"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom……"

After the infantry charged, the artillery fired, and after the artillery fired, the infantry charged! This tactic that has not changed for thousands of years was once again performed on the east coast.

The Japanese troops on the opposite side watched helplessly as the attacking team in front was driven out of their position. In anger, they pulled out various artillery pieces and ruthlessly tilted the shells towards Zhongba Beach. The Japanese troops who were still crossing the river also kept their heads down and rowed hard.

Rush to the east coast as quickly as possible.

Fortunately, they did not have time to build a pontoon bridge. The simple rafts could only transport a squadron of soldiers at a time. Otherwise, if the two infantry brigades that had been waiting on the west bank for a long time charged together, Chen Jize and the others would not have been able to stop them.

However, under the fierce shelling, the soldiers of the Third Battalion of the Sichuan Army hid in the trenches in embarrassment. The shells above their heads kept exploding, and from time to time, a few unlucky guys would be taken away.

"Brother, you should take your soldiers and withdraw from the position first. Especially the group of soldiers who fled, you have to restrain them, lest things go wrong again and affect our army!"

Chen Jize huddled in the trench and shouted loudly to Fan Xiangwu next to him. He was worried that the group would be unable to withstand the Japanese artillery fire and turn around and run away.

"Okay, I'll go down first. I'm about to deal with that third battalion commander. Let's go!"

After Fan Xiangwu left, Chen Jize called a messenger:

"Come down and tell the brothers to lie down and bring the little Japs closer before hitting them. Their artillery fire is too strong. You can't keep distance from them!"

"yes!"

Chen Jize had already observed the situation, and with his extraordinary judgment, he quickly discovered the problem.

The position design of the Third Regiment of Yu Division was very hasty and crude. The defenders did not have a reasonable position depth and no cross-fire points. In addition, they did not have many heavy weapons and could not use firepower to defend the position.

In order to improve the morale of the defenders, they can only engage in close combat with the enemy, blend in, and reduce the artillery fire from the enemy's rear. Although this will make the fight extremely difficult, it is better than hanging your head and being bombarded.

This is also a helpless move. The third regiment of the Yu Division was demoralized just by the continuous attacks of bullets and artillery fire from the Japanese army, and the troops retreated. It would be extremely unfair to shoot at the Japanese army in front of the position when the weapon gap is too big.

Wise behavior.

The support from behind is coming soon. All you need to do is resist this wave. I hope the brothers can withstand it.

…

At the same time, five diamond trucks were driving on the dirt road to Zhongba Beach, followed by a group of soldiers...

The vehicles were filled with all kinds of mortars and artillery shells, and one or two 92 infantry guns were towed behind each vehicle. But they did not dare to drive too fast on this shabby dirt road. They had to hang it for more than 20 yards.

Go forward with speed.

"Li Wula, the road ahead is difficult, so you have to walk. Oh, I said, can you still move?"

Kang Ya was driving the car at the front and said to Li Liansheng in the passenger seat while applying the brakes.

Li Liansheng's left hand was wrapped in a bandage and hung around his neck, and there was still a trace of blood on the snow-white bandage. At this time, he was covered in gray hair and face, and he was in a miserable state. The pants on his thighs were in tatters, and there was a circle of gauze wrapped around his forehead, which was bleeding.

The blood on his face has solidified.

This was caused by the first wave of Japanese artillery bombardment on Jiqipo. At that time, he was caught off guard and the artillery battalion of the Sichuan Army was blown up. Two infantry guns and four mortars were destroyed. More than twenty artillerymen were killed on the spot.

Even if he moved quickly, he would have to go to see the Lord of Hell himself.

"It's okay, just stay here. It's far enough away from there."

Li Liansheng nodded in agreement. He turned around, opened the door and jumped out of the car. He was filled with anger. The artillery battalion was badly bombed. After all, he, the battalion commander, was also responsible. He would not give the little devil a shot.

