Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 65: The Seventh Steel Company launches a coordinated attack with infantry, tanks, and artillery, capturing the commander of the US artillery regiment!

"Thump thump thump thump thump..."

Wu Wanli and Yu Congrong operated the anti-aircraft guns, continuing to fire wildly at the American troops.

The dull thud of heavy machine gun fire, like the low murmur of death, dragged all the American soldiers under its barrage into hell.

The American soldiers who were hit were all blown apart, leaving no intact bodies.

Under such firepower suppression, the morale of the arriving US troops plummeted to rock bottom.

In the distance, among the US military positions
"Fuck you!"

"Guys, do you remember the Battle of Iwo Jima?"

"No matter how fierce the Japanese firepower is, it cannot stop our charge!"

"Hey, two old buddies, let's blow up the anti-aircraft guns over there!"

A U.S. military officer hoisted a bazooka and roared.

"Sir! I'll do it!"

"Sir! I'm here too!"

"..."

Soon, six American veterans from the Pacific War picked up bazookas and shouted.

"Attack, attack!"

"Covering fire!"

The American officer, carrying a bazooka, leaped up and charged toward Yu Congrong's anti-aircraft machine gun.

"Courage, honor, faith!"

Six American veterans also roared as they charged toward Yu Congrong's anti-aircraft machine gun.

At this moment, the other American soldiers seemed to be encouraged as well, setting up machine guns and pressing down on Wu Wanli and Yu Congrong.

"Da da da da da..."

Countless bullets whistled towards Wu Wanli and Yu Congrong, forcing them to temporarily take cover.

"Bang bang bang bang bang..."

The bullet struck the armor plating of the M19, sparking a burst of sparks, but failed to penetrate the armor.

But taking advantage of this gap, the US military officer led the veterans in a sudden charge halfway there.

"Firepower platoon, suppress the US forces with firepower!"

"Pinghe, snipe those reckless fools!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Qianli immediately gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the firepower platoon began to operate their machine guns, and long streaks of fire instantly pushed back towards the American troops.

Four American soldiers who were charging forward fell on the way.

But two American soldiers followed the American officer to a suitable distance and picked up the bazooka.

"Bang! Bang!"

Pinghe fired two shots quickly. One bullet hit the American soldier precisely, but the other bullet, due to the snow and smoke, went astray and grazed the American officer's scalp.

On the battlefield, no one can guarantee a 100% hit rate.

"Get away!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Qianli quickly called out.

However, at this critical moment, Wu Wanli bravely emerged despite the suppressive fire and opened fire on the American officers with his anti-aircraft machine gun.

“Thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump…………”

The muffled sound of machine gun fire rang out again, and the bodies of the American officer and the soldier were instantly shattered in two by large-caliber bullets, their blood staining the snow red.

"Company commander, the American devils have calculated all their heavy firepower positions, and the artillery fire is ready!"

At this moment, Lei Gong shouted at Wu Qianli.

"fry!"

Wu Qianli said succinctly.

"dinner time!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Gong immediately waved his hand and shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers in the artillery platoon hurriedly loaded shells into the mortars, which had already been calibrated.

"Bang bang bang!"

A dull cannon shot rang out, and shells instantly soared into the sky.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

With deafening explosions, bursts of fire erupted at the location of the US military's heavy firepower.

Under the precise strikes of artillery fire, all the light and heavy machine gun positions set up by the US military were instantly destroyed.

"Does anyone know how to operate this thing?"

Wu Wanli shouted to those behind him.

"Isn't it just a modified version of Chiang Kai-shek's Chaffee light tank?"

"Several veteran comrades from the Seventh Steel Company fought in the War of Liberation!"

Mei Sheng understood Wu Wanli's meaning, threw out the American soldier's body, and jumped into the cockpit himself.

"I'll drive! You shoot, Company Commander!"

Seeing this, Yu Congrong, in order to save time, shouted and jumped into the armored cockpit.

"it is good!"

"Wanli, let's strike the American devils hard in the back!"

"Pinghe, you are now in command of the infantry. Lead your comrades to suppress the tanks and armored vehicles, and then coordinate the attack!"

"Lei Gong, bomb all the American troops in front of the armored vehicles. Make sure to crush some of them and try to get to their artillery regimental headquarters in one go!"

Wu Qianli touched the anti-aircraft machine gun and shouted loudly.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately agreed.

"150 meters ahead of the armored vehicle, advance barrage..."

"fire!"

Seeing that the artillery platoon had finished calibrating the firing parameters, Lei Gong immediately waved his hand and said.

"Boom bang bang..."

The mortar firing pins made a crisp sound, and countless shells pierced the sky, falling towards the direction of the retreating American troops with a tearing noise.

