Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 44 Death Squadron

Chapter 44 Death Squadron

After a short rest, the troops continued to march forward, advancing deep into the Japanese territory.

Within the headquarters.

The commander of the 686th Regiment, Li Tianyou, and Wang Feng got together to discuss the follow-up combat arrangements.

As the battle situation changed, Division Commander Lin changed the original battle plan and personally led the 685th Regiment two hours ago, making a rapid detour to the Japanese flank position.

A clear combat plan has been sent to the headquarters of the Temporary 1st Brigade.

Three hours and twenty miles!

There is still one hour left to reach the front line of the battle.

Wang Feng gestured on the map.

"This area, about one kilometer deep, was the main position held by the Japanese army."

"There are about two battalions of enemy troops stationed there."

"The terrain is very rugged, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack."

"To the west of the Japanese position is the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army."

“The Japanese bombing area is also mainly concentrated in this area.”

Li Tianyou nodded: "Then we have to speed up our actions. If the 358th Regiment can't hold on, and the Japanese troops in front turn their guns to attack us, I'm afraid it will be disastrous!"

Wang Feng remained silent, just thinking of Chu Yunfei silently.

The situation of the 358th Regiment is also not optimistic.

It's even worse than the current Temporary Brigade.

The Japanese army's indiscriminate bombing was no joke.

When Itagaki Seishirō got into trouble, Terauchi Hisaichi really helped.

Under the continuous bombing, the 358th Regiment had nowhere to hide, and facing the Japanese counterattack, it was unable to even launch a basic counterattack.

Currently, the remaining 358 Japanese troops are frantically attacking the positions of the th Regiment.

The two independent brigades on the Pingxingguan side would not be able to reach the Tuanchengkou battlefield until at least noon.

Wang Feng slammed the table and said, "There is no time to lose. Launch the attack as soon as possible!"

Li Tianyou responded and quickly returned to the 686th Regiment.

After the ambush, the 115th Division seized a large number of Japanese equipment and immediately distributed them to various units.

The current 686th Regiment is at the peak of its combat effectiveness.

Its combat effectiveness is not much inferior to that of a temporary brigade.

The troops of both sides were ready and took advantage of the gaps in the Japanese aerial bombing to launch an attack on the Japanese positions on the high ground.

The 358th Regiment was responsible for tying down the Japanese troops on the front, while the 686st Temporary Brigade and the th Regiment were responsible for attacking the flanks and rear.

The war has now entered a white-hot stage.

Both sides held their breath, the outcome of the battle depended on this one move.

Zhao Fangyuan held a telescope and kept an eye on the battle situation on the front line.

As the chief of staff, the most important task is to assist the military commander and make correct tactical decisions.

Be sure to read and think more.

Observation of the battlefield situation must be meticulous.

On the other hand, Wang Feng sat upright on the chair, looking nonchalant.

But the perspective in my mind shifted to a bird's-eye view.

The 686th Regiment fought very fiercely.

The will to fight is very strong.

The Japanese army had already deployed defenses on the east and west sides in advance, and as soon as the 686th Regiment appeared, it encountered a fierce attack.

A 105mm grenade fell on the position of the 686th Regiment.

The flames of the explosion rose, and under the bombardment of large-caliber heavy artillery, ordinary soldiers didn't even have a chance to react.

The raised yellow sand dissipated, and the fallen soldiers were covered by the sand, with only a little light gray military uniform exposed.

The temporary field fortifications could barely withstand the 75mm mountain and field bombardment.

But in front of large-caliber heavy artillery, it is no different from tofu dregs.

"Comrades!"

"attack!"

The loud charge sounded, and the soldiers of the 686th Regiment raised their rifles and quickly pressed onto the Japanese heights.

Da da da!
On the battlefield, the Japanese heavy machine guns fired bullets, sweeping down like a rainstorm.

Wang Feng shook his head and sighed: "Alas"

Although the Eighth Route Army during this period was weak in stature, their combat capabilities and experience should not be underestimated.

After all, the soldiers who can travel 25,000 miles alive are all elite veterans.

The reason for the loss is the generation gap in weapons.

The perspective switches to the temporary brigade.

The Japanese army really knows how to judge people by their abilities.
The Eighth Route Army suffered only a few sporadic heavy artillery bombardments.

The 1st Temporary Brigade was the focus of attention of the Japanese artillery units.

