Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

Chapter 38 It’s our turn!

For Major General Takeshi Sakurada, the glory of the 1st Guards Brigade is something he guards and defends with his life.

result.

What he experienced in the past two days made it impossible for him to be proud.

He still remembered that he looked at Colonel Motoichi Sakata, the acting commander of the 21st Brigade, with contempt.

A German-equipped regiment scared you into retreating?

He is almost the same now.

First came a German-equipped company with powerful firepower.

Now there are twenty more 105mm howitzers.

For a moment, Major General Sakurada Takeshi felt like he was dreaming.

"Let the 3rd Field Artillery Battalion immediately find the Chinese army's artillery positions and destroy their artillery." Major General Sakurada Takeshi shouted with gritted teeth as he watched himself lose two squadrons in one day.

"Hayi." The combat staff officer did not dare to refute anything, but still reminded him.

"Should we call for air support?"

I swear to God, he really had no other intentions, he was just giving a kind reminder.

Unexpectedly, Major General Sakurada Takeshi suddenly slapped him in anger.

"Baga, you coward, we are the First Guard Brigade."

The meaning is obvious. Calling for air support on the first day is too embarrassing, right?

If the 18th Division next door knew about this, would they still be able to maintain the glory of their Imperial Guards Division?
"Hai." The operations staff officer looked aggrieved. He swore that he was really giving a kind reminder.

The 3rd Field Artillery Battalion, which received the order, was also at a loss.

Artillery counterattack?

You also need to know the other party's coordinates.

Moreover, based on the range of the 105mm howitzer, it would be impossible for them to find the opponent's coordinates in a short time.

"Major, I suggest that we launch a hot air balloon. Otherwise, relying solely on calculations will be too slow." The artillery staff officer reminded in a low voice.

"Yes, this is the only thing we can do now. Raise the hot air balloon immediately, observe the enemy's artillery positions, and prepare the 105mm field cannon to fire at any time." The major nodded and gave the order immediately.

"Major, I suggest using the 150mm field howitzer."

The gun is mainly equipped with divisional field artillery units and independent field artillery regiments.

Originally, their Third Battalion was not qualified to be equipped, but before departure, Major General Sakurada Takeshi mentioned that they should bring a few 150mm field artillery howitzers. At first, they thought it was a bit redundant.

After all, this thing is very troublesome to transport.

Who knew it could be used now.

"Wait a little longer. Artillery shells are expensive. Try not to use them if possible." The major thought about it and shook his head to reject his suggestion.

"Hay."

Soon, hot air balloons rose above the Japanese positions.

Sun Qi at the Shankouxu position immediately saw the Japanese hot air balloon through the artillery telescope.

"The Japanese army has raised the hot air balloon. It's time to use artillery." Sun Qi muttered and continued to give orders to the person on the other end of the phone.

"After firing ten rounds rapidly, move position immediately."

"Yes."

At this time, Wang Feng walked forward, shook Sun Qi's hand with excitement, and said excitedly.

"Thank you so much. Without you, I don't know how I would have held the position. This damned little Japanese has finally come to this day."

"Blow these bastards up."

"I suggest that your troops retreat 100 meters now. The Japanese hot air balloons have risen. They should be looking for our artillery positions. We cannot provide fire support for the time being."

"The Japanese army that can't find their target may pour out their anger on you." Sun Qi said seriously. Hearing this, Wang Feng was stunned. He really didn't expect it, but then he said with a bitter face.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to withdraw for a while."

The order he received was to hold his position and not retreat.

The width of this position is less than 100 meters in total. If we withdraw, the Japanese army will take the opportunity to occupy Shankouxu and then head straight for Gantang. The only place that can be defended is the high ground north of Gantang.

That is Binyang’s last line of defense.

Breaking through there means we can go straight to Binyang.

"Brigade Commander Wang, I suggest that you withdraw and rest first, and leave this place to our 714th Regiment for the time being." At this time, Lu Yuhua walked in and just heard the conversation between the two people.

"Who are you?" Wang Feng was stunned. The military uniform in front of him made him stunned, but at the same time he remembered.

Isn't this the German military uniform?
Why did it appear here?

"Lieutenant Colonel Lu Yuhua, commander of the 714th Garrison Regiment, has been ordered to take over the position." As he spoke, Lu Yuhua handed over Wang Lingyun's order.

When their own artillery opened fire, Lu Yuhua started chatting with Wang Lingyun.

It was learned that one of the enemy's brigades had been crippled and the 227th Brigade at Shankouxu had also suffered heavy casualties. Now only the last brigade was left to defend the high ground north of Gantang.

After a brief thought, Lu Yuhua proposed that he take over the Shankouxu position and let the 227th Brigade withdraw to rest.

By the way, replenish weapons and ammunition.

Hearing this proposal, Wang Lingyun was naturally very excited, but he also looked worried.

In response, Lu Yuhua issued a military order that if Shankouxu was lost, he would be beheaded.

Seeing this, Wang Lingyun could no longer refuse.

He immediately wrote a handwritten order, which basically meant to hand over the Shankouxu position to the 714th Regiment. Wang Feng immediately led the 227th Brigade to withdraw for rest.

Lu Yuhua also left some medicine for the other party, which touched Wang Lingyun deeply.

He even said that as long as they could hold out for three days, he would personally bring his troops to reinforce them.

Hearing this, Lu Yuhua just smiled and said nothing.

three days?

Who do you look down on?

After reading Wang Lingyun's warrant, Wang Feng looked at Lu Yuhua again. Seeing how young he looked, he couldn't help but admire him.

"Captain Lu, if that's the case, then I'll leave the position to you. If you can't hold on, I'll immediately bring my troops to reinforce you."

Hearing this, Lu Yuhua nodded and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, I'm here to fight the Japanese. As long as we are alive, we will be at the battlefield. If we die, we will die."

After the other party left, Lu Yuhua immediately gave the order.

"Immediately take over all positions and rebuild fortifications. Remember to dig individual cat-ear holes. This is the best way to avoid Japanese artillery fire."

"Also, when building firepower points, be sure to deploy more, especially machine gun positions, and don't put them too far forward."

"Yes."

Long Wenjian and Lu Yuyan didn't quite understand what a single-soldier cat ear cave meant, but when they saw Liu Yi and his men start digging, an expression of sudden enlightenment appeared on their faces.

"Can something so small avoid artillery shells?" Long Wenjian's face was filled with curiosity.

"Of course, don't underestimate it because it's small. It's a good thing. The Japanese artillery shells can't reach it at all. The prerequisite is that the trench must be deep." Liu Yi pointed at the original half-person-high trench with a look of disgust.

This cannot be blamed on the 76th Division. Without professional engineering shovels, it is simply unrealistic to dig a deep and wide position.

"Did the Germans teach you all this?" Long Wenjian asked doubtfully, knowing that the other party was from the teaching corps.

"Yeah." Liu Yi nodded slightly without further explanation.

Long Wenjian also stood aside tactfully, watching how Liu Yi set up the position.

I can only update 4,000 words during the period of new book release. Once it is on the shelves, I will update more and be gentle with the criticism!
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