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

Continuous artillery fire erupted along the retreating American troops, and the rising flames instantly engulfed the rearguard, tearing their bodies apart with countless fragments.

"Shit!"

"With such firepower from the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, wouldn't it be suicide to have us cover their retreat?!"

"I quit!"

At this moment, one of the rearguard American soldiers cursed loudly and retreated directly to the rear.

His sentiments quickly spread, and the US covering forces soon withdrew completely.

However, the loss of cover meant that the US military had its entire back exposed.

Soon, the shelling ended, and before the American troops could even catch their breath, two armored vehicles emerged from the thick smoke and charged toward them.

"Thump thump thump thump thump thump thump..."

Wu Wanli and Wu Qianli operated the heavy machine guns, sweeping fiercely towards the densely packed central area of ​​the American troops.

Countless large-caliber bullets swept the American military formation in two.

The fire support platoon soldiers following near the tanks immediately provided additional firepower, accurately striking the American troops.

Meanwhile, several reconnaissance platoon soldiers in Pinghe were eyeing the American soldiers who were trying to turn around and blow up the tanks.

Seeing this, the American troops, who were completely unable to resist, lost all will to fight and quickly turned into a rout.

American artillerymen along the way followed the retreating army, but almost all of them were wiped out.

The Seventh Steel Company advanced triumphantly all the way to the command post of the US Army Artillery Regiment.

U.S. Army Artillery Regiment Headquarters

"Damn it! Isn't this a combined arms tactic?!"

"Someone tell me, why are American soldiers being chased like this?!"

U.S. Army Corps Commander Colonel Richie angrily slammed his binoculars to the ground and roared.

"Sir!"

"A large number of tanks and recoilless rifles were deployed to the front lines to defend against attacks by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army!"

"It's unbelievable that they took our last two armored vehicles so quickly!"

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff sighed and explained.

"You mean, even with a large number of heavy weapons and tanks concentrated on the front line, this small Chinese force still managed to break through?!"

Colonel Richie roared.

“Sir…”

"Now there are only two options: either hold your ground and wait for reinforcements, or retreat first."

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff ignored Richie's reprimand and instead calmly stated...

Do we have any spare vehicles?

Upon hearing this, Colonel Richie finally calmed down and asked.

"Of course, there are also three military vehicles and two jeeps parked behind them!"

The U.S. military chief of staff said.

"Listen, Chief of Staff, artillery positions are very important."

"I order you to stay behind and command the resistance. I will take only a squad of guards and attack other areas!"

Colonel Richie thought for a moment and then chose the third option.

"What?"

"Attack other places?" The US Chief of Staff stared dumbfounded at Richie, a thousand curses running through his mind.

"This place is now in your hands. May God bless you!"

After Colonel Richie finished speaking, he led a squad and climbed towards the jeep, leaving the US Chief of Staff bewildered in the wind.

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Outside the command post

"Brother, the rest of the American devils are holed up inside!"

Wu Wanli shouted.

"We're not attacking anymore!"

"Thunder God, blast me hard!"

"We're staying in the US artillery position now, so we don't need to worry about running out of ammunition!"

Looking at the buildings in the distance, Wu Qianli gave a grand order.

At some point, the Steel Seventh Company, with its powerful firepower, had adapted to this style of combat.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Steel Seventh Company possesses first-class firepower, tactics, and willpower.

They were already one of the most combat-effective small units in the Korean War!
"Yes!"

"The location of the American command post, three rapid shots, fire!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Gong waved his hand and roared.

"Whoosh—Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The shells roared toward the US command post.

In an instant, the outer US machine gun positions were covered, and even the wall of the US command post was blasted open with a large hole.

After a round of shelling ended, the thick smoke dissipated.

"Pap-ta-ta-ta-"

Weapons were being thrown out of the U.S. military command post, and a white flag was being raised at one of the windows.

The betrayed U.S. Army Chief of Staff led his men outside with their hands raised.

"We surrender!"

"I am responsible for the lives of my soldiers!"

The U.S. Chief of Staff walked toward the Steel Seventh Company with his hand raised and said.

Although the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company could not understand English, they understood from the situation that the American troops had surrendered and relaxed their guard.

However, at that moment, two jeeps circled around from behind and sped away.

Colonel Richie, in the jeep, roared angrily as the chief of staff led the surrender, urging the driver to go faster.

"Bro! It seems some big American fish has escaped!"

"Instructor, give chase!"

Wu Wanli looked into the distance and shouted loudly.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Mei Sheng immediately maneuvered the armored vehicle and chased after the American jeep.

Facing the jeep in the distance, Wu Wanli did not directly use a large-caliber machine gun to fire.

He raised his rifle, aimed it at the tires of the two American jeeps, and pulled the trigger hard.

