mtl008 Chapter 159 The Unlucky Artillery Regiment
Chapter 159 The Unlucky Artillery Regiment
Four or five miles away from the back mountain of Huxu Town, Lu Daya personally led a dozen artillerymen and waited for orders.
Surrounding them are soldiers from the 301st Regiment who are providing protection.
As the order was passed to the artillery company, the artillerymen began to adjust the muzzles of their guns.
The artillerymen had already recorded the location of the Japanese after their recent artillery attack. Although they couldn't hit them in one go, at least they had their approximate location.
"Three rounds of rapid fire, evacuate immediately after completion."
"Hit if you can, hit. Even if you can't, you have to frighten these devils!"
Lu Daya ordered.
There are not many artillery shells. It would be great if we could destroy the Japanese artillery regiment, but if we can't, we have to restrict them.
The artillerymen were very nervous as it was the first time they used this large-caliber heavy artillery.
However, after hearing what the company commander said, everyone gradually calmed down and began to slowly adjust.
Lu Daya kept comparing the map and finally said.
"It should be the Chishan area. From a high vantage point, the Japs are quite good at finding positions."
Ji Hongru came over and asked, "How is it? Are you sure?"
Lu Daya laughed and said, "We don't have many grenades. Changfeng means that if we can hit the target, then we can hit it. If we can't, just use it to intimidate the Japanese."
There are only 20 grenades in total, it is impossible to use them all at once.
Just fire a few rounds to scare the Japanese, and it would be even better if we could destroy their artillery regiment.
"Okay, I've placed soldiers guarding every intersection and forest. It depends on how you fight."
Ji Hongru had no objection. He was just responsible for guarding the retreat.
On the battlefield, Zhao Ziqing and the other man started sniping again, and both of them were very fast.
In two minutes, he quickly emptied the magazine and then quickly changed positions.
The Japs had no time to react at all, and twenty of them died on the battlefield!
"Baga, these two annoying flies."
Akiyama Yoshitsugu's face flushed red, and he was obviously very angry.
At this moment, the Japanese signalman reported.
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, Colonel Mori Goroku has asked if they can launch an attack now that they have entered their designated position."
"Yo, there's good news from the Cavalry Regiment!" Akiyama Yoshiyuki nodded with satisfaction.
"Order Colonel Mori Goroku to attack immediately. Don't give the Chinese time to escape!"
In this operation, the Japanese had sufficient manpower and had no intention of dying on the front line.
The first is the 7th Infantry Regiment. They need to cross mountains and ridges to launch an attack from the side. The 9th Cavalry Regiment is responsible for flanking the rear. The 35th Infantry Regiment led by Yoshiyoshi Akiyama will attack head-on. This is their plan.
And now that the cavalry regiment has reached the designated position!
With the speed of the cavalry regiment, as long as they can quickly cut off the retreat route of Huxu Town and complete the most important point of the encirclement, these Chinese will basically have no way to escape.
He made good arrangements, but Gu Changfeng would naturally not sit idly by.
The rocket launcher platoon never showed up, and he had placed them not far from the back mountain.
If anything unexpected happens, they can immediately support the 301st Regiment. With the rocket launchers, they can buy enough time for them to escape.
The Katyusha rocket launchers were mainly used to defend against the 6th Division.
It can be said that he has almost no cards to use now, and it all depends on how the Japanese will attack.
whoosh…
Two howitzers flew over Hushu and headed straight for Chishan.
Then there were two more rounds, a total of 6 grenades fired towards the Japanese artillery regiment.
Boom...Boom...Boom!
The violent explosion made Akiyama Yoshiyuki dazed for a moment, and he muttered to himself: "Where did the Chinese get the heavy artillery?"
No one answered him.
The moment he was bombarded, Japanese Colonel Yokono's eyes turned red. He was standing at the highest point on the mountain and was lucky enough not to be injured.
However, more than a dozen of his artillerymen were blown away, and even two 105mm cannons were lost.
The subsequent bombardment almost broke his heart. The losses were huge, especially the chain reaction caused by the shells that hit him.
The soldiers around the position were cleared out and the artillery position was completely destroyed!
Colonel Yokono stood up with his whole body cold, his lips turned white instantly, and he stood blankly on the top of the mountain.
No one cared what he thought. After firing rapid shots, the artillerymen continued to evacuate under the escort of the soldiers of the 301st Regiment.
Lu Daya returned to the back mountain and began to prepare for the Katyusha rocket launcher firing.
In fact, the Japanese were careless. At a distance of more than 20 miles, they never expected that they would be bombarded.
What's more, I didn't expect that Gu Changfeng actually hid heavy artillery.
The most important thing was bad luck. A grenade hit the place where the Japanese piled up grenades.
The direct chain reaction caused the Japanese 9th Division to completely lose its artillery regiment!
"Bakayaro, Yokono is such an idiot."
Akiyama Yoshiyuki was stunned for a while before he reacted and started cursing.
He didn't think about whether there was another accident. That was almost impossible. How could there be an accident with such a loud explosion?
Akiyama Yoshiyoshi's greetings lasted for more than ten minutes, and he cursed almost all of Major Yokono's ancestors.
The importance of the artillery regiment is self-evident, but now they haven't even touched the walls of Jinling City and have been collectively destroyed!
How will the entire division face the next battle?
Akiyama Yoshiyuki was indeed furious and said with gritted teeth.
"Contact Lieutenant General Tani Hisao immediately and ask for their location. I want all these Chinese dead!"
His anger was understandable. Without the intervention of heavy artillery, their attack would be very difficult. There was precedent for this.
The commander of the 6th Division, Tani Hisao, had already arrived at Longdu Town and was leading his troops across the Jurong River.
After receiving the news from Akiyama Yoshihiro, his expression immediately became serious and he spoke slowly.
"The Chinese actually have heavy artillery, why hasn't any information been released?"
Upon hearing this, the operations staff officer, Colonel Asada, asked, "Division Commander, what do you mean by this?"
"The Chinese have heavy artillery. The entire artillery regiment of the 9th Division was destroyed. Now Yoshizumi-kun, the division commander, is in trouble."
Tani Hisao narrowed his eyes slightly and explained after a while.
Although the two sides belong to the same expeditionary force, there is still competition, not to mention that there are factions among them.
Although the two parties are cooperating at this time, there are some things that only he understands.
"Your Excellency the Division Commander, what about our artillery?" Colonel Asada Ya said with some hesitation.
"The artillery remains in Longdu Town and is not allowed to attack without orders."
Since the enemy has heavy artillery, Tani Hisao naturally would not joke about this. He would hide it if he could, which might have an unexpected effect.
"Hi!" Colonel Asada immediately bowed and agreed.
Tani Hisao watched his soldiers cross the river one after another. After a moment's thought, he instructed Colonel Asada, "Let the air warriors attack and find the Chinese heavy artillery for me."
As the commander of the 6th Division, he couldn't be scared by a few heavy artillery pieces. He still had many ways to deal with it.
Asada Ya continued to bow, and then went to arrange for the signalman to send a telegram.