Even if I'm a useless bum at Whampoa Military Academy, I'll be invincible in the War of Re

As soon as the Japanese troops retreated, a piercing copper whistle sounded across the position.

The soldiers of the second platoon did not hesitate for a moment and rushed into the nearest artillery shelter.

The cave was dark, damp, and suffocating, but no one cared about that at the moment—survival was more important than anything else.

While artillery shelters cannot withstand direct hits from large-caliber shells, they can block the vast majority of flying shrapnel.

On the battlefield, more than 70% of casualties are caused by shrapnel.

Major Yamaguchi Shun had already called for artillery support from the regiment.

The next second, a barrage of shells whistled down onto the position, tearing up and collapsing trenches in their entirety. Many of the brothers were buried under the loose soil, and if they were not dug out in time, they would suffocate to death soon.

十一师团属于甲等挽马制师团，步兵联队装备了1个联队炮中队（4门四一式75毫米山炮）、1个速射炮中队（4门九四式37毫米速射炮），加上6门大队炮，总共14门火炮。

Adachi 23 reinforced the Yamaguchi Battalion with the regimental artillery company and rapid-fire artillery company, greatly improving the Yamaguchi Battalion's attack capabilities.

Four 75mm mountain guns bombarded the second platoon's position relentlessly, practically plowing the entire position, before Major Yamaguchi finally broke into a satisfied smile.

"Wow, the Imperial Army's artillery fire is really fierce!"

The order was given to the Pinewood Company to take the Chinese positions.

Major Yamaguchi eagerly issued the attack order, then chatted idly with his adjutant, Inoue Yoto.

After receiving the order, Matsumoto Kazuki personally led more than 100 Japanese soldiers to attack the second platoon's position, their formation somewhat dense.

Qin Hongtao, positioned in the second line of defense, saw the Japanese had invested heavily and shouted excitedly:

"Signal soldier, immediately notify the machine gun platoon, bomb them to death!"

Shortly after, three 60mm mortar shells slammed into the Japanese attacking formation.

In an instant, he took down seven or eight Japanese soldiers, shocking Major Yamaguchi, who was watching the spectacle.

Then came the second, third... and sixth rounds, with shells raining down in rows, shattering the Matsumoto Company's formation.

Major Yamaguchi's eyes widened in anger:

"Baka yarou! How come the Chinese have so many cannons? Weren't they supposed to be a security regiment?"

Lieutenant Captain Inoue said in a deep voice:

"The first-level units of the Chinese People's Corps are equipped with several 82mm mortars, which have a high rate of fire, strong mobility, and amazing power. The Imperial Army suffered losses during the Shanghai Incident."

"Oh my, so this is the Type 20 mortar? It's quite troublesome. Where are the Imperial Army's mortars?"

Major Yamaguchi was not familiar with the firepower configuration of the Chinese Nationalist Army and mistook the M2 60mm mortar of the Security Regiment for the Min 20 mortar.

This is understandable; even Captain Inoue couldn't tell the difference, and instead boasted:

"Yamaguchi-kun, the Imperial Type 94 90mm mortar has been finalized and should be able to be deployed in small batches by next year."

Major Yamaguchi, seeing that the mortars couldn't be relied upon for the time being, could only say:

"Yosh, just a few mortars, they're no match for the Imperial Regiment's artillery."

Inform everyone that when attacking, the skirmish lines should be spread out to reduce casualties.

The Bushido of the Imperial Army is invincible!

Major Yamaguchi spoke casually, but Captain Matsumoto, who had been bombed, was already cursing.

M2迫击炮弹的杀伤半径高达15米，射速每分钟18~30发，6发急速射也就20秒的时间，18发炮弹几乎覆盖了松本中队。

Thousands of shrapnel flew everywhere, and the Japanese soldiers, caught in the open wilderness with no cover, suffered heavy casualties and didn't even have time to react.

Before even reaching the defenders' positions, they had already suffered 20-30% casualties, which was not a good sign.

When the artillery fire stopped, the Japanese soldiers shakily got up from the ground and, driven by their squad leaders and platoon leaders, continued their advance.

After the bombing, they became much more low-key, and their skirmish lines were more than doubled in size, with their backs almost bent to the ground.

Company Commander Qin Hongtao was very satisfied with the shelling effect. With these three mortars, they were able to counter the Japanese company's nine grenade launchers.

Although the Japanese grenade launchers could be used as light mortars, their range was too short, and their power and accuracy were inferior to the 60mm mortars; their only advantage was their large numbers.

Each has its own advantages.

This time, the second platoon didn't overestimate their strength. They opened fire on the Japanese soldiers from 200 meters away with their machine guns, firing a few bursts before changing positions.

