Anti-Japanese War: Developing on my own, I brought back a US-equipped division

Xing Zhiguo had never been in such close contact with a fighter plane, so naturally he couldn't wait to go forward and touch the P51 Mustang fighter.

Seeing the P51 Mustang fighter, Li Yunlong and Xing Zhiguo were both very excited.

Seeing how excited the two were, Su Zheng ignored them and headed directly to the front line of Ping'an County. ...

The P51 Mustang fighter was a reserve combat aircraft.

According to Su Zheng's budget, the Japanese army will definitely dispatch fighter jets and bombers to assist in the defense of Ping'an County.

During the Battle of Ping'an County, the independent battalion's anti-aircraft firepower was very weak.

Unlike the Xinzhongcun base, which has various heavy machine gun fire points and an anti-aircraft fire network.

Therefore, Su Zheng must use this P51 Mustang fighter to kill as many Japanese fighter planes as possible and give full play to the advantage of air power.

Outside Ping'an County.

Independent battalion temporary command post.

The main military cadres of the independent battalion, including Liu Dazhuang, Zhou Weiguo, Lei Zifeng, Zhao Donghai, Li Deming, Yang Zhihua, Sun Desheng, Xu Yang, Li Dabenshi, Liang Fei, Duan Peng, Chen Zhengguo, Xu Yihang, Xiao Ya and Shangguan Yufei, were all gathered in the temporary command center.

Su Zheng looked at everyone present and said, "After the tentative attack this afternoon, what do you think of the Second Division of the Kwantung Army?"

Zhou Weiguo spoke first: "Captain, the Second Division is indeed quite capable. They saw through our feint attack, so they never deployed artillery and armored tank units. It's obvious that they came prepared."

"On the other hand, their equipment, combat effectiveness, marksmanship, deployment of troops, etc. are all very good. We have to admit this!"

The Second Division deployed defensive positions and lines in an alternating and stepped manner outside the city of Ping'an County, which could block the enemy at every level and was indeed a good tactic.

Lei Zifeng: "As the elite of the Kwantung Army, the Second Division is fighting in our North China region. I guess they won't be able to adapt to the climate, weather, etc. If the battle lasts for a long time, they won't be able to bear it!"

"But we don't have much time left. We have to take over Ping'an County as soon as possible!"

Yang Zhihua: "We are still searching for the Japanese artillery positions, but we have not found anything yet."

Xu Yang: "Captain, how about we use our infantry and tanks to work together to break through the Japanese's defensive positions and see what the situation is!"

Sun Desheng: "How about letting me try my Cavalry 3.0?"

Zhao Donghai: "Captain, I think our offensive force is not strong enough. We should concentrate our forces to attack. Let our elite company charge forward to ensure that we can capture the first line of defense of the Second Division."

The defensive positions of the Second Division were arranged in a stepped manner.

There are two lines of defense.

Everyone started to analyze the Second Division.

The offensive operation that lasted for the whole afternoon was not in vain. It was mainly an exploratory attack to understand the strength of the Second Division.

Now I still have some gains.

After listening to everyone's analysis, Su Zheng nodded and said, "You are all right!"

"Since we need to break through the Japanese army's second line of defense as soon as possible, we will organize a large-scale attack tomorrow to see if we can capture the Second Division's combat line of defense in one go!"

This time, the independent battalion is going to use a big move.

Su Zheng wanted to let the Second Division see how powerful the Independent Battalion was!

The 2nd Division was the elite ace unit of the Kwantung Army, and the Independent Battalion was the ace unit of the Eighth Route Army.

This is the showdown between the Japanese Army and the Eighth Route Army's ace troops...

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Chapter 414: The Earth-shaking Changes of the Independent Battalion! A Head-on Artillery Battle! (More Updates, Please Subscribe)

After a day of exploratory attacks, Su Zheng no longer engaged in small-scale battles with the Second Division.

It has been decided to launch a large-scale offensive tomorrow.

Su Zheng laid out the Second Division's defensive line deployment map and began to deploy combat missions: "Tomorrow morning at six o'clock, the artillery company will launch an artillery attack. Don't save your shells. Go and deal with the Japs first!"

"At the same time, the artillery company must pay attention to the attack of the Japanese artillery. We must find a way to destroy the Japanese artillery positions. This will make it easier for us to kill the Second Division!"

Yang Zhihua nodded and said, "Okay, Captain, I understand!"

Su Zheng continued, "As for the infantry, the first round of attack tomorrow will be carried out by the first and second companies. Push forward and destroy as many of the Japanese defensive forces as possible!"

"The Elite Company and the Third Company serve as reserve forces, waiting for my order to attack!"

"Cavalry Company, your attack is also waiting for my order. When I think the time is right, I will let you launch an attack!"

Zhou Weiguo, Lei Zifeng, Liu Dazhuang, Zhao Donghai and others all responded loudly: "Yes!"

Su Zheng looked at Xu Yang and Li Dabenshi again and said, "Xu Yang, Li Dabenshi, don't move your tank troops yet. Now is not the time for you to attack. Wait for my order!"