The organization of the ball is already at the dark yellow stage.

The morale of the army began to waver.

Judging from the density of artillery, the Japanese army deployed at least four 105mm howitzers.

Wang Feng cursed inwardly, "Damn Japanese devils!" Unfortunately, the range of the three-dimensional combat map is limited, and the range of large-caliber heavy artillery is mostly over ten kilometers.

Its specific coordinates cannot be detected at all.

Zhao Fangyuan put down the telescope, looking worried: "Sir, I will lead people to search for the Japanese artillery positions!"

Wang Feng calmed down and said, "If we divide our forces now, I'm afraid it will be disadvantageous for our offensive."

This was different from when the Japanese were forced to launch a hasty attack when their supply lines were cut off.

The 21st Brigade has been stationed here for a long time and its fortifications are strong.

It was another large-caliber heavy artillery position. Based on our understanding of Japanese artillery tactics, there were at least five or six hundred Japanese troops deployed around the position.

Moreover, the 358th Regiment can no longer hold on, so we must concentrate our superior forces in this battle and strive for a quick victory.

Not to mention the time it takes to cross several kilometers of mountains.

Even if we find it, facing a security force of this size, it would take at least three times the number of troops to take down the position.

But we can't spare 1,500 men for a brigade.
The 358th Regiment was weak, so the Japanese army was able to free up its hands to deal with the enemy forces in the rear.

According to the scouts.

A large battalion of troops was encircling from the right wing, only five kilometers away from the position of the Temporary 1st Brigade.

"Disperse the battle line and reduce the killing efficiency of Japanese artillery."

"Telegram to Zhang Hu, launch an attack immediately!"

"In three hours, I want to see the flag of the 1st Temporary Brigade planted on the Japanese position!"

"Go to the reserve team and inform Kong Zhiyong to be ready to fight at any time!"

Zhao Fangyuan immediately agreed and walked out of the command center quickly.

A group of positions.

Deafening explosions rang out one after another, and the Japanese troops on the high ground fired from their superior position.

The sounds of gunfire and artillery fire mixed together.

The three companies that had just been sent out were pressed back by fierce firepower before they could even get two hundred meters.

This was the fourth attack organized by the regiment.
"Damn it, the Japs are fighting so hard!"

The deputy regiment commander approached with a telegram: "Lao Zhang, the commander has issued a death order. We must capture the Japanese position within three hours."

Zhang Hu put down the telescope, took the telegram and looked up and down.

The situation is critical and no time is lost!

"Form a death squad! Launch a fierce attack on the Japanese positions!"

"Yes!"

After giving instructions to the deputy regiment commander, Zhang Hu turned around and stared at the Japanese positions on the high ground.

We must take the high ground, the sooner the better!
In front of the battle.

The suicide squad is assembled.

There were more than 300 soldiers in total, standing in neat rows, with sharp eyes and a fearless temperament.

Zhang Hu stood in front of everyone, carrying a big knife on his back.

The soldiers who are willing to join the suicide squad are all the best soldiers in each company.

"Brothers, have you seen the Eighth Route Army?"

"They were fighting loudly and charging at the enemy's positions."

"Our regiment is a temporary brigade, and we are the face of our commander! We must not lose face!"

"We can't let other troops laugh at us!"

The death squad soldiers below shouted in unison:

"kill!"

"Kill the devil!"

"Take the position!"

The cheers went straight to the sky, magnificent and majestic.

Zhang Hu put his hands on his waist and continued, "Brothers, let's gather our strength to kill the devils later."

"When the war is over, I will come to your house in person as the colonel commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to propose marriage to you."

"Let each of you find a beautiful wife!"

As he spoke, he pulled off the two collar badges on his collar and waved them in front of everyone.

Yellow base with three red stripes.

It is inlaid with three shiny triangular cones.

It symbolizes the rank of colonel in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Hearing this, the soldiers below couldn't help but smile knowingly.

When it comes to creating a good atmosphere, Zhang Hu is really good at it.

After saying this, Zhang Hu turned around and spread out the deputy leader's palm.

Put your two collar badges into the other person's palm.

"When I'm not around, you take command of the battle. If I die, you'll be the regiment commander!"

The deputy head was startled: "This..."

Zhang Hu patted his shoulder:

"Everyone, prepare to attack the death squad, and the rest of the troops provide cover fire!"

(End of this chapter)

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