Rise from the sword

Chapter 587
south.

Hengyang.

When Chengde Dingwei in the north launched an attack every day, the Tenth Army here also launched an attack.

The 500 troops of the Tenth Army, the temporarily organized 105th Division, under the cover of 193 [-] mountain guns, set off from Laohekou, broke through the defense line of a squadron of devils, and went all the way north to prepare to fight with the [-]rd Division Wait for the remnants to come together.

"what?"

"Hengyang defenders break out to the north?"

When Heng Shanyong received the news at first, the staff reported that he thought the Hengyang defenders wanted to break out of the siege, but it was true that he was stunned for a long time.

Hengyang City has solid fortifications, sufficient materials, strong firepower, and high morale of the defenders. During this period of time, he has encountered obstacles every time he attacked. The casualties of the defenders were very small, while the casualties of the attacking locust army were huge.

Breaking through at this time is not in line with common sense.

Could it be that the other Guofu troops retreated, trying to let the locust army fight the Eight Route Army, and sit on the mountain to watch the tiger fight, so the Tenth Army is also planning to give up sticking to Hengyang and retreat to the southwest?

While Yokoyama was thinking, another message came:
"General, a large number of remnant soldiers with a total strength of tens of thousands have appeared in the area [-] kilometers north of Hengyang, and they are moving towards Hengyang."

Because the air force was almost suppressed, Yokoyama lost his aerial reconnaissance and could only rely on ground infantry and cavalry for reconnaissance, so this news was only passed to Yokoyama's ears at this time.

"The Tenth Army is not preparing to retreat, but to meet the more than 1 remnants."

Heng Shanyong suddenly had cold sweat on his forehead, and he realized that the situation was not good.

The two sides must never be brought together.

Otherwise it will be a big trouble.

With only [-] defenders, Hengyang is already difficult enough to fight. If these [-] remnants enter Hengyang, he may not be able to take Hengyang if the independent regiment in Song County has not grown stronger.

"Order."

Yokoyama came to the map, and after searching for a while, Li Mang flashed:
"The Takata Regiment immediately went north, and only the remnants were the ones to defeat the north."

"The 107th Division immediately went to Laohekou to cooperate with its 67th Regiment to encircle and wipe out the Hengyang defenders."

Yokoyama's tone was murderous.

The [-] troops in the north are just remnants, lacking supplies, weapons, and supplies, and a single regiment can easily defeat them.

As for the nearly 5000 people who came out of Hengyang City, Heng Shanyong directly mobilized a division, an infantry regiment, and a total of 5000 troops to encircle and wipe them out.

In the city and in the fortifications, he had nothing to do with the Hengyang defenders. Relying on solid fortifications and strong firepower, even if he had an absolute advantage in military strength, he still suffered a lot.

But leaving the fortifications and fighting outside the city, the situation is different.

Although the [-]th Army that besieged Hengyang was short of supplies, it was far from exhausted. In addition, small-scale supply pairs have arrived one after another in the past few days, and scattered brigade-level troops have been replenished. A siege is more than enough.

If it weren't for the fact that the surrounding troops hadn't arrived yet, he would have dispatched more than 5000 or even [-] troops to encircle and wipe out these [-] people.

"Hi."

The staff officer immediately went to convey the order.

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Following Yokoyama's order, the devils also acted.

Among the troops besieging Hengyang, an infantry regiment was mighty and mighty, heading towards the remnants of the 193rd Division in the north. There was another division, and a regiment left the main position, forming a pincer formation, like two pincers clamping towards the subordinates. Laohekou rushed forward.

The reconnaissance plane of the Independent Regiment in the air reconnaissance immediately discovered the devil's movements, and passed the news to the Tenth Army and the airport in Wu County.

"Artillery ready."

Upon receiving the news, Commander Fang immediately ordered the artillery unit to prepare for artillery cover.

Although the devils sent nearly 5000 people to encircle and wipe out the Tenth Division temporarily, due to the location, the first wave arrived was an infantry regiment of the 107th Division, with a total of more than 3000 people.

The devil's original intention was to let these more than 3000 devils stop the Tenth Division temporarily and buy time for the follow-up troops to arrive at the position, but the devil obviously underestimated the firepower of the supplemented Tenth Army.

Accompanied by the roar of thirty 105 mountain cannons, a series of explosions suddenly rose in the formation of the infantry regiment of the 107th Division that was continuing to march.

More than one hundred rounds of 105 grenades fell every minute, and it was in the low hilly terrain, as well as the guidance of the artillery observation post and the aerial reconnaissance plane. The twelfth division continued to head north.

