Chapter 461 The attacking force is pressed forward
Through constant artillery pressure and intentionally taking advantage of some sweetness, Hu Biao finally pulled out the heavy artillery of the Japanese in the town. Seeing that the Japanese army was finally willing to use the remaining heavy artillery, Hu Biao, who lost several heavy artillery, was not angry but happy.
Even the Japanese know how to hide their hands, how could Hu Biao not understand it? Whether it is heavy artillery or mountain artillery, Hu Biao divides it into two units. Even if one unit is destroyed, the remaining artillery can still launch a counterattack.
Although some people are worried about the safety of the members of the first team of heavy artillery, this is the case in war, and it is difficult to achieve both. If the Japanese want to expose their trump card and don’t make any sweet things, how could the Japanese be fooled easily?
The combat troops who were responsible for feint attacks were also found to be very exciting when they watched the artillery battles between the town and the town. The officers and soldiers who gathered on standby in the 51st Army were even attracted by the exciting artillery battle.
Every time they see the artillery of the task force counterattack, they can't help but feel happy secretly. Every time they see the little Japanese in the town counterattack, they will secretly worry. Even if the task force is a friendly army, they still hope that the friendly army will win.
Compared to ordinary soldiers, the task force wanted to destroy all the Japanese artillery positions. The commanders of the 51st Army who were ordered to assist said with envy: "It's hard to believe that they actually have so many artillery!"
"Yes! If we can kill the Japanese artillery first, we will save a lot of worries when we attack next!"
"By the way! I heard from the military throne that after this battle, we can also form an artillery regiment, is that true?"
"Who knows! However, on the way I came, I saw the guys from the guard regiment seemingly transporting some artillery. However, those artillery were all Japanese infantry artillery and mortars, and there were no such artillery."
For many combat commanders, they undoubtedly like artillery. As the god of war, artillery is not unreasonable. Compared with small-caliber artillery with short range, they prefer large-caliber, ultra-long-range heavy artillery.
In the past, when they engaged in offensive and defensive battles with the Japanese, they were not worried about the Japanese's attack. What really worried them was the artillery troops equipped by the Japanese. Every time the troops collapsed, most of them were due to the Japanese's artillery.
What made them most helpless was that when playing chess with the Japanese, they had to be bombarded, but they had no ability to fight back. Even if the officers and soldiers under them had the courage to fight, they could still not resist the bombardment of shells!
Seeing that the Japanese in the town had heavy artillery positions, the officers watching the battle immediately said nervously: "It's trouble now! Unexpectedly, the Japanese were so insidious that they still had a heavy artillery unit hidden. Without heavy artillery, this battle is difficult to fight!"
"Don't rush to draw conclusions! You have watched the previous artillery battle, and I think there should be a chance!"
Just when all the attacking troops were worried and defensive to the Japanese army were glad and happy, the second heavy artillery team, which had been on standby for a long time, also received the order of firing from Hu Biao. The eight heavy artillery on the position had already targeted the heavy artillery positions of the Japanese in the town.
As the commander waved the red flag in his hand, the artillery that had already stuffed the shells into the barrel of the artillery, then pulled the bolts heavily. When the shells flew out of the barrel, countless dust