Of course, bravery may work wonders but it cannot completely make up for the lack of training.
The security field of infantry and artillery coordination is that in the Western world, which has taken artillery tactics to the extreme in this era, it still needs to be maintained at 200 meters to 400 meters, let alone the Japanese army, which is far inferior to infantry and artillery coordination tactics.
Not to mention the students of the Japanese army.
Even if the artillery fire is basically a direct-aiming 70mm infantry cannon, although the altitude is about the same, the artillery fire is basically carried out by raising the elevation angle and using a projectile method, and its accuracy is not as accurate as imagined.
At least a dozen of the infantrymen of the Jingan Army at the front were blown away by their own artillery fire, but that still did not stop the Jingan Army from shouting to cheer themselves up and rushing upwards. There was a rush to the top of the mountain and China.
The defenders were reduced to ashes under their own artillery fire.
In addition to having strong enough courage, it is also determined by the battle situation.
If they did not arrive at the location of the Chinese trenches within a minute and a half, they would be greeted by a bloody exchange of fire. This was the shortest timeline left to them by the Chinese defenders under shelling.
No one wants to engage in a shootout with the defenders at a distance of more than 20 or more than ten meters. The chance of being killed by artillery is several times higher.
It is even more impossible to retreat.
Before the attack, less than a hundred meters behind them was the supervising team established under Li Shoushan's personal orders. The dark muzzles of ten light machine guns were pointed at their backs.
"If you are afraid of fighting, kill!" The murderous military order left the Jingan Army of these three infantry companies with no way out.
In this round of shelling, which was not particularly violent, Wei Donglai still left four observation posts.
Without the Type 41 mountain gun and 105 howitzer, the fortifications on the position still had sufficient defense, and the four observation posts, including Tudou, were lucky to survive.
The artillery fire was not as intensive as before and gradually became sparse. Potato, who was staying in the half-destroyed machine gun bunker with a gray face, finally dared to raise his head and look out through the shooting hole.
The young soldier, whose ears were buzzing and whose chest and abdomen were shaken by the violent vibrations, had no chance to rejoice in the fact that he was still alive. In the thick smoke that was blown away by the mountain wind, he seemed to see Jing.
The shadow of An Jun running wildly on the hillside was vague.
"The Japanese devils came up so soon?" Tudou was a little shocked, almost unable to believe his eyes. He rubbed his eyes vigorously and finally confirmed that it was not his eyesight.
The Jingan Army really launched a charge under artillery fire, never more than a hundred meters away from the first line of trenches.
In a state of shock, Tudou and three other observation posts blew the iron whistle hanging around his neck with all their strength.
The rapid and sharp whistle fully demonstrates the anxiety of the observing sentries,
"Brothers, give it to me!" Cai Yongguan gritted his back molars, pulled out the shell gun from his waist, waved it, and prepared to lead the team to re-enter the position.
The previous test battle by the Jing'an Army caused heartache to the 'bandit' company commander, but it also gave him enough confidence.
The Japanese soldiers were just like that. Apart from losing four observation posts in the artillery battle, they had killed at least twenty Japanese soldiers in the wave just now. However, the infantry in the trenches miraculously did not lose anyone, only two.
The man was killed by the shrapnel from the grenade explosion.
"Wait!" Wei Donglai suddenly waved his hand, gritted his teeth and said, "Wait another half minute."
"Captain Wei, you are crazy." Cai Yongguan's eyes widened.
The sharp iron whistles continued to sound, and even without seeing their faces, the soldiers who had already raised their guns in the tunnel seemed to be able to see the eagerness on their comrades' faces.
They had even heard the gunfire from Hanyang.
Wei Dong came but had to wait for another half minute. What was he doing?
It's not that Wei Donglai didn't understand these, but he had experienced the Jing'an Army's changeable artillery tactics during the battle of Jiepai Village.
They fired again when the infantrymen in the trenches were already in position and ready for battle. The infantrymen lost more than a dozen people because of their negligence. There was no guarantee that they would not repeat their same tactics at this moment.
If you were trying your best to climb up the mountain and join the infantry, if you encountered something like this, the loss would be huge.
But there is no doubt that this is a very difficult decision. The whistle of the observation post is very urgent. In less than half a minute, it is possible for the Jingan Army to rush to the main position in even ten seconds. Although there is a third one on the top of the mountain that is not flat.
