Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

The smoke of war in North Africa finally dissipated, and the Allied forces won a hard-fought victory.

Cun Yunsheng, a general who stood out in the North African campaign with his outstanding command ability and fearless courage, led his troops to fight in the hail of bullets and made great contributions to the victory of the Allied forces.

However, before he had time to catch his breath, undercurrents began to surge within the Allied forces and a new crisis quietly approached.

When Cun Yunsheng turned his attention to Sicily and prepared to continue his advance, the resistance he faced was far beyond his expectations.

The German army's resistance was extremely tenacious, and the force of their counterattack was so fierce that it completely exceeded Cun Yunsheng's imagination.

The landing operation that was originally planned to be smooth instantly turned into a brutal and bloody battle.

When we landed on the beach, the sound of gunfire was deafening and the smoke was so thick that it was almost impossible to see the scene in front of us.

Soldiers shuttled through the hail of bullets, and people kept falling down, and their blood dyed the beach red. Cun Yunsheng stood on the command ship, his brows tightly knitted into a "chuan" shape, looking at the coastline engulfed by the flames of war, his heart full of worry and helplessness.

He knew very well that this landing battle was far more difficult than he had imagined, and the casualties of the troops continued to rise like an out-of-control flood. Behind each number was a life and a broken family.

Just when Cun Yunsheng was struggling and fighting hard with the German army, the Allied high-level officials suddenly issued a puzzling order - stop landing.

This order seemed to be issued out of concern for Cun Yunsheng and his troops, claiming that he had been working too hard during this period and the troops had suffered heavy casualties, so they needed rest.

But Cun Yunsheng knew in his heart that there might be a deeper purpose behind this.

Ever since he led his troops to capture North Africa, some people in the Allied high-ranking officials had become jealous. Now that they saw that he was encountering difficulties in the landing operation in Sicily, they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and take the credit for themselves.

Faced with this unreasonable order, Cun Yunsheng did not hesitate at all.

He is a man of strong will and determination. Since his superiors have already made such a decision, he is unwilling to engage in any unnecessary resistance.

So he decisively ordered the troops that landed in Sicily to withdraw quickly.

He knew very well that if he continued to persist in this situation, not only would he fail to change the situation, but he might also cause more soldiers to sacrifice in vain.

The US military did not pay much attention to Cun Yunsheng's decision, and was even secretly happy about it.

In the eyes of the US military, the landing operation in Sicily was not difficult.

They believed that with their powerful military force and advanced equipment, they would be able to easily take the island.

So, with two minesweepers leading the way, the first batch of US landing troops quickly took action and began to attempt to land.

The purpose of the US military's landing this time was very clear, which was to explore the real situation on Sicily. After all, this island was still a mystery full of unknowns for them.

They knew very little about the enemy's deployment, fortifications, topography, etc. on the island. During the landing process, everything went smoothly at first. The soldiers took the landing ship and slowly approached the beach.

When the landing ship successfully docked, the soldiers quickly jumped off the ship and picked up their weapons skillfully.

The infantrymen held their Garand semi-automatic rifles tightly; the cold touch of the gun body made them feel a sense of security in the tense atmosphere; the machine gunners quickly set up the Browning heavy machine guns, adjusted the angle, and aimed the black muzzles at the enemy positions in front; the bazooka operators, 60mm mortar operators and flamethrower operators also took their positions, and everything was carried out in an orderly manner according to the pre-exercise process.

"Open fire!" With a loud and firm command, all the firepower instantly poured towards the defensive position in front.

Bullets were fired at the enemy's positions like raindrops, shells exploded on the positions, flames shot up into the sky, and smoke filled the air.

The U.S. military tried to cover every position with this powerful firepower, leaving the enemy powerless to fight back and completely destroying their fortifications.

However, they underestimated the enemy's will to resist and fighting ability.

On the battlefield, the Italian army quickly launched a counterattack. The Italian army was no stranger to this kind of trench warfare. They had experienced countless similar battles on this land and had rich combat experience. The soldiers hid in the trenches, relying on simple fortifications, and used the weapons in their hands to tenaciously resist the attack of the US military.

Bullets flew through the air, making sharp whistling sounds. The shouts of both sides intertwined together. The entire beachhead instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire. The heat of the war made people's skin hurt.

Behind the position, Major Alfred of the 26th Panzer Division of the German Army was observing everything happening on the beach with a telescope. He was tall and straight, and his neat uniform showed his military status.

His eyes were sharp and cold, revealing the calmness and decisiveness of a veteran. "There are only two battalions. This is obviously a test force." He put down the telescope and turned to the soldiers around him. His voice was low and powerful, "Remember our mission is to lure the enemy deep into our territory and then annihilate them." His words were full of confidence and determination, as if everything was under his control.

"Captain, why don't we destroy them on the beach? Wouldn't that be easier?" a young second lieutenant couldn't help but ask. There was still a hint of immaturity on his face, and it was clear that he hadn't fully understood the complexity of this war. In his opinion, destroying the enemy directly on the beach was the most direct and effective way.

Major Alfred glanced at him with a hint of contempt in his eyes: "Idiot, do you think the enemy's twenty-odd warships are just decorations? If we destroy them on the beach, won't we be bombed by battleships?" There was a hint of disappointment in his tone, thinking that this young lieutenant still lacked practical experience.

After hearing this, the second lieutenant's face turned red and white.

He realized that his ideas were too simple and naive. He only saw the immediate benefits but ignored the potential huge dangers.

The other soldiers beside them also understood and nodded in agreement. They realized that although the beachhead could block the enemy's attack, it was also exposed to the fire of the enemy warships. Once they engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with the enemy there, they would inevitably suffer from the fierce bombardment of the enemy warships, and the consequences would be disastrous.

