Ever since the tank's observation hole kept flashing with dazzling fire, and even the nearly 20-ton Type 89 tank was swaying in the turbulent air waves, he, an old tanker who had served in the front-line troops for four years, knew that
The infantry is finished.
There are fortifications, but it is difficult to support them under such fierce artillery fire, let alone in a wilderness.
As the commander of this tank team, Lieutenant Ogawa Yoyo has made great efforts. He kept shouting on the wireless communicator to notify all the tanks in the team to retreat, trying to use armor cover to avoid this wave of shelling and evacuate smoothly.
This battlefield is like hell for the infantry.
But the second lieutenant of the tank crew soon became desperate!
The mountain road was blown up and the 2-meter-deep crater, not to mention the Type 94 tank, could not pass through. The Type 89 tank could also only look at the crater and sigh!
All tanks can only maneuver within a limited area in order to avoid various types of artillery shells that cannot rely on strength but only luck!
Obviously, the Type 94 armored vehicle was not unlucky, but the body was too thin and too light to withstand the turbulent air waves caused by the 105 howitzer shells. The body was overturned, like a bastard lying on its belly!
Members who tried to escape from the armored vehicle were basically torn to pieces by the turbulent air waves, and very few managed to escape successfully.
Ogawa Yeyang tried his best to calm down and tried his best to comfort the remaining two tank crew members who had not overturned to stay in the car.
As long as it is not hit directly by the 105 howitzer, the 3 cm thick armor of the 89 tank is the safest protection!
In case the Chinese have limited artillery shells and the remaining infantry protects and helps pave the way, the remaining two 89 tanks may still be able to evacuate.
Then, when the sound of gunfire gradually faded, Ogawa Yeyang looked from the observation port. In the smoke-filled mountain forest, the white shirts and dark blue that kept flashing had already announced the outcome of today's battlefield.
"Captain, there are so many Chinese, what should we do?" the heavy machine gunner stammered and asked.
The 89 tank miraculously survived the artillery fire, and the weapon system was not damaged. The two 7mm heavy machine guns and the short-barreled artillery can be used.
But what makes the four members of the Japanese tank very painful is that the tank is surrounded by craters. Today's tank is like a bunker covered with steel armor!
"Car No. 12, is the weapon system intact?" Ogawa Yeyang tried his best to conceal the fear in his heart, picked up the intercom in the car, and asked another 89 tank.
"It's intact and ready to fight!" came the trembling voice of the commander from another tank.
"Turn the muzzle, protect the right wing of our vehicle, don't fire yet, and observe clearly the direction of the Chinese attack! We are fighting alone now!" Ogawa Yeyang knew that the only way to survive was to stay calm enough.
The purpose of reminding car No. 12 is to save ammunition. After all, they have to watch each other now. If one car is finished, the other one will definitely not last long.
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"Hey! The little devils are going to fight tooth and nail! If they can hold out for five minutes, I will lose!" Qian Dazhu, who personally approached the Japanese tank 89 less than 150 meters away, looked at this scene and couldn't help grinning happily.
He is a novice at beating a duster, but this is not his first time at beating a tank!
Not to mention that he can bring in 20mm machine guns and 7mm heavy machine guns at any time to fight these two Japanese tanks. Even if he doesn't use machine guns and heavy machine guns and relies solely on infantry, he also knows how to kill them, especially these two tanks.
After the tank completely loses infantry protection.
The 7mm heavy machine gun equipped on the 89 tank is very scary, but it also has a shooting range, and there are too many blind spots. But now the infantry company under his command and the Yang Xiaoshan guard company brought up from the other side have 360 hits on these two tanks.
Full coverage with no blind spots.
What's even worse is that the two tanks can basically only maneuver in an area of less than 100 square meters, which is completely an iron bunker.
"Come on two demolition teams. Instead of using explosives, they will use Molotov cocktails to roast the little Japs alive!" Qian Dazhu was actually not interested in tanks at all, and had no intention of seizing them.
After all, most of the Four Lines Regiment is engaged in mountainous operations. Not only is this heavy and bulky weapon not very maneuverable, but the short-barreled artillery it is equipped with is also not very powerful. Do you want to use it for everyone to play with?
By the way, this thing also consumes fuel, and the group has to spend a lot of effort to grab the Japanese diesel, so why bother!
