It was past two o'clock in the morning, and under the leadership of the two devils, more than 300 Japanese soldiers formed a double-file formation, wandering like pythons in the wilderness south of Heya Village.
According to the Japanese infantry establishment at that time, a team of more than 300 people was divided into two squadrons, including six grenade squads, eighteen Type 89 grenade launchers, and eighteen light machine guns.
In addition, Ando also transferred a platoon from the machine gun squadron with a total of four heavy machine guns.
This clearing operation was led by Captain Takasaki Ichiro, the deputy captain, and Shiro Ishikawa, the deputy commander.
After wading through the knee-deep river, the Japanese gradually disappeared into the dense forest on the east bank of the river.
Traveling from north to south to the center of the woods, the large force stopped advancing, and the fifteen scouts dispersed horizontally into five groups to conduct reconnaissance of the areas ahead.
About half an hour later, a scout returned in a hurry and led the large army to move forward.
Arriving at the edge of the woods, the machine gun platoon and the grenade squad quickly set up positions. Eighteen grenade launchers were arranged horizontally, and two heavy machine guns were set up at each end.
The enemy's heavy firepower position is less than 400 meters away from the deserted beach, and the entire deserted beach is within the range of an effective attack.
Through the telescope, the scenery of the desert beach was clearly visible. Facing several straw huts, Takasaki Ichiro raised his thumb to the chest of the two demons and praised his intelligence for being very correct.
After being praised by Takasaki Ichiro, the two devils dared to let go of their courage and asked if they could go home.
After receiving Ichiro Takasaki's consent, the second devil said thank you twice.
According to the established plan, after the battle started, grenade launchers blasted the barracks huts on the deserted beach, and heavy machine guns sealed off the surroundings of the barracks to eliminate the enemies who fled due to the shelling.
As early as when the Japanese army was crossing the river, two sentries hidden in the forest discovered the enemy's whereabouts.
At this time, after listening to the sentry's report, Shanzi sent an order and all positions entered a battle-ready state.
At four-thirty, the sky was bright and hidden among the lush shrubs. Takasaki Ichiro opened his eyes wide and carefully observed the landforms around Mashan.
Just as the two devils told, Mashan is shaped like a cone, with steep rocks and cliffs. There are hills on both sides of the desert beach. There are sparse trees on the hills. You can see the whole picture at a glance, but all you can see are weeds and shrubs all over the ground.
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After observing the terrain, Ichiro Takasaki gave an order, and eighteen grenade launchers opened fire at once, making a deafening roar.
Accompanied by the explosion of the grenade, sand and dust suddenly flew up in the deserted beach, thick smoke billowed, and the huts burst into flames.
The bombing continued for more than a minute, but the deserted beach was still deserted.
Ichiro Takasaki sensed that something was wrong, waved his hand and ordered the grenade bombardment to stop shelling, and the heavy machine guns fired at the hills on both sides of the deserted beach to test whether there was an ambush on the hills.
Suddenly, dense bullets crackled and hit the positions of the second and third companies. The soldiers had no choice but to squat in the trenches and let the bullets whizz through their heads.
Just like a deserted beach, only birds can be seen flying on the hills, but no human traces can be seen.
Ichiro Takasaki became increasingly confused and ordered the heavy machine gun to stop firing.
Ishikawa Shiro said, maybe the Tuba Road was moved by the wind and had already fled.
Takasaki Ichiro acquiesced to Ishikawa Shiro's guess and ordered heavy firepower positions to wait in place. Ishikawa Shiro led a large force into the deserted beach and launched a search inside the beach.
Takasaki Ichiro went on to say that if there was no body of Tubalu in the desert, the troops would be divided into two groups to ascend the east and west highlands. If there was no trace of Tubalu anymore, they would immediately withdraw their troops and evacuate.
After receiving the order from Ichiro Takasaki, Ishikawa quickly drew his command sword and shouted in Japanese to attack.
At this time, Shanzi poked his head out of the trench and raised the brim of his hat with the muzzle of his gun: "Grandma, I didn't expect these pig heads to do this dirty trick and build several broken thatched huts in vain."
Yumei chuckled: "Zikai, let me see, you are the most sinister person in the world."
Shanzi was also made to laugh by Yumei, and he opened the hammer while laughing.
Unexpectedly, Shanzi's smile surprised Yumei. She seemed to have just discovered that Shanzi's stern face could actually smile, and his smile was so sunny and bright.
For a moment, Yumei seemed to have discovered a wonderful landscape, staring at Shanzi's face for a long time.