"idiot."

Hearing the news, Yokoyama cursed, but there was nothing he could do.

"Their artillery position is at Laohekou?"

Isamu Yokoyama narrowed his eyes, full of murderous aura.

"Hi."

The staff officer nodded.

"Order the 107th Division to assemble ten to fifteen kilometers north of Laohekou and establish a defensive position to block and annihilate the Hengyang defenders."

"The rest of the troops launched an attack, mainly to contain the Hengyang defenders."

Yokoyama Yong also quickly formulated a new combat plan.

After fighting for so long, he already knew that the 105 mountain guns equipped by the Hengyang defenders had a maximum range of only [-] kilometers. Of course, there was another type of extended-range projectile that could reach [-] kilometers, but this kind of projectile had high technical requirements and would Affects accuracy.

Suddenly, fierce battles broke out in various positions in Hengyang.

the other side.

Wu County.

"take off."

Accompanied by signal flags waving one after another, planes took off from Wuxian Airport and flew over 200 kilometers to Hengyang area.

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"Mortar, kill the devil's heavy machine gun fortress in front."

As the elite of the Tenth Army, the [-]th Regiment, which had been stationed at the airport, also participated in this response operation. Regimental Commander Xu took the lead and led the troops all the way to the north.

Although the main force supported by the devils has not yet reached the predetermined position, and a wing is cut off by the artillery group, there are still devils' blocking troops ahead.

Fortunately, the scale is small and the force is small, so it can easily break through.

Just like the commanding heights in front of you, there is only a small team of devils guarding it, a heavy machine gun firepower point, more than 50 devils, three light machine guns, and a grenadier.

Under the command of Commander Xu, dozens of rounds of 82 mortars landed on the devil's position. Visible to the naked eye, a crooked handle was blown up, and the firepower of the devil immediately misfired, and then the [-]th regiment quickly rushed up Get ready to take this high ground.

But the [-]-type heavy machine gun rang out again on the position, forcing the attacking company to hide on the spot.

Obviously, the 82 mortars are still powerless against solid civil positions.

The attacking company commander immediately made a decision and ordered the company's 60 mortars to suppress the devil's counterattack. Because the power was weak, he let the troops fire smoke bombs to cover them, and then continued to charge, but the smoke bomb effect lasted for a short time, and he was beaten again soon return.

"120 pressures."

Head Xu, who was burning with anger, immediately took out the final hole card of their regiment.

Two 120 mortars.

The artillery crew began to assemble the artillery and took aim. After about 10 minutes, more than a dozen mortar grenades weighing 82 kilograms fell on the devil's position. This time, the heavy machine gun bunker that blocked the bombardment of the [-] mortar was directly overturned , All the devils inside were blown up to death.

The infantry company in charge of the attack did not encounter the slightest resistance this time, and occupied the commanding heights.

"Keep going."

After ordering people to clean up the battlefield and kill the remaining devils, Commander Xu continued to lead the team forward.

Before setting off, he glanced at the corpses strewn all over the devil's position, as well as the [-]-type heavy machine gun that was blown up, and felt emotional in his heart - before, in such a position, his regiment would probably have to fight for several hours. A company of brothers can win.

Even the devils have to escape some of them.

But now, within ten minutes, the battle was over with less than fifteen brothers casualties, and none of the little devils was alive, and even a few whole bodies could not be found.

Great difference.

The scattered devils did not stop the advance of the 193th Division at all, and approached the remnants of the [-]rd Division all the way. In just one and a half hours, the [-]th Division from Hengyang moved seven kilometers.

Facing this situation, Yokoyama was in no hurry.

Those positions are used to prevent scattered troops from approaching Hengyang. It is normal to be unable to stop the attack of Hengyang defenders, but as long as they can contain the delay, it is a victory.

When the 107th Division completes the encirclement, and when the Takata Regiment defeats the 1 rout troops, the battle will be settled.

While Yokoyama was imagining victory, there was a sudden dense buzzing sound in the sky, and all the devils immediately knew the source of the sound—the fleet of the independent regiment.

"Why is the transport plane here at this time?"

"And listening to the sound, it seems that the sound is coming from the north?"

Yokoyama did not understand.

But before he could continue thinking, several telegrams were delivered to him.

"Takata United team telegram."

A staff officer said anxiously:
"The Takata wing was attacked by more than [-] enemy planes. The enemy's single-engine attack plane dropped a large number of heavy bombs, and also dispatched twin-engine fighters with cannons on the flanks to straf. The wing suffered heavy losses. The entire team, including the leader, All the members of the regiment will die for the country."

