To put it bluntly, by dusk, the battlefield was completely beyond the Japanese expectations!
Not only are the Chinese defenses in the mountainous areas becoming more and more resolute, but shadows of Chinese soldiers wearing gray-blue military uniforms also continue to appear around the Japanese army.
This resulted in Major Saburo Kuroda, captain of the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the 63rd Infantry Regiment, simply not daring to devote all his main forces to break through the Chinese simple defense line. He used at least one infantry squadron and heavy machine gun squad to defend his flanks and rear flanks.
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As for the security army infantry battalion with a strength of 600, out of his natural distrust of the Chinese's combat effectiveness, Kuroda Saburo did not dare to let them guard the retreat of his army.
The main force of the Japanese army could not break through the defense line, so it would be the Matsukita Yukibu's turn at the center of the encirclement.
Lao Abacus joined the first two infantry squads to arrive, and the three 60-guns fired at them, directly knocking out Matsukita Yuki who was hiding in the mountain nest.
The small number of Chinese people actually have cannons, and they are small-caliber mortars that are extremely rare on the battlefield. This is simply a shame to me.
Anyone who is given a regular trench to Matsukita Yuuki and has experienced the Battle of Xuzhou and the Battle of Central China should not be afraid of the iron-blooded army captain.
But Matsukita Yukibu didn't have anything at the moment, so he used the individual engineer shovel he carried with him to dig a simple personal bunker. That thing could block bullets, but could it block artillery shells? That was simply too much thought.
The two 70mm infantry cannons that fired back wildly became the Chinese's primary target. The smoke rising when the artillery fired was too obvious. Several soldiers pushed the heavy cannon bodies and ran too slowly. After the Chinese people's crazy shells
Under the rain, two infantry guns were damaged one after another, and the artillerymen were even more killed and injured.
It wasn't that Matsukita Yuki didn't try to change the status quo. He immediately used the power of two infantry squads to attack the mountains on the right wing where the artillery fire was the hottest. He also ordered the group of unlucky ones trapped in the minefield to be responsible for containment at all costs. That meant no matter what
Whether you step on landmines or not, you bunch of screwed-up things have to be dealt with by me, otherwise you will all be killed by the Chinese sooner or later.
In addition, the Shuigu Squadron at the forefront was also ordered to send two small teams to fight in the direction of Panzhai Village.
Matsukita Yuki has enough battlefield experience. When he heard the rumble of guns and artillery a thousand meters away, he knew that the Chinese must have come with a lot of reinforcements. It would take time for the main force to attack, but there was not much time left for him and his subordinates.
too much.
His way of survival is not in this mountain, but in the deserted mountain village.
As long as he is allowed to enter the mountain village, he will be able to hold on until reinforcements arrive.
Then, Matsukita Yuki realized that the Chinese had hidden their strength again.
This time, the Chinese actually held back until their soldiers reached 60 meters in front of the position, and then opened fire wildly.
A Japanese sergeant stood up bravely and set an example, planning to lead the 30 or so soldiers at the forefront to charge. It only took 5 seconds for them to reach the distance of throwing grenades.
But a machine gun located about 60 meters above the Chinese position suddenly opened fire.
The continuous shooting sound of "Puff, puff, puff!" was like a tearing machine, and Matsukita Yuuki, who was watching the battle with a telescope from more than 300 meters away, was heartbroken.
It was definitely a new type of machine gun that he had never seen on the battlefield. Almost in an instant, two or three people fell.
But obviously, the soldiers on the battlefield have not yet realized what kind of enemy they have in front of them. They are still struggling to move forward, but the machine guns keep roaring.
In the exact words of the Army sergeant who was the main machine gunner of the 3rd squadron at the time: "At that moment I felt like the ammunition belt was smoking!"
Then you can't smoke!
The MG42, with a maximum rate of fire of 1,500 rounds per minute, fired out more than 140 rounds of bullets in 6 seconds.
Because the rate of fire was so fast, the MG42 only knocked down 12 Japanese soldiers on the spot, but each Japanese soldier was hit by as few as five or six bullets, and as many as ten bullets.
Almost instantly, people were beaten into a sieve.
The key is that in addition to machine guns, there are also submachine guns!
The four MP38s also emptied their 32-round magazines within a few seconds. They poured out nearly 300 rounds of bullets in a few seconds and completely killed the Japanese firepower. The 3rd squadron did not give up. Several riflemen threw away their rifles because they felt they had insufficient firepower.
He swung out more than a dozen grenades in one breath.
The Japanese soldiers who stood up straight and charged did not even rush to within 30 meters of the Chinese position. The bravest Japanese sergeant did not even run two meters before he was knocked down by a machine gun like a grass cutter.
Of the 30 or so Japanese infantrymen, no more than 10 would survive in the end.
Just this wave has completely defeated the Japanese army's vigor!
