Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 443: Unexpected Attack Speed! (Part )
The Japanese soldiers in Laofenling fled in panic from the entrance of the tunnel on the reverse slope to the second position.

Although the Japanese buried many mines on the road.

But they were all buried by the Japanese themselves, and they marked the locations of the mines, so the Japanese did not step on the mines while escaping.

However, the Japanese lacked anti-tank mines, and most of the mines they buried were anti-infantry mines.

The Japanese squad leader who was in charge of the rearguard action was not convinced and planned to ambush the Eighth Route Army with a minefield.

however.

The Eighth Route Army used mine-clearing vehicles to clear the way. Accompanied by the sound of mines exploding, explosions rose up under the mine-clearing vehicles. The heavy armor and tracks of the mine-clearing vehicles ignored the Japanese mines and continued to advance.

This scene stunned the eyes of more than 60 Japanese soldiers who ambushed the Japanese squad.

Although the Japanese mines could not destroy the tanks and did not threaten the Eighth Route Army tank soldiers in the tanks, there was a risk that the tank tracks would be blown off. Once the tank tracks were blown off on the battlefield, the inability to move was a small matter, but blocking the passage to Heyuan County and missing the opportunity to fight was a big deal.

So this time when receiving the goods, Boss Lin provided Li Yunlong with 4 mine-sweeping vehicles for him to try out.

Behind the mine-clearing vehicles followed the tanks and infantry of the Eighth Route Army.

The Japanese squad leader, Lieutenant Bai Bin, knew very well that if the Eighth Route Army's mine-clearing vehicles were not destroyed, the retreating locust army in front would sooner or later be caught up by the Eighth Route Army tanks.

By the time……

"My lords, the time has come to serve the Heavenly Locust."

Seeing the minesweeper enter the ambush circle, Lieutenant Shirahama took a deep breath and took a bundle of explosives from a soldier:
"Blow up the Eighth Route Army minesweeper!"

"Onboard!"

Amidst the sounds of boarding, Second Lieutenant Shirahama rushed out of the bunker with explosives in his arms and charged towards the mine-clearing vehicle on the road.

The Japanese soldiers responsible for the blasting followed suit, and the rest of the Japanese soldiers carried anti-tank rifles, set up Type 38 rifles, Type 92 heavy machine guns and Type 96 light machine guns and opened fire.

However, it was of no use. Even the 7.7mm machine bullets from the Type heavy machine gun were all bounced off by the mine-clearing vehicle.

After all, even landmines couldn't blow up the mine-clearing vehicle, and the Japanese demolition team didn't expect the machine guns to be able to destroy it.

"Enemy spotted on both sides, open fire!"

The MG42 machine guns on both sides of the mine-clearing vehicle suddenly opened fire, and the Japanese soldiers who rushed up were shot into sieves and fell in a pool of blood.

Flares are launched.

An M4 medium tank responsible for providing cover in the rear opened fire, and the M2 large-caliber heavy machine gun directly cut a Japanese soldier who rushed to the front of the mine-clearing vehicle into two pieces.

Behind the mine-clearing vehicle, the soldiers of the New 1st Regiment continued to fire with submachine guns, suppressing the Japanese with firepower.

Soon, a large force from the Second Tank Battalion of the New First Regiment rushed up, and dozens of Japanese soldiers were quickly torn to pieces.

"Boost!"

"Continue the attack!"

Sun Desheng gave the order with high spirits.

In this attack, the Second Tank Battalion captured the Laofenling position in less than half an hour and received commendation from the regiment commander. Sun Desheng was very happy.

Although it was Sun Desheng's first time to command a tank unit, he had done a lot of research on tanks. In addition to frequently going to the 1st Tank Battalion to learn how to drive tanks and command tank battles.

Over the past six months, Sun Desheng has been studying "Future Warfare: Tank and Armored Vehicle Combat" issued by Li Yunlong, which is a textbook on tanks and armored vehicles provided by Boss Lin.

Here are the models, performance data, and strategies and tactics of various tanks and armored vehicles of various countries.

Sun Desheng read this book many times and knew many tactics by heart, but theory is theory and actual combat is actual combat. Sun Desheng, who has rich practical combat experience, knows very well that actual combat is the only criterion for testing strategies and tactics.

In this operation, Sun Desheng wanted to test whether the rapid assault of the armored cluster was as powerful as described in the books.

Under Sun Desheng's order, the mortar unit fired flares forward as if they were free, and the driver of the mine-clearing vehicle stood up and stepped on the accelerator.

The vanguard of the Second Tank Battalion quickly caught up with the Japanese who were fleeing from Laofenling.

The Japanese had to leave one more squad behind to cover their retreat, while the rest continued to run towards the second line of defense.

Not long after, the remaining Japanese squad was wiped out again, and the Eighth Route Army vanguard continued to move forward.

How could the Japanese soldiers' legs possibly outrun tanks and mine-clearing vehicles with their accelerators pushed to the floor?
At the same time, the accompanying artillery observer directed the heavy artillery fire and fired in the direction of the Japanese attack.

The two fleeing Japanese squadrons were defeated, and only dozens of Japanese soldiers with good leg strength and endurance escaped to the second line of defense.

With the arrival of the main tanks of the 2nd Tank Battalion and infantry riding in large trucks.

Sun Desheng commanded the Second Tank Battalion to deploy its formation and launch an attack on the Japanese's second line of defense.

……

The headquarters of the 14th Division of the Japanese Army in Heyuan County.

"Division Commander."

A staff officer rushed in hurriedly: "The 5th Infantry Battalion was pursued by the Eighth Route Army tank troops. Only more than locust soldiers reached the second line of defense. Currently, the Eighth Route Army tank troops are attacking the second line of defense."

Iseki Masataka had a blank expression on his face, while Ishihara Shozo had a serious look on his face.

"idiot!"

Upon hearing this, Major General Guan Yuzong immediately cursed angrily.

They were not deaf. The second line of defense was only five kilometers away from Heyuan County, so they could naturally hear the rumbling of artillery.

But they did not expect that the Eighth Route Army's attack speed was so fast, beyond their imagination.

Even though mines had been laid on the road in advance, the remaining two squadrons of the 5th Infantry Battalion did not withdraw completely.

"How is the second line of defense?"

Major General Guan Yuzong asked in a deep voice.

If the second line of defense fell, the Eighth Route Army would be able to advance straight into Heyuan County.

Because the third line of defense is the positions and city walls outside Heyuan County.

Although the 14th Division has four or five regiments in Heyuan County, the space in Heyuan County is simply not enough to accommodate so many troops.

Street fighting can reduce the Eighth Route Army's artillery and infantry firepower advantages.

However, if all these troops were deployed in the city to fight street battles, and the Eighth Route Army launched an indiscriminate artillery bombardment, the 14th Infantry Division would be completely defenseless.

"Report to the division commander!"

The communications officer replied in a panic:

“目前步兵第2联队第1大队已经和敌人交火，步兵第2大队已经抵达了第二道防线，联队长已率步兵第3大队和第4大队增援第二道防线。”

"The Eighth Route Army used special bombs. The 1st Infantry Battalion has suffered heavy casualties. The 1st Infantry Battalion requests artillery support."

The Japanese officers were all shocked. The 1st Infantry Battalion was the most elite unit among the 14 infantry battalions of the th Division. They suffered heavy casualties in the first encounter. How strong was the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army?

"idiot!"

Even the usually calm Jingguan Changlong couldn't help but get furious:
"The Eighth Route Army is playing with fire!"

"Ishihara-kun, order the field artillery regiment to immediately fire special sharp bullets at the Eighth Route Army!"

"Hayi!"

Ishihara Shozo suddenly lowered his head, walked quickly to the phone, grabbed the receiver and put it to his ear: "Connect to the field artillery regiment immediately. Moshimoshi, is this Colonel Miyagawa? You, the field artillery regiment, immediately fire special sharp bullets at the Eighth Route Army!"

"Yes, it's the order of the division commander!"

Then Jingguan Changlong looked at the communications staff: "Hasn't the headquarters called back yet?"

The communications officer lowered his head and responded, "Not yet!"

Jingguan Changlong: "Go down!"

Communications Staff: "Ha Yi!"

……

A few minutes later, the Japanese Army's 20th Field Artillery Regiment's position outside the East City Gate.

As each artillery position test-fired artillery shells under the guidance of the artillery observation team, the firing parameters were determined.

All gun positions were ready, with 36 75mm field guns pointed directly at the second line of defense. Colonel Kiyoshi Miyagawa, commander of the 20th Field Artillery Regiment, drew his sword, and a flash of cold light suddenly appeared on the artillery position:
"fire!"

Shells continued to fall, indiscriminately hitting the 14th Division's second line of defense.

As the explosions continued, plumes of yellow and red poisonous gas suddenly spread out, quickly covering the entire second line of defense position.

Some Eighth Route Army soldiers who were slow to react were poisoned and fell to the ground. Fortunately, their quick-eyed and quick-handed squad leaders put on gas masks, so they were not seriously poisoned and were carried away.

The New 1st Regiment Field Hospital has special medicines for treating poison gas bombs, and these soldiers will soon be treated and recover.

"Kill me..."

The Japanese covered their mouths and noses with a wet towel inside, put on a gas mask outside, and rushed out.

But by this time, the attacking force of the New 1st Regiment had already retreated, directing heavy artillery and mortar fire along the way.

105mm shells, 152mm shells, and 82mm pepper shells hit the Japanese positions at a rate of more than 300 rounds per minute.

Five minutes later, the Second Tank Battalion launched another attack and captured the Japanese second line of defense in one wave.

When the news reached the 14th Division Headquarters, everyone in Jingguan Changlong was stunned.

(End of this chapter)