It was after repeated petitions from the Commander of the Tenth War Zone that the Ministry of Military Affairs finally approved the transfer of a heavy artillery company from the Central China battlefield to the Tongguan battlefield.
Four huge 150MM howitzers, more than 200 professional artillerymen, 600 artillery shells, and an air defense company assigned to them with 12 anti-aircraft cannons took the train all the way to Tongguan along the Longhai Line.
That night, the two commanders of the Tongguan Defense Zone were like welcoming their brides. Not only did they personally greet this small company-sized unit, they even assigned an infantry battalion and an air defense company to the artillery company's security force.
With the precedent of Tang Dao crossing the Yellow River at night and blowing up a Japanese heavy fort, the two lieutenant generals did not dare to be careless about the safety of this precious artillery battery located 10 miles behind the position.
After the artillery company commander arrived at the front line for careful observation and determined the location of his artillery company, more than 560 people from three infantry companies used trenches and sandbag fortifications to almost completely surround the artillery position, which was also located in a mountain depression. Flies might have no problem flying in, but people
If you want to touch it, you absolutely can't.
As if this was not enough, another anti-aircraft company with eight 20mm cannons was deployed from a scarce air defense battalion on their own position and deployed on the surrounding hills.
If unfortunately a Japanese reconnaissance plane discovered this position and attracted a large number of Japanese planes to attack, although the firepower of the 20 20mm machine guns was not strong enough, it would not be enough to allow the Japanese troops to wreak havoc.
This is already the highest standard of treatment that the Tongguan Defense Zone can currently provide. The infantry battalion transferred by the company is also the commander of the 28th Division. With his own two companies of the guard battalion as the team, he also transferred more than 160 veterans from each regiment.
organized.
The dignified Army Lieutenant General and Division Commander now only has a guard company of less than 150 people to protect him!
Commander Fan Da, whose military headquarters is not in Tongguan, is even worse. He has a guard platoon next to him. If the Japanese army can carry out sneak attacks like Tang Dao, without too many people, just one infantry squadron can kill the two most important Chinese heads in the Tongguan area.
Take it away.
Fortunately, Susumu Fujita, who is so annoyed by the constant attacks of Tang Dao that he can't eat well or sleep well, has no such thoughts now. What he wants to do most now is to swing the 'fly swatter' hard and swat the damn flies into pulp!
The person who swung the fly swatter for him was Katayama Satoshi, a man who was eager to make a comeback in his life.
In fact, the villages around Fenglingdu were almost empty when the Third Division arrived in large numbers a month ago. Either the Japanese were hiding deeper in the mountains, or they were crossing with their families on sheepskin rafts.
Fleeed across the Yellow River.
Otherwise, the Japanese troops at Dashi Village Fort would not have traveled a long distance to the mountains more than ten miles away to 'hunt'.
If you want to look for Chinese villages in the deep mountains and massacre Chinese villagers to force the Chinese army to fight with them in open fire, you will definitely not be able to go there when there are too few people. Then you might become a meat bun first!
But there should not be too many people, so as not to attract the attention of the main force of the Chinese army further away.
After much thought, Katayama Satoshi finally decided to bring the last essence of the 6th Infantry Regiment, 2 infantry squadrons plus a heavy machine gun squadron of about 600 people, and he would personally lead the team to carry out the tasks assigned to him by the division commander.
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In addition to the wounded, the Sixth Infantry Regiment, which had been basically crippled, had less than 700 people left behind. Especially the two infantry battalion captains who came to see him off, one with his arm hanging and the other with a bandage on his head, made the third
The next morning, Lieutenant Colonel Katayama Satoshi, who was leading his team to set off toward the rising sun, felt an inexplicable sense of desolation: "The wind is rustling and the water is cold, and a strong man will never return once he is gone."
Lieutenant Colonel Katayama Satoshi spat hard in the cold wind, tried his best to put this unlucky thought out of his mind, and strode into the mountain with the soldiers.
It's not that the 6th Infantry Regiment is so poor that they don't even have war horses, but when there are Chinese sharpshooters in the mountains, riding a horse is simply the same as actively putting your military rank on your forehead and waiting to be shot in the head.
Not to mention riding a horse, Lieutenant Colonel Katayama Satoshi did not even bring the woolen coat, long leather boots and command knife that are standard for a military officer. Instead, he wore a 'shit yellow' military uniform and big-headed cowhide boots like ordinary soldiers.
