pO at 7 pm on pOMonday, the sun had already set, and only a little sunset was left in the horizon, and the entire earth was about to fall into darkness. All the Chinese Air Force fighters in the sky had returned, and these fighters were still still
Without the ability to fight at night, they had to rush back to the airport before it was completely dark. In addition, the Chinese Air Force pilots were divided into several batches and took turns to support the army's operations. Each pilot almost participated twice or even three times.
They also need a good rest so that they can continue to support the army's battle tomorrow.
The Chinese Air Force aircraft fleet has achieved considerable results in today's battle. They repeatedly bombed the US defense line, and thousands of US troops were killed by them. In addition, several strikes on the US heavy artillery units
Among them, they also achieved fruitful results, destroying at least hundreds of heavy artillery pieces of the US military, and the number of artillery soldiers killed by the bomb was as high as thousands. The Chinese Air Force only paid two FB's Haidongqing, and the fighter jets were shot down.
, Two HB's Hongyan fighter jets were injured, and one FH5's Falcon, dive bomber was only the price of being shot down.
After the Chinese Air Force's fighter jets returned, the important task of fire support for crossing the Grand River fell on the Army's heavy artillery units. It can be foreseen that the US military will definitely launch a fierce attack on the crossing forces tonight.
It would be a very difficult night for the Chinese army stationed on the north bank of the Grand River. If the heavy artillery troops of the army could provide them with fire support, their difficulties might be smaller. But if the heavy artillery troops could not perform as much as possible.
If there is any effect, the Chinese army that has crossed the river may be difficult to bear tonight! For this reason, the Chinese army has also made as much preparation as possible.
Marshal Zhao Bowen, the highest commander of the North American battlefield of the Chinese army and Minister of the Army, arrived at the headquarters of the 7th Army of the Chinese Army. He was also very satisfied with the performance of the 7th Army today. If he could survive tonight, it would be better.
Now!
"General Du, are you ready for the battle tonight?" asked Marshal Zhao Bowen. He firmly believed that the US military would definitely take action tonight. The troops that had crossed the River Grand will be hit by the storm of the US military.
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"Marson, we are ready. Now the 23rd Division and the 32nd Division have crossed the Grand River. The Japanese mercenaries have also drawn three divisions to cross the river. The total number of our troops on the other side of the river has exceeded the number of troops on the other side of the river.
60,000 people. If the troops on the other side cannot hold on, we can provide support to them as soon as possible. The 33rd Division and the 34th Division are also ready for battle. They will reinforce the front line as soon as possible. In addition, Japan hires
Army commander General Yoshima Oshima also guaranteed that if reinforcements are needed on the front line, the Japanese mercenaries can enter the battle at any time!" said General Du Qizheng, commander of the 7th Army. Whether it is the troops that have crossed the river or the troops that are preparing for reinforcements,
They are all elite troops of the 7th Army. He has invested a lot of money in this battle. You know, during the daytime battle, the 7th Army only lost less than 5,000 people. And they are almost all
It was the loss paid by the 23rd Division. General Du Qizheng originally wanted to draw the 23rd Division back to the south bank of Grand River to rest, but was rejected. All officers and soldiers of the 23rd Division said that they would fight to the end and avenge their dead comrades.
When General Du Qizheng saw this situation, he had to agree to their request.
"Well! The only thing I worry about now is the preparation for firepower. At night, the Air Force can no longer provide firepower support for us, and all this depends on artillery! The Americans will definitely carry out large-scale artillery bombardment!
"Marson Zhao Bowen said. Based on the information obtained by China, the US military has a considerable number of heavy artillery on the River Grand defense line. However, these heavy artillery has not participated in large-scale warfare. Even during the day, there are only a very large number of
A few US heavy artillery units participated in the attack.
"Marson! I have gathered the artillery brigade of the 7th Army and the artillery battalions of the divisions under my jurisdiction. They will provide fire support to the front line." General Du Qizheng said. There is a total of artillery brigade in the 7th Army plus the following
The artillery battalion with five events has a total of 480 heavy artillery pieces with a caliber of more than 105 mm.
Although this number may not be as high as the total number of heavy artillery on the Grand River defense line. However, the heavy artillery units of the US military are scattered across the entire defense line. The artillery of the 7th Army can be used in a concentrated manner.
"Although there are already a lot of numbers, it is still necessary to strengthen the artillery. I have ordered the transfer of 5 artillery battalions to reinforce you. They will arrive after nightfall!" said Marshal Zhao Bowen. In the absence of heavy air force, the air force cannot be miserable.
, can only strengthen artillery as much as possible.
"Thank you, Marshal! In this case, we will be more sure!" General Du Qizheng said with a smile. Five more artillery battalions are equivalent to half of the more heavy artillery! At that time, they will be able to provide the river! The army on the other side of the river will provide.
Better firepower support.
"We should also pay attention to the pontoon bridges on the river. The Americans will definitely shell our pontoon bridges as soon as possible to prevent us from reinforcements on the other side!" said Marshal Zhao Bowen. Although the Grand River is only more than two meters wide,
It is still not something that people can easily cross. If the US military destroys the pontoon bridge as soon as possible, it will be equivalent to cutting off the reinforcements from the Chinese army to the other side.
"Marson, we have already asked the engineers to build two more pontoon bridges before dark. Now we have built five pontoon bridges in total. It is impossible for the Americans to blow up all five pontoon bridges at the same time, right? Even if it is really destroyed, we will
You can use ships to reinforce the other side of the river. However, the intensity of reinforcements will be greatly affected!" said General Du Qizheng.
Marshal Zhao Bowen nodded and said nothing more. The preparations for the 7th Army have been very perfected. What will happen to the battle situation tonight? Only the final result can be seen. Of course, it is certain that this will be
A very tragic battle.
Just as the Chinese army is actively preparing for the defense at night, the US military is also starting to prepare for the pre-war preparations. A large number of US troops have begun to be active. Because of the threat from the Chinese Air Force, the heavy artillery troops of the US military, which have been hiding in the woods, were also from the woods.
Come out and enter your respective artillery positions. Wait for the order to attack!
In General Pershing's command, General Pershing, General Davis and Payton.
Lieutenant General March was frowning and studying the information they had just obtained. On the other side, there were three major generals from the US military. One of them had a pale face, which was Eddie, the major general of the US 30th Army. Today, his
The 30th Army suffered a huge blow, with heavy casualties and also lost its position, which made him scolded by General Pershing. Moreover, General Persh also ordered the 30th Army to be the first tonight
The troops that attacked the Chinese army. Admiral Eddie really didn't know how many people would be left in his 30th Army after the war was over.
The other two major generals are Major Generals Adrian, the commander of the 14th Army of the US Army, and Major General Alva, the commander of the 5th Army. Their two armies will also participate in the battle tonight. That is,
It is said that the US military will invest three troops to fight back against the Chinese tonight. Among them, the 30th Army has only more than 30,000 people. The other two armies have 50,000 people!
"Everyone, according to the information we have obtained, the Chinese army that has crossed the River Grand has exceeded 30,000. In addition, there are Japanese mercenaries not less than this number. Both Chinese and Japanese are very powerful.
The army. However, our battle tonight must be successful! Otherwise, there will be huge loopholes in our defense line and it may even be broken by the Chinese! This is something that I and the US government do not want to see
Therefore, tonight we must destroy all the Chinese troops crossing the river so that they can know how powerful we are!" General Pershing said as he looked at everyone.
"Yes, General!" Eddie, Adrian and Alva replied loudly.
“Although the Chinese are very powerful, we are not much worse than them.
At night, the Chinese Air Force can no longer participate in the war, and everything will be spoken by real strength. We will provide you with the best artillery support. Now, we have drawn 12 artillery regiments of heavy artillery units, totaling more than
700 large caliber heavy artillery. They will destroy all the pontoon bridges built by the Chinese on the Grand River, and will kill all the Chinese who attacked our positions. At that time, you only need to attack easily.
Enter the position and solve the Chinese! We will definitely win this battle!" General Persing said casually. In his words, this battle seemed very easy, and it seemed that the US military could easily
Just win. However, he probably won't believe this.
"Yes, General!" The three major generals and chiefs nodded. But no one knew what they were thinking.
"So, everyone go down and prepare! The attack will start at 8 pm tonight. First, the artillery will prepare for artillery for half an hour. Then it will be the infantry's turn to perform!" General Pershing said.
After saluting several major generals and chiefs, they prepared to leave the command center and return to their respective troops.
"Admiral Eddie, for the attack tonight, the 30th Army will launch the attack first!" When the three of them were about to leave, General Pershing added.
"Yes, General!" Major General Eddie, the commander of the 30th Army of the US Army, replied. He felt very bitter about this order!