"Go and ask for permission, sir, do you want to live?" Yang Xiaoshan on the other side was much more cautious than Qian Dazhu.
Just because the tank is useless to the regiment now, doesn't mean it won't be useful in the future. Moreover, now is the time to fight to the death with the Japanese, so maybe it will be useful?
Soon, Tang Dao's order came: "Try to catch as many alive as possible!"
Therefore, after waiting for ten minutes, Ogawa Yeyang and his seven subordinates, who had already prepared various ways to die in their hearts, did not wait for the Chinese attack. Moreover, looking from the observation port, there were many people moving around them.
On the contrary, there are fewer Chinese people.
The Chinese are not the only ones who understand that "when things go wrong, there must be monsters", but even if they know, what can they do? The two tanks that are stuck in the quagmire can't go anywhere, they can only wait, wait for the Chinese to attack, and then kill them.
Send it to Amaterasu.
Waiting to die is definitely the cruelest punishment in the world! But the Chinese are so vicious that they made eight Japanese soldiers suffer in a tank!
Finally, there was no longer only silence on the battlefield, but a voice suddenly sounded.
"Gentlemen, you have been surrounded. Stop resisting in vain and sacrifice your life for the nobles who launched a dirty war. It is not worth it!"
Less than 40 meters away from the Japanese tank, Kobayashi Koichi held a loudspeaker made of rolled iron and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Pure Japanese can be heard throughout the battlefield!
"Are the Chinese trying to persuade them to surrender?" Ogawa Yeyang didn't react for a while, but then he realized that someone was speaking in his native language.
"Damn traitor, you are a disgrace to the Imperial Army!" Ogawa Yeyang's face turned red and he roared through the observation port.
"The shame of the Imperial Army? That is a title only given to the Imperial generals who made stupid command mistakes. Do you think it will belong to us little people who only deserve to be cannon fodder?" Kobayashi Koichi replied with a sneer.
Since becoming a second lieutenant in the Allied Army, the former Japanese first-class soldier suddenly seemed to have enlightened himself.
In this war, the glory will not belong to them, the big soldiers, nor will the wealth and land. They, the big soldiers, will gain nothing except death and bringing sorrow to their families.
Ogawa Yeyang was speechless for a moment. He could not refute the words of the traitor opposite!
"It's useless to talk more. The heroic Imperial Japanese Army will never surrender. If you want to come, come!" Ogawa Yeyang replied firmly.
He didn't even look at the faces of the other three members in the car, because he knew too well that if he didn't say so, he wouldn't be able to control the fear in his heart.
The Chinese spent ten minutes of silence, which almost destroyed all his calmness and determination.
"Really? If you are unwilling to surrender, then let's see how you will die first! Maybe after that, you will make a wise choice." Kobayashi responded with a sneer again.
He used to be like this, but Tang Dao defeated all his persistence with just one decisive blow of the military thorn.
For those who experience it, death may be a matter of a moment, but for bystanders, seeing the tragic scene of twitching bodies and gushing urine is really shocking to the soul's defenses.
No wonder the old man often says that "a good death" is the last and greatest luxury of mankind.
"It's just blasting with explosives. Gentlemen, before that, we can take away ten times more enemies. It's worth it!" Ogawa Yeyang turned around to encourage his three subordinates.
Even though the faces of the three Japanese riders were already white and white.
Then, Lieutenant Ogawa Yeyang's eyes froze as he looked into the distance through the observation port.
Several ignited glass bottles were thrown into the woods and smashed against a rock the size of a house!
"Boom!" The flames rose several meters high, and the flames surrounded the entire rock, burning violently.
Because they were at least thirty meters apart and blocked by tank armor, the Japanese soldiers in the car could not hear any sound. Only red flames jumped in the four pairs of holes.
"All of you will be roasted alive in the tank under the attack of such a Molotov cocktail! If you are lucky enough, I can guarantee that you will only be roasted to medium-rare, and the fire will be put out by us!" Kobayashi Koichi
The voice sounded again.
The gums of the Japanese soldiers watching all this in the tank began to fight. Regardless of whether it is medium rare or very rare, isn't the baguette always about to be cooked?
When I think about my flesh and skin becoming fragrant, a normal person would probably go crazy with fear!