"Telegram from the 107th Division."

Almost at the same time, another staff officer also ran in in a panic:
"The divisions of the 107th Division were bombed and strafed by a large number of enemy planes. The enemy dropped a large number of heavy bombs and also dispatched planes equipped with machine guns to straf. The troops suffered heavy losses and were unable to move forward."

When the two telegrams fell down, Yokoyama was dizzy for a while.

The wing headquarters includes wing commanders, staff officers, communications personnel and other wing commanders.

In other words, the current Takata United not only suffered heavy casualties, but even the command organization was wiped out by the planes of the independent regiment, and the entire wing lost its command.

and.

Whether it was the 107th Division or the Takata Regiment, it was stated in the telegram that they were bombed by a large number of heavy bombs and strafed by machine guns from the air.

Isamu Yokoyama, the aircraft with cannons on the flanks, is still unclear.

Although the 67th Division that attacked Songxian Airport mentioned this aircraft more than a month ago, it has fierce firepower, long stay in the air, high shooting accuracy, and is extremely lethal to infantry in open terrain, but there is no further information.

But Yokoyama is very clear about single-engine attack aircraft.

This kind of aircraft has a large ammunition load, can dive and drop bombs, and has a 30mm cannon, which is thickened and extremely powerful. It is called a "bomb truck" by the opponent, but its range is short, and it can only support [-] kilometers around the airport. within the range.

In other words.

"They have repaired Wu County Airport!"

Yokoyama suddenly realized.

Only when Wuxian Airport is put into use can this attack aircraft reach the sky over Hengyang.

Thinking of this, Yokoyama's eyes were dark, and then he fell down straight.

Fighter planes can take off from Wuxian Airport, and whether it is the more than 107 planes of the Takata Wing or the large number of enemy planes from the [-]th Division, it proves that Wuxian Airport can already supply aircraft on a large scale.

With the interception of the air force, it would not be difficult for the [-] remnants to reach Hengyang.

Next.

The Hengyang garrison will be supplemented with troops, and the [-] remnant soldiers will be fully refitted and supplied with sufficient supplies. Their morale will be boosted, and they will be able to attack when they advance, and they can rely on Hengyang City to defend when they retreat.

As for the locust army, although reinforcements continued to arrive, they had to face the continuous bombing of hundreds of planes from the independent regiment and the supply line threatened by the air.

The Great Japanese Empire will never have a chance to capture Hengyang again.

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"What kind of plane is this? It's so fucking exciting."

"Look at that bullet, it hits more than a heavy machine gun. It's really powerful."

"Look at your prowess? How can a bullet explode? This is obviously a cannon!"

"..."

Looking at the "air gunboats" circling and shooting at the devil's position in the distance, while marching, Commander Xu of the [-]th Regiment, Sun Xincang, the company commander, and others stretched their necks and exclaimed from time to time.

Since the air force began to cover, the temporary twelfth division suddenly relaxed, and only needed to deal with the devil's stragglers.

In the afternoon, the 193th Temporary Division and the remnants of the 5000rd Division joined together. Under the cover of the Air Force, more than [-] people returned to Hengyang City smoothly. During the period, they also expanded their positions around Hengyang.

At night, General Fang organized a daily combat meeting. All cadres above the Tenth Army participated in the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Commander Fang said:
"The 193rd Division and other remnants have all completed the reequipment, and are uniformly equipped with new semi-automatic rifles, general-purpose machine guns, and mortars. These are veterans, and they can go into battle with a little training."

"At present, we have a total force of 3 troops, and there are still [-] Hengyang people left behind. The force is sufficient."

"Next, our goal is to attack westward, expand our positions, absorb the remaining troops, and continue to increase our strength."

"in addition."

Speaking of this, General Fang paused, during which he glanced at Cai Jigang, and then continued:

"Starting tomorrow, each regiment will have a political|political commissar from Song County who will be responsible for the distribution of military salaries and the ideological education of the troops. You must fully cooperate with the political commissar, otherwise, don't blame the ruthless military law."

"General Cai and I will supervise personally."

"Dismiss!"

at the same time.

On the devil's side, Yong Shanyong woke up faintly.

"How's the loss?"

In the first sentence, he asked about loss.

As for whether the [-] Kingdom Mansion's remnant soldiers joined the Hengyang defenders, he already knew it in his heart, so there was no need to ask.

"The remaining soldiers in the north have joined the Hengyang defenders and retreated to Hengyang City."

The staff officer said:

"Today, we have around 500 casualties, including [-] jade pieces, [-] missing and seriously injured..."

(End of this chapter)