Chapter 115 Artillery support for Lao Li(1/2)
Combat orders one after another began to be transmitted from the frontline brigade headquarters of the Moon Army. Each department of the Moon and Puppet Army received different combat orders and immediately launched operations.
The machine gun brigade assembled twenty heavy machine guns and continued to fire fiercely at the Yangcun New Regiment's position.
Thirty bullets were fired one after another, and dense bullets fell on the position like heavy raindrops.
The mortar brigade assembled twenty 90MM mortars. Even if the new group of light and heavy machine guns continued to move, they could not immediately launch an artillery attack.
Grenades were fired one after another, and deafening explosions continued to sound.
At the same time, twelve artillery pieces of the artillery team also conducted artillery bombardment east of the command of Lieutenant Colonel Tsuneichi Moriki. A large number of artillery shells accurately landed in various parts of the position.
Five independent infantry brigades also assembled sixteen heavy machine guns to launch close-range shooting on the front line, and the Moon Army's heavy weapons began to focus their fire attacks.
The infantry on the front line were scattered in different areas to hide, and leg mines were quickly thrown towards the position.
About 900 Imperial Army troops began to attack, and they directly detoured from the flanks, preparing to carry out an outflank attack.
The crooked-handle light machine gun and the moon-type grenade can continue to fire.
In particular, many little Japs started firing accurately with their rifle legs, and they soon brought casualties to the new group.
The new regiment's position was suppressed by fierce firepower from the Moon Army, and for a while the soldiers were unable to launch effective firepower interception.
As soon as several soldiers raised their heads to aim and shoot, they were hit by bullets and died on the spot.
Li Yunlong was hiding in the trench, listening to the fierce gunfire outside, and couldn't help frowning.
Even if a heavy machine gun does not fire, a grenade happens to land nearby, and the heavy machine gun is hit by shrapnel, directly damaged, and unable to fire.
"Captain, the two Japs are rushing over from the flank. They are less than 500 meters away from the flank of the Third Battalion."
"And now the little Japs on the front are gradually moving towards the third battalion's position. They seem to be preparing to launch a pincer attack against the third battalion."
A cadre quickly came to Li Yunlong's side and rushed to report.
As the number one main battalion, Zhang Dabiao's 1st Battalion naturally had more weapons and equipment.
The second and third battalions currently have two light machine guns and two grenade launchers per platoon, which is much worse than the first battalion.
The Yue puppet army is currently gradually moving towards the third battalion, trying to break through from there.
Nine hundred puppet troops advanced to attack from the flanks, while more than eight hundred Japanese soldiers gathered to attack from the front.
While the cadres were reporting, the firepower of the Yuan army changed.
90MM mortars and 75MM mountain artillery began to concentrate fire on the third battalion's position.
A large number of artillery shells were fired towards the third battalion, and thick smoke instantly covered the third battalion's position.
Li Yunlong raised his telescope to observe the situation of the third battalion's position. He could not help but frown, with a solemn expression on his face.
"Damn it, the two Japs are here to join in the fun, so they're obviously bullying us, Lao Li, because we don't have enough troops."
"Captain, he will rush over with a company to help, and he will definitely be able to fully assist the third battalion in holding the position!"
Zhang Dabiao stood aside and took the initiative to ask for a fight.
The first battalion was stronger than the other two battalions in terms of weapons and equipment and combat effectiveness.
Seeing that the third battalion's position was about to be violently attacked, Zhang Dabiao naturally had to express his feelings.
The main force has the best soldiers and the most sophisticated weapons and equipment, and naturally they undertake the most combat tasks.
At critical moments, they also strive to become fire brigade. Wherever there is danger, they will go there.
"The little devil is just waiting for us to make a maneuver. That is not the usual strategy of the little devil."
"The first and second battalions do not want to move. They stick to their positions. The machine guns can fire sideways appropriately to support the third battalion's operations."
"Commander, contact Sun Desheng's cavalry company and Wang Chengzhu's artillery platoon and ask them to support the third battalion in the battle."
"Tell Sun Desheng that the cavalry company will conduct a long-distance outflank and attack from behind the two Japanese soldiers."
"Let them ride horses to the combat area, and then the East Horse will fight on foot!"
Li Yunlong shook his head and directly rejected Zhang Dabiao's request.
