Two kilometers south of Vehochingo, on the flat ground on both sides of the road from Puebla to Mexico City, black steel monsters were docking there, pale moonlight shining on these steel monsters,
A faint shadow left on the ground.
These tanks are affiliated with the reconnaissance battalion of the Armored Brigade of the 2nd Army of the Chinese Army. This reconnaissance battalion is under the jurisdiction of a tank company equipped with 18 TP'wild wolf, light tanks, and two mechanized infantry equipped with 9 wheeled armored vehicles.
The company also has an artillery company with 4 infantry artillery and 4 120mm heavy howitzers. In addition to other troops, the entire reconnaissance battalion has a total of more than 1,000 people. However, unlike other infantry units, this reconnaissance battalion
It was equipped with a large number of trucks, and all marched by trucks, which were much faster than traditional infantrymen.
After the main force of the 2nd Army arrived in Vehochingo, the reconnaissance battalion was sent to the south to guard the police. If it encountered the US military, it would immediately report to the main force, and it could also intercept the US military for a period of time.
"Battery Commander, Americans are here! There are at least tens of thousands of people in a continuous queue!" A young soldier ran down from a small hill beside the road and reported to Major Li Yuxian, the battalion commander of the reconnaissance battalion.
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"Good come! Let the artillery be prepared! After my order is issued, fire immediately! All tanks and armored vehicles are also ready. After the artillery starts, charge towards the enemy immediately!" Major Li Yuxian ordered. At this moment, his
He was a little excited. Although there were tens of thousands of US troops coming, his reconnaissance battalion was only a thousand. However, he was not afraid at all, but a little excited. The main task of the reconnaissance force is to investigate.
The enemy situation rarely has the opportunity to participate in large-scale operations. This time, it was their chance. Although there were a large number of US troops, Major Li Yuxian believed that he would use the cover of night to suddenly launch an attack on the US military, relying on tanks and armored vehicles.
The power of the United States is likely to defeat the US military!
"Yes, battalion commander!" The communications soldiers immediately went down to pass the order. The entire team began to permeate the depression before the war.
In the distance, a team of US troops was moving northward. The leading one was a hundred cavalry. Behind the cavalry were trucks loaded with a large amount of combat supplies and dragging artillery. On both sides were infantry carrying rifles.
These troops were the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army. They were ordered to advance north from Puebla and serve as orders to open the way for most of the soldiers. Most of the soldiers had a little tired face. Originally, this time should have been
It was time to rest, but now they had to rush their way. However, no one complained. Although it was a little harder, it was much better than being caught up with by the Chinese and killed them all.
The 75th Infantry Division was Lieutenant General Richard's direct unit. He had participated in the battle of the defense line in the Southern Sierra Madre, and the losses were relatively minor. After the reinforcements sent from the United States arrived, the 75th Infantry Division also took the lead in obtaining supplements, and
Strengthened air defense equipment. Lieutenant General Richard had high hopes for all divisions under his 19th Army. This time, he evacuated Puebla before the Chinese chased him to the greatest extent.
Preserving strength. Lieutenant General Richard thought that he could escape before the Chinese army arrived. He never expected that the Chinese army had not put all its efforts in Atlisco, and had long let the main force of the US military slip away.
"How long will it take to get to Wehochingo?" asked a US brigadier general who was riding on a war horse. He was Brigadier General Wayne, the commander of the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army. He was a cowboy when he was young and didn't like to ride cars.
Instead, I feel more comfortable riding a horse.
"General, we are only three kilometers away from Vehochingo now. However, the soldiers are already very tired. Can we take a break in Vehochingo?" said Colonel Allen, chief of staff of the 75th Infantry Division.
Brigadier General Wayne hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay! After arriving in Wehochingo, we can rest for half an hour!" It really made everyone very happy.
exhausted.
Brigadier General Wayne's agreement could rest for a while after arriving in Wehochinggo, which made the US soldiers cheer. The officers could ride in a car or at least, but ordinary soldiers could only use their legs to rush on their way. This is undoubtedly
It was what everyone expected. However, they didn't know that he would never be able to arrive in Vehochingo again.
At 9:15 pm on April 26, the reconnaissance battalion of the Armored Brigade of the 2nd Army of the Chinese Army encountered the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army, and launched a fierce exchange of fire, kicking off the Battle of Puebla.
"Fire!" When the vanguard of the US military entered less than 800 meters away, Major Li Yuxian issued an order to fire. The artillery company deployed on the hillside next to the highway began to fire at the US military at the maximum rate of fire.
