Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 74 Treat the Japanese cavalry to some peanuts!

"Report to the regimental commander, we have just received an order from the division headquarters that a Chinese force has attacked the 2nd Field Artillery Battalion."

"The division commander ordered our cavalry regiment to chase and destroy this Chinese army."

At the 28th Cavalry Regiment, a communications staff officer suddenly lowered his head and reported to the regiment commander, Colonel Takeda Yonetaro.

Takeda Yonehachiro, who was wiping the colonel's sword, stood up suddenly when he heard this.

Putting the sword into the scabbard, Takeda Yonehachiro asked in a deep voice: "Which direction did the Chinese army flee?"

The first to attack Niangzi Pass was the Japanese 28th Cavalry Regiment.

The Japanese 20th Division also paid a considerable price when attacking Niangzi Pass.

However, the Japanese continued to replenish their troops while fighting, and the Chinese army did not pay much attention to the defense of eastern Shanxi, allowing the Japanese to successfully detour into Shanxi Province from the south of Niangzi Pass, which led to the Japanese capture of Niangzi Pass.

This is a siege operation, and the Japanese cavalry is a noble army, so they have no combat missions.

"The enemy is fleeing towards Baiyangshu."

The communications officer lowered his head and answered.

As Takeda Yonehachiro put on his military uniform, he asked in a deep voice, "Are there any locust troops there?"

The communications staff officer said: "There is only one small group of locust troops stationed here. When the chief of staff conveyed the order, he said that this enemy has strong firepower and asked our cavalry regiment to pursue them carefully."

"I see."

Takeda Yonehachiro fastened the last button and grabbed the colonel's sword on the table:

"Order, the cavalry regiment will attack immediately and pursue in the direction of Baiyangshu."

"Hi."

The communications officer suddenly lowered his head, turned around and went to convey the order.

Although the 28th Cavalry Regiment has no combat mission, it is in a state of combat readiness and ready to fight at any time.

As the order was given, the Japanese cavalry mounted their horses and headed towards the direction of the New 1st Regiment's retreat with murderous intent.

Because the road was invisible at night, the Japanese soldiers lit torches.

More than 1000 Japanese cavalrymen holding torches looked like a fire dragon.

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Although the Japanese infantry suffered heavy losses from the serial explosions at the artillery positions.

But the Japanese infantry still did not give up the pursuit.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

From time to time, the Japanese stepped on the mines laid in advance by the reconnaissance squad.

However, the Japanese seemed to be fearless and followed closely behind the New 1st Regiment.

The artillery position was destroyed right under their noses, which was a great humiliation for the Japanese.

The Japs are like turtles eating weights, and they are determined to wipe out this Chinese army.

However, when the position of the 2nd Field Artillery Battalion exploded, the Japanese continued to pursue, but were already left far behind by the New st Regiment.

The reconnaissance squad also set booby traps on the road to make the Japanese infantry cautious.

The Japanese infantry could not catch up at all.

Soon, Li Yunlong led an assault team consisting of the first battalion and the guard platoon to the machine gun defense line set up by the second battalion and the special forces battalion.

"Captain, you take the assault team and go ahead. I'll provide cover."

Second Battalion Commander Chen Ziyuan said.

In the night, Li Yunlong's eyes were calm.

After thinking for a moment, he signaled everyone not to speak, then he lay down on the ground with his ear to the ground and listened for a while.

"The Japanese cavalry is coming soon, at least one cavalry regiment."

Li Yunlong sneered, pulled the bolt of his submachine gun to load the bullet, and was full of murderous intent.

He had been on guard against the Japanese cavalry for a long time. The Japanese infantry was easy to deal with, but the Japanese cavalry was fast, coming and going like the wind, and it wouldn't take long for them to catch up.

In the past, when Li Yunlong's New 1st Regiment faced the pursuit of cavalry, they would run as far as they could, and the infantry did not dare to compete with the cavalry at all.

But now, the new regiment has powerful firepower.

