As the Japanese artillery positions were set up, the Japanese infantry units were also ready to attack.
Unlike other troops, Zhang Tianhai's troops are equipped with buckets as standard equipment. This was specially installed to prevent the Japanese army from using poisonous gas bombs and other harmful things.
"I'm afraid this little devil will launch an attack soon. I'm afraid Lu Shaojie and the others will feel a little uncomfortable." Zhang Tianhai frowned slightly. He had already thought of the possibility that the enemy would use poison gas bombs. , but it is impossible for the Japanese army to use poison gas bombs in the first wave of attacks.
Why didn't the Japanese use poison gas bombs in the first round of bombardment? That's because they rely on artillery shells to completely destroy the enemy's frontline fortifications and provide their infantry with a shortcut without obstacles.
Therefore, Zhang Tianhai has a good idea, but he feels that from the beginning of the Japanese attack, his two main battalions will be assigned there, and it is also unknown whether his confidant and favorite general Lu Shaojie will be able to come back alive. This is also unknown. .
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As the Japanese army's preparations were completed, under the command of the Japanese artillery commander, rounds of 75mm-caliber artillery shells burst out from the Japanese army's muzzle, flying into the air with suffocating and deathly flames, and then fell heavily into the air. The ground hit the position of the guard troops of the National Army's Ninth Theater District.
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
"Boom~~Boom!!!"
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As the artillery shells fell, soil began to fly on the national army's position, and thick smoke from the explosion also slowly rose from the position.
At this time, Lu Shaojie was hiding in the artillery fortification, covering his ears tightly, and then opened his mouth wide, fearing that his improper operation would cause huge damage to his body.
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"Damn, it's so frustrating..." Zhang Tianhai clenched his fists and gritted his steel teeth. For him, this was a shame - because he had no air control, his position could only be bombarded by the Japanese army. Indiscriminate bombing, how could something like this happen in the powerful 21st century?
"Lao Zhang, wait a minute! Wait until later, the little devil will suffer." Guo Qiliang patted Zhang Tianhai's shoulder gently.
"Well, just wait!" Zhang Tianhai forced himself to calm down. In fact, whether the Japanese army would fall into his trap is still a matter of debate. After all, the initiative on the battlefield is in the hands of the Japanese, not the national army.
As the artillery shells tilted towards the national army's position, Ushijima Mitsuru also began to launch his first wave of attacks. He must achieve the expected goal in the first wave of attacks.
So, the question is, what is the expected goal?
Yes, Ushijima Mitsuru’s expected goal is to clear the obstacles to the general offensive in the first wave of attacks and test the current strength of the national army. Only in this way can he achieve success in the second and third waves of attacks. victory.
But Ushijima Mitsuru didn't want his troops to kill people. He also wanted to capture the national army's position in a wave of attacks.
As a result, Ushijima Mitsuru invested a whole brigade of troops in the first wave of attacks. This number was more than 1,100 people. It was indeed a large formation. Indeed, he also wanted to defeat all the enemies in one wave. If it doesn't work, the second or third time should work.
"Shajiji!!"
I saw the strong Japanese soldiers with white turbans on their heads charging towards the national army positions that were being bombarded. For them, the moment the artillery fire stopped, it was the moment when they were fighting the national army. It's time.
If you look down from the air, you will definitely find that these Japanese troops did not adopt the traditional pig attack tactic, but adopted a skirmish line attack, because for Ushijima Mitsuru, they are currently facing a wave of attacks. If an enemy with strong firepower and an unknown number rashly uses the pig attack tactic, the dense personnel will become the target of the enemy's ferocious firepower.
As the Japanese infantry troops gradually approached, the Japanese artillery fire stopped. At this time, the Chinese army officers and soldiers finally walked out of the artillery defense fortifications.
"Quick, quick, quick!! The little devil is coming up!!"
"The devil is coming!!"
Gu Chen "Take a gun and kill them!!"
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The position was very busy, and these national officers and soldiers were busy getting into their combat positions.
Lu Shaojie finally walked out of the trench. In his left hand he held a medium-sized rifle he had taken from his fallen comrades, and in his right hand he held a pair of binoculars. The helmet on his head was already covered with dust.
"Damn these little devils!" Lu Shaojie cursed as he walked behind a bunker and began to observe the situation ahead with a telescope.
In sight, these Japanese troops were advancing rapidly, and the distance from them was only about three to four hundred meters.
Seeing the Japanese army's long front, Lu Shaojie muttered: "These little devils are using skirmishers to hold such a long front. It seems that they have at least dispatched a brigade. This Japanese commander can't I’m really willing to leave my old job behind…”
"Listen to my order, the rifles and light machine guns can fire. The heavy machine guns and grenade launchers are hidden by me. You must not fire without my order!!" Lu Shaojie yelled.
Yes, Lu Shaojie just wanted to hide his clumsiness. He had to wait for the Japanese troops to get closer before fighting. After all, these Japanese soldiers were not good people. They had accurate marksmanship and extremely high military quality.
Keeping close and then attacking is the best way. Only in this way can the Japanese troops in front relax their vigilance.
"Yes, sir!!"
"Yes, sir!!"
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With one response after another, Lu Shaojie's order was finally conveyed.
At a distance of about a hundred meters, Lu Shaojie finally pulled the trigger.
"boom!!"
With a crisp gunshot, a bullet burst out from Lu Shaojie's gun barrel and hit a Japanese officer's cap hard. The Japanese officer fell down in response.
"Hit me hard!!" Lu Shaojie took advantage of the opportunity to withdraw the bullet and shouted quickly.
As Lu Shaojie issued this order, the officers and soldiers of the first battalion immediately launched fire suppression.
The gunshots rang out, and the momentum of the attacking Japanese troops was quickly suppressed. This short distance of more than a hundred meters was like a chasm, which could not be broken through. Even if it took a step forward, it would cost a certain amount of money. casualties.
Under the suppressed firepower of the national army, the Japanese soldiers began to look for bunkers and wait for opportunities to counterattack. Instead of going out to kill people at this time, why not just wait and see?
Ushijima Mitsuru, who was observing the situation on the front line through a telescope in the distance, naturally took in all the situation on the front line. He did not show any sadness for the casualties on the front line, but just smiled softly. This was expected after all. The thing that happened - the enemy's true strength has still not been revealed. Maybe if we wait a little longer, the results will come out.
Ushijima Mitsuru is not an ordinary Japanese commander who has just fledged. He is a scheming old fox. His unlimited soldiers are just some of his many chess pieces. To achieve his goal, he must pay a certain amount. casualties.
"Just watch! Our enemy will reveal his true potential soon. If I guessed correctly, the person responsible for guarding the front position must be an infantry battalion of the Chinese army." Ushijima Mitsuru raised the corner of his mouth slightly. A treacherous arc.
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PS: The first update is here!
