Rise from the sword

Chapter 619
Hengyang.

Five horses returned to the trough position.

The place lives up to its name.

Judging from the name of the place, the topography here looks like five horses returning with a carriage, so it was given such a name.

Of course this is not important.

The most important thing is that Wumaguitrough is flat and has a wide field of vision. It was originally the devil's mountain artillery position, responsible for supporting the troops attacking Hengyang, but since the devils stopped attacking, Hengyang's troops launched a counterattack. The Tenth Army, to be precise, was taken back by the Independent Regiment.

At this time, this is the garrison of the Hengyang garrison, and the opposite hill is the defensive position of the devils. There are two brigades stationed, with circular fortifications, machine gun forts, and deep trenches.

The so-called hills are actually low mountains.

Although the Hengyang defenders were normal during the offensive, the maximum caliber of the guns was only 105 mm howitzers and 120 heavy mortars. Only in emergencies or when key positions needed to be broken, the regiment’s artillery fire was only 82 mortars, and it was rarely equipped with recoilless guns. , During the attack, due to the density of artillery fire, ammunition consumption is also normal.

This normal refers to the normal relative to the defensive period.

Still brutal.

Therefore, the two devil brigades defending on the opposite side were very nervous, for fear that the opposing troops would launch an attack.

Experience has proved time and time again that before every attack on the opposite side, there are overwhelming shells falling, even hiding in the anti-blasting holes cannot guarantee absolute safety, the devils are naturally nervous to death.

For this reason, the devils on the opposite side of the Wumagui trough vigorously dug their positions, and the anti-gun holes were dug deep enough to resist the direct fire of several 105-barreled shells.As for the 120mm mortar, although it is more powerful, the initial velocity and penetration of the mortar is poor, and its damage to the ground is worse than that of the 105mm barrel gun.

As for the plane's blockbuster, if it hits directly, there is no solution at all, and the three-meter sound of civil engineering positions is useless, so the devils generally ask for more blessings for planes.

"Tada-kun, today you will be on guard."

As soon as the morning dawned, on the battlefield, the captain of the devil squadron assigned a leader of the devil squadron to lead the guard.

Enemy fire is too heavy, so early warning is very important.

Aircraft can be spotted with the naked eye, and if you are sensitive, you can also spot the artillery observation post sent by the enemy. Due to the low speed and curved trajectory of the mortar, which is far below the speed of sound, you can hear the sound and give an early warning.

As for the 105 howitzer, there is no way to do this, the barrel howitzer is too fast.

Even if it is only a few seconds ahead of time, casualties can be greatly avoided. After all, it is impossible for troops to hide in anti-gun holes anytime and anywhere.

For this reason, devils usually send squadron leaders to supervise and guard.

"Hi."

The leader of the devil squadron brought a few devils to the top of a nearby mountain, raised his binoculars, and stared at the five horses on the opposite side. Several people took turns without daring to blink.

It lasted until ten o'clock in the morning, when a new squadron leader of the devils came to change shifts, and the Hengyang defenders on the five horses returned to the trough did not make any movement, which made the devils heave a sigh of relief.

This time has not yet launched an attack, which means that today can be passed safely.

"Today should be safe."

The voice of the captain of the devil squadron who changed shifts has not dissipated.

suddenly!

boom boom boom

Violent explosions rose from the devil's position among the hills, explosion fireballs were everywhere, gunpowder smoke rose, and the soil debris stirred up spread with the shock wave.

boom boom boom

The shells continued to fall, and the smoke still filled the air.

The guard post was far away from the position and was not affected by the shelling. At first, the devils were very lucky and quickly sent the news to the rear, but these devils soon knew that this was not a good thing.

They didn't panic when they noticed that the shelling had started.

This thing is very common.

Moreover, there is only one squadron on duty in the position, all of which are located near the anti-blasting holes, and can quickly enter the anti-blasting holes. This is the experience summed up in battles.

But soon enough, they realized something was wrong.

"How many cannons are these?"

At first, the first thing they realized was that there was something wrong with the amount of shelling.

There are too many, it feels like there are a hundred of them, and all of them are barrel guns. The sounds and explosion scenes of mortars and barrel guns are completely different.

"This is a new large-caliber heavy artillery."

Immediately afterwards, seeing those positions that could withstand the 105 howitzers were overturned, and even the anti-bunker holes were destroyed, the devils realized that the enemy in Hengyang had a larger-caliber artillery.

And there are many.

"The enemy has a lot of heavy artillery, tell the captain the news."

The squadron leader on the ground quickly dispatched a communication soldier.

The bombardment of the devils' position did not last long. After just 10 minutes, the artillery fire began to extend backwards. The devils on the post were about to take advantage of this opportunity to run away.

"Look, squadron leader, what's that?"

The last ghost soldier glanced back subconsciously, and then howled in horror.

The devils looked back, and their faces turned pale.

I saw hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles rushing towards them on the Wuma Guitrao position in the distance. The low hills seemed to be nothing under the tanks' tracks, and they were easily boarded and had been completely destroyed. Destroyed devil camp.

"tank···"

The leader of the Devil Squadron looked at the armored cluster in front of him, his face was pale, and his tone was desperate.

The tanks in front of them were moving very fast, and the platoon was wide open. Even they were surrounded, and they had no choice but to escape.

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"Nani?"

"A large number of large-caliber heavy artillery?"

"At least three hundred large-caliber heavy artillery pieces?"

Outside Hengyang, in the devil's command room, Yokoyama looked at the information reported by the front line in disbelief. He glared at the staff officer who gathered the information, and his tone was full of disbelief:
"you sure?"

Heavy caliber artillery.