"Follow orders and remember to lure the enemy deep into your territory." Major Alfred emphasized again, his voice firm and unquestionable.

"Yes, sir!" the soldiers answered in unison, their voices echoing across the battlefield, full of strength and determination.

At this time, the advancing American infantrymen were all worried. The silence on the island made them feel uneasy. Apart from the gunfire from the two sides at the beginning, there was no movement afterwards. This unusual silence, like the calm before a storm, filled their hearts with fear and doubt. "It's too quiet. Will there be an ambush?" A soldier couldn't help but whispered, his voice trembling slightly, and it was obvious that he was filled with fear. In this strange and dangerous land, any slight disturbance could make their nerves tense.

"Ambush? Do you know how big this island is? Ambush?" A soldier next to him mocked. He tried to use this method to cover up his inner uneasiness, but in fact, he was also unsure. In this unknown environment, no one knew what would happen in the next second.

"Be careful, I feel like something is wrong." The American major who led the team frowned and said. He looked around vigilantly. His years of combat experience gave him a strong premonition that there seemed to be a huge danger hidden here. He knew very well that any abnormality on the battlefield could mean the enemy's conspiracy and must not be taken lightly.

"Sir, you are too cautious." A soldier muttered quietly. He felt that the commander was a little too cautious, and maybe he was just scaring himself.

"Be careful. According to intelligence, there are German troops on the island." The US major said seriously. There was a hint of worry in his tone. The German army's combat effectiveness was well known. If they encountered it, it would be a fierce battle.

Hearing that there were German troops, all the soldiers immediately became alert. They clenched their weapons, their fingers trembling slightly, ready to deal with possible dangers at any time. They began to move cautiously into the depths of the position, every step they took was like walking on thin ice, for fear of accidentally stepping into the enemy's trap. Their eyes were full of fear and tension, and sweat kept rolling down their foreheads, dripping onto the dry land and disappearing in an instant.

"Send a telegram to the headquarters and tell them that everything is fine and we can land in large numbers." After advancing a few dozen meters, the US major turned around and said to the signalman beside him when he found that there was still no gunfire. He showed a look of relief on his face, thinking that his worries were unnecessary.

However, just as he finished speaking, a gunshot broke the silence. A bullet flew through the air like lightning and accurately hit the head of the American major. His body shook, then his head tilted, and he fell straight to the ground. Blood gushed out from his head and quickly spread on the dry land, forming a shocking pool of blood.

"Sir? Sir, we've been shot. There's a sniper." A soldier shouted in fear. His voice was filled with despair and fear, as if the end of the world was approaching.

"Counterattack quickly, counterattack quickly." The other soldiers shouted in panic.

They looked around, trying to find the sniper hiding in the dark. But there was silence all around, only a breeze blowing gently, bringing up a wisp of dust. They had no idea where the enemy was hiding, so they could only shoot blindly in all directions, with bullets whizzing past but not hitting any target.

"Damn it, I can't find him." said a soldier anxiously.

His face was covered with sweat, and his hands were shaking with nervousness. At this critical moment, he felt unprecedented helplessness and despair.

At this moment, countless gunshots suddenly rang out in the originally silent trench.

German soldiers jumped out of the trenches, their weapons spewing flames, and bullets rained down on the American soldiers. The American soldiers were caught off guard and fell into chaos in an instant.

They were stunned by the enemy's sudden attack and completely lost their organization and command. Many people fell in a pool of blood before they could react.

"Damn it, how did they appear?" an American soldier shouted angrily, his eyes full of fear and despair, not understanding why the enemy suddenly appeared behind them.

"Oh no, there is a tunnel here." A soldier suddenly discovered the enemy's secret and shouted loudly.

His voice was full of shock and fear. It turned out that the enemy had already dug tunnels and was lurking around them, waiting for the best time to launch an attack.

"Oh my God, I don't want to die, please save me." A wounded soldier lay on the ground, groaning in pain. He stretched out his hands and tried to grab his comrades, but his comrades were also struggling to save themselves and had no time to care about him. His eyes were full of despair, and he could only watch death approach step by step.

The Germans were well-trained and experienced. The American soldiers suffered heavy losses. Their counterattack seemed so weak. The occasional gunfire could not stop the German attack. In less than five minutes, the two American infantry battalions that landed were wiped out. No one was left alive. On the battlefield, there was only a dead silence, corpses and blood all over the ground. The sun shone on this bloody land, but it did not bring a trace of warmth. Instead, it made people feel colder and more desperate.

"The tunnels laid by the commander are really useful." A German soldier sighed as he looked at the corpses scattered all over the ground. A smug smile appeared on his face, as if he was cheering for his victory.

"Yes, it's amazing, it's so easy to kill them." Another German soldier echoed. They admired the commander's decision very much. It was this tunnel that allowed them to achieve such a brilliant victory in this battle.

During this period, Major General Burgdorf has been paying close attention to the defense of the island. He knows very well that in an island defense operation like this, no matter how advanced and solid the fortifications are, it is difficult to hold out for too long under the bombardment of naval guns. Even if the defense line is built with all steel, it cannot withstand the shock wave that will knock people unconscious. Therefore, he did not make large-scale improvements to the island's fortifications, but took a different approach, concentrating all the manpower on the island and hollowing out the entire island. Basically, the underground passages can be connected from the center of the island to the beachhead. This means that by taking the underground passage from the center of the island, you can reach anywhere on the island. In this way, not only can you avoid the attack of naval guns, but you can also quickly reinforce each trench. At critical moments, these tunnels became the secret weapon of the German army, making it difficult for the enemy to defend against them. (End of this chapter)