In order to be more realistic, the middle-aged man who was already over forty took the trouble to carry the 38-meter cover, and even hung two melon grenades on his chest in a pretentious manner. At that moment, Satoshi Katayama even dreamed of returning to his youth.
The legs are very strong.
But the dream came back, and the reality was very weak. The Japanese army lieutenant colonel, who was over 40 years old and carried a weight of 20 kilograms all over his body, only walked two miles of mountain road. He was already out of breath from exhaustion and ordered the entire army to take a first rest.
Long Yan, who was in the forest 600 meters away, was astonished by his eye-catching marching speed. This effort was enough for him to run six miles, but the Japanese army was still lingering here. Could it be that this was their tactic?
Attacking the Japanese troops at night and monitoring the movements of the Japanese troops at key roads in the mountainous areas during the day was originally Tang Dao's combat policy. Only in this way could the safety of the troops surrounded by the Japanese army be guaranteed.
"About 600 Japanese troops entered the mountain? And they also brought a large number of heavy machine guns?" Tang Dao, who was located 15 miles away, frowned when he received a message from the guard platoon soldiers operating with Long Yan.
In order to deal with him, the Third Division used troops ranging from three to four thousand men, and 600 men was not considered too many.
Just to expand the search area, the Japanese army basically uses infantry squadrons as units. The distance between each infantry squadron will not exceed 400 meters. This way, it will not miss the search blind spot and can provide support at any time. Faced with such search intensity, Tang Dao has no choice.
The only solution is to retreat to the interior of Zhongtiao Mountain. If the infantry brigade of the Third Army had not appeared, Tang Dao might have fled to southern Shanxi with his men.
This is the first time that the Japanese army has carried out a collective action with a large number of heavy machine guns and more than 600 troops. Obviously, they want to do something different.
Tang Dao was sitting in a ravine covered by a dense forest, biting a straw stalk in his mouth, with thousands of thoughts flashing through his mind.
At this time, Tang Dao wanted to light up a cigarette, but in order not to expose his whereabouts, Tang Dao issued a strict order long before crossing the river that all domestic garbage must be landfilled together, and tobacco was not allowed to be carried.
In the past ten days, Tang Dao's constant harassment has been torture for the Japanese army, but how can it not be the same for the Chinese soldiers hiding in the mountains?
Everyone was struggling to survive on cold pancakes and dry rice noodles. Even at night when the temperature had reached freezing, the soldiers could only rely on the body temperature of their comrades to survive the cold night.
Even an elite guard platoon like this 28th Division almost collapsed several times. The lieutenant guard platoon leader had advised Tang Dao to leave at least three times.
Because of the advantages of tactics and firepower, his soldiers did not die in several attacks. However, due to the cold and cold food, many people fell ill in a row for ten days. Colds and malaria were almost synonymous with death in this era. Fortunately,
De Tang Dao carries extremely miraculous medicine, and no soldier has died from it.
But the guard platoon leader knows that it will be a matter of time, because the medicine will run out, and the human body is not steel. Even if you are as strong as Tang Tuanzuo, sooner or later you will get sick due to the harsh living environment, and lose this almost omnipotent leader.
Otherwise, what awaits him and his guard platoon is the end of the entire army being annihilated.
"Sir, with all due respect, it's pointless for you to keep attacking the Japanese army like this! Our guard platoon is insignificant to the overall situation, but you can play a greater role on the battlefield instead of taking risks here." The army man with an upright personality
The lieutenant spoke up straightforwardly after being cornered for the last time.
Normally, Tang Dao would ask his subordinates who objected to his tactics to think about it carefully. If they couldn't figure it out, they would execute it. Only one brain was allowed on the battlefield, but at that time, Tang Dao just sighed slightly and replied:
"Because they are the third division!"
Of course Tang Dao knew that he was walking a tightrope. It didn't matter if the Japanese army was attacked many times. The death of hundreds of people could not be said to have no impact on the combat effectiveness of the third division. It should be said that it was not even a hair. But they
If the Japanese army catches up, it will be a disaster and no one can escape.
