Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

In the headquarters, Li Guotao pointed to the map and said, "The enemy's artillery fire is too fierce. Can we conduct artillery counterattacks to relieve the pressure on the frontline positions?"

I just heard Wang Fuxin say on the phone that even though the soldiers were hiding in the tunnels, they were all bleeding from their mouths and noses due to the shock, and some were even shaken to death. I can't help but feel worried.

Seeing that Deputy Regiment Commander Wang and the others did not speak, Li Guotao pointed to the map and continued, "Based on the situation we have reconnaissanced before, if the enemy wants to launch an attack, their infantry will gather here and here, and then attack the two high grounds on the front line."

"Even if our artillery fire cannot defeat their artillery, if our artillery fire covers these two areas, it can also inflict heavy casualties on the enemy infantry and delay their attack."

Deputy Regiment Commander Wang sighed helplessly and said, "The division's artillery unit has been transferred to other places. We only have one mortar company now, and it can't reach that far."

"grass~!"

Li Guotao couldn't help but curse and slammed his fist on the table.

Li Guotao now only hates himself for being incompetent. His influence is insignificant and the role he can play in this war is really minimal.

If the top leaders had realized in advance that the enemy's main attack direction was at Shangganling, they would not have deployed all the main artillery forces towards the Pingkang Valley.

In this way, Shangganling could get some artillery support and the pressure would be much less.

But it's too late to say anything now.

Li Guotao said helplessly: "I still firmly believe that the enemy's main attack direction is Shangganling."

"Deputy Regiment Commander Wang, I hope you can report to the division headquarters and the army headquarters again and request artillery support."

Deputy Head Wang nodded slightly and said, "I will report this situation truthfully."

Captain Miao said helplessly: "If the enemy really chooses Shangganling as the main attack direction, it may not be a bad thing for us."

"Shangganling has a strategic location that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. We have also built a large number of fortifications. As long as we hold our positions, we can consume a large number of the enemy's manpower."

Li Guotao finally understood that the frontline commanders and fighters of the Volunteer Army never considered their own safety. They only thought about how to defeat the enemy and how to eliminate more enemies.

Maybe that's why we are invincible.

Li Guotao also understood that with things developing to this point, this battle was destined to be a brutal war of attrition.

Li Guotao gritted his teeth and said, "Let's fight! No matter what, we have to defeat these foreign devils thoroughly."

……

At this moment, Major General Jenkins, commander of the US Army, once again went to the front line and took full command of this battle.

Major General Jenkins held up a telescope and looked at the two small hills in the distance that were completely engulfed in flames, with a smile on his face.

"Very good!"

"We are going to use this fierce artillery fire to kill these hateful enemies. Even those hiding in the caves will be shocked to death and lose their ability to resist. In this way, we can easily occupy these two high grounds."

A colonel nearby said, "I believe no one can survive such intense artillery fire. After this bombardment, there should be no living creatures on those two hills."

Major General Jenkins asked, "How is the attack force prepared?"

The colonel replied: "According to our battle plan, our Seventh Division is responsible for attacking Hill 597.9, and the Second Division of South Korea is responsible for attacking Hill 537.7."

"Currently, the 7th Division and the nd Korean Division have each assembled two reorganized battalions of troops and are on standby, ready to launch an attack at any time."

"In addition, there is an infantry battalion each as a reserve force, ready to support the front line at any time."

"All troops are ready for battle, and we are ready to launch the attack once the general gives the order."

"Very good!"

Major General Jenkins nodded with satisfaction and said, "Tell the commanders on the front line not to be careless."

"Based on my understanding of the enemy, they will not give up these two positions easily. Even if we capture these two positions, the enemy will launch a counterattack."

"So after occupying a position, the attacking troops must quickly build defensive fortifications and be prepared to hold on to it to prevent the enemy's counterattack."

"When they counterattack, we can use the favorable terrain to kill a large number of the enemy's manpower until they dare not counterattack."

"We have powerful artillery and aviation forces and will give them full support so that they don't have to worry."

"I believe this will be a very easy battle. The golden medals are beckoning to them. For the sake of honor, they will completely defeat these hateful enemies."

"Yes sir!"

