After the first company commander’s order was issued, the flag soldiers quickly conveyed the news to the third company on the left flank of the hillside in flag language.
This time, the First Company and the Third Company were the transport troops responsible for ambushing the Japanese.
After receiving the news, the third company commander immediately led the soldiers of the third company, using the cover of the mountains and forests, to quickly move towards the Japanese transport team that was fetching water along the river.
Just after the little devils filled up more than a dozen water trucks.
The battle between the two sides suddenly broke out.
Huting stronghold.
Japanese Army Command.
When the news came that the transport unit had been raided by the Eighth Route Army, the adjutant on the side slowly spoke while looking at the combat map in front of him.
There was no worry on his face, and there was even a faint smile.
"Your Majesty, Major, everything is going according to your plan. The Eighth Route Army has launched an attack on our water supply troops!"
"円西!" Furukawa nodded, with a confident look on his face.
"Inform the cavalry squadron, mechanized combat squadron and tank squadron to send reinforcements in the established order. Remember, all these damn Tubal Roads will be wiped out, leaving no one behind!"
"Hi!"
On the right bank of the river, as the two sides exchanged fire, the battle quickly escalated and became intense.
According to the arrangement of the first battalion commander Zhang Dabiao, this time the first and third companies were responsible for lurking near the right bank of the river to ambush the Japanese's main transportation force.
In addition, the Second Company was responsible for setting up an ambush midway to block the Japanese combat troops who might be reinforced from the Huting stronghold at any time.
With the development of the New Second Regiment over the years, Zhang Dabiao serves as Li Yunlong's right-hand man, and the First Battalion serves as the veteran battalion of the New Second Regiment, so the scale has naturally expanded to a certain extent.
The elite troops of the 1st and 3rd companies are now more than twice as strong as the Japs transport team consisting of more than a hundred little Japs.
The battle was another ambush that suddenly started.
In Zhang Dabiao's view, once this ambush begins, even if it is not possible to completely wipe out the Japanese transport team in a very short period of time.
At least this Japanese transport team can be severely damaged quickly.
Firepower suddenly broke out, and this seemed to be the trend when the battle just started.
The soldiers of the 1st and 3rd companies had already lurked in the artillery positions and directly launched a bombardment on the area where the Japanese troops were located on the right bank of the river.
Nowadays, the well-equipped New Second Regiment is not inferior to the Japanese army in terms of artillery equipment.
It was originally thought that this Japanese transport unit, which was only pulling forty or fifty water trucks and more soldiers carrying some new combat weapons in the reconnaissance field of the soldiers, would be quickly defeated under the fierce firepower ambush.
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But then, a surprising scene appeared on the battlefield:
I saw the transportation team composed of more than a hundred little devils, and one or twenty of the water trucks looked like they were pulling water from the river.
As the soldiers attacked, the water tanker was smashed, and the water from the river splashed to the ground.
But except for the more than 20 waterwheels.
The Japs did not fetch water for the remaining water tankers, but were suddenly attacked by firepower from soldiers from the First Company and the Third Company.
The Japs who originally pulled the water tanker reacted surprisingly quickly.
They quickly opened the cover of the water tanker, and then one by one, the little devils took out a large number of hidden weapons directly from inside the water tanker:
That's a lot of machine guns and grenade launchers.
There were also some water tankers whose outer thin wooden boards were shattered by bullets from the soldiers, followed by a clanging sound.
After the wooden board shattered, the soldiers took a closer look and were all surprised.
Good guy, it turns out these little devils have been prepared for a long time.
Except for the dozen water trucks that filled the water first, which were real water trucks, the remaining water trucks had long been tampered with by the little devils.
What was revealed at this moment was a movable protective shield specially modified by the Japanese using a water wheel.
That is a steel plate that the little devil uses as the base of the bottom wheel of the waterwheel and is placed on top of the frame.
At this time, after these steel plates were pressed down by the Japs, they could be used as shields for the Japs machine gunners to counterattack with firepower.
In addition, these little Japs don’t look like the Japs’ transport troops.
The reaction and execution ability they displayed at this moment are no less than that of the Japanese field elites.
The Japanese infantry on the periphery quickly set up a defensive formation and deployed firepower. The little Japanese covering the rear quickly used a large number of light machine guns and grenade launchers hidden in the water tankers to build machine gun fortifications and artillery positions on the spot. Immediately afterwards, a fierce fire counterattack was launched against the first and third companies of the New Second Regiment.
"Damn it, the little devil was already prepared!"
The third company commander who attacked from the left wing of the hillside couldn't help but cursed.
"Company Commander, we have been fooled. It does not seem to be a Japanese transport team!"
The worried voice of the second platoon leader came.
The first company commander cursed: "This little son of a bitch is a bit cunning, but now he has an arrow on the string and has to act.
Regardless of whether it’s a trick by the little devil or not, we’ll wait until we fight.