Matsukita Yuki no longer had any hope of attacking the mountains, and all his treasure was staked on breaking out of the minefield and heading towards the mountain village.
But the cruel fact is that the Chinese had long expected that the Japanese army would use this as a breakthrough.
The regular troops of the 80th Group Army with six infantry squads and nearly a hundred people had already moved to the entrance of Panzhai Village in advance!
There are trenches and bunker fortifications that have been dug long ago and are sufficiently complete, supplemented by minefields that the Japanese army has no way of judging.
The Japanese infantry squad used for the assault spent nearly half an hour, suffered half casualties, and retreated in disgrace.
Seeing nightfall gradually falling, Matsukita Yuki could only make the decision to defend on the spot and place his hope of survival again on the main force outside the mountain.
To be honest, the combat effectiveness of Japanese veterans in the early days of the war was by no means overwhelming, especially the old divisions like the 10th Division. Even though Matsukita Yuki now had less than 100 infantrymen at his disposal, if the four soldiers on the mountain were allowed to
Several infantry squads from the regiment and more than 100 people from the 80th Army came down to annihilate them, and the price paid would certainly not be small.
The safest way is to continuously consume its troops like the old abacus, and then use superior troops to encircle and annihilate them.
But if Matsukita Yuki is given one night, they might be able to build a complete set of defenses using the complex terrain, which would also be a headache.
In the past Guanjianao battlefield, the 80th Army used a main brigade, but it could not completely defeat more than 500 Japanese troops. This was a battle that reflected the Japanese army's civil engineering capabilities.
Therefore, after Wei Donglai, who arrived in Panzhai in person, received the battle situation in the encirclement, he immediately mobilized three 80mm howitzers that had just arrived on the battlefield to focus fire on the Songbei Yukibu in the encirclement.
Five 60-guns couldn't wait to join in. In less than 10 minutes, no less than 300 artillery shells were dropped in the area where Matsukita Yukibe was.
With this density and intensity of firepower, it almost reached the firepower coverage of a Japanese artillery brigade for half an hour.
How can Matsukita Yuki still survive?
The tragic Japanese army captain didn't even have time to order a broken telegram to the wing headquarters when he was blown away by a 1kg mortar shell falling from the sky.
Due to the lack of sufficient bunkers, more than 80% of the hundreds of Japanese soldiers suffered casualties in this crazy round of shelling. The 20 soldiers who lost their command resisted for less than 10 minutes before being hunted by the Chinese soldiers who far outnumbered them.
Kill them one by one.
As many as 300 Japanese soldiers were killed on the spot, and nearly 200 Japanese soldiers were wounded. Lao Baanplan did not let the excited militiamen deal with it, but repeatedly ordered them to surrender. Those who did not surrender would be killed.
The 80th Army that arrived, including Kawako who had cleaned the battlefield, had seen the madness of the Japanese wounded soldiers, and understood Lao Baanpan's orders very well. Unless they were seriously injured and unconscious, any wounded soldier who was still conscious was a huge threat.
potential threats.
Sure enough, many wounded Japanese soldiers had grenades hidden in their hands until they discovered that the Chinese soldiers were wary of their own opportunities and had no choice but to detonate the grenades in desperation.
The sound of explosions and gunfire continued one after another within 10 minutes after the battle ended, which also taught the militiamen who followed the regular army to clean up the battlefield a good lesson.
This is the battlefield where two peoples are fighting fiercely. There is nothing but cruelty and death.
However, there are still some who want to live, and there are also many Japanese soldiers who obediently obey orders to surrender and stretch out their hands.
In the end, more than 80 Japanese prisoners were tied up by the militiamen in this mountain valley.
After careful counting, the number of killed Japanese soldiers and captured wounded soldiers totaled 458! Half of an infantry brigade was admitted here.
Kawako was excited with a hint of sadness. What was exciting was that he won a big victory in the first battle he personally participated in. Uncle Abacus had promised that all the weapons and ammunition seized this time would belong to them, which was more than 300 rods.
After equipping his comrades who came to support him with rifles, what was left was enough to equip his infantry company.
In addition, he also shot and killed 3 Japanese soldiers. Not counting those killed by landmines, he had 12 people in the 8th squad, and killed more than 20 Japanese soldiers in total. This record was brilliant.
The sad thing is that this time, one person from his 8th squad was killed and 4 were injured. One of them was shot in the chest. I don't know if he can survive. It was equivalent to finishing the battle and his 8th squad was disabled.
"Hey! Brother Kawako, you've already won the battle and you still have a hard face and you hammer him. Don't worry about that brother's injury. We have military doctors, nurses and medicine at the 2nd company headquarters. I'll accompany you to treat that brother later.
Send him to the company headquarters for treatment, and make sure he's alive and kicking again in a while." Tudou walked over to comfort Kawako, who was squatting next to the wounded soldier.