But this steel wire Tang knife must be used, not only for the defense of Tongguan. All the strategies and tactics of Tongguan defense are to keep the Japanese army out of the Yellow River natural moat. As long as the Japanese army does not cross the Yellow River westward, everything will be fine. Such a defense
During the battle, the Third Division was able to advance and retreat freely, fully grasping the strategic initiative.
Tang Dao is for the soldiers and civilians who died in Jinling!
The Third Division was one of the main culprits of the Jinling disaster. If you miss today, you don’t know when you will meet them again. Every time you kill a Japanese soldier, it is the best memorial to the compatriots who died in that disaster!
In the past, Tang Dao, who was in time and space, never dared to set foot in that memorial hall, because he was afraid of hearing the whines and whimpering of the many souls there. He knew that if nothing unexpected happened, he would never be able to calm down the unwillingness of those of his compatriots in his lifetime.
Fortunately, God gave him the opportunity to send him to this era. Every beast that enters Jinling City deserves to die. Sending them to hell is Tang Dao's best tribute to those who died. Only in this way can Tang Dao dare to
The courage to step into the building that will surely become a memorial in the future.
Perhaps Tang Dao does not have the ability to completely destroy the 3rd Division, 6th Division, 9th Division, 16th Division, 18th Division, and 114th Division at this time, but the war is still early.
If a little makes a lot, and if the sand makes a tower, Tang Dao has enough opportunities to show the number of 300,000 to his compatriots.
"Do you think the environment here is bad enough? The temperature is close to zero. In order to hide, you can't light a fire. You can only eat raw and cold food for ten consecutive days. It is simply unbearable for people." After Tang Dao finished sighing,
asked the Army Lieutenant seriously.
"Then if I tell you, there was an army in China that marched and fought in the ice and snow at 30 degrees below zero. Not only did they have to lie prone in the ice and snow to fight, but they didn't even have cotton-padded clothes or quilts. They just wore cloth shoes and jackets, carrying
The military rations were also rice flour and potatoes.
Making a fire to keep warm and cooking hot food is a luxury for us, and it is also a luxury for them, because they do not have an air force, but they have to face a formation-level reconnaissance aircraft patrolling almost every hour.
Between life and comfort, they chose survival just like us!
We are afraid of the cold, and so are they, but in such icy weather, in order to ambush the enemy, an entire infantry regiment buried themselves under the ice and snow all night, just to prevent the enemies passing by from detecting their traces!"
"How is it possible that there is such an army? There are no cotton-padded clothes at minus 30 degrees, and they are frozen to death. How can they still fight?" The lieutenant of the army had a face full of disbelief.
"I tell you responsibly with the honor of a Chinese soldier, there really is such an army!" Tang Dao answered the lieutenant's question calmly and firmly.
"Sir, are you talking about the 80th Army?" the Army Lieutenant stayed for a while and then asked uncertainly.
Apart from that unit, he really couldn't think of any other unit in China that could do this, or that had faced such a harsh environment.
"They are the Chinese army. Trust me, one day you will know that all this is real." Tang Dao patted the army lieutenant on the shoulder and gave an ambiguous answer.
"Sir, can you tell me, that infantry regiment lying under the snow, have they completed their mission to ambush the enemy?" When Tang Dao was about to leave, the Army Lieutenant suddenly felt extremely curious in his heart.
Tang Dao paused for a moment, and after a while he answered him: "When the sunlight hit the enemy's tanks and military vehicles, less than one-third of them launched a charge!"
"What about the remaining two-thirds?" the Army Lieutenant asked subconsciously.
Then, he saw Tang Dao's drooped eyelids!
That was something he had never seen before in the ten days he had known the army colonel. Tang Dao always had bright eyes and full of confidence, even if three or four thousand Japanese troops were chasing after him.
Tang Dao is sad!
Who is this strong soldier who slaughtered countless Japanese troops grieving for?
"Human will can become steel, but the human body cannot!" Tang Dao's voice was deep.
The Army Lieutenant could no longer say the next words. At that moment, he finally knew why the remaining two-thirds of the soldiers did not charge.
Because they all froze to death under that snowfield!
In order to carry out military orders, they actually performed such an almost suicidal behavior, and they were not in a charging state. After all, they could still shoot bullets from their own guns. What kind of army was this?
"Is this true? Can anyone really do this?" The Army Lieutenant stood stunned on the spot. He didn't know when Tang Dao left.
