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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 654 Okamura Nejichu succeeds

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    Chapter 654: Okamura Neji succeeds at first

    Huangyadong garrison commander Chang Feng was awakened by a huge explosion in his sleep. When he didn't understand what happened, a combat staff officer reported what happened. The panic in his tone made Chang Feng very dissatisfied. This  The staff officer is also an old man in the staff office. He has experienced countless big scenes and has done face-to-face encounters with little Japs. Logically speaking, he is not a timid person. It was just the Japanese shelling that made him panic. Why?  Already?

    Seeing the dissatisfaction of the Chief of Staff, the staff officer was also ashamed of his gaffe just now, and quickly explained: "Chief of Staff, the firepower of the Japanese artillery fire this time was extremely fierce. I observed in the headquarters that all the forward positions were destroyed.  Shrouded in thick smoke, it was impossible to see the situation clearly, and even the headquarters was hit by several shells, and three or four of us were injured. "

    Only then did Chang Feng notice that there was a large gash on the staff officer's arm, which was dripping with blood and stained his sleeves red. He was shocked. His headquarters was located on the commanding heights of Huangyadong, half of which was supported by the ground.  Half of the original terrain was made of poured reinforced concrete. It was so strong that it was no problem to directly bombard it with artillery. How could the Japanese artillery shells be blown away?

    Feeling the seriousness of the situation, he immediately came to the backup headquarters. Through the telescope, he arrived at the forward position a few kilometers away, shrouded in smoke, a ball of fire, a huge smoke column, and then a sound that made his heart beat violently.  There was a loud noise, waves of numbness under the feet, the entire mountain peak was shaking, and the huge echo wandered back and forth in the valley, making people feel depressed.

    Next to all the telephones, there was a staff officer shouting desperately. Only their lips could be seen trembling, and their voices could not be heard at all. All the radio stations were turned on. Chang Feng dropped the telescope angrily. The Japanese army had just begun to attack.  , all forward positions lost contact. Could it be that the first line of defenses was occupied by the Japanese army? What kind of battle was this?  He was killed by the little devil before he could fight back?

    Chang Feng waited anxiously, and couldn't bear it any longer. He leaned out of the lookout, and was hit by a strong force. His chest felt like a huge hammer hit him, and he fell back on his back. The guards behind him were frightened.  , hurriedly rushed over, Chang Feng patted the dirt on his body, spit hard, turned over and stood up, pushed away the guard who was helping him, and shouted: "Hurry up and contact me, I want to see the little one."  What tricks did the devils use? "

    Being knocked to the ground by the shock wave, Chang Feng instinctively felt that this time the bombardment of the Japs was unusual. The sound of explosions was so depressing that it almost made people vomit blood. Everyone could not hear what the commander-in-chief said at all.  However, seeing his face, I knew what I should do.

    The radio finally contacted the commander of the 1st Regiment of the 2nd Brigade of the ** on the first line of defense. This was the first report about the forward position. At this time, it was reported that the Japanese army had started shelling. Thirty minutes had passed. For the veteran troops of the **  For Chang Feng, the battle-hardened division chief of staff of the Second Brigade, this was an unprecedented situation. This meant that within thirty minutes of the Japanese attack, Chang Feng, as the supreme commander of Huangyadong, had no idea about the situation at the front.  Didn't know anything, was fooled by the Japanese army, or was he panicked?  Chang Feng felt his heart was filled with tightness.

    "Reporting to the Chief of Staff, at 6:30 this morning, the Japanese army launched a violent shelling on the forward position of our first regiment. In this shelling, the Japanese army used unprecedented large-caliber artillery. The explosive power and destructive power of the shells  Astonishingly, as of now, less than one-tenth of the defensive firepower points of our regiment can be contacted. Most of the bunkers and bunkers have been blown down. The underground communication trenches have been blown up. The Japanese artillery bombardment continues. Qing Chief of Staff  Instruct our regiment¡¯s next move.¡±

    Chang Feng was moved, and then shocked. The First Regiment of the ** Second Brigade was a fully-staffed field regiment with more than 3,600 soldiers. Chang Feng inspected the defensive positions of the First Regiment and found that the entire regiment's troops were dispersed among the Second Regiment.  There are more than a hundred bunkers and bunkers, and the firepower points are connected by secret passages made of reinforced concrete. They can support each other and transport supplies and ammunition. Indestructibility is absolutely achievable.

    The Japanese army lost more than 3,000 people in just over 30 minutes of shelling. The first regiment was almost wiped out. This was still in a solid permanent fortification. Chang Feng didn't believe it even if he was killed. He ordered the commander of the first regiment,  Immediately contact the soldiers in each firepower point, count the casualties and firepower point losses, and then report immediately. After the Japanese bombardment stopped, the regiment immediately abandoned the first-line position and retreated to the second line of defense.

    The commander of a regiment who received the order from Chief of Staff Chang Feng burst into tears. This battle was fought in vain. Before even seeing the face of the little devil, the army lost thousands of people. The military power was completely lost. He  Commander, how can I explain to brigade commander Ma Chaoyang? I'm sorry for the old brigade commander Su Jingfeng who sacrificed his life for the country. The regiment's flag has fallen, and he is not ready to live. I still have three to four hundred people in my hands, and the little devils.  No matter how hard we try, even if there is only one person left, the whole group will not let the little devil set foot on the battlefield.