Xu Yang and Li Dabenshi nodded and said, "Yes!"

After a pause, Su Zheng continued, "De Ming, your Sichuan Army Company will have to work harder tonight. Continue to attack the main positions of the Second Division in platoons and units, so that they will be exhausted and paralyzed!"

Li Deming: “Understood!”

Su Zheng looked around at everyone present and said, "Ghost Team, continue to search for the Japanese commander and the heavy firepower point. The Dragon Soul Special Forces, the Special Agent Company, and the troops directly under the battalion headquarters are waiting for my orders!"

"The reconnaissance company continues to monitor the Kwantung Army's Second Division!"

Duan Peng, Xu Yihang, Chen Zhengguo, Liang Fei and others all responded: "Yes!"

Su Zheng said in a clear voice: "Remember, tomorrow we must take down the first line of defense of the Second Division! Show the mighty morale of our independent battalion!"

Everyone present responded loudly: "Yes!"

Afterwards, each battalion and unit went down to prepare for battle.

bang bang bang...

clap clap clap...

chug chu...

at the same time.

That night until around five in the morning, Li Deming's Sichuan Army companies continued to launch harassing attacks in batches on the Second Division's first line of defense.

The total strength of the Sichuan Army company was more than 40 people. Li Deming divided the entire face into combat attack teams of people each. They continuously attacked the defensive positions of the Second Division every hour, half an hour, or even minutes.

Except the timing of the attack is uncertain.

The scale of the attack is also uncertain.

Sometimes an attacking force of about 400 men would launch an attack.

Sometimes, two attacking forces, which is more than 800 people, launch an attack.

Sometimes even an entire company of Sichuan Army soldiers launched an attack.

When the Japanese soldiers in the defensive positions saw the independent battalion soldiers launching an attack, they all opened fire to stop them.

bang bang bang...

clap clap clap...

However, after encountering strong firepower resistance, the attacking independent battalion soldiers retreated directly.

so repeatedly.

This made the Japanese very angry.

But there is no way.

As a result, bursts of gunfire were heard outside the entire Ping'an County.

Because it was a harassment attack, we basically rushed forward and fired a few shots, and then retreated quickly if we encountered fierce resistance.

so repeatedly.

Su Zheng ordered the Sichuan Army to continuously harass the defensive positions of the Second Division at night, mainly for two purposes.

First, of course, it was to prevent the Japanese and puppet troops in the position from resting.

The 2nd Division was an elite Type A division of the Japanese Army.

The independent battalion’s combat purpose is naturally clear.

Therefore, they would definitely not leave too many soldiers in the position and arrange for other Japanese soldiers to rest.

However, the purpose of such harassment is to make the Japanese soldiers unable to sleep well.

After all, they didn't know when the independent battalion would be sent back to launch a real attack, rather than a harassing attack.

This is to tire out the Japanese.

The second purpose is to prepare for the big attack in the morning.

After continuous harassing attacks, this will effectively paralyze the Japanese in the position.

After the independent battalion launches the general offensive, the Japanese in the defensive positions may launch a harassing attack.

If you are lucky, you may be able to take the first direction without much effort.

time flies.

morning.

The sky is gray and bright

Slightly cool.

Five forty.

The Sichuan Army Company's last harassing attack ended.

After a whole night of offensive fighting, the soldiers of the Sichuan Army Company were very tired, so they went down to rest.

At the same time, the other main forces of the independent battalion had rested for a night, and every soldier was in high spirits, ready to go and ready for battle.

At this time, Su Zheng had already arrived at the attack position and was observing the situation of the defensive position of the Japanese Second Division with a telescope.

After observing for a while, Su Zheng put down the telescope and checked the time. There were only ten minutes left until six in the morning. He then said, "Pass the order down. All companies and platoons should prepare for battle and launch an attack on the Second Division according to the established plan!"

"Yes!"

The messenger went down quickly to convey the order.

An artillery battery has a row of artillery positions.

All artillery units are preparing as quickly as possible.

time flies!

It’s six o’clock, here we are!

The platoon leader of the artillery company looked at the time, then issued a clear combat order.

"Enemy position 450!"

"Right 002!"

"High and low down four!"

"Reload!"

"One round, set up, fire!"

Following the order from the platoon leader, the artillery company, with a total of 50 artillery pieces including various types of artillery, howitzers, mountain cannons and mortars, continuously launched a fierce bombardment attack on the first position of the Japanese army.

dong dong dong...

swish swish...  

Shells flew out of the barrels quickly, dragging long tails and flames, and smashed into the first line of defense of the Second Division.

Rumble...

Boom boom boom...

Rumble…

In an instant, the entire Japanese defensive position was filled with flames and smoke.

The explosion produced a strong shock wave and air wave, which continuously destroyed the fortifications and bunkers of the Japanese defensive positions, while also continuously killing the Japanese devils.

The fire suddenly appeared!

Shrapnel is flying!