Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Shaohukou, inside a bunker at the Japanese front line.

Washizu Gonghei came here with a group of staff officers, holding up a telescope and looking at the attacking Eighth Route Army.

The sounds of gunfire and explosions continued to be heard, and Washizu Gonghe could vaguely see the attacking Eighth Route Army tanks and infantry.

Fighters and bombers soared in the sky, but there was no way for them to swoop down and attack.

The air was covered in mist, visibility was very low, and the pilots could not see targets on the ground.

"idiot."

"Including yesterday, the 21st Flying Regiment should have destroyed at least one field artillery division and one tank brigade of the Eighth Route Army."

"but."

"Why hasn't the Eighth Route Army's artillery firepower and tank numbers decreased at all?"

Washizu Gongping frowned, puzzled.

In the past few days, the 21st Flying Regiment provided air support, and at least 21 aircraft of the 20st Flying Regiment were damaged and shot down, and nearly bombs were consumed, many of which were heavy bombs.

Not only did it fail to reduce the firepower of the Eighth Route Army's artillery, but its firepower seemed to have increased.

This is simply outrageous.

"It is said that... the 21st Air Regiment's reconnaissance planes would take photos every time they destroyed the Eighth Route Army's artillery and tank units."

"If we can survive this battle, we will know what happened after seeing the photos."

Colonel Chiba Kumaji suddenly said.

Having said that, Colonel Chiba Kumaji suddenly fell silent.

It is unknown when this mist will dissipate. The Eighth Route Army's attack is becoming more and more urgent. The retreat route has not been opened yet, and the chance of survival is becoming increasingly slim.

Under the bombardment of the Eighth Route Army, the 21st Division had suffered heavy casualties. More than a thousand shells fell on the positions every minute, which was simply an overwhelming force.

If they built tunnels and concrete fortifications like those of the Eighth Route Army, they could also protect the infantry from artillery fire.

However, they only had fortifications such as foxholes and trenches, and even civil engineering works were very rare. Of course, the civil engineering works were useless, as the heavy artillery shells could completely destroy them.

Although the Japanese built anti-artillery holes, also known as cat ear holes, in the trenches and foxholes.

But it's useless. This kind of anti-artillery hole can only defend against attacks from light artillery.

But the Eighth Route Army's artillery bombardment was too dense, like raindrops.

The heavy artillery shells created a huge hole with each explosion, and countless Japanese soldiers hiding in the anti-artillery holes were killed or injured.

After a few minutes, the mist dissipated a little.

"Order the suicide squad to rush forward and destroy the enemy tanks."

Washizu said this in a cold tone.

No matter how intensive the bombardment, there will be locust soldiers who survive. Only by destroying the heavy tanks of the Eighth Route Army can the position be held.

The weather is fine today. If we hold on until the fog dissipates, the 21st Flying Regiment will launch a fierce attack on the attacking Eighth Route Infantry.

By then, not only will the task of holding out for two days be completed, but the division headquarters will also be able to smoothly move to Datong.

As Washizu Kohei's order was issued, on the front line of the Japanese 21st Division, the Japanese suicide squad, with explosive packs exploded and their foreheads wrapped in pajamas with words "win" and "board" written on the pajamas, looked at the Eighth Route Army tanks dozens of meters away, shouted "board", and rushed forward fearlessly.

"Da da da…"

The Eighth Route Army infantry and tank machine guns opened fire rapidly, and the Japanese soldiers were shot into sieves one by one.

Of course, some Japanese soldiers rushed under the tanks and pulled the fuse, but only two of them succeeded. Two explosions were heard, and two tanks were destroyed. The tank soldiers in the tank crew were injured and quickly left the tanks under the cover of the remaining tanks and infantry.

However, more tanks and infantry rushed onto the 21st Division's position and started killing indiscriminately.

The Japs wanted to rush up and engage in hand-to-hand combat, but each of the attacking infantrymen was equipped with a pistol and a submachine gun.

The combination of pistols and submachine guns effectively stopped the devil's hand-to-hand bayonet charge.

While causing heavy casualties to the Japanese, it also avoided casualties on our side and also prevented the tanks from being subjected to suicide attacks by the Japanese.

The fierce battle lasted until almost noon. As the sun rose, the scorching sun dispelled the mist, and the sky was clear and cloudless.

The Japanese 21st Flying Regiment finally found its place and provided continuous air support. The Japanese ground and air forces coordinated and finally repelled the Eighth Route Army's attack.

"Division Commander," the communications captain rushed into division headquarters and reported to Washizu Kohei with a beaming expression. "General Sugiyama Hajime, commander of the North China Front Army, just sent a telegram saying the main force of the North China Front Army is at the front and has deployed ambush positions. He ordered us to move to Datong immediately."