How can you be so cruel that you can swallow this breath!

He looked at the nearby terrain and saw that there was a small hillside directly in front of him. The side facing the river had a steep slope, which could withstand enemy artillery attacks. The terrain behind the hillside was relatively gentle, making it suitable for setting up artillery positions.

"Hiss...oh my god...hold on!"

With the help of the soldiers, he endured great pain and climbed up the hillside. He raised his binoculars and looked ahead. 3 kilometers... It was okay, the location was just right.

Zhongba Beach is now completely covered by Japanese artillery fire, and in front of them, the Japanese troops who have landed are organizing their forces to prepare for the attack.

No time to think too much...

"The people at the back come up quickly, unload the artillery vehicles, and set up artillery positions under this hillside!"

"Quick, quick, quick! Get the cannonballs out of the baggage company quickly!" Kang Ya also jumped out of the car and quickly called for the soldiers to come forward to help.

…

Mi Long and the Third Company were also rushing towards Zhongba Beach, with Cui Yong's heavy machine gun company following closely behind. Because there were more heavy weapons, their speed lagged behind.

Just halfway across the road, I heard the fierce burst of artillery fire, and the Japanese artillery began to fire again.

"Hey...slow down...slow down and run, I can't stand it..."

Some thin Yang Danzi carried an ammunition box on his shoulders, and his rifle bullets and grenades were hung on his body. The weight of his whole body and the heavy ammunition box made it really difficult for him to endure this fierce and urgent march.

"Yangdanzi, you weakling, are you weak? You can't even carry a fucking box of bullets? Look at your senior brother, the box behind you is heavier than you. He can't even breathe.

Bar bean cake."

When Doubian heard the compliment, he scratched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly.

Mi Long stood in the middle of the team, constantly scolding the troops to advance quickly. Although he scolded Yang Danzi, he still walked over and took the ammunition box he was carrying and put it on his shoulders. When he turned around, he didn't forget to put it on his butt.

A little extra kick.

"You guys from the third company, please run faster! Battalion Commander Chen and the others don't have any heavy weapons. We're going to be late, and the brothers from the third battalion will suffer a big loss!"

…

"Ha Ya Ku! The mortars are set up, Da Dao, lead the soldiers to charge against the Chinese!"

"Hey!"

"Wute!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Japanese heavy artillery gradually ceased, but the mortars and grenade launchers across the river continued to bombard the position in an attempt to cover the charge of the attacking troops.

The little devil's troops crossing the river have already docked. This time they gathered nearly an infantry brigade and formed several skirmish lines to charge towards the position. The first offensive echelon had more than 500 people!

The artillery shells left the position in a mess, and the Japanese heavy machine gunners in the rear row opened fire one after another, raining down heavy bullets like raindrops on the heads of the Sichuan Army.

"Whoosh...whoosh"

The bullet made a popping sound when it hit the sandbag. Chen Jize lowered his head and shouted loudly:

"Don't fight back yet. Keep lying down and let the little Japs get closer. Get the grenades ready! Follow my orders and give them a countercharge!"

The firepower of the Japanese army was too fierce, and it was just right to counterattack at this time. More than a thousand old 79 rifles and a few machine guns of the third battalion were unable to withstand it. They would only cause huge casualties under the bombardment of enemy artillery shells.

He was ready. He let the Japs come forward, opened the way with grenades, and then rushed out for a 20-meter bayonet battle. He used his numerical advantage to repel this wave of attacks and then retreated to his position.

60 meters…

50 meters…

The Japs kept getting closer, and the soldiers lying behind the trenches could even hear their ghostly cries with bared teeth...

30 meters…we’ve arrived!

"Grenade! Throw it!"

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...boom, boom, boom...!"

"Sichuan Legion, charge!"

Hong Mu, who was on the left defense line, picked up a rifle and was the first to jump out of the trench. The soldiers followed closely and rushed out of the position, shouting loudly.
Chapter completed!