Although Tudou is already a sergeant now, he is actually almost two years younger than Kawako. Kawako admires this soldier who has the special merit medal of the Fourth Army Regiment, and Tudou also admires that this young soldier can become a soldier at such a young age.
The squad leader leads a dozen soldiers.
As a result, two young people of similar age naturally became good friends during this month and a half of cooperation.
"That's really thank you, thank you brother!" Kawako was extremely grateful.
"Give the wounded and prisoners to Lao Zhou and the others, and everyone else will come with me to support the front line!" Lao Baanpan briefly discussed with the other two squad leaders of the Fourth Line Regiment and an officer of the 80th Group Army before making a decision.
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Originally, what they discussed was that the two armies would join together to form a light infantry company and command unified operations. The leader of the 80th Army Group was a second lieutenant platoon leader, so he should be the commander, but when they heard that Lao Baanpan was from the Si Xing Regiment.
Sergeant Major and Second Lieutenant immediately handed over the command to Lao Baanpan and asked him to lead the team.
I didn't expect that this person was so familiar with the organization of the Four Lines Regiment. After asking, I found out that this person was a squad leader of the 772nd Regiment. He had cooperated with the Four Lines Regiment not once or twice. Naturally, he knew that Lao Baanpan was like this.
What kind of treatment does an old non-commissioned officer receive in the Si Xing Regiment? The military salary is equivalent to that of a captain and company commander.
Moreover, the 5 infantry squads of the Si Xing Regiment here have 5 machine guns and 5 60-guns. Their firepower is outrageous. He has more than 120 people under his command, even if they just captured 8 Type 96 light rifles.
It's a machine gun, but it's also used as an auxiliary.
Listen to whoever is awesome! Moreover, from the division to the company, the leaders have repeatedly emphasized that the friendly army of the Si Xing Regiment is different from other troops. The two armies are as close as brothers. So what psychological burden does the second lieutenant have? He will be transferred directly.
power of command.
This was not the time to be humble. Lao Baanpan assumed the position of squad leader and became the supreme commander of this temporarily formed light infantry company.
Naturally, after the battle here was over, the sound of gunfire was still rumbling on the other side of the mountain. Naturally, it was the company commander who came to support and they were engaged in fire with the enemy.
It was only at dusk that Lao Abacus realized that the "small battle" they had originally fought had turned into a decisive battle between the Chinese and Japanese troops stationed in Guangping County.
Not only Guangping County, but the regiment headquarters as far away as Zishan also sent reinforcements. The Japanese army would definitely not be outdone, and there would be a battle involving thousands of people.
Tudou hurriedly took out a piece of paper and clumsily wrote the word "comrade", and drew a circle on the back for Tudou's signature. He handed it to the militia platoon leader in charge and asked him to carry the dying wounded soldier.
The soldier went to find the headquarters of the 2nd Company of the Four-Hong Regiment, and after living up to his promise, he pulled Kawako back to the team with tears streaming down his face.
Don't underestimate Tudou's note. In the 2nd Company, Tudou is an extremely special being. If he hadn't been trying to recite Wei Dong to the letter, he might not have been named the Steel Company.
On the night of Wei Donglai's wedding, the whole company invited a total of 5 people, 4 platoon leaders, and a potato!
"Squad leader, where are we going?" Potato, who was holding a torch, approached Lao Abacus.
"You baby, you will make trouble for the company commander. Doctors and nurses are not gods. I think that brother is in trouble!" The old abacus who was marching sideways glanced at the potato that was coming towards him and snorted softly.
"Don't you always say it! Do your best to obey fate, Kawako is no outsider, the regimental commanders have taught him lessons!" Tudou is no longer the Tudou before, and he immediately heard the implication of the squad leader's words.
I'm just afraid that if he does bad things with good intentions and others fail to save him, he will be blamed afterwards.
With Tang Tuanzuo as his endorsement, Lao Abacus stopped saying anything. Instead, he turned his gaze to a mountain in the distance and said lightly: "Zijing Mountain!"
It is a mountain about 3,000 meters away from Panzhai Village. There are a large number of redbud shrubs growing on the mountain. Every spring and summer, thousands of trees and flowers bloom on the redbud mountain. It is a scenic spot in this area. The redbud trees have been beautiful since ancient times.
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"Wait until tomorrow, the Japanese army wants to outflank our main defense line. This mountain is the only way for them to pass through. We, the Panzhai Guard Company, will stop them there!"
In the past month and a half, Lao Abacus has not only been active in Panzhai. He has run around the surrounding mountains not three times but twice, and he already knows the mountains and rivers within a radius of 20 miles.
No matter whether it was the second lieutenant platoon leader named Cui Yuanjing, Chuanzi, or Tudou, they would not know that it was precisely because of Lao Baanpan’s decision that they, the Chinese army, were defeated in the opening battle of Guangping.