Major General Jenkins raised his wrist and glanced at his watch, then ordered: "It's almost time, order the artillery unit to conduct extended fire to prevent the enemy from reinforcing."

"The attacking force will launch an attack immediately and try to capture these two hills as soon as possible."

"Yes sir!"

The colonel responded respectfully and then passed the order on.

Following an order from Major General Jenkins, the enemy's artillery began extending its firing.

At this time, Hill 597.7 and Hill 537.7 finally gradually calmed down.

However, after this round of fierce bombardment, the original stone mountain had been blown into a mountain of stone chips. The hard rocks before could not be driven in by steel drills, but now they are directly up to the knees when you step on them.

The flames on the mountain had not yet been completely extinguished, and smoke still covered the two hilltops, but the enemy had already launched an attack impatiently.

The US military and puppet troops each dispatched hundreds of people, forming a large black mass, each holding a gun, and rushing towards the mountain with great momentum.

Looking around, the hillside was covered with darkness and enemies were everywhere.

The first to attack Hill 597.7 was the st Regiment of the US th Division.

That’s right, the 31st Infantry Regiment is the famous Polar Bear Regiment. It was almost wiped out in the Battle of Changjin Lake, and even its regimental flag was captured by the Volunteer Army.

However, almost two years have passed, and the 31st Regiment was rebuilt and has long since recovered its strength.

This regiment is still the most combat-effective regiment of the US 7th Division. The enemy sent out its most powerful troops as soon as it came, which shows that they are determined to take these two hills.

Position No. 11 is the forefront of the entire high ground and is the first to bear the brunt of the attack. A squad of soldiers is stationed at Position No. 11.

The squad leader is only 18 years old this year, but his childish face is full of determination. He stares at the situation outside through the cracks in the rocks at the entrance of the tunnel with a firm gaze.

As soon as the explosion stopped, the squad leader rushed over, knowing that the enemy was about to launch an attack.

The smoke and dust outside gradually dissipated, and visibility gradually increased. At this time, the squad leader discovered that there were rows of flashing helmets. At this time, the sky was completely bright, and under the shining of the morning sun, the rows of flashing helmets were glowing.

The squad leader immediately clenched the submachine gun in his hand and shouted loudly: "The damn bastards are coming! Comrades..."

When the words came to his lips, the squad leader suddenly thought of Li Guotao.

A few days ago, Li Guotao went to position No. 11 and chatted with them for a long time in the tunnel.

When the squad leader was about to say this, he suddenly remembered Li Guotao's previous reminder.

This is the forefront of Hill 597.9. Once the battle starts, we will be the first to bear the brunt.

The enemy's firepower is strong. If we put all our forces into it at once, it will inevitably cause unnecessary casualties. Once all the soldiers are killed, the position will naturally be undefendable. Thinking of this, the squad leader immediately changed his words and said loudly: "Three people in a group, go to the position separately, and repel the enemy's attack for me."

"Sacrifice one, and immediately replace him with another. Beat them to death."

"First group! Go!"

Following the squad leader's order, the three soldiers immediately rushed out of the tunnel without hesitation.

Although there are only three fighters, their weapons and equipment are quite strong.

A machine gunner, armed with the DP light machine gun, also known as a 'rotating disc machine gun'.

The other two people were holding Type 50 submachine guns, which were imitations of the Soviet PPSH-41 submachine gun. It was the first domestically produced submachine gun produced in New China. Production began in 50, hence the name Type 50 submachine gun. 3.6 guns were produced that year and equipped to the troops. Now the production is constantly increasing, and many troops on the front line are equipped with a large number of Type 50 submachine guns.

This was also planned in advance. Although only three people were in a group to hold the position, they were equipped with the strongest firepower. The three soldiers were also hung with bullets and grenades to ensure sufficient ammunition.

The other soldiers also lined up in the tunnel, ready to fill in at any time. There were also people responsible for transporting ammunition. When the people in front ran out of ammunition, the people behind would deliver the ammunition in time.

The squad leader stood guard at the entrance of the cave, not daring to blink, staring at the situation outside.

After the three soldiers rushed forward, they waded through the stone chips and shrapnel on the ground and quickly reached their respective combat positions.

At this time, a large number of enemies had approached the position. The machine gunner set up his machine gun and took the lead in firing fiercely at the enemy. The other two soldiers also held submachine guns and fired fiercely at the enemies at the foot of the mountain.

