Songhu: Never Give Up

Chapter 309 Anti-aircraft guns shoot down planes (2)

Strings of anti-aircraft shells were sprayed at the enemy's aircraft group, like lightning flashing across the sky, blowing up the enemy's planes one by one;

Colonel Ishimoto's head was petrified instantly. He really didn't expect to encounter an anti-aircraft artillery group in the small Zhaozhuang.

This was too unreal, as if Amaterasu was joking with him, and he immediately cursed:
"Bagayalu, there's an anti-aircraft gun!"

Unfortunately, no one heard his words, and even if they did, it would be useless, as anti-aircraft guns were their nemesis;

In order to facilitate bombing, the bomber's speed was not fast and the aircraft's altitude dropped below 1 kilometer, which was simply a living target for the anti-aircraft artillery group.

In just one encounter, seven fighter planes from his two squadrons were shot down, and Colonel Ishimoto's heart was bleeding;

They were all flying Type 1 land-based bombers, which were very expensive. For a people who were used to living a poor life, one Type bomber was worth more than an entire army squadron.

"Bakayaloo, go to hell!"

Colonel Ishimoto, who had escaped the first wave of attacks, dropped a string of bombs in an attempt to blow up the Chinese anti-aircraft guns;
Unfortunately, his plane had already passed over the grove, and all the shells fell on the hillside north of Zhaozhuang, destroying many flowers and plants.

Under the unified command of Captain Tian, ​​the anti-aircraft artillery company continuously fired at the Japanese planes, using concentrated fire, so the effect was very good, and Japanese planes were constantly blown up;

At the same time, the 12 bombers that were bombing Zhaojialing had already dropped their first round of bombs. A series of explosions blew the Zhaojialing positions to pieces, a large number of trenches were flattened, dozens of soldiers were engulfed by the explosions, and some were even buried alive in the mud...

The Japanese squadron leader was originally thinking of launching another round, but when he saw a large number of anti-aircraft guns appearing in the direction of Zhaozhuang, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat;
He no longer had time to bomb Zhaojialing. After flapping the wings of the plane, he led the Kawamura Squadron straight into the grove.

Captain Tian soon discovered the aircraft group coming from the direction of Zhaojialing, and continued to use concentrated fire, firing at the enemy's aircraft group, completely ignoring the frontal aircraft group that had already turned;
They could only concentrate their firepower on one target; once they dispersed their firepower, they would be defeated one by one by the Japanese.

When anti-aircraft guns are used against bomber groups, they must make full use of the advantages of the gun group to achieve the greatest results;
Kawamura's squadron also intended to attract firepower for the corps commander in the front, using a life-and-death strategy to create opportunities for the other two squadrons.

Under the concentrated fire of the anti-aircraft artillery group, 12 of the 5 planes of Kawamura's squadron were shot down one after another. The remaining 7 broke through the artillery blockade and dropped a string of bombs into the grove.

Due to the hasty bombing, only a few shells fell around the anti-aircraft artillery company, destroying two anti-aircraft guns.

At the same time, the front group of aircraft also flew over the grove and dropped a dozen strings of bombs. A small half of them fell into the grove and blew up five anti-aircraft guns, causing heavy casualties to the artillery.

Captain Tian and his artillery brothers had long since put their lives at risk. After the Japanese aircraft group finished dropping bombs, the artillery group also turned and aimed again at the direction where the Japanese aircraft group might come from.

Colonel Ishimoto was very cunning. He deliberately completed a big turn in the air and turned northwest at 9 o'clock when he returned again.

Captain Tian had been on guard against this, and with just a slight adjustment, he pointed his gun at the Japanese aircraft group again, and the two sides once again fought with bayonets in the air.

When two meet on a narrow road, the bravest wins. Captain Tian yelled:

"Brothers, let's fight the damn devils!"

Tian Zhongbin personally operated an anti-aircraft gun, aimed at an enemy plane that was rushing over and fired fiercely. A long string of "tongues of fire" went straight towards the devils;

Colonel Ishimoto felt a flash before his eyes, and reflexively made a tactical roll, luckily escaping the disaster. But his luck also came to an end, the anti-aircraft artillery group was firing concentrated fire, and even Aunt Amaterasu could not predict where the shells would fall, so naturally there was no way to protect him;

A stray bullet hit his fuselage squarely, and before he could react, it was blown up in mid-air.

He really didn't expect that a hunting mission that was 100% sure would end up as someone else's prey, and he went to his next life with a lot of regret.

In this round of life-and-death battle, both sides suffered heavy losses. Four Japanese planes were shot down, and the defenders also lost four anti-aircraft guns.

36 of the 16 Japanese planes had been shot down, and the defenders also lost 9 anti-aircraft guns. The Japanese were frightened;

There was no need for them to risk their lives for the lowly army against the anti-aircraft artillery group. Besides, they no longer had many aerial bombs, so they simply threw away the last bombs and turned away in disgrace.

They would not be so arrogant as to use bombers to challenge the anti-aircraft artillery group, and there is nothing shameful in turning away after dropping the bombs.

Seeing the first escape of the Japanese aircraft group, they cheered with joy for their victory. At least at this moment, they had the final say in the Chinese sky.
In contrast, the Japanese army was completely dumbfounded. They witnessed with their own eyes that the air warriors, whom they regarded as the pride of the sky, were blown up one after another by the Chinese. The rest fled in panic. Their image of bravery and invincibility was shattered into pieces of glass.

"Bakayaloo, they have completely disgraced the Empire's air warriors!
A bunch of cowards! Trash! Garbage..."

The extremely disappointed army threw all the trash talk they could think of at the fleeing air warriors, or should I say air cowards.

"Yoshi, Harada-kun and the 147th Regiment are also famous for their bravery in the army. The guerrilla column is known as the elite of China, so my Kumamoto Division is fighting against the elite!

The Field Artillery Battalion will provide you with the greatest support, and the tank squadron will also be strengthened for you. You and I are waiting for your victory report."

Colonel Tanaka understood at a glance that Colonel Harada was trying to steal the credit, but he didn't care. The defenders of Zhaojialing were not so easy to defeat, so he let the 147th Regiment consume the defenders' manpower, weapons, and morale first. Whoever laughs last will laugh the sweetest.

There was a cheer at the Zhaojialing blocking position. They witnessed with their own eyes the anti-aircraft artillery company beating the arrogant Japanese aircraft group into a panic and fleeing. Everyone's spirits were lifted and they became more confident in defeating the Japanese.
The Japanese planes have always been extremely arrogant. They come and go as they please. The National Army could only be bombed. It was rare for the Japanese planes to be beaten so badly that they fled like in Zhaozhuang.

Seeing that the morale was good, Yue Wanli said loudly:
"Brothers, the Japanese are just like this, what a bullshit Kumamoto Division, my guerrilla column is going to beat up the arrogant Kumamoto Division!

The Japanese in the sky have been driven away by our artillery brothers. The rest is up to us. We will never let the Japanese cross Zhaojialing.
Brothers, do you have faith?

Everyone shouted "Yes" in unison, the shouts resounded through the sky, giving the Yue family enough face.

Unfortunately, the old devil Harada was not happy. He would never allow the Yue family to be so powerful, so he gave a loud order:

"fire!"

Yue Wanli, who was so arrogant before, immediately blew the anti-artillery whistle when he heard the sound of the shell breaking through the air, and then rushed towards the anti-artillery hole as nimbly as a rabbit. He did not have any of his previous bravery at all, and he brought shame to the Yue family.

Others followed suit. The Japanese artillery shells were coming, and only those who didn't run away were foolish.

(End of this chapter)