The heavy artillery that can destroy the current locust army's position system is at least as powerful as the Empire's 150 heavy towed artillery, and the artillery shells of this artillery weigh 120 kilograms.Even if the enemy's artillery is very advanced, it needs at least 125 or more, that is, the [-] artillery of the independent regiment.

This kind of artillery appeared in Hengyang, is it possible?
"I've double-checked."

The staff officer who reported gave a wry smile:
"Five horses go back to the trough, Lion Mountain, and Zuohankou were all attacked by more than a hundred large-caliber heavy artillery, and the troops suffered heavy losses."

These three positions are the three main positions guarding Hengyang.

"how can that be?"

Looking at the staff officer's expression, Yokoyama still didn't believe it. The 125 heavy artillery weighed at least three or four tons. He reminded Pang Pang that it was impossible to reach Hengyang by air, but he still decided to go to the front line to have a look.

But at this time, jingling, the phone in the headquarters rang again.

"The 89th League call!"

The staff officer quickly reported after picking it up.

The 89th Regiment, an old-fashioned regiment with strong fighting power, was deployed in Xiaotuozi Mountain behind the Wuma Guicao... The deployment of the troops emerged in his mind, and Yokoyama snatched the phone, and immediately heard the voice of the captain of the 89th Regiment.

With a crying voice:
"General, there are a large number of enemy tanks on the front line, at least a hundred. Our wing's position has been broken through."

The terrain around Hengyang City is flat, which is very suitable for armored troops to march. Facing the elite armored troops of the Independent Regiment advancing at high speed, the position of the Devils Infantry Wing was destroyed in just 10 minutes.

"tank?"

Yokoyama rushed out of the command room suddenly, rode to a high place and looked through the binoculars.

Along the extension of the telescope, because of the occlusion of the field of view, although Yokoyama did not see the tank, he also saw the densely falling shells, which seemed to have a certain pattern, and his eyes suddenly focused.

Barrage Xu Jin.

The shelling tactic is a shelling tactic in which the artillery group gathers to attack, and the dense barrage extends to the depth of the enemy's defense one by one.

There are not many of this kind of artillery, even in Type A divisions.

After two months of fighting, Yokoyama knew very well that it was absolutely impossible for Hengyang's artillery to complete this tactic.

Moreover, the power of these shells is indeed that of heavy artillery.

Just at first glance, the real veteran elite troops of the Independence Regiment, the First Pao Battalion, the Second Pao Battalion, and the Third Pao Battalion let Yokoyama see the true strength of the Independence Regiment.

Then,

A tank crossed a low hill and appeared in Yokoyama's field of vision, the second, the third...the tenth...beside the tank, there were a large number of fleeing Japanese soldiers.

Some of these elite locust soldiers were shot to death by the coaxial machine gun of the tank, some were killed by the armored vehicle behind the tank, and some were even directly run over by the tracks.

"This is impossible."

Yokoyama immediately howled hysterically.

If the 125 heavy artillery, it is still possible to transport it by a transport plane. After all, the total weight of this artillery does not exceed five tons, but tanks are absolutely impossible, no matter how you think about it, it is impossible.

Can a tank over 25 tons be transported by a small transport machine?

Unbelievable, incomprehensible things happened, and the first time he saw the tank group, he knew that Hengyang had no chance of winning, Yokoyama immediately collapsed, red blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth, and his face was pale Enter paper.

"Division Commander..."

Accompanied by the screams of the devils, Yokoyama fell down.

Even though Yokoyama has experienced countless storms and heavy rains along the way, he couldn't accept the situation in front of him in the end. He was so anxious that he fell into a deep coma and couldn't wake up no matter what.

After Yokoyama fell, the communication devils around him continued to receive front-line battle reports:

"The 89th Regiment has been disbanded, and the leader of the Regiment launched a desperate counterattack... The leader of the Regiment has been crushed"

"The No.90 Seventh Division's position was attacked...the position was breached, and the troops were divided and surrounded by the enemy's armored forces. I request tactical guidance..."

"The artillery regiment was attacked...all the artillery was destroyed."

"The No. 20 Seventh Independent Brigade encountered... pleading for tactical guidance."

Although the chief of staff gave up his command in an emergency, in the face of a complete defeat, he was powerless and lost contact with most of the troops. Because of his anxiety, he even forgot to report to his superiors. It was not until evening that he remembered to report to the The superior reported, so he hurriedly reported to Junliu Hata.

After receiving the news, Hata Junliu quickly sent the situation to the mainland.

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Tokyo time, 07:30 p.m.

Devil's Palace.

"Hengyang No.11 Army was attacked by the enemy's armored forces. The troops suffered heavy casualties. The troops around Hengyang collapsed and most of the troops lost contact. General Yokoyama fell into a coma."

Hearing Hengyang's information, Tianlou almost fell down, while Tojo sat slumped on the ground.

The two knew.

The trouble is big.

There are more than 20 locust troops around Hengyang, and 40 locust troops in the Changheng area. Facing the pursuit of armored forces, how many people can survive?
Tojo knew very well that his prime minister was finished, and so was his power.

"Go invite Minai Mitsumasa."

The locust waved his hand with a livid face, ignored Tojo, and asked people to invite the former prime minister Mitsumasa Yonei.

He originally planned to let Koiso Kuniaki be the prime minister, but this person is not capable enough. The current situation in the empire is in crisis, and Tojo left a big mess. In the end, he chose a more capable person as the prime minister.

What the two still don't know is.

The 150 bombers led by Huang Quan are only [-] kilometers away from Tokyo.

As for Europe.

Because the distance is as high as more than 6000 kilometers, coupled with the slow speed of the old six-engine bombers, more than 800 bombers are still over the Atlantic Ocean at this time.

(End of this chapter)