"Bang! Bang!"

A crisp gunshot rang out, and the bullet flew out quickly, accurately hitting the tires of two US Army jeeps.

In an instant, the jeep lost its balance and shook violently as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer.

The U.S. soldier in the driver's seat gripped the steering wheel tightly, trying his best to control the vehicle's direction.

But the jeep seemed to be consciously resisting; its tires spun wildly, yet it could no longer move forward normally.

At this moment, another armored vehicle from the Seventh Steel Company followed up and surrounded the two jeeps from another direction.

Jeep
"Guys, let's surrender."

"To lose to a force like this is no injustice..."

Colonel Richie looked at the two self-propelled anti-aircraft guns that were aimed at him and said dejectedly.

Soon, Colonel Richie and the Chief of Staff were taken into custody together at the command post.

Inside the headquarters
"Reporting to the company commander, we have found a detailed map of the US military's defenses at Hagaru-ri!"

"They even have the coordinates of the airport runways and the locations of the parked aircraft!"

Mei Sheng said with a delighted expression.

"Pretty!"

"Immediately send a telegram to our superiors detailing our situation here, along with the contents of this defense map!"

"Also, interrogate these two big fish thoroughly and see if there's any other useful information!"

Wu Qianli was overjoyed.

"Yes!"

Mei Sheng sat down excitedly and sent a telegram to his superiors.

After doing all this, Wu Wanli and Yu Congrong also managed to teach Colonel Richie and the US Chief of Staff a lesson.

Upon seeing this, Mei Sheng walked directly to the two men, whose faces were bruised and swollen, and began to interrogate them.

"who are you?"

"What is the current situation at the airport and command center?"

"Are there any reinforcements coming?"

Mei Sheng looked at Richie and the chief of staff and interrogated them in English.

At that moment, the cold muzzle of a gun was pressed against their heads.

“Mr. China, I am Colonel Richie, the commander of this artillery regiment.”

"The command center is fine, but the airport has been subjected to a fierce attack."

"The troops supporting us were originally going to join another unit to support the airport first!"

"Damn it, they actually think that because the artillery positions are better defended than the airfield, they can delay providing support!"

As Richie was speaking, he immediately started cursing.

"Mr. China, the airport originally had a company of garrison troops and wounded soldiers, plus a total of six tanks and an infantry battalion of support!"

"Oh right! The Chinese troops attacking the airport numbered about a battalion!"

The US Chief of Staff, who was standing nearby, quickly answered.

"Shit! You traitor to America!"

Richie cursed, spitting as he spoke.

"Bitch! You ran away way faster than me!"

The U.S. Chief of Staff shoved Richie and yelled angrily.

"be honest!"

Wu Wanli pulled back the bolt of his gun and roared.

Upon seeing this, Richie and the U.S. Chief of Staff immediately became docile.

"Company commander, according to this intelligence, our brother units are having a very difficult time."

Mei Sheng said.

"Then what are we waiting for, Company Commander? Let's go provide support!"

Yu Congrong said anxiously.

"Report to the company commander! Some friendly troops from the airport have broken through and are coming to our location!"

At this moment, Pinghe walked in and reported.

Where are our comrades from friendly forces?

Wu Qianli's heart clenched, and he quickly asked.

"They're on their way to the command post."

Pinghe Road.

Soon, a wounded volunteer soldier was helped in.

"Quick, get the medicine and treat this comrade's wounds!"

Wu Qianli looked at the shocking wounds on the comrade's body and shouted loudly.

"No...don't waste time!"

"Two classes broke through, and I was the only one who made it out..."

"I'll give you the artillery coordinates. You need to blow up... the American devils' armored forces!"

The wounded soldier from the Chinese People's Volunteer Army held Wu Qianli's hand tightly and said...

"Bombarding US armored forces?"

"But blowing up those six tanks and the US infantry battalion will definitely cause friendly fire. What will happen to your people then?"

Upon hearing this, Mei Sheng immediately offered a reminder.

"Never mind...we don't have many people left..."

"If we don't blow it up now, the American armored vehicles will break through, and we'll be finished..."

After the wounded soldier finished speaking and gave his coordinates twice, he fainted.

"Gao Daxing, quickly take this comrade down for treatment!"

"Lei Gong, let the artillery platoon...fire!"

Wu Qianli felt a pang of pain in his heart. After hesitating for a moment, he finally gave the order.

"Brother, wait..."

"Bombing the American devils' armored forces first is the right thing to do!"

"But since we have the coordinate map, we can completely destroy the US military's runways, making it difficult for them to take off!"

"I have a plan that might allow me to seize a batch of advanced fighter jets for the new China's air force!"

Wu Wanli's heart stirred, and he said.

(End of this chapter)