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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 657 Stalemate

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    Chapter 657: Stalemate

    This night attack went surprisingly smoothly. When Ma Chaoyang led his troops to the high ground on both sides of the second line of defense, the hilltops that were originally lush with trees were blown into bare gentle slopes by the Japanese artillery fire.  Mud and gravel poured directly into his shoes. Ma Chaoyang was worried. If the soldier accidentally kicked off a stone, the sound was particularly clear at night and alerted the Japanese sentry. The whole plan would be ruined and the troops would be attacked by the Japanese army.  volley.  (_-< Registered members of Piaotian Literature recommend this work >-)

    There was no danger. Ma Chaoyang climbed the mountain and looked down the valley. Everything was in sight. There were countless tents in a row, filling the valley. The few sentries were lazily moving back and forth.  The bonfire was about to burn out, still emitting a dim red light, and there was a sound of snoring in the tent, which made people feel like they were entering a pigsty.

    Ma Zhaoyang waved his hand, and the more than 400 mortars he led were lined up. The gunners nervously calibrated the target. Ma Zhaoyang looked at the luminous watch. It only took more than forty minutes to set off from the base to the target.  The troops on the opposite side should also be in place, but there was no movement yet. He was secretly anxious. Suddenly, an unobtrusive little red dot appeared on the opposite hillside, shaking rapidly in a circle.

    Ma Chaoyang was overjoyed. These old guys were not slow in their movements. He ordered the correspondent to send back the signal, "All attention, fire five rounds quickly." He gave the order in a low voice. On the high ground on both wings, the guns were fired almost at the same time.  On both sides of the cliff, dazzling bolides rose. In just a few minutes, nearly five thousand mortar shells suddenly hit the heads of the sleeping Japanese soldiers. This was the flagship product of the Huangyadong Arsenal, and its power was as high as  Comparable to a 75mm caliber mountain artillery shell.

    There was a fire in the valley at that time. Countless half-naked figures were running wildly in the flames of the explosion. The tents were overturned and set on fire. Nearly 5,000 shells landed in the small valley, almost covering the entire valley.  Entering the Japanese camp, the dense Japanese soldiers had no time to escape in their sleep. The lethality can be imagined. Many Japanese soldiers went to see their Amaterasu in their sleep.

    Ma Chaoyang looked at his watch. It was exactly six minutes. He licked his lips and gave the order to retreat. It was like a rapid rain, coming and going suddenly. By the time he realized what was going on, he was already soaked through.  The second line of defense in Huangyadong was stationed by the 20th Brigade of the 11th Division of the Kwantung Army's Southward Regiment. At this moment, the Japanese division commander felt as if he had been hit by a heavy rain. His heart was cold. Everything happened so suddenly.

    By the time the Japanese division commander came back, the entire camp had been plunged into a sea of ??fire. Fortunately, only the camp of the 20th brigade was suddenly bombarded. He immediately commanded the troops to fight back, using light and heavy machine guns and various artillery pieces to rain down  Bullets and artillery shells poured onto the high ground on both sides. The fighting lasted for thirty minutes. The large group of Japanese soldiers rushed up to the high ground with shouts. Except for new craters everywhere, there was not even a soul. Strangely, there were no Japanese cannons.  Fire.

    When the Japanese army fired wildly at the high ground on both wings, the troops participating in the attack had already withdrawn one kilometer away. The sound of indiscriminate gunfire seemed to send them off. Ma Chaoyang looked at his watch. From the beginning of the attack to the time the Japs counterattacked, it was enough.  It took thirty-two minutes. The chief of staff overestimated the little devil's individual quality and reaction speed. If he had brought a few more artillery shells, the storage would be more enjoyable. Ma Chaoyang did not fire a few more artillery shells for the troops.  , and was very upset, and my heart was full of regrets.

    The entire valley became a huge rescue field. Wounded Japanese soldiers missing arms and legs and covered in blood were crying and wailing on the ground. Shocked Japanese soldiers were running everywhere. Under the scolding of the commander, they began to clean up the scene.  After treating the wounded soldiers and collecting the corpses, the Japanese division commander drew out his command knife and whirled around furiously. He wanted to kill someone, but who could he kill?  The Japanese division commander, who couldn't even find someone to vent to, was so depressed that he almost vomited blood, and his face was as ugly as a dead fish.

    At daybreak, the losses were calculated. Major General Nakajima, commander of the 20th Brigade, was killed in action. His Ninth Regiment was in the key area of ??the Chinese army's sneak attack, so most of the shells were suffered by the unlucky Ninth Regiment.  , the casualties of the entire regiment exceeded 95%, and the total casualties exceeded more than 4,000 people. The designation of the Ninth Regiment can be cancelled.

    Especially the commander of the 20th Brigade, His Excellency Nakajima. His tent was directly hit by several artillery shells, and he could not even bury the body of the Major General. The soldiers tried their best and only found the sword that had been broken into two parts, and  A lapel patch with a gold star on it, and the rest returned to dust.

    The Japanese division commander looked at the casualty and loss figures in his hands. His heart tightened and his hands trembled slightly. The shelling in less than ten minutes actually caused such heavy losses. Major General Nakajima was killed, and more than 4,000 Imperial Army soldiers were killed.  Damn it, the other side didn't even leave a single wounded person. What kind of army is this? It's as scary as a devil.

