Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 175 Give the Japs a little shock!
It is easy to retreat now, but Li Yunlong will miss the huge fortune of Yangquan City.

If we continue the attack, the troops will inevitably suffer heavy casualties.

Moreover, there is no guarantee that Yangquan City can be captured 100% before the Japanese reinforcements arrive.

After all, the enemy was the devils from the Type A Division, and there were even some elite puppet troops who surrendered from the National Army.

Strong firepower and sufficient ammunition.

But to continue the attack, we must find a way to destroy the Japanese machine gun fire points. Otherwise, even if we use mountain artillery to blow down the city wall, it will be difficult to attack the city wall.

Is there any way to destroy the Japanese machine gun fire points?
Mountain artillery and mortars can be used, but their effects are relatively poor.

The Japanese are not the National Army. They will surrender obediently after a few rounds of artillery shells. They are really playing with their lives.

Suddenly, Li Yunlong remembered the scene of test-firing the 20mm machine gun at the shooting range that day.

A volley of 20mm shells fired, shattering the rocks and sending debris flying everywhere.

The 20mm machine gun can break stones, penetrate Japanese tanks, and penetrate brick and stone gun towers, so it can definitely penetrate the battlements of city walls.

Although the city wall is relatively thick, the battlements on it are only as thick as a brick.

It is impossible for bullets to penetrate bricks and stones, but it is not necessarily the case for a 20mm machine gun using armor-piercing bullets!

What’s more important is that the 20mm machine gun not only has a protective shield, but also can rotate the muzzle at any time.

No matter where the Japanese machine guns turn their firepower points, the 20mm machine guns can aim at and destroy the Japanese machine gun firepower points anytime and anywhere.

Thinking of this, Li Yunlong turned to Zhang Hu and said, "Huzi, immediately ask Wei Daxun to run to see me."

Zhang Hu turned around and walked out quickly: "Yes!"

After a while, Wei Daxun ran into the regiment headquarters and straightened his body: "Captain, are you looking for me?"

Li Yunlong then gave orders to Wei Daxun.

"Daxun, you will immediately lead the machine gun company and deploy the 20mm machine guns 400 meters from the city wall."

"There are some craters there caused by aerial bombs. Your machine gun company hid the 20mm machine guns in these craters."

Upon hearing this, Wei Daxun guessed Li Yunlong's tactics and his eyes lit up slightly.

"Captain, are you suggesting that our machine gun company use its 20mm cannons to eliminate the enemy machine gun fire points on the city wall?"

Wei Daxun looks and has a similar figure to Wei Dayong.

But in terms of personality, the two are completely different. Wei Dayong is unruly and aggressive; while Wei Daxun is steady, calm and determined.

"That's right!"

Li Yunlong nodded:
"This time, all 20mm machine guns will use armor-piercing rounds to give the Japanese a little shock. Your machine gun company must not only eliminate the Japanese machine gun fire points on the city wall, but also suppress their rifle fire."

The Oerlikon 20mm machine gun has a high rate of fire and powerful firepower. It can fire a variety of ammunition such as high-explosive shells, armor-piercing shells and tracer shells.

This makes it ideal for attacking enemy aircraft and lightly armored targets.

It is no problem to use armor-piercing bullets to penetrate the battlements of the city wall that are only as thick as bricks.

The Japanese's flares were generally only fired at a distance of about 300 meters from the city wall, occasionally to see if the Eighth Route Army was launching a surprise attack.

The machine gun company placed the 20mm machine gun in a crater 400 meters away from the city wall.

It can not only ensure safety to a certain extent, but also ensure a good shooting distance, and eliminate the Japanese machine gun fire points on the city wall.

"Yes!" Wei Daxun straightened his body, turned around and walked out.

"Give me the order!"

Then Li Yunlong shouted loudly:
"Company Three, prepare for the attack!"

Zhang Dabiao, with a buzz cut, said with sharp eyes, "Captain, let me lead the guard company. I can't guarantee anything else, but if we can't take the East City Wall, I, Zhang Dabiao, will never leave the battle alive."

Wei Qiang, who was sturdy, said hurriedly: "Commander, let us send in the special forces company. The soldiers are all exhausted."

Xiong Shanglin said, "Captain, please entrust the mission to our Sharp Blade Commando Team. I promise to come to you with the head of that old devil Gao Muyiren."

Recently he learned some decapitation tactics from the book "How Special Forces Are Trained".

Now Xiong Shanglin feels that he is terrifyingly strong.

Li Yunlong glanced at Xiong Shanglin and said, "You are quite arrogant. Your Blade Commando Team is a special forces unit. This kind of work is not suitable for you."

Every Blade Commando is a treasure. Using them to attack the city walls is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito - it is a waste of talent and a crime.

Li Yunlong then looked at Wei Qiang and said, "Wait until the guard company is wiped out, and then your special forces company will move in!"

"But you, the special forces company, must also be prepared. If the guard company attacks the city wall, you must immediately reinforce it."

"To prevent the Japs from counterattacking and taking back the city wall."

"Yes." Everyone shouted in unison.

As Li Yunlong's order was given, Wei Daxun led the machine gun platoon and moved towards the east city wall.

The Oerlikon 20mm machine gun weighs only 70 kilograms and can be pulled by a soldier with a rope.

However, the machine gun company had enough manpower. Each machine gun was pulled by two soldiers with a rope, and the remaining soldiers carried 20mm artillery shell boxes on their shoulders.

Soon, Wei Daxun led the 20mm machine gun to a position about 400 meters away from the city wall and built a machine gun position.

When attacking a city, many troops deployed light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers at this distance.

"Go report to the regimental commander. The machine gun position has been constructed and is ready to fire at any time."

Wei Daxun said to the communications soldier of the machine gun company.

"Yes!"

The signalman was about to report to the regiment commander, but soon returned.

Wei Daxun scolded: "Didn't I tell you to report to the leader? Why are you back again?"

The signalman said, "Company Commander, the regimental commander is here in person." A familiar figure appeared at the machine gun position, and Wei Daxun was startled: "Commander, what brings you here?"

Once the machine gun opens fire, it will inevitably be targeted by the Japanese artillery fire. This place is only 400 meters away from the city wall, within the firing range of the Japanese mortars and grenade launchers.

"You all can come, why can't I?"

"But Captain, this place is too dangerous..."

"Nonsense! We Eighth Route Army officers and soldiers are equal," Li Yunlong asked. "Stop talking nonsense. Have you arranged the machine gun positions?"

Wei Daxun then reported: "Report to the regiment commander, the arrangements have been made and we can open fire at any time."

Even Political Commissar Zhong couldn't control the regiment commander, so how could he, a company commander, possibly do so?
Li Yunlong couldn't wait to say, "Arrange a machine gun for me. I want to have some fun today too."

"Yes."

Wei Daxun quickly got down from a 20mm machine gun position, gave the shooting position to Li Yunlong, and acted as an observer on the side.

When the soldiers saw the regiment commander personally go to the machine gun position, although they were all worried about his safety, their morale was greatly boosted.

Every time I go to the battlefield, I feel like the leader is right beside me, fighting alongside everyone. Really nice!

Li Yunlong rested his shoulders on the gun stock, checked the sight, and placed his fingers on the firing pressure.

Ready to fire.

After a while, rows of flares were fired from the mortar positions in the rear.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Muzzle fireworks burst into life, strong winds swept across, and shells soared into the air, drawing brilliant arcs in the sky, like comets, falling towards the city wall at high speed.

At the same time, the artillery battalion was not idle either. Wang Chengzhu directed the artillery to fire.

Shell after shell hit the battlements of the city wall, and the rubble shattered amidst the violent explosions.

"boom!"

A 75mm high-explosive shell hit the tower on the city wall. With a loud bang, the entire tower exploded and debris fell down. The scene was extremely horrifying.

"Check the gear!"

The shelling continued. Zhang Dabiao had already led the guard company to the attack position and shouted loudly.

Li Yunlong's evaluation of Zhang Dabiao was: Dabiao is a good fighter, but his military cap is a bit useless.

Every time when charging, Zhang Dabiao liked to throw a military cap to boost morale.

However, Zhang Dabiao now cherishes the GK80 helmet on his head and will never throw it away to boost morale.

On the battlefield, wearing a military cap or not makes basically no difference, but wearing a helmet or not has a huge impact and difference.

This thing can really save your life at the critical moment!

"Crash..."

The sound of pulling the bolt was heard, and Zhang Dabiao and the soldiers pulled the bolt and checked their equipment skillfully.

Then Zhang Dabiao looked at the watch on his hand. Five minutes had passed since the shelling began.

"It's our turn!"

Zhang Dabiao, wearing a steel helmet, threw the prepared military cap to the ground, and his firm and powerful voice rose to the sky:

"Pass my order, everyone attack!"

Guard Company's Morale +3
"kill!"

Zhang Dabiao was the first to jump up from the attack position, holding a submachine gun and rushing towards the city wall.

"Kill!"

The soldiers of the guard company carried siege ladders and rushed towards the city wall like a tide amidst overwhelming shouts and calls of killing.

"Fire!"

Seeing the Eighth Route Army launching another attack, Major Ishihara Seizo shouted loudly.

"Da da da……"

On the city wall, nearly 30 Japanese machine gun fire points opened fire almost at the same time.

Dense bullets poured down on the soldiers of the guard company, and the soldiers of the new regiment fell down immediately.

Fortunately, the soldiers' formation was spread out and the casualties were not heavy.

"Fire!"

Seeing tongues of fire bursting out from the city wall and exposing the Japanese machine gun fire points, Li Yunlong gave the order to open fire without hesitation.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunlong aimed at a Japanese firepower point and directly pressed the firing pin of the 20mm machine gun.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Along with the shaking of the body and the gun body, a string of 20mm shells turned into a belt and flew directly towards the Japanese machine gun fire point.

"Xinei!"

Major Seizo Ishihara fired a Type 92 heavy machine gun rapidly. Before he had finished firing a magazine, he saw a string of ammunition belts flying through the firing hole.

He didn't even subconsciously dodge. The bullets fired by the machine gun could not penetrate the bricks and stones of the city wall.

But the next moment, there was a loud explosion in front, bricks and stones shattered, and the entire Type 92 heavy machine gun suddenly disintegrated.

Before he could react, two 20mm shells followed, smashing his head and chest.

Ishihara Seizo's consciousness instantly fell into endless darkness.

(End of this chapter)