On the anti-aircraft position next door, the 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns covered with camouflage nets did not make any sound this time, because everyone knew that their shooting height could not reach these big guys flying far in the sky.
Therefore, like mice that have seen an eagle, these anti-aircraft guns hide under the camouflage net and tremble, praying that their opponents cannot see them.
"Oh my god...why are there so many?" Of course, the soldiers of the Qin army who were digging trenches also saw these aircraft of the Tang Empire. A soldier also subconsciously asked a question that no one knew how to answer.
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The Qin Army's DO-17 bombers were also like this when they were dispatched. At that time, they would only let out bursts of cheers when they saw those slender bombers.
But when everyone saw that the enemy also had such a spectacular bomber formation, especially when this bomber formation was composed of jet bombers, the soldiers of the Qin Army also began to feel a little bit of fear.
These bombers were sent to carry out bombing missions in Xiaren, and their purpose was to paralyze all airports, train stations, and factories near Xiaren.
Soon, the Qin troops in Qili Village learned the news because these planes did not lower their altitude to drop bombs, but flew over in a hurry and disappeared into the distant horizon.
But then came the attack from these front-line Qin troops: the Tang Empire's large-caliber rocket launcher troops began their first round of artillery fire coverage.
The Tang Army's large-caliber rocket launchers fell like raindrops, covering Qili Village in just an instant. There were explosions and shouts everywhere, and the previous comfort and relaxation disappeared in an instant.
This kind of rocket launcher has a range of about 100 kilometers, carries a huge warhead of more than 150 kilograms, and the projectile weight is close to 500 kilograms!
Each Tang Army rocket launcher company is equipped with 6 launch vehicles. Each launch vehicle can carry 4 rockets. A single salvo can pour 24 rockets into the enemy's position, which is quite cruel.
Although the accuracy of this attack is not very good, the rocket is more powerful, so the coverage is quite terrifying.
On the unrepaired position that was blown away by the explosion, seven or eight soldiers were killed on the spot, and more than 30 soldiers were injured.
Compared with the infantry in Qili Village, the 3rd Armored Corps of the Qin Army on the side received more artillery shells: they were targeted by an entire rocket artillery regiment.
After waiting for a round of rocket fire coverage to end, the entire Qin army's temporary defense line was in a mess. Everyone was disgraced. The injured soldiers screamed for their fathers and mothers, and many people even started to sob.
No one wants to fight such a war. They have traveled thousands of miles to come to this place, not just for people to play with.
Qili Village was hit by a rocket launcher shell, several houses collapsed, and a lot of ammunition and equipment were buried in the rubble.
As a last resort, a company of soldiers from the trench construction team came back to help dig out those precious radio stations and other messy materials.
Just when everyone was discussing whether the situation would get better, a signal soldier on horseback brought shocking news: the 3rd Armored Corps next door seemed to be retreating.
The leader was the first to not believe it. He really didn't think that he should retreat for no reason at this time: "Are you kidding? We walked for more than ten days, walked all the way from Xiajuan to here, got beaten and then walked back?"
Several battalion commanders were also very unhappy: They were already on the border, but they retreated to Qili Village, where they dug trenches for a day and a night, and then continued to retreat without firing a single shot? What was this fight?
What battle?
When everyone felt that they should not retreat, the order from the division headquarters was finally sent. It was still a signal soldier riding a war horse, and the news he came to convey was indeed the news of retreat.
"I can't help it. I heard that the Tang Army has broken through our defense line on the flanks. We are in danger of being surrounded." The signal soldier didn't know the reason, but he at least knew more than everyone present.
To put it nicely, the Tang Army broke through the defense line on the flanks. To put it badly, it means that they were caught off guard by the Tang Army before they had time to set up their defense line.
"Then our food needs to be replenished, right? Or you have to say, when can we replenish some?" The group leader put forward his request angrily, or the difficulty of their group: they even have to eat food.
After all, it would be even more difficult for them to meet the messengers after leaving Qili Village like this.
Just think about it and you will know that the headquarters has been destroyed and the new division commander is not very capable. Once all the troops leave the station and start moving, it will be even harder to find them.
"No way, I can't say for sure!" The signal soldier on horseback replied awkwardly: "I still have to go over there to deliver the order. If I can't get back to the division headquarters this evening, I may even call the division headquarters.
It’s not here anymore.”
In a state of complete collapse of the command system, as long as the division headquarters is deployed, the subordinate troops will also be unable to find the division headquarters. This is a problem caused by poor communication. If these problems accumulate too much, they will be overwhelmed.
The entire army.
"If you walk quickly and get to the lower rein... maybe the situation will get better." The signal soldier stretched out his hand to pull the horse's head and hurried to the next regiment's station.
"What kind of battle is this?" the regiment commander once again sighed, and then immediately ordered several battalion commanders: "Go back to your station and let the soldiers pack their things quickly!"
They are all veteran officers of the Qin State, so they naturally know what the situation is like: since they have decided to leave, they must hurry up.
If you leave a little late, you can only stay behind, or you may be stuck in the road and be chased by the Tang army following behind.
"Let's pack things here! Get ready!" The regiment leader looked at the staff, his face became much gloomier: "Set a fire before leaving! Don't leave anything for the Tang people!"
The infantry's retreat can be organized. After all, we are all human beings. As long as we can understand orders and as long as we have food and rations, there will be no chaos. Even if we are hungry, we can walk for two days.
But the 3rd Armored Corps next door is in trouble. Without fuel, steel behemoths such as tanks cannot even retreat...
In addition to the 3rd Armored Corps, there are also the 2nd Armored Corps and the 1st Armored Corps... They all face the same problem: there is not enough supplies to support the retreat of an armored force of their size.
Therefore, the thing that Wang Luo, the commander of the Qin Army, is most worried about right now is how to deliver the precious fuel that is jammed on the road to these troops.