During their offensive operations, the Lunar Army was very good at carrying out fierce attacks at one point, thus disrupting the overall defense deployment of the defenders.
They would concentrate their fire on a single point, allowing the defensive positions to mobilize support.
Once the position is mobilized, the Moon Army will immediately launch an artillery bombardment and directly attack the reinforcements.
The soldiers took shelter in the trenches, which could largely offset the bombardment.
Once the soldiers move and the Japs start shelling, there will definitely be greater results.
Could it be that Li Yunlong has been fighting with the Japs for several years, and is he very aware of the Yue Army's tricks?
Therefore, he directly mobilized the cavalry company in the rear to conduct a large-scale detour to avoid the Lunar Army's artillery fire.
At around eleven o'clock, the heavy weapons firepower of the Moon Army weakened.
In fact, the little devils have limited resources, and they cannot consume ammunition for a long time in battle.
At this time, the Yue puppet army concentrated its infantry and rushed forward quickly, preparing to open a gap from the third battalion.
The front and flanks of the third battalion were attacked at the same time, and the pressure increased instantly.
According to Li Yunlong's order, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of Buluo conducted side fire with machine gun fire to provide fire support.
Wang Chengzhu commanded two infantry artillery pieces and launched artillery fire to support the operation.
Of course, after those firepower were exposed, they were quickly suppressed and bombarded by the Moon Army's artillery.
The pressure on the third battalion was quite great, and even some of the machine guns of the first and second battalions began to be destroyed.
Sun Desheng commanded the cavalry company to conduct a long-distance detour, but for the time being it was difficult to reach behind the puppet army.
The defense system of the new regiment in Yangcun has completely collapsed.
Especially at the Third Battalion position, more than a thousand puppet troops were about to attack from the front and flanks.
Once their machine gun fire is fired, they will be hit by Moon army mortars, mountain artillery, field artillery and even grenades.
Can the machine gun not fire? A large number of puppet troops will attack unscrupulously without any hindrance!
"Be prepared for a red blade battle!"
"Little devil, the second devil thinks our Third Battalion is a soft persimmon!"
"Let them know tomorrow that the Third Battalion of the New Regiment is not easy to mess with either!"
The third battalion commander drew out his bayonet, mounted it directly on his rifle, and roared angrily.
After fighting until now, they can start the red blade battle.
Of course, the Third Battalion currently has more than 300 troops, facing 1500 to 600 puppet troops. They do not have an advantage.
Once the Red Blade War really starts, the third battalion's position will definitely be lost!
"Kill me!"
"Rush to their position and finish them off completely."
"That eight-pronged force will never stop them from crossing their legs. They can completely annihilate them."
The third battalion was in front, with two major captains waving their sabers and shouting loudly.
The little devil's rifle legs were as if they had been pumped with blood, and they quickly advanced towards the position.
"Brothers, have you seen that Taijun is about to break through Tubal Road's position?"
"Now let's kill quickly and follow Taijun to deal with those Tuba Road. Can that be a great achievement?"
"Tubal Road's weapons and equipment are very poor. They will never make a mistake. They will make a mistake. Hurry up and rush for him."
In the flank position of the third battalion, a puppet army officer waved his leg to the shell gun and shouted the same loudly.
Are those puppet soldiers good at observation? I wonder if the battle is not going well. They are as timid as rats.
Whether the battle goes well or not, they will be extremely arrogant and want to perform well in front of the Moon Army!
A large number of puppet troops quickly advanced towards the third battalion's position, but they were only twenty or thirty meters away from the third battalion's position.
Grenades were fired from a distance without any warning.
If Zhou Wenbo's observation team provided precise shooting data, Sun Xiong's artillery battery immediately calibrated and fired at Zhu Yuan.
Six Jin orogenic guns opened fire one after another, and each grenade accurately landed on the Moon and puppet troops.
As the grenade exploded, shrapnel quickly spread in all directions.
The Yue puppet troops, which were rapidly advancing towards the third battalion's position, began to be hit by shrapnel, and fell into a pool of blood one by one.
The artillery batteries continued their bombardment, firing grenades one after another as if they were not asking for money.
The puppet army troops came under heavy shelling and their attack was hindered.
When the third battalion commander saw that scene, he immediately commanded light machine guns and rifles to launch a counterattack.
At the same time, a large number of leg mines and leg grenades were thrown out one after another, attacking the little devils.
To be continued...