The Japanese heavy machine guns and infantry guns also joined the battle, and the two sides fought back and forth, making it a very lively battle.

The two companies used their three mortars separately, firing at the Japanese from time to time to contain their heavy firepower.

The two sides were like two masters dueling, initially testing each other and not showing their true skills.

The 12th Regiment's heavy firepower was not even comparable to that of the Security Regiment. What was truly terrifying about the Japanese was their division-level artillery regiment, which was equipped with 36 Type 38 75mm field guns and 12 Type 91 105mm howitzers.

淞沪会战时步兵十一师团加强了1个独立山炮兵大队、1个独立重炮兵联队、1个独立攻城重炮兵大队、1个迫击炮大队（150毫米重迫击炮）以及 6个野战高射炮中队 等，这火力就是第九集团军都比不了。

The security regiment was no match for the firepower of the 11th Division. However, since the artillery had not yet fully landed, Zhao Yunwen still had two good days ahead.

Zhao Yunwen was well aware of the terrifying strength of the Japanese, so he kept the six 75mm mountain guns hidden, intending to use them to save his life in critical moments.

After suffering considerable casualties, the Matsumoto Company finally reached the front of the second platoon, and the two sides began close combat.

Sergeant Lin Yongwang finally got his chance for revenge. His MP38 submachine gun was incredibly effective, boasting not only powerful firepower but also long range, ensuring kills with every burst.

He was a true veteran, from outside the Great Wall, a former sergeant in the Northeast Army;

He fought several bloody battles against the Japanese in the area outside the Great Wall. His unit was almost wiped out, and he crawled out of piles of corpses.

He returned to his hometown in despair, hoping to live a few peaceful days. However, the Japanese soldiers stormed into the village and killed everyone they saw. His parents and family all died under the Japanese soldiers' swords.

With tears in his eyes, he buried his family and went to the interior of the pass alone. By chance, he joined the security regiment and became a sergeant squad leader, and was assigned a submachine gun.

The Japanese soldiers, relying on their numerical superiority, charged up to the second platoon's position, and the two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle. Lin Yongwang went completely berserk, firing a burst of bullets at anything that looked like excrement, his entire body covered in blood.

"You worthless bastard, go to hell!"

"Father, this is for revenge!"

"Mother, this is yours..."

"Pfft!"

The bayonet pierced Lin Yongwang's waist. The Japanese soldier's sinister smile seemed to drain his strength, but he still mustered all his strength and swung his rifle butt to smash the Japanese soldier on the head. The two fell down almost simultaneously.

"Tap tap tap..."

"Tap tap tap!"

"Charge! Kill the Japanese devils!"

Just as the second platoon's defensive line was about to collapse, the first platoon came to reinforce them and drove the remaining Japanese soldiers off the position.

Enraged, Major Yamaguchi issued an order for indiscriminate shelling, and four 75mm mountain guns unleashed a hail of bullets at the second platoon.

The soldiers of the security regiment on the position took refuge in the anti-artillery bunkers. Sergeant Wang Defu carried a seriously wounded soldier back with him. This person was Lin Yongwang.

Wang Defu had received battlefield first aid training. Lin Yongwang's injuries were severe, and the bleeding needed to be stopped as soon as possible.

Wang Defu pulled out his first-aid kit, rolled up some gauze to plug the wound, and roared:

"Get me a first-aid kit too!"

Private First Class Cai Dayong hurriedly pulled out his first aid kit, tore it open, and handed it to Wang Defu.

Another veteran handed over a small bottle of alcohol, which Wang Defu poured all over Lin Yongwang's wound, causing him to flinch in pain.

Wang Defu said excitedly:

"She can still make sounds, there's hope!"

Wang Defu quickly bandaged Lin Yongwang's wound, stopping the bleeding, but he wasn't sure if it would get infected.

He then gave Lin Yongwang two more anti-inflammatory pills. Whether he could pull through depended on how tough the wounded man was.

There were no medics in the bunker. Before going to the battlefield, Zhao Yunwen gave everyone a first-aid kit, a small bottle of alcohol, and a few anti-inflammatory pills.

These first-aid supplies are all in the backpack, one set for each person. They are exchangeable from the Time-Space Mall, and one set costs less than 1 contribution point. They are used to save lives in critical moments.

"boom!"

A mountain gun shell landed outside the bunker, making everyone's heads buzz. They were lucky; it missed a direct hit by just over three meters.

The shelling continued for a while before finally stopping, and the piercing sound of bronze whistles rang out again from the position.

Wang Defu roared:

"Cai Dayong, you stay here and take care of the wounded. The rest of you come with me to fight the Japanese!"

The Japanese are fighting tooth and nail to break through our lines. Even if we lose our last man, we absolutely cannot retreat!