"I guarantee in the name of Chinese soldiers that if you choose to surrender, you will enjoy regular prisoner of war treatment. In this battle, our Fourth Army Regiment has captured nearly 200 people. They will become bargaining chips for our regiment and the North China Front Army." A metal.
A high-pitched voice suddenly came, speaking in extremely pure Japanese.
"Who are you? Why do you give us a guarantee?" Looking back at the three subordinates with begging eyes, Xiaochuan Yeyang screamed in his heart. He knew that he had no intention to fight anymore. Even if he gave the order to fire, it might have already happened.
Useless effort.
"I'm Tang Dao, now the leader of the Four Elements Regiment. Why do you think I'm here? I'm very busy here and don't have time to bother with you. I'll give you 30 seconds to think about it! In 30 seconds, our troops will launch an attack!"
Tang Dao's impatient voice sounded.
This time, no one answered!
"Prepare to attack! Kill the little devil." Qian Dazhu, who was closely following him, gestured forward.
Ten seconds, twenty seconds
The tank's engine, which was still roaring, suddenly stopped.
The roof of the tank made a crisp sound, and a Japanese soldier got out of the tank with his hands raised.
Then, there was another tank.
When all eight Japanese soldiers got out of the tank, Ogawa Yoyo, who was wearing the rank of second lieutenant, also dropped the Nanbu Fourteen pistol worn on his waist on the ground, and there was a burst of cheers around the forest.
Hundreds of Chinese troops are certainly qualified to cheer.
Because, the ‘Hidden Sting’ plan was a complete success!
They not only wiped out the Japanese artillery and defenders, but also captured 17 artillery pieces. They also wiped out all the Japanese troops who came back. Now, they have captured two Japanese 89 tanks!
Note, it is not destroyed, but captured! This is the first time in the entire North China battlefield that I have heard that a complete tank has been captured. Even if you don’t need it, it’s good to drive it back and take pictures to show off.
Especially when he is wearing a military uniform and sitting on a captured Japanese tank, he looks so handsome. Isn’t it easy to take photos and send them back so that the family can say we are a family member?
"Can I see your Commander Tang?" Ogawa Yeyang suddenly asked a squad leader with the rank of sergeant before being taken away by the Chinese officers and soldiers who came over with guns.
"As a young second lieutenant, you are qualified to meet my platoon leader, but you still want to meet our regimental leader?" The sergeant glanced at Ogawa Yeyang's collar badge and answered him disdainfully.
"You can't drive those two tanks without us." Ogawa Yeyang reminded himself of the importance with a red face.
"Really? Without you, we can't leave. Lieutenant, let's make a bet. If we can't leave, I will let the eight of you leave." Tang Dao strode over.
"Who are you"
Tang Dao was tall and tall, but no one saluted him along the way. Even the sergeant squad leader who stood in front of him only gave way but did not salute.
At first glance, he looks like a powerful guy, but he definitely doesn't have the attitude of an army colonel commanding thousands of troops.
Therefore, even if the metallic voice sounded familiar, Ogawa Yeyang did not dare to recognize it.
"This is our regimental commander!" the sergeant introduced his prisoner with a proud look on his face.
Not saluting on the battlefield is the military rule of the Four Elements Regiment, even if there is no threat around now.
"If we can't drive away, let us leave, but what if we can drive away?" Ogawa Yeyang took a deep breath and asked boldly.
Anyway, the current situation is already the worst. Even if we lose the bet, how much worse can it get?
Besides, you won't die if you ask.
"Then you or your colleagues should join the Allied Forces like Second Lieutenant Kobayashi Koichi!" Tang Dao replied with a calm expression.
"I will not work for the enemy!" Ogawa Yeyang refused.
"You are not working for me, China, but for your own country and nation. These are two concepts!" Tang Dao shook his head.
"I don't quite understand what you're talking about, but the premise is that your subordinates can drive these two tanks." Ogawa Yeyang wisely changed the subject.
Tang Dao laughed!
Pointing to two tanks not far away, he said, "Second Lieutenant, believe it or not, I have only seen such old antiques in museums before."
"Colonel, I've made this bet!" Ogawa Ye blushed with anger.
The Chinese don't even have tanks, but they are using a battlefield victory to ridicule the imperial army's backwardness of heavy weapons, just like a poor man who doesn't even have enough to eat laughs at the rich man's gold bowl for not being delicious. This is really
This was unacceptable to the senior tank commander.
