Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Chapter 757: The Night Combat Squadron attacks immediately and kills the incoming Japanese bomber gr

In order to ensure that tonight's counterattack could achieve the predetermined goal, Li Yunlong and Lin Zhenhua once again drew on the reserve forces and put all of them into the counterattack.

The increase in offensive power put the Japanese 12th Army under tremendous pressure. In order tonight's battle, the Japanese 12th Army had been preparing for a long time.

But what the Japanese never expected was that the defenders of Niangzi Pass had even more ferocious firepower than before, and bullets and artillery shells were fired like water.

Just one hour after the battle began, the defenders of Niangzi Pass fired more than 2 artillery shells. Shinozuka Yoshio didn't know that Lin Zhenhua had been continuously transporting ammunition to the front in preparation for the counterattack next year. The reserves of various artillery shells alone exceeded 60 rounds, enough to fight a large-scale battle.

"Commander, the enemy's firepower is too fierce. The Aoki Division's counterattack has not worked. We have lost more than 3000 warriors, and this number is still increasing rapidly."

"I think we should retreat to the second-line position and rely on the defensive fortifications we have built to retreat step by step. When daybreak comes, our air force will be able to join the battle and then we will be able to save our declining situation!"

Chief of Staff Ippei Mitsui advised earnestly.

Yoshio Shinozuka turned a deaf ear to Ippei Mitsui's persuasion. The troops had just encountered a slight setback and were about to start retreating, which would only cause a greater blow to the morale of the troops.

It is very likely that once they encounter Li Yunlong's troops, his generals and soldiers will be filled with fear and have no courage to fight. This is definitely not something he can tolerate.

"Order the Saito Division to take up the charge immediately, and notify the Kuroki Division to prepare and be ready to join the battle at any time!"

"Send an urgent telegram to Fujiwara Ichiro and ask him to bomb the frontline positions of Niangzi Pass immediately to slow down the enemy's advance."

Since it is night now, even with the help of radar, it is not easy to complete a night battle.

After the reorganization of the Northwest Shanxi Air Force Division, there was only one squadron capable of conducting night combat. When the radar showed that a large number of enemy planes were approaching Niangzi Pass, Lin Zhenhua immediately gave the order for the night combat squadron to attack.

"Captain Gao, your mission is very simple. Find a way to shoot down the Japanese bombers in the sky!"

"I know that this is also your first night battle. No matter what the final result is, it will be a very valuable experience for our night combat squadron. You don't need to shoot down all the Japanese bombers. It will be enough as long as you can cause chaos to the Japanese bomber group."

"I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. Tonight's counterattack was completely in the Japs' plan. Captain Li and I underestimated the Japs, but we already have a complete combat plan. The Japs' little conspiracy and tricks can't change the outcome of the battle!"

"Please rest assured, Commander. My night combat squadron will complete the mission assigned by the headquarters and inflict heavy damage to the Japanese bomber group, preventing them from threatening the attacking forces below."

Gao Yunhai made the assurance with a firm face. He was not just bragging, but he had the ability to say it.

In order to improve their night combat capabilities, the Night War Squadron has been training for nearly three months, and today is the day for them to draw their swords against the enemy!