Cannonballs. At the same time, tanks and armored vehicles also started, making rumbling sounds
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The shells exploded in the US military's queue, with flames splashing and shrapnel flying. A truck full of shells was hit, triggering a death-death explosion, and a ball of orange-red fireballs were in the night sky
It looks so brilliant.
The US military was completely confused by this sudden blow. The night was beautiful and gave the Chinese army a cover. The US military had no idea that the Chinese army would lie here. Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even Brigadier General Wayne did not expect that,
He subconsciously believed that the Chinese army might be rushing from Atlisco to Puebla, but he did not expect that the Chinese army had already appeared here.
"How come the Chinese are here? Has the road to Mexico City been cut off?" Brigadier General Wayne thought with a pale face.
"Enemy attack! Hidden! Prepare to fight back!" The US military seemed a little panicked when it was attacked suddenly, but the officers played a great role at this time. They ordered the troops to be dispersed and organized counterattacks.
A large number of American soldiers ran to the flat ground on both sides of the highway, looking for cover to hide. Machine gunners and mortars were also set up and ready to fight back. The American artillery also took action, and they braved the artillery fire of the Chinese army and drove the cannons from the
The truck was untied and prepared to launch artillery bombardment on the Chinese army. The Chinese army's artillery opened fire on the hillside, and the flames shining at the muzzle were also very clear at night.
"The Chinese are not big! Colonel Allen ordered the 1st Regiment to launch an attack and break through the enemy's position!" Brigadier General Wayne ordered. The Chinese army's shelling was not fierce. From this he could see that it appeared in
The army in front of the 75th Infantry Division was just a small force. Brigadier General Wayne believed that in order to block the retreat of the US military, the Chinese sent such a small force to travel a long distance and arrived in Wehochingo before the US military.
.As long as the Chinese interception is broken, the road to Mexico City can be opened. This is also the mission of the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army.
While the artillery bombarded the US military, other troops of the Chinese Army's reconnaissance battalion were not idle.
Major Li Yuxian knew that his troops were weak. If the US military responded and was prepared, it would not be so easy for him to defeat the US military.
Therefore, when the artillery soldiers just started to launch artillery attacks, Major Li Yuxian issued an order to attack!
18 TP' wild wolves, light tanks and 18 armored vehicles began to drive towards the US military's positions. Although it was night, the surrounding area was flat, suitable for armored troops to fight. At the same time, the flames burst out when the US military counterattacked also gave
They guide.
18 TP'Wild Wolves, light tanks rushed in the front, and the 37mm tank guns on them began to fire, bombarding the gathered US troops with high explosive bombs. Although the 37mm tank gun is not powerful, it is used to deal with infantry without any protection.
At the same time, it is still a powerful tool to harvest life.
The US military, which was organizing the defense line, also discovered the Chinese army's tanks. The black tanks, under the pale moonlight, were like hell as a crawling dragon. Especially the ones that kept firing
Tank guns and machine guns are like flames that spurt at the evil dragon.
"God! What is this? Is the hell dragon summoned by the Chinese?" This was the first time the US military deployed in Puebla saw the tanks of Chinese armored forces, and it was still at night because the light was too dark.
They couldn't see clearly. They quickly regarded these tanks and armored vehicles as the hell dragons in the story.
The tanks were driven towards the US military's positions with the rumbling motor sound and the creaking tracks crushing the ground. The panicked US troops fled in all directions, and few people had the courage to fight against the tanks of the Chinese army.
"General! The new Chinese weapon. The soldiers are already timid and dare not respond. What should we do now?" Colonel Allen asked in horror. They had just encountered a raid and faced such a blow. The troops were already very strong.
It's hard to stabilize.
"Bastard! There are not many Chinese people. Order all units to stabilize the defense line! Block the Chinese!" Brigadier General Wayne roared angrily. Although it was night, I don't know how many Chinese troops were. But based on his experience,
This army must be just a small army. His 75th Infantry Division has more than 12,000 people. Can't he defeat a small army of the Chinese?
In fact, this is true. How can flesh and blood fight against steel monsters? The defense line formed in a hasty manner was easily overturned by Chinese tanks. The heavy machine guns and tank guns on the tanks were slaughtering these US troops.
Behind the armored vehicles also followed the above. The soldiers inside opened fire fiercely at the US military through the shooting holes on both sides of the armored vehicles, causing great casualties to the US military!