inspire-indiana Chapter 237 2 The Japs as Cannon Fodder
Chapter 237 2 The Japs as Cannon Fodder
After receiving the order, the soldiers of the Ping An Brigade quickly advanced towards Huangtuling, and the Ping An Brigade troops in the mountainous area no longer marched in secret.
Their figures shuttled through the mountains and forests, their steps hurried and firm.
Kong Jie knew that he was racing against time and could not waste even a minute.
There was anxiety in his eyes, urging the soldiers to speed up.
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the other side.
The Japanese flight captain immediately began to contact the 102nd Division using the radio.
In the sky, the roar of planes seemed to be conveying urgent messages.
On the front battlefield.
The troops of the 102nd Division are preparing to set off, and they are about to encircle the Independent Brigade.
At this moment, after receiving the message from the air force, the communicator did not dare to delay and immediately reported to Hasegawa.
The communicator quickly ran outside the command center and found Hasegawa.
"Report to the division commander, the aviation force is calling.
When they were scouting in the air, they discovered that a large force of the Eighth Route Army had appeared in the Huangtuling area and was moving towards our rear.
When Hasegawa heard this, his face changed immediately and he hurried into the command center.
A bad premonition arose in his heart and he knew that the situation was not good.
He went to the large map and looked at it. The location of Huangtuling was right at their rear area. Once the Eighth Route Army occupied Huangtuling, they would be in danger of being cut off.
"Bagaya road!"
"When did the Eighth Route Army get behind us?
What do scouts do for food?
There was anger in his eyes, anger at the reconnaissance team's failure to do their job.
After receiving the news, the Japanese chief of staff hurried into the command center.
"Division Commander, a large force of the Eighth Route Army has appeared behind us.
It looks like they are planning to surround us. Based on my understanding of the Eighth Route Army, they will not do anything without confidence.
Since they dare to surround us, they must be confident enough to destroy the 102nd Division."
There was a hint of worry in his voice as he analyzed the situation.
After hearing the chief of staff's analysis, Hasegawa nodded in agreement.
Although the 102nd Division was very powerful, he was very worried about the actions of the Eighth Route Army. The Independent Column was different from other Eighth Route Army troops.
Their combat effectiveness is almost comparable to that of the National Army's German-equipped divisions, and their firepower is not inferior to that of their Class A divisions.
After analyzing the situation, Hasegawa immediately said to the communicator not far away: "Communicator, contact the 103rd Division immediately and ask them to move closer to the 102nd Division. We will fight a counter-encirclement battle."
He gave orders decisively.
After receiving the order, the Japanese communicator immediately began to contact the 103rd Division.
Hasegawa had his own plan. Since the independent column was going to encircle the 102nd Division, he simply took advantage of the situation and drew out the main force of the independent column.
He believed that with the strength of the 102nd Division, even if it was surrounded by the Independent Column, it would be able to hold out for ten days or half a month.
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Somewhere in Shouyang County.
The 103rd Division is launching a fierce attack on the positions of the New st Brigade.
Fierce fighting swept across the land like a storm.
Nearly 3 Japanese invaders were used as cannon fodder by the 103rd Division to attack the positions of the New st Brigade.
Their figures on the battlefield seemed somewhat helpless and sad.
Countless Japanese soldiers holding guns slowly advanced towards the position of the New 1st Brigade.
Their steps were heavy and their hearts were filled with fear.
Among the Japanese troops, many people hated the Japanese very much.
"Commander, these damned devils don't treat us as human beings at all. They just want to use us as cannon fodder.
They actually asked us to launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army's positions.
Don't you see how powerful the firepower of the Eighth Route Army is? I have never seen such a powerful Eighth Route Army unit. "
A traitorous regiment commander went to the division commander and complained.
"Fuck you, these damned Japanese just want us to attack.
Captain Li, tell the brothers, when the battle starts, if the situation is not right, run away immediately, your life is your own, we will not give up our lives for the little devils. "The division commander instructed.
"Yes, Master.
I will tell the brothers right away."
Captain Li immediately ran forward to give orders.
the other side.
At the forward command post of the New 1st Brigade, Ding Wei used a telescope to see that the Japanese devils actually let the Second Japanese devils take the lead.
It seems that these Japs want to use the traitors to consume their ammunition.
He immediately ordered: "Order the artillery to bombard the attacking enemy square formation and drive them away."
"Yes, Brigadier."
The communicator immediately began to contact the artillery position using a walkie-talkie.
"Artillery position, please reply.
This is the command center, and I order you to immediately launch an artillery attack 500 meters from the front of the position."
"Roger that. Got it. The bombardment will begin immediately."
The artillery regiment's communicator's response immediately came from the microphone.
Afterwards, the artillery positions that received the order to fire quickly began to prepare and adjust the shooting angles.
The soldiers moved with practiced skill, ready for the battle.
After 2 minutes.
Wang Chengzhu stood on the position and loudly gave the order to open fire.
"All artillery, please be prepared, fire."
All of a sudden, more than 50 infantry guns on the artillery position opened fire at the same time, and smoke rose up.
The huge roar echoed across the battlefield like thunder.
“Boom boom….”
More than 50 artillery shells whizzed towards the Japanese invaders in front of the position, and loud whistling sounds continued to be heard in the sky.
The sound was like the roar of the god of death, which made people tremble with fear.
The advancing Japanese troops changed their faces when they heard the whistling sound in the sky.
Their eyes were filled with fear and they didn't know what to do.
"Run, the enemy is firing."
"Dodge the shells and disperse quickly."
Countless Japanese devils began to flee all over the mountains and plains. They ran desperately backwards, and at this moment everyone wished they had two more legs.
Their figures on the battlefield appeared somewhat flustered, like frightened rabbits.
They had not run far when a shell exploded in the enemy's team. The violent explosion blew away a large number of enemy soldiers, and the battlefield was filled with their screams.
The commander of the 103rd Division, Nakayama Aoki, who was in the rear of the enemy camp, saw the enemy soldiers running all over the mountains and plains and shouted angrily, "Baga!"
"These Imperial Army soldiers are really a bunch of good-for-nothings and good-for-nothings."
"Before we even reached the front of the enemy's position, we were frightened by a round of artillery fire."
"It seems that we can't count on them."
His voice was full of anger and helplessness, and he was disappointed with the performance of the traitors.
At this time, the chief of staff beside him interrupted and said:
"Division Commander, it's okay for these Imperial Army to bully the Chinese people.
Once they are asked to fight on the battlefield, they will basically be passive. "