    He gave ChangFeng replied to the telegram, saying that the 1st Regiment of the **3rd Brigade still had fighting capacity. He asked the Chief of Staff for approval. The 1st Regiment continued to hold on to its original position and vowed to live and die with the position. Even if the battle was fought to the last man, it would never give up the position. Chang Feng was strong.  Angrily, "Execute the order, you must withdraw immediately, otherwise I will shoot you for disobeying military orders." Chang Feng was really anxious, and he used foul language that he had never heard before. He knew that this order would have a negative impact on the veteran military commander.  What does it mean to be the first team?

    When issuing the order, I hesitated. Giving up the position without fighting would be a great shame for a unit with a glorious record. I have also led troops and participated in many fierce battles, and fully understand the commands at all levels.  The officers and soldiers were in a good mood, but the current situation was very unfavorable. The Japanese artillery bombardment was unexpectedly vicious. The bunkers and bunkers that could withstand heavy aviation bombs turned out to be as if they were made of paper.  Torn apart, if a regiment continues to hold on to a line of defense, it is not only meaningless, but the entire regiment may die under Japanese artillery fire.

    When Chang Feng issued the order, Army Major General Ma Chaoyang, commander of the Second Brigade of the Communist Party of China, also rushed to the backup headquarters. He knew earlier than Chang Feng that his first regiment had been fiercely bombarded by the Japanese army, but he could not be contacted.  , his eyes were burning with anxiety, and he hurried to the headquarters to inquire about the news. When he got there, he saw that the headquarters was in a mess, with lingering smoke still coming out. A big hole was blown out of the joint between the concrete and the rock, and the concrete and rock were shattered.  Chunks flew all over the ground. He was shocked. What kind of weapons did the little devil use to destroy such a strong hiding place?

    Surprised, he was worried about the safety of Chief of Staff Chang Feng, and hurried to the backup headquarters. As soon as he entered the door, he heard the Chief of Staff giving an order to retreat to a regiment. As their brigade commander, Ma Chaoyang certainly did not want to  The fist troops withdrew from their positions before engaging the Japs. The ** Second Brigade did not have the habit of abandoning its positions. The illustrious reputation played by the old brigade commander Su Jingfeng could not be lost, let alone ruined in his own hands.

    As a senior commander of the ** division, his reason told him that the chief of staff's order was correct. The destructive power of the Japanese artillery bombardment was so huge that it exceeded everyone's expectations. Reinforced concrete bunkers and fortifications could not protect the soldiers.  If a regiment insists on its original position, the entire army will be annihilated. Retreating is a wise choice.

    Emotions and reason were entangled together. Ma Chaoyang felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. His face was livid. Chang Feng saw him and shook his hand tightly. Feeling the fluctuations of Ma Chaoyang's inner emotions, Chang Feng said calmly: "  Brigadier Ma, you came just in time. I just ordered a regiment to withdraw. The Japanese artillery fire is strange. Let's avoid its sharp edge first."

    Ma Chaoyang just nodded silently. If he had given the order himself, could he be so calm as the chief of staff?  He secretly asked himself, the command headquarters fell into unbearable silence. The Japanese shelling continued, but it should have extended to the second direction, and the explosions became louder and louder. The entire command headquarters seemed to be constantly being bombarded.  It feels like a heavy blow, with some shaking.

    The situation report of the regiment came up. Looking at the series of numbers on the telegram, Chang Feng and Ma Chaoyang took a deep breath. The Japanese army's shelling for more than 30 minutes covered a radius of only four kilometers. In an area as big as a palm, ** the third  The First Brigade and Regiment actually lost more than 2,100 people killed and more than 1,300 wounded. More than 90% of the bunkers and firepower points were blown up.

    It can be said that before the battle with the Japanese infantry, the most capable regiment of the **3rd Brigade has been crippled and lost its combat effectiveness. What the hell kind of battle is this?  The Third Brigade has never suffered such a big loss. Even in the Taihang Mountains, when the division commander and the Yamaguchi Japs were dealing with hundreds of thousands of troops, they often took advantage. Ma Chaoyang felt helpless in his heart, and words could not explain it.  Tell him, he gnashes his teeth with hatred.

    The content of the telegram surprised him even more. Most of the soldiers who died in the battle were killed when the bunkers were destroyed by artillery shells. Many of the bunkers and bunkers were not damaged, but the soldiers hidden inside were shocked to death.  The soldiers who went to contact them found that the fallen comrades had no bullet wounds on their bodies and were as peaceful as if they were sleeping. The blood flowing out of the corners of their mouths and ear holes had solidified.

    Chang Feng's order was completely correct. As long as the Japanese army continued the bombardment, not a single person from the first regiment would be left. Being able to hold the position of chief of staff of the ** division was superhuman. The battle had just begun, and Chang Feng had already eaten it.  Chang Feng suffered a huge loss and led two brigades to defeat two divisions of Japan's Shanghai Expeditionary Army Matsui Iwane on the Songhu battlefield. The corpses were strewn across the fields. How could Chang Feng be able to swallow this sigh of relief? Regarding the defeat and losses in today's battle, he  Without any concealment, he reported the truth to the division commander Tang Qiuli.

    Chang Feng was helpless against the Japanese army's astonishingly destructive artillery. However, Okamura Neji, who was on the commanding heights outside Huangya Cave, smiled with satisfaction, like an old fox, and like a hungry wolf that had tasted blood. Today  He had a panoramic view of the effects of the shelling. To be honest, the results were better than he expected. The Chinese army's bunkers,One after another, he flew into the sky, and his inner excitement became more and more exciting. The conversation with General Nanjiro, the commander of the Kwantung Army, came to mind again.

    (To be continued)
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