Chapter 18
Huh!
In the night.
The muzzle is grim.
The tube is dim.
The mortar platoon quickly pushed out all the artillery.
Five Type 81 81mm mortars.
Eight American M2 60mm mortars.
The former were captured one after another, and the latter were the auxiliary equipment of the reinforced company. There were thirteen mortars in total. They were lined up at this time. The scene was really shocking.
You should know that the Anti-Japanese War Battalion is just an infantry battalion. Now it actually has thirteen mortars. The firepower is absolutely unimaginable!
It can be said.
In order to bite off this hard bone, Lu Zhixian did not hold back at all.
Of course, these light mortars cannot be considered as real artillery weapons. They are easy to carry and can be operated by a single soldier or two or three people. They are almost all infantry weapons. However, since the number has reached a certain scale at this time, he has of course formed his own artillery platoon. Combining all the artillery in the hands of the artillery is naturally much stronger than dispersing them.
Bang!
Lu Zhixian raised his rifle and fired a shot into the sky.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Thirteen artillery pieces were loaded with bullets almost at the same time.
With the unique whistling sound, all the shells flew towards the distant stronghold like a rain of arrows.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The thunderous roar spread throughout the camp, and huge explosions resounded all around.
The flares illuminated the entire camp like daylight, and various anti-aircraft shells were madly stirring around the devils.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"..."
Each company immediately launched a fierce attack from different directions.
All the soldiers present rushed towards the patrolling guards over there like a tiger descending from the mountain.
Da da da.
Da da da.
Machine guns fired and bullets flew.
Each company of the Anti-Japanese Camp was equipped with ten light machine guns, and the number of machine guns was not comparable to that of ordinary troops.
At this time, each company quickly advanced to the camp in the market town under the main attack of the machine gunners. Although they encountered some resistance from the Japanese patrol soldiers along the way, they were almost all shot at as soon as they met, without any resistance.
"Battalion Commander!"
At this time, Wei Dayong's eyes were already dull, and his face was full of disbelief: "I have long known that the firepower of our anti-war battalion is fierce, but, but I didn't expect it to be so fierce! Even the main force of the Central Army is no more than this! No, even the main force doesn't have even half of this firepower!"
"Monk! Just look at you and you're excited."
Lu Zhixian didn't agree with this, and smiled: "Our anti-war battalion was established not long ago, and now we can only get these equipment; when it grows stronger in the future, I will form a vanguard battalion for it, not to mention the heavy artillery regiment, even tanks. Humph! At that time, it will be a ghost. Have a good drink!"
"Haha."
However, Lu Zhixian did not receive the monk's admiring eyes, but rather said with contempt: "Captain! You are bragging too much, aren't you? Even the entire Central Army had few tanks before, and you still want to form a vanguard battalion? Besides, when I was in the Central Army before, I didn't even enjoy the fire cover of my own heavy artillery!"
"Get lost!"
Lu Zhixian didn't waste his words with him, snorted, and said: "Wait until I form a battalion, and see what you have to say."
...
"Baga!"
Captain Kawamura in the camp rushed out of the room quickly, his clothes extremely messy.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
There were continuous noises in the distance.
The shining flares came one after another.
The whole camp was full of shouts and machine gun fire.
His face was already filled with shock and anger. He had no time to tidy up his clothes. He shouted angrily: "Signalman, signalman! What is going on?"
"Report, report to Captain Kawamura!"
At this moment, the Japanese signalman in the distance hurried over and responded anxiously: "My camp is under attack by unknown armed forces. The enemy's firepower is extremely fierce. The number of people is currently unknown."
"Baga!"
Kawamura Yusaburo's face changed suddenly.
As an old Japanese who entered China in 1937, he could certainly hear the fierceness of the enemy's firepower.
Just look at the density of the artillery fire.
At least ten mortars!
How is this possible?
Kawamura's face was full of astonishment. You know, he has been in Shanxi Province for more than a year.
He is quite clear about the situation of the surrounding hostile forces. When did such a fierce army come here?
It is absolutely impossible that the Eighth Route Army is a group of mud legs.
Could it be the Shanxi Suiyuan Army?
But it doesn't seem right!
The equipment configuration of the Jinsui Army also made it impossible for it to have such a strike capability, unless several of its main regiments attacked at the same time.Attack this side.
"Damn it!"
Thinking of this, Kawamura Yusaburo shouted angrily: "What are the sentries outside doing? Why didn't they report it before?"
Bang!
Another fierce artillery shell sounded.
"Captain!"
The young communications officer next to him shouted anxiously.
Kawamura knew that this was not the time to investigate, so he shouted angrily: "Pass my order, the whole squadron will immediately engage in battle! In addition, immediately telegraph the regiment and say that our Kawamura squadron encountered a fierce attack from an unknown department, and the enemy's firepower was extremely fierce. Request the regiment to send troops to support immediately!"
"Hai!"
The communications soldier quickly received the order.
...
Shanghe County.
The regiment headquarters.
Soon the telegram from Kawamura was delivered to Sakata Nobutetsu as soon as possible.
That's right.
This Kawamura squadron is under the command of the notorious Sakata regiment.
"Attacked?"
After seeing the emergency message, Sakata Nobutsu's eyes flashed with surprise.
You should know that the defense of Gejia Town where Kawamura is located is extremely strict. The Imperial Army has built a large number of towers and bunkers there, and ordinary troops dare not approach at all. Even if a small group of blind troops launches a sneak attack, Kawamura can easily deal with it with his troops and capabilities. Why would he send an emergency request for help to the headquarters like now?
"Colonel!"
Staff Officer Matsushima standing by said solemnly: "The enemy dared to launch an attack at this time and asked Kawamura to send an urgent request for help. They must have sent out a large team."
"That's right."
Sakata Nobutsu also saw this and said in a deep voice:
"Gejia Town is related to our next encirclement and suppression operation. It must not fall into the hands of the enemy. Moreover, the headquarters has just sent a batch of supplies, which have been transported there in advance. It must not be lost!"
"Pass my order immediately! Order the 7th and 8th Battalions to rush to Gejia Town immediately and ensure the safety of Gejia Town."
"Hai!"
Staff Officer Matsushima immediately accepted the order.
Sakata Nobutsu sneered and said: "I originally thought that the next encirclement and suppression operation would be a comprehensive elimination, but I didn't expect it to be delivered to my door now! Humph, that's good, so that my regiment doesn't have to run around in this winter. Today, you will all die here!"