There are more than 100 little Japs in total, even if they are elite Japs, we still have to bite them off."
"Comrades, pay attention to concealment, use each squad as a separate combat unit, disperse the team, seize the highest point, and fight to death!"
The first company commander roared and issued the order.
When the Third Company saw the fighting posture of the First Company, the Third Company Commander did not hesitate and immediately called on the soldiers to attack the little Japanese with all their might.
Not bad.
Furukawa, an old Japanese soldier, is very cunning. The transport team he deliberately sent out as bait this time was actually composed of elite field warriors from the Huting stronghold.
In addition, the water wheel pulled was just to deceive others.
The Japanese actually hid a large amount of equipment and ammunition in the water tanker.
There are even two heavy machine guns, hidden in the carriage of a specially modified water tanker.
Before the transport team set off, Furukawa repeatedly asked Japanese Captain Hidekazu Ichiro, who was leading the team this time: "You, as the bait, are a crucial part of this plan to lure the enemy.
I can almost conclude that on your way to the river to fetch water, you will be ambushed by Tubal Road.
Once you encounter an ambush, remember that the troops of the Eighth Route Army will definitely be more powerful than yours. In addition, the equipment of the Eighth Route Army has become more and more sophisticated in recent years. You must not underestimate the enemy or think that you can quickly eliminate the ambushed soldiers.
Eight Roads.
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We should immediately use our hidden equipment to launch a fire counterattack, quickly establish a foothold, and then find suitable terrain on the spot and hold on to the danger.
Wait for the reinforcements to arrive, and then cooperate inside and outside to eliminate the ambushed Tubal Road in one fell swoop!"
"Hi, please rest assured, Major!" Hide and Ichiro responded solemnly.
The right bank of the river.
The cautious Japanese Captain Hidewa Ichiro acted according to Furukawa's instructions.
After being suddenly ambushed by fire from the 1st and 3rd companies.
The Japanese captain quickly gave orders and launched a counterattack.
At the same time, use firepower to cover the main force's rapid movement to the north on the right bank of the river.
The area where the Japanese transport team took water was on a relatively open bank on the right bank of the river. However, after moving rapidly northward, there were some raised earth bags on the right side of the river bank, which were very suitable for use as natural bunker fortifications.
Hidewa Ichiro decided to station there and build machine gun and artillery fortifications. With the two heavy machine guns he secretly carried this time, he launched the most stable fire blockade, constantly consuming the effective strength of Tubal Road, and persisted until reinforcements arrived.
Then wipe out these damn Tuballu in one fell swoop.
In this way, as time passes rapidly.
After the Japs transport team paid the price of more than 30 casualties, the remaining Japs, under the command of Hidewa Ichiro, quickly moved to the north-facing hillside on the right bank of the river.
Japanese machine gunners occupied various highlands, built machine gun fortifications on the spot, and launched fire counterattacks.
On the other side, seeing the little Japs entrenched in danger, the first company commander and the third company commander did not dare to launch an attack rashly in order to avoid the casualties of the troops, but continued to use bunkers to fight the Japanese army.
The bullets from the two sides were fired at each other under the time and space on the right bank of the river, intertwining dense and splendid large nets in mid-air.
The Japanese's dozens of Type 89 grenade launchers kept roaring.
A large number of artillery shells exploded on the fortifications stationed by the 1st and 3rd companies.
Two heavy machine guns, one on the left and one on the right, occupied the absolute commanding heights and fired wildly with crossfire.
The soldiers of the 1st and 3rd companies built artillery positions behind the bunker. After calibrating their shots, they fired a considerable number of small-caliber mortars against the Japanese army.
All of a sudden.
The ambush battle that was suddenly launched by the 1st and 3rd companies quickly transformed into a positional battle.
Both sides suffered casualties in the exchange of fire.
The first company commander and the third company commander were filled with depression. They thought it was a smooth ambush battle, but who would have thought that they would be dragged into a positional battle by these little devils.
The Japanese actually hid something in advance.
The main field force was disguised as a transport team, and a large amount of equipment was hidden in the water tanker.
Even during the previous attack, the Japs had obviously camouflaged themselves on the right bank of the river, and only a small number were pushing a dozen water trucks to fetch water.
More Japanese soldiers have already taken advantage of bunkers to prepare for counterattack.
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"Company commander, the little devils are well prepared this time. Their firepower is quite strong. I'm afraid we won't be able to attack them with force.
It’s just a positional battle across the mountains. It’s probably impossible to eliminate this group of Japs in a short time.”
Seeing the Japanese defense fortifications that could not be conquered for a long time and the casualties gradually appearing in the team, the cadres became more and more anxious.
The first company commander shouted: "Of course I know the situation.
