifth artillery in the regiment's artillery position on the top of the mountain had already been set up.
The artillery is about to fire!
The commander of the artillery battalion, Zhao Chengge, was adjusting the angles of these artillery pieces on the mountain. This time, he wanted to hit back all the artillery shells that had just been hit on the mountainside. He not only wanted to take down the Japanese artillery positions, but also to fire on the attacking Japanese troops. cover!
"The muzzle is tilted downward two degrees, and the muzzle is tilted three degrees southeast. Prepare for artillery fire!!!" Zhao Chengge was yelling.
The deputy commander of the artillery battalion is responsible for setting up the artillery that has just been brought up. They must complete it as quickly as possible, otherwise they will not be able to kill these naughty little devils!
Under Zhao Chengge's roar, the first five artillery pieces set up by the artillery battalion of the Zhiyi Regiment were already under the operation of the artillery, ready to fire at any time!
"Cannon No. 1 is ready!"
"Cannon No. 2 is ready!"
"Cannon No. 3 is ready!"
"Cannon No. 4 is ready!"
"Cannon No. 5 is ready!"
The artillerymen were reporting loudly. After all, they were ready to fire at any time!
"fire!!!"
Zhao Chengge roared, and immediately waved the small flag in his hand downwards, and a burst of fireworks immediately erupted from the muzzles of five 75-mm-caliber Type 38 field guns.
At the same time, there was also a huge noise.
"Bang!!!"
"Bang!!!"
"Bang!!!"
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The five artillery pieces fired almost at the same time, and the sounds almost blended into one, which was very pleasant and shocking!
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PS: To make up for last night’s second update, I’ll update it later tonight!
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