Here, another glory, not too big nor too small, was created.
Moreover, after the war, the 921st Division Headquarters of the Eightyth Army issued a commendation order, and the name of the Panzhai Guard Company was resounding throughout Handan City.
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Saburo Kuroda in the distance couldn't help but feel frightened and angry when he heard the thrilling continuous explosions coming from the mountain. Of course he knew that it was the Chinese who were violently attacking the Matsukita Yukibu, but even if he knew, so what?
manage?
Not to mention that the sky was getting dark and it was no longer suitable for fighting. Even during the day, he could not guarantee that he could break through the Chinese defense line within 2 hours.
However, he firmly believes that Songbei Yuki has close to 500 troops. If the Chinese want to eat them, they will have to invest at least 2,000 troops. Judging from the current strength of the Chinese and their enemies, that is no less than 2,000.
people.
However, in one afternoon, the Chinese were not magicians who spread their beans and became soldiers, and it was impossible to gather so many troops in any case.
"Power up Captain Matsukita and ask him to defend on the spot. Our troops will launch a full-line attack at 6:30 tomorrow and defeat the enemy within 2 hours!" Kuroda Saburo gave the military order with a cold face.
Reinforcements sent by the other two counties will arrive before 9 o'clock. By then, his available troops will be as high as two infantry brigades. If the useless security army infantry battalion is added, the infantry alone will reach 2,800.
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Thinking of the infantry battalion, Major Saburo Kuroda frowned slightly: "Go and call Zheng Sang over. I have a task that I need him to complete."
In the more than 20 days since he came to Guangping County, this major of the security army was extremely respectful to him as a major, giving him money and women. Normally, Saburo Kuroda would not look at the monk or the money, but now, he
I can't care about that much anymore.
"Sir Kuroda, are you calling me?" A guy with deer-like eyes entered the field tent and bowed respectfully to Saburo Kuroda.
Even though this guy is wearing a military uniform, the dog's sneaky temperament is like a turtle in a brothel!
But don't tell me, this guy started his business by running a brothel, so his temperament has probably been engraved in his bones for a long time.
Before the Japanese came, this guy relied on donations from his family to become the company commander of the security battalion in Guangping County. When the Japanese came, this weakling took the initiative to surrender to the Japanese with dozens of men, horses and guns, and took the initiative to lead the way.
Several wealthy families who stayed behind closed doors in the city were killed and all their belongings were stolen and given to the Japanese, which made the old man who was already sick at home angry and dying.
At this time, Zheng Yunqiu directly called the Japanese father, donated most of his home and stolen property to the Japanese, and was eventually appointed as the battalion commander of the Guangping County Security Army.
With the support of the Japanese and hundreds of men and hundreds of guns, Zheng Yunqiu showed off his power even more. Before the Eighty Group Army came, at least hundreds of civilians and gentry died in his hands.
When it comes to this thing, everyone in Guangping County, from the rich to the poor and poor people, is itching to hate it.
"Zheng Sang, tomorrow the main force of our unit will attack the Chinese defense line with all its strength, but the key to defeating the enemy depends on you and the bravery of your subordinates." Saburo Kuroda pointed his finger at a place on the map.
"I will ask Yuren Squadron to cooperate with you. I wonder if you have any difficulties. If you have any, you can tell them first."
"I" Zheng Yunqiu was stunned, with bitterness on his face.
He originally planned to come here to fight a wave of soy sauce, but did he ever think about using himself as the main force to fight? As for the cooperation of the Yuren Squadron and the cooperation with the base tyrant, it is obviously the Supervisory Team, okay?
But if you want him to say that he doesn't dare, it is absolutely impossible to say it. He is just a dog, he can eat meat and shit, but the Japanese are wolves, they only eat meat, and the bloody meat.
"Yo Xi! I appreciate people like you Zheng Sang. I will ask the artillery squadron to support you then! Your troops will set off on time at 6 o'clock tomorrow." Kuroda Saburo saw that this man did not dare to refuse for a long time, and simply refused.
He had a chance to show weakness. After he finished speaking, he waved his hand to indicate that he could leave.
"Zheng Sang, if you have military merit this time, I will strongly recommend you to the commander of your security army, but you will know if it will delay the fight!" Before Zheng Yunqiu left in annoyance, Kuroda Saburo said lightly.
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"Okay, Lord Kuroda, I understand! I understand!" Zheng Yunqiu bowed out of the field tent with a headache.
Looking up at the dimly twinkling stars, Major Erguizi's eyes were much less frail, but more ferocious!
On the mountains and rivers a few kilometers away, Tudou and Kawako did not look at the stars, but dug trenches side by side, sweating profusely!
The eyes of the two young soldiers were determined! ()