"Da da da~!"

Intensive gunfire rang out, and three tongues of blazing fire shot out from the position.

"Puff puff puff~!"

Dense bullets hit the crowd, gorgeous blood flowers bloomed in the air, shrill screams continued to ring out, and a large number of enemies rushing up were swept down in an instant.

However, these enemies did not retreat. They continued to rush up the mountain while shooting with their guns.

The machine gunner fired wildly, knocking down the enemies one by one.

After the other two soldiers ran out of bullets, they took out grenades and threw them out one after another.

Violent explosions continued to ring out, and enemies were blown to the ground in groups. Corpses and wounded enemies rolled down the mountain, and the scene was in chaos.

With the advantage of terrain, the soldiers quickly repelled the enemy's first round of attack.

The soldiers were very excited when they saw the enemy leaving behind dozens of corpses and fleeing in panic.

The squad leader shouted: "Have the enemies retreated?"

"Squad leader, the enemy has been repelled."

The squad leader ordered loudly: "Hide in the tunnel immediately to avoid the artillery fire."

In the first battle, none of the three soldiers were injured or killed. After hearing the order, they immediately retreated to the tunnel.

The machine gunner said excitedly: "We killed at least dozens of foreign devils. This battle was really exciting."

The squad leader smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work. You three can go to the back and rest first."

"Team Two, check your weapons and equipment, and prepare for battle!"

"Yes!"

The machine gunners in the first group were having a blast and said quickly, "We're not tired, let's fire a few more rounds!"

The squad leader said seriously: "Obey orders!"

The three soldiers could only line up at the back of the team in disappointment.

This was also what Li Guotao taught them. After the front group repelled the enemy's attack, they immediately retreated to avoid the artillery fire and another group took over.

Unless the people in front are injured or killed, the people behind will fill in. If there are no casualties, they will take turns to go into battle in groups.

This can also help the soldiers preserve their physical strength to the maximum extent, and allow all soldiers to have the opportunity to fight in the battlefield and become familiar with the battlefield in the shortest possible time.

At the same time, several positions in other directions were also attacked fiercely by the enemy.

Relying on the favorable terrain, the soldiers tenaciously blocked the enemy's attack and soon repelled the enemy's first round of offensive.

At the same time, the 537.7 high ground opposite was also attacked fiercely by the Second Division of the Puppet Army.

Relying on the favorable terrain, the soldiers of the first company tenaciously blocked the enemy's attack and soon repelled the enemy.

In the early stages of the war, the combat effectiveness of the puppet army was just rubbish, but now, after two years of training by the US military, those who can survive are not only the fast runners, but also some battle-hardened veterans. Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the puppet army has been significantly improved.

Of course, there is still a certain gap compared with the Volunteer Army.

This time, the company faced a group charge from a reorganized battalion of the puppet army. The fighting was quite fierce. The enemy lost hundreds of people and was eventually completely repelled.

After the attacking enemy is repelled, call for artillery support immediately.

The shells soon fell on the two heights again, and the 597.9 and 537.7 heights, which had already been bombed beyond recognition, turned into a sea of ​​fire again.

Under the enemy's fierce artillery fire, the whole mountain was shaking violently, like a small boat in a storm that could capsize at any time.

The news reached the enemy's front-line headquarters.

The colonel said: "We just received a report that the 31nd Battalion of the st Regiment suffered more than casualties, and the nd Division of the Korean Army also suffered more than casualties."

"The enemy's resistance was fierce."

"Fake!"

Major General Jenkins was furious and started cursing.

Because according to his original idea, he would only need to suffer more than 200 casualties at most to capture the two hills.

But unexpectedly, in the first attack, they lost more than two hundred people, and the problem was that they didn’t gain anything at all.

Hit the face!

too fast!
It hurts so much!

The colonel asked cautiously: "General, it seems that we still underestimated the enemy's will to resist and underestimated the role of those tunnels."

"Then do we need to continue the attack?"

Major General Jenkins shouted loudly: "Of course! As soon as the artillery fire stops, immediately launch a new round of attack."

"Capture those two hills for me at all costs."

"Yes sir!" (End of this chapter)