    NoThere was no concealment at all. How could the commander wait for the result? The Japanese division commander didn't even find a scapegoat. The brigade commander Nakajima Tamama who was directly responsible was shattered. Upon closer inspection, he was even more responsible.  The chief of staff had reminded him last night that the troops should not be too concentrated for camping. A large number of security troops should be deployed on the highlands on both sides. However, the chief of staff's words were scorned by him.

    The generals of the North China Expeditionary Force are all cowards. After two devastating shellings in succession, the Chinese troops still dare to come out at night?  It was too late for them to escape. The Chinese troops who dared to attack the Kwantung Army had not yet appeared. They were sarcastic and sarcastic, making the chief of staff of the 11th Division blush and feel uncomfortable.

    He was transferred from the former North China Expeditionary Force after the Kwantung Army entered the country. He had just arrived, and he could not get along with the division commander. His original unit suffered a lot from the ** division, and he was still frightened, but there was no division.  Your Excellency, your arrogance is unparalleled. You can't say more than a few words. I've said what I need to say. I hope everything goes well tonight. However, I still feel unsafe. I simply use the excuse to check the baggage troops and run away from the coffin.  of the canyon.

    Not even a hair was touched. Looking at the dejected and defeated boss, looking at the corpses everywhere and the messy camp, the awe for the Kwantung Army troops suddenly decreased a lot. For having soldiers  For the 11th Division, which has more than 30,000 men, it has suffered more than 4,000 casualties, which are only minor injuries, not to mention injuries to muscles and bones. But this breath is really hard to swallow, and there is no power to fight back at all. For Su Su  For the prestigious Kwantung Army, this was a great shame and humiliation.

    Thinking of Commander Okamura Neiji's dazzling triangular eyes, elusive character, and ruthless methods, the Japanese division commander felt a sudden tremor in his heart. He had no choice but to bite the bullet, and with the mood of going to the execution ground, he summoned the chief of staff.  We went to see Okamura Neiji together. As expected, after reading the casualty report, the commander's cold eyes stared at him coldly. The Japanese division commander felt like two cold, slippery snakes swimming around.  Walk the whole body.

    Okamura Neiji resisted the urge to chop off this idiot's head. After all, he was the commander of the Lieutenant General's division. Okamura Neiji already knew everything about what happened. He suppressed the anger in his heart and announced an order. The tenth  The commander of the First Division was dismissed from his post for investigation, and the chief of staff of the division took over as division commander. Two military policemen came over, unceremoniously took off the division commander's ribbon, held his gun diagonally across his body, and escorted him out.

    Ma Chaoyang and the others, who had taken advantage, successfully withdrew to the core position. Listening to the burst of gunfire behind them, Ma Chaoyang felt so happy. The soldiers around him were talking excitedly about the battle just now. There were a few smart guys.  The soldiers showed off to their companions: "Did you see that all ten grenades on my body are gone? While I was free, I gave them to the little devil." Many soldiers slapped their thighs, regretting that they were so stupid.  Thinking about the cannonballs, why should I carry the grenades on my back? It would be nice to give them all to the little Japs.

    The joyful mood of the soldiers made Ma Chaoyang feel much relieved. With the sound of the first cannon, it was as if a window had been opened in his heart. The heavy emotions caused by the loss of the first regiment followed the cannonballs and flew out in the shadows.  , Chief of Staff Chang Feng, was waiting eagerly. He shook hands with every soldier participating in the battle, conveying each other's joy.

    Chang Feng looked at every hazy smiling face in the dark night, and no one was injured. This was the first victory under the heavy siege of the Japanese army. With these soldiers, Huangya Cave would never fall into the hands of the Japanese army.  Chang Feng firmly believed this. This was just the beginning. He immediately held a meeting. The little devil suffered a big loss and would definitely take revenge tomorrow.

    Everyone agreed that Chang Feng made new arrangements for defense. Each firepower point was equipped with twenty-five soldiers, including three snipers, who were dedicated to knocking out Japanese commanders. They were equipped with light and heavy machine guns and rifles, a large number of grenades and  **, pay attention to the firepower coordination between each firepower point. In addition, several major firepower points are equipped with two anti-tank guns to deal with armored vehicles that the Japanese army may use.

    When the Japanese army was shelling, pay attention to protect yourself, and hit the little Japanese infantry. There was only one requirement, don't be stingy with ammunition, use grenades and muskets, and exploded a sea of ????fire on the Japanese attack route. The morning light appeared on the horizon. The meeting was not over yet.  The Japanese heavy artillery started roaring, a full three hours earlier than yesterday's bombardment. It seems that Okamura Neji, an old devil, was hurt from being beaten last night. As soon as he could see the target, he couldn't wait to take action. Today  The bombardment will be more fierce.

    Okamura Neiji was indeed angry. The Japanese division troops, which suffered heavy casualties and lost two lines of defense, still dared to fight to the death. He ordered the heavy artillery to bombard all targets in sight, destroying everything in Huangyadong.  They were all blown to pieces. Two hours after the bombardment, before the smoke cleared, a large group of Japanese soldiers rushed up, howling and swarming.

    The bayonet flashed with a cold white light in the dim light of dawn, and the man who was filled with rage from the attack last nightThe Japanese soldiers, stepping on the soil that was still hot on their feet, rushed across the valley like yellow water until they reached the front of the third line of defense. There was no gunshot fired back. The Japanese soldiers became excited and accelerated their charge.

    (To be continued)
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