Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 70 Battle Deployment!

After the signalman left, Li Yunlong called the radio operator Xiao Zhang over and dictated a telegram requesting support.

Xiao Zhang went to the side, turned on the miniature radio and started sending a telegram.

Soon, the first battalion commander Song Daying, the second battalion commander Chen Ziyuan, the third battalion commander Zuo Ye, and the special forces company commander Wei Qiang came to Li Yunlong and Zhong Zhicheng.

The three battalion commanders and Wei Qiang's attention were attracted by the artillery fire from the direction of Yangquan City.

Amid the sound of telegrams ticking, Li Yunlong asked in a deep voice, "The Japs are attacking Yangquan. Do you want to join them?"

Although everyone had some guesses in their minds when they were called over, their eyes still lit up when they heard the leader say it himself.

It’s time to kill the devils again.

Comfortable.

Everyone thought of the previous battles, the raid on the Sakata Regiment Headquarters, the bombardment of the Daixian Airport, and the victory at Wangdongbao. After each battle, the New 1st Regiment would become greatly enriched, and would receive commendation telegrams from the headquarters, the Second War Zone Headquarters, and even the National Government.

Nowadays, not only the main regiments of the Eighth Route Army, but even some units of the National Army are jealous of the New 386st Regiment of the th Brigade.

"Think!"*4
The three battalion commanders and the special forces company commander spoke in unison with a firm tone.

Are you asking us if we want to?

That’s definitely what I thought!

"hey-hey…"

Li Yunlong smiled his signature smile, and he was very satisfied with his comrades' reactions.

Then his expression changed, his eyes and tone became fierce:
"The Japanese mountain artillery is firing into Yangquan City. Judging from the trajectory of the shells, the Japanese are not aiming directly at the city walls, but are conducting indiscriminate artillery fire on the city."

"Reconnaissance Squad 1 just reported that the Japanese had massacred Xiabaiquan Village. All the over 100 people in the village were killed by the Japanese, even the children were not spared. I decided to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese artillery positions."

If the Japanese artillery aimed directly at the city wall, the New 1st Regiment would have absolutely no chance.

Because they were aiming directly at the city wall, the Japanese artillery would push the guns to within 1 kilometer of the city wall, and there must be a large number of Japanese infantry at this distance.

The Japanese mountain artillery used indirect fire to carry out indiscriminate bombing of the city, so the artillery positions must be set up several kilometers away from the city walls.

At this distance, the Japanese troops must not be too many.

After hearing what Li Yunlong said, the expressions of the three battalion commanders and their direct company commanders gradually became murderous.

Damn the Japs!

Li Yunlong glanced at the crowd and said, "This battle is mainly to surprise attack the Japanese artillery positions. The number of troops should not be too large, but the firepower must be strong enough."

"I now make the following battle deployment."

"For this battle, the assault team will be composed of the First Battalion and the Guard Platoon. The submachine guns equipped by the Second and Third Battalions and the Special Forces Company will be transferred to the First Battalion to enhance the assault firepower of the First Battalion and the Guard Platoon. I will personally lead the surprise attack on the Japanese artillery positions. Each soldier should be equipped with ammunition and eight MK8 grenades."

"The First and Third Battalions will distribute their light and heavy machine guns to the Second Battalion and the Special Forces Company. The Second Battalion and the Special Forces Company will form a cover team carrying light and heavy machine guns and deploy along our retreat route to support the assault team. After the assault team arrives, the assault team and the cover team will alternately retreat towards Pingding."

"The Third Battalion will be responsible for covering the transport team and transporting our regiment's weapons, ammunition, silver dollars, and food across the Zhengtai Railway."

Night fighting is the forte of the Eighth Route Army. Li Yunlong is not afraid of the Japanese infantry, but he is afraid of the Japanese cavalry.

If the sneak attack was successful and the Japanese cavalry caught up and attacked the New 1st Regiment, the New 1st Regiment would be in great danger.

Li Yunlong sighed, thinking it would be great if he had his own cavalry. He could just fight and run away, feeling good. However, the New 1st Regiment hadn't yet handed in its weapons and ammunition to its superiors, and its firepower was extremely formidable. If the Japanese cavalry dared to catch up, Li Yunlong would definitely treat them to a feast of peanuts.

After the deployment was completed, Li Yunlong asked, "Do you understand your respective tasks?"

Everyone shouted in unison: "Understood!"

The second battalion commander asked, "Commander, where is our covering team setting up the machine gun positions?"

Li Yunlong said, "Your cover team will go with us later. There will definitely be a suitable place halfway. After this battle is completed, the companies directly under each battalion must return their weapons to the brother units."

Second Battalion Commander: "Yes!"

Zhong Zhicheng added, "Although we have won many battles, this time we are likely facing the Japanese 20th Division, one of the Japanese Type A divisions. Its combat effectiveness is extremely strong. Tell the soldiers not to underestimate the enemy, otherwise they will suffer heavy losses."

"Yes!" everyone shouted in response.

Li Yunlong looked at the Roman watch he had seized from the Japanese in the dim light and said, "I'll give you 15 minutes to prepare and mobilize before the battle. All units will set off immediately after 15 minutes."

"Yes!" Everyone shouted in a low voice, turned around and walked towards their respective soldiers.

As the battalion and company commanders issued orders, the soldiers began to exchange weapons.

The assault team consisting of a battalion and a guard platoon had about 370 people, of which about 200 veterans were equipped with submachine guns, the rest were equipped with Type 20 rifles, and more than light machine guns were retained. As for heavy machine guns, no heavy machine guns were brought.

The cover team, consisting of about 400 people from the Second Battalion and the Special Service Company, was equipped with more than 20 Maxim heavy machine guns and more than 80 Czech light machine guns.

Li Yunlong and his soldiers were quite satisfied with the firepower.

15 minutes later, after the assault team and the cover team were ready, Li Yunlong immediately ordered the action to begin.

At the same time, the brigade headquarters also sent a telegram agreeing to Li Yunlong's action, and sent the main force 772nd Regiment to Hujiazhuang area to support the New st Regiment.

Li Yunlong led the cover team and assault team towards Yangquan.

When they arrived at Yangjiazhuang, Li Yunlong ordered the cover team to build a machine gun position here and be ready to provide support at any time.

After walking a little further, Li Yunlong suddenly ordered the soldiers to take cover as there was something happening ahead.

In the darkness, three cat meows and two dog barks were heard, and at the same time, a soldier beside Li Yunlong responded with the same sound.

After a while.

A ghostly figure rushed out from the front and came to Li Yunlong. It was the soldier from the reconnaissance squad nicknamed Night Owl.

The soldier's name is Wang Jiatian. Because he has a special ability, his vision at night is several times better than that of ordinary people. He can come and go freely in the pitch-black night, so everyone calls him a night owl.

"Captain," Wang Jiatian said softly as he approached Li Yunlong. "The squad leader asked me to report to you that the Japanese have divided their artillery regiment into several positions and are firing into the city. The nearest position has about 12 mountain guns and is defended by a Japanese squadron. They have both concealed and visible sentries around the position."

Li Yunlong asked in a low voice: "Have you eliminated the Japanese sentries and their covert sentries?"

"Not yet." Wang Jiatian said, "The squad leader is afraid of alerting the enemy."

"Okay." Li Yunlong's sharp eyes flashed, and he nodded and whispered, "Wang Jiatian, you lead the way. Let's go and take down this Japanese artillery position."

Wang Jiatian: “Yes!”

(End of this chapter)