There is a second line of defense, but if the two Japs can easily occupy the first line of defense, the entire highland defense war will fall into a passive position.
As the supreme commander of the highlands, Wei Donglai had to ensure that his troops were not damaged and also maintained the safety of the position. This required not only courage, but also wisdom and sufficient courage.
Facts have proved that Tang Dao did not choose the wrong person.
After struggling on the line of life and death, the young army second lieutenant in his twenties grew up at an unparalleled rate. He made the right bet.
Cai Yongguan’s questioning voice barely lasted more than 20 seconds.
The ear-piercing scream sounded from far to near.
Li Shoushan used all the mountain cannons at his disposal and blasted towards the top of the mountain.
"Boom, boom" grenades exploded dozens of meters above the head, and the ground shook again, shaking the soldiers who were ready to go.
In the field of vision that they couldn't see, the infantry of the Jingan Army changed from charging to crawling.
This was obviously a premeditated bombardment, targeting the Chinese soldiers who were being reinforced from the back of the mountain to the positions on the slope of the front.
Another shelling lasting more than 5 minutes.
"You two devils are so cunning." As brave as Cai Yongguan, a layer of oily sweat appeared on his forehead.
That was really scary.
If Wei Donglai hadn't insisted that everyone wait for another half minute, the three infantry platoons that hurriedly ran to the position would have suffered heavy losses. If they were unlucky, they might have been wiped out.
Not to mention avenging his brothers, maybe all the brothers he brought from the village will be lost here, and there won't even be anyone to go home to report the funeral.
No wonder Colonel Tang chose Wei Donglai, a young second lieutenant who was promoted on the spot, as the supreme commander. He really has a lot of talent!
For the first time, Cai Yongguan felt convinced by Wei Donglai, who was one year younger than him. This undoubtedly laid a good foundation for the two to cooperate sincerely in the future.
This can be regarded as Wei Donglai's own ability, otherwise, relying solely on Tang Dao's military orders, he cannot 100% guarantee that this brave 'bandit' company commander will obey his orders.
Of course, Wei Donglai, who made this decision, actually secretly said he was lucky.
The previous battlefields provided him with such experience, but it was not only the experience that prompted him to make such a decision, but also his judgment of the battle situation.
The Japanese artillery fire was still continuing, and the observation posts with poor visibility could see a large number of Japanese troops. It was too fast to urge everyone to enter the position, unless the Jingan Army was charging with its own artillery shells.
The battle had only just begun, and it was far from the time for the Jingan Army to charge to the death. Moreover, did those two Japs have such a strong will?
An excellent commander does not need a superhumanly intelligent mind, but more importantly, the ability to make what he thinks is the most correct judgment based on the battlefield situation.
Wei Donglai is on the road to becoming an excellent commander.
He was fifty percent right.
But there are still fifty percent wrong.
Li Shoushan and the Jingan Army under his command showed a stronger fighting will than the regular Japanese army in this round of fighting.
Before they become homeless dogs.
Wei Donglai's mistake was actually because he had never been a "dog" and did not understand the psychology of a "dog".
After being a 'dog' for a long time, they have become accustomed to wagging their tails and begging for mercy. Any promise from their master can show them a beautiful picture of the future.
Their biggest dream is to be able to stand high in the occupied territories like the Japanese and take away from their former compatriots who pointed at their spines and scolded them.
Even if you scold me in your heart, you still can't behave like a dog in front of me? If I tell you to bark once, you don't dare to bark more.
After being a dog for a long time, I want to be the boss of the dog! This is the twisted psychology of being a 'dog'.
Therefore, whether they are from Korea, Wanwan or Manchuria, this group of servant soldiers are even more bloodthirsty than the Japanese.
It seems that only in this way can they feel that their existence is reasonable.
It is difficult for normal people to understand.
Only a madman can understand a madman.
Wei Donglai, who was in a normal mind, made a mistake.
There are four observation posts on the entire position, but a hundred meters away is the Jingan Army rising from the ground again.
They were almost counting the time, and started charging a few seconds after the mountain artillery stopped shelling.
Four rifles, facing the charge of nearly 300 people, were completely useless.