This is a fantasy-like legend, but the lieutenant of the army has to believe it, because it is a guarantee made by China's best soldiers with the honor of Chinese soldiers.
Yes, although the lieutenant of the army suggested evacuation because he had considerations for his subordinates, more importantly, he had promised his brigade that he would protect Tang Dao with the lives of his entire platoon.
And Tang Dao's performance in the past ten days made him understand one thing. If Colonel Tang Dao could survive, he would have the opportunity to take away more Japanese lives. The battlefield of this best Chinese soldier should not be on the battlefield.
here.
But, does this army really exist? This has always been a lingering question for the Army Lieutenant.
It wasn't until one day many years later, when he stood on the ice field with an infantry regiment, that he finally found the answer.
There really is, he and his comrades, that is!
Tang Dao could convince his comrades with "stories", but at this time he could not guess the Japanese army's motives, even if he instinctively felt a crisis.
While Tang Dao was thinking hard, Xia Dayu bent down from another bush and reported to Tang Dao with excitement: "Sir, Brigadier Hu just called and said that four 150MM howitzer positions have been deployed this morning.
, if we could send the specific coordinates of the Japanese artillery positions, we would not have to work so hard to conduct a sneak attack and let the four cannons teach the Japanese artillery a lesson."
"Hey! That commander is not good at commanding. He has a good network of people, but it took him half a month to get heavy artillery." Tang Dao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the commander of the tenth theater.
Surprised by the high efficiency.
"But Brigadier Hu has obviously been a little distracted these days! He just got the cannon and couldn't help but pull it out to show off. Aren't you afraid of the Japs' planes?" Tang Dao smiled and talked about this guy from the air conditioning, whom he liked very much.
Major general brigade commander.
Brigadier Hu: Aren't I afraid that you, a restless guy, might be in danger yourself? As soon as the artillery positions were deployed, I quickly reported to you. I have never treated my wife like this at home. This courtesy can be put to good use.
It's on your baby.
"However, the little devil was wise enough to be attacked by us. His heavy artillery positions are moving tirelessly every day. This is a time lag, so we may not be able to achieve results. It also exposed our four big killer weapons in vain, which is not worth it.
, it is better to wait for the Japanese artillery to fire first, and it would be more appropriate to strike later!" Tang Dao said to himself.
"Hey! I also want to see how powerful our cannon is when it fires! It's best for me to watch it with my own eyes from the top of the mountain. Our cannon will blow all the little devils to pieces!"
I can't help but feel very sorry.
"Then should I reply to Brigadier Hu and wait until our department obtains the exact coordinates of the target before reporting back."
"Wait a minute, what did your child just say?" Tang Dao suddenly asked.
"I asked whether I should reply to Brigadier Hu?"
"last sentence!"
"I want to see the power of our Chinese artillery. It's best if I can see it with my own eyes on the top of the mountain and blast the little Japanese to pieces!"
"Haha! That's it!" Tang Dao suddenly laughed. "Today I will satisfy you, let you see with your own eyes the power of these four German cannons. Please remember to plug your ears for me later.
I don’t want my orderly to become a little deaf!”
"Really?" Xia Dayu opened his mouth in surprise.
"When have I ever lied to you?" Tang Dao patted Xia Dayu on the shoulder. "Go and inform everyone and follow me to see if you can get some advantages."
Xia Dayu's words gave Tang Dao an enlightenment. No matter what the Japanese were doing, it would be over if they killed these Japanese first.
As the saying goes, "When soldiers come, we will block the water and cover it with soil." When the Japanese attack, just kill him and that's it.
He can't defeat these 600 people with 60 people, but what about adding 4 150MM howitzers?
Satoru Katayama, who was trudging along the mountain road carrying a heavy rifle, would have known that there was such a madman who wanted to attack him with four howitzers.
Baga, a shell of that level is worth 100 yen per shot! Can you stop being so extravagant and wasteful?
In fact, when he later learned that a certain regiment had shamelessly "lied about military information" and used nearly 40 artillery shells to blast 600 Japanese infantry, Brigadier Hu Da also grabbed Tang Dao's collar and went into a rage: "That's...
Thousands are now in the ocean! Are you too extravagant? No, I want 40 heavy machine guns!"
"Yes!" Tang Dao agreed with a smile.
A problem that can be solved with a machine gun is not a problem!