It’s just that we definitely can’t withdraw now. If we retreat like this, the Japs will definitely come up to us. Not to mention that if the Second Company is calling for reinforcements in the middle, they might be attacked by the reinforcements sent by the Japs and the Japs in front of us. That’s terrible.
It’s dangerous.”
"Company Commander, what should we do now?"
"There is no other way. Let the soldiers hold on first. We must not let these little devils leave the right bank area. Let the communication squad contact the headquarters quickly and see what the battalion commander will do."
"Yes!"
Provisional Battalion Headquarters of the First Battalion of the New Second Regiment.
After the news came quickly, Zhang Dabiao was also stunned for a while.
I hunted geese all day long, but got pecked in the eye.
The little devil at Huting stronghold is really quite capable.
While quickly discussing countermeasures, the instructor said: "Da Biao, the ambush battle between the 1st and 3rd companies did not go well. After the battle started, the little Japanese immediately took advantage of the danger and stood firm. It can be seen that the Japanese were well prepared.
I think the Japanese reinforcements at the Huting stronghold are now approaching the ambush area of the Second Company.
Do we want to continue fighting?"
Zhang Dabiao said: "Old Wu, what is the order our battalion received?"
Instructor Lao Wu replied without hesitation: "The regiment headquarters ordered my battalion to cut off the Japs' westward water supply line and wait for the opportunity to eat the Japs who leave the Huting stronghold!"
"Isn't this right!"
Zhang Dabiao's eyes revealed a terrifying aura, "On the Cangyunling battlefield, our old and new regiments were far inferior to our current new second regiments in terms of equipment and strength.
But what happened in the end?
Our regiment leader said that our new regiment will fight elites!
Without saying a word, the regiment leader directly led the entire regiment to launch a counterattack against the Bantian Regiment from the front. Our new regiment, as well as the independent regiment led by Commander Kong, directly broke out of the siege from the front and even defeated the Sakata Regiment with one shot.
Headquarters.
Become famous in one battle.
If we were afraid of that battle from the beginning, how could we achieve such a result?"
"But this time, the enemy may be very powerful. There are a large number of elite Japs in the Huting stronghold, and there are even tanks and armored vehicles!" the instructor reminded.
Zhang Dabiao really laughed, "Old Wu, when was our enemy not strong? Which battle we fought was not difficult?
If the battle is not fought because the enemy is strong and the battle is difficult, then what else do we soldiers have to do?
The order from the regiment headquarters is to cut off the westward water supply line of the Huting stronghold and destroy the combat troops leaving the Huting stronghold. We should implement this order thoroughly!"
As Zhang Dabiao's old partner, the instructor Lao Wu has never opposed Zhang Dabiao in military command, especially at this critical juncture.
Lao Wu didn't hesitate anymore and nodded: "Okay, Dabiao, let's beat that son of a bitch and regain our prestige in the battle of Cangyunling!"
He changed the subject: "It's just that we have to deliver the news to the regiment headquarters in time. We don't fight cowardly battles, but we can't fight unprepared battles either.
After the news is passed, the group leader will definitely make adjustments at any time according to the battle situation!
In this way, even if we don’t fight well, at least there will be someone to help wipe our butt.”
"Haha, Lao Wu, you are still thoughtful!" Zhang Dabiao said happily.
After the two quickly reached an agreement, the news sent from the battalion headquarters was quickly conveyed to the second company, the first company, and the third company.
When the three company commanders received the news from the battalion headquarters, it was as if they had received a reassurance. Without hesitation, they continued to fight according to the original battle plan.
Huting stronghold.
The old Japanese Furukawa had a smile on his face that showed he was sure of victory. His order had been issued and the combat troops to reinforce Hidewa Squadron on the right bank of the river had set off.
They are cavalry units, tank squads, and mechanized combat squadrons.
In addition, according to Furukawa's order, we will advance in three battle sequences.
Furukawa's analysis of this is quite clear: "We have fought against the Eighth Route Army for many years, and the Eighth Route Army has always been thorough in its operations.
If there are ambush troops, there will always be reinforcement troops.
Therefore, when our reinforcements are on their way to reinforce Xiuhe Squadron, I think they will definitely encounter the blocking troops of the Eighth Route Army.
Therefore, allowing the more mobile cavalry to go first can lure out the Eighth Route Army troops along the way first, exposing the strength and firepower configuration of the Eighth Route Army troops, so that the subsequent reinforcements of the tank squads can launch attacks randomly.
Then use a more powerful, comprehensive mechanized combat squadron.
Completely destroy the blocking Tubal Road, and finally reinforce Xiuhe Squadron."
The Japanese adjutants hurriedly flattered: "Your Excellency, Major, is wise!"
Furukawa said: "What you need to be careful of is that Tubal Road is playing a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain and sneak attack the stronghold.
Therefore, after our reinforcements set off, they must be vigilant in all directions, east, west, north, and south, and especially strengthen defense, and we must not let Tubal Road take advantage of the situation."