"Come, Sergeant Deng, let's take one car each and show this second lieutenant how the old antique moves." Tang Dao smiled faintly and waved behind him.
Deng Guihai, who joined the Sixings Battalion due to the defeat outside Jinling City and now serves as the sergeant and deputy squad leader of the mountain artillery company, came out.
This man was a senior tank gunner, and he also had the record of destroying two Japanese tanks in the Battle of Songhu.
However, since he joined the Si Xing Regiment, mountain infantry regiments such as the Si Xing Regiment did not have tanks for him to practice, so he had to be forced to start as an ordinary artilleryman.
It happened that Deng Guihai was among the 160 artillerymen brought this time. When Tang Dao thought of capturing these two tanks, he immediately thought of him.
If you want to be a tank gunner, you need to know how to drive a tank. That is a necessary skill for almost every tank crew member.
Tang Dao and Deng Guihai each got into an 89 tank.
Then, under the watchful eyes of Chinese soldiers and eight Japanese soldiers, the two 89 tanks moved slowly after starting their engines. After going back and forth several times, the engine of the tank where Tang Dao was located suddenly roared violently and rushed towards a large artillery crater.
"This" Xiaochuan Yeyang's mouth twitched sharply.
He felt really distressed!
Of course, it's not that he feels sorry for Tang Dao, his enemy, but that he feels sorry for his car. He usually takes good care of his old friend, even wiping the dust off the car in his spare time.
Now it is being controlled by someone like Xia Jiba, and it is about to fall into the two-meter pit. With the off-road capabilities of the 89 tank, it is absolutely impossible to get up, and the nearly 20-ton body cannot be pulled up by human power.
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On such a battlefield, the steel behemoth that cannot be dragged or driven away will only end up being blown up!
As a result, the tank suddenly braked and used this force to make a U-turn.
Driving a tank to drift, Tang Dao has long been tired of the controls on the 59 tank. The Japanese 89 tank is older than that antique, and the controls are also simple. To be honest, it is not much different from driving a tractor.
The 8 Japanese tank soldiers were almost stunned by Tang Tuanzuo's sudden "arrogance", but the officers and soldiers of the Fourth Army Regiment were accustomed to Tang Tuanzuo's arrogance. In addition to the drones flying in the sky, the artillerymen on the ground, and sharpshooters.
, machine gunner, what can’t Tang Tuanzuo do?
Now Tang Tuanzuo can drive a tank, and he is about to drive a tank to fight the Japanese. It is estimated that only a few officers at the regiment headquarters were dark-faced, but the majority of officers and soldiers were happy. In fact, Tang Tuanzuo was
If he suddenly said that he could only stay at the regiment headquarters and be the regiment leader, then they really couldn't adapt.
This is Tang Dao. Regardless of platoon leader, company commander or battalion commander, as he said, he will fight side by side with his brothers and kill the enemy at any time!
In the hearts of the officers and soldiers of the Sixings Regiment, he is both a commander and a comrade-in-arms!
Ogawa Yeyang's face was bitter, not because he lost the bet, but because he knew how much damage these two tanks would cause to the rest of the division once the Chinese knew how to operate tanks.
The second lieutenant of the Japanese tank corps knew very well the power of tanks, and his worries were not groundless.
Today, the 21st Division, after losing two more infantry brigades, only has 12 mountain cannons and thousands of infantry and auxiliary troops. It is difficult to even defend itself, let alone attack.
Ogawa Yeyang is quite smart and can see the current battlefield situation clearly, but his layout is limited after all. He can only see what is in front of him, but cannot see further away.
The significance of these two tanks in the Taihang Mountains area, which is not suitable for armored combat environments at this time, is not combat, but training.
China not only has mountains, but also rich plains.
The Japanese tactical concept of tank and armored clusters was still stuck in the First World War. At this time, the German Empire, under the guidance of Guderian, had upgraded the concept of armored cluster combat to another dimension.
And for Tang Dao, the little butterfly in the future, these are just basic skills!
4 kilometers away!
"All troops retreat!" Nagano Kameichiro decisively issued the military order after hearing the fierce shelling from the distance and continuously contacted the two infantry brigades for 30 minutes without receiving any news.