Li Yunlong even hoped that a cavalry regiment of the Japanese would launch a charge against them with the entire cavalry regiment, so that the New 1st Regiment could easily destroy the entire cavalry regiment.

Make a fortune.

Li Yunlong's eyes pondered for a moment, then he quickly gave an order: "It won't be long before the Japanese infantry will catch up. First, order the four machine guns and 4 rifles to open fire and drive the Japanese back. Have the soldiers move to another position after emptying their magazines to prevent the firepower points from being blown up by the Japanese grenade launchers."

At present, the two reinforced battalions have more than 200 light and heavy machine guns and submachine guns. If they open fire at full power, they can indeed kill a lot of Japanese infantry.

But in this case, the Japanese cavalry would definitely not dare to continue charging and would most likely call in artillery.

Now the New 1st Regiment does not have the strength to compete with the Japanese artillery regiment.

"Yes." Chen Ziyuan responded and turned around to make arrangements.

"The assault team will disperse immediately." Li Yunlong issued another order, "Wait for my orders before firing again. Let's make a midnight snack for the Japanese cavalry and treat them to peanuts."

"Yes!"

As Li Yunlong's order was issued, the assault team composed of the first battalion and the guard platoon suddenly dispersed, set up light machine guns, rifles and submachine guns, and aimed them in the direction of the Japanese pursuit.

Not long after, the Japanese infantry arrived, and the fastest dozen or so Japanese soldiers rushed into the fire circle set up by the second battalion commander.

Four light machine guns and 4 rifles opened fire almost at the same time, and more than a dozen Japanese soldiers fell in a pool of blood.

After firing a magazine, the machine gun crew quickly changed positions.

Soon, a large force of Japanese infantry arrived and fired dozens of grenades at the Eighth Route Army's firing point.

Just as the Japanese infantry was preparing to attack, the Japanese cavalry regiment also arrived.

A Japanese squadron leader reported the situation to Colonel Takeda Yonetaro: "Your Excellency, the Chinese army is about one platoon, but they have four machine guns. My men are preparing to attack."

"idiot."

Takeda Yonetaro cursed:
"This is the enemy's rearguard unit. By the time your men destroy this unit, the main Chinese force will have already fled to who knows where."

"Hi."

The Japanese squadron leader could only bow his head.

"Lieutenant, get your men out of the way immediately and fire your grenade launchers at the enemy positions."

Takeda Yonetaro was too lazy to talk nonsense and ordered:
"My cavalry will destroy this enemy and continue to pursue the main force of the Chinese army."

"Hi."

The Japanese squadron leader suddenly lowered his head, but at the same time he also breathed a sigh of relief.

It was extremely dangerous to chase a unit that had powerful firepower and was good at laying booby traps in the middle of the night.

Since the cavalry is willing to wade into this muddy water, the Japanese infantry will be happy to do so.

At this time, more and more Japanese infantrymen were chasing them, and there were already thousands of them. Takeda Yonehachiro immediately gave the order: "Cavalry Squadron 2, prepare to attack!"

The old Japanese soldier Takeda was still very cautious. He knew that the Chinese army had strong firepower and was afraid of being ambushed, so he only sent a cavalry squadron to attack.

It was the middle of the night and we couldn't see the situation on the other side clearly. If there was an ambush, the most we would lose would be a cavalry squadron.

After several rounds of grenade throwing by the Japanese, the machine gun position of the New 1st Regiment was instantly blown into pieces.

"Ready!" The captain of the 2nd Cavalry Squadron quickly drew his command knife, "Kill them..."

Immediately, more than 200 Japanese cavalrymen, waving Type cavalry swords, some holding torches, launched an attack while shouting and yelling.

"Prepare for battle." Seeing the Japanese cavalry launching an attack, Li Yunlong sneered, his eyes full of coldness, "Try your best to attack the Japanese cavalry, but be careful not to hurt my horses."

Clatter... On the position of the new regiment, the sound of gun bolts suddenly rang out.

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