As he finished speaking, the communications captain noticed that none of the staff, including Washizu Kohei, Chiba Kumaji, or anyone else, showed any joy on their faces. They all looked at him coldly. "Division Commander, we can move to Datong..."

The communications captain said cautiously.

Although they had air support from the 21st Flying Regiment, the Eighth Route Army in Erdaohezi fought to the death, and the troops sent to attack Erdaohezi suffered heavy casualties again.

The Eighth Route Army in Erdaohezi was even equipped with heavy mortars and mountain cannons!

The Eighth Route Army's tactics on the front line were very simple. After the shelling ended, the Eighth Route Army infantry and tanks would launch an attack under mutual cover.

But the 21st Division was unable to deal with this simple tactic because it had no anti-tank weapons and could destroy several heavy tanks by relying on the suicide squad's human bomb charge.

But what's the use?

Even if an average squadron is killed or wounded, it may not be possible to destroy an Eighth Route Army heavy tank.

More than a dozen aircraft of the 21st Flying Regiment left. In this operation, the 21st Flying Regiment also suffered heavy casualties. The 21st Flying Regiment can be called a firefighter. In addition to the Shaohukou battlefield, the 21st Flying Regiment also had to go to Majiapo, Jiangjunling and Taiyuan for air support.

However, there were still reconnaissance planes circling in the sky, seemingly trying to find the Eighth Route Army's tanks and artillery units.

The Eighth Route Army's fierce artillery bombardment began again, and at the beginning it was covered with artillery fire from 300 cannons.

Ten minutes later, the tanks and infantry of the Eighth Route Army launched another attack. Although the Eighth Route Army's artillery bombardment was short, each bombardment involved about 10,000 shells.

During the nine-day battle, the Eighth Route Army at Shaohukou fired no less than 10 artillery shells.

On average, each Japanese soldier was hit by no less than 5 artillery shells.

"Has the summary telegram been sent to the North China Front Army Headquarters?"

In the headquarters of the 21st Division of the Japanese Army, Washizu Kohei looked at Chiba Kumaharu.

Although the 21st Division was about to be wiped out, Washizu Gongping made use of his remaining energy and sent the tactical characteristics of the Eighth Route Army to the North China Front Command one by one, and emphasized that the Locust Army infantry needed anti-tank weapons, high-powered anti-tank weapons, and a large number of anti-tank weapons.

It was also pointed out that the Eighth Route Army had prepared a large number of pistols and submachine guns for hand-to-hand combat, and in the face of the Eighth Route Army's attack, the use of bayonet charge tactics should be minimized.

"All locust troops are ready for battle."

Washizu Kohei drew out his lieutenant general's sword with a swish and led the charge out of the division headquarters.

Outside the division headquarters, it was a mess, with dense shell craters, communication trenches, foxholes, and anti-tank positions almost all gone, and even many anti-artillery holes were destroyed.

"Gentlemen."

"The time has come to serve the Sky Locust."

"Onboard!"

Washizu Gongping raised his sword and shouted.

One by one, the Japanese officers and soldiers stood up from the messy bomb craters, communication trenches and foxholes, looking at Washizu Kohei with burning eyes.

"attack!"

Washizu Gongping pointed the sword in his hand.

"Onboard!"

"Xinei!"

The Japanese soldiers rushed towards the direction of the Eighth Route Army's attack, including Washizu Kohei and Chiba Kumaharu.

The Japanese officers and soldiers were brainwashed with the Bushido spirit since childhood, and their hearts were full of Bushido spirit. Although they suffered a double blow both mentally and physically, they quickly recovered their morale and were determined to bite off a piece of flesh from the Eighth Route Army even if they died.

At the same time, in the 21st and 1nd Field Hospitals of the 2st Division, the wounded Japanese soldiers received the order to be loyal to the Tianhuang. They knocked the Type grenade against their helmets or gun butts, and then quickly placed the grenade on their chests, shouting "Load on board".

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Explosions rang out one after another, and blood and flesh splattered everywhere in the field hospital.

The battle lasted until two o'clock in the afternoon, and there was almost no one alive in the entire 21st Division.

While carrying out security missions in Xuzhou, the 21st Division committed all kinds of atrocities, including burning, killing, looting, and so on. Today, it was finally wiped out by the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi.

"The troops will take a day off. Pay attention to air defense."

"The reconnaissance company is heading towards Datong."

After the battle, Ding Wei issued an order.

After three days of bloody battles, the troops suffered heavy casualties and were also somewhat exhausted. Furthermore, they had consumed a lot of ammunition over the past few days and needed some time to replenish ammunition, food, fuel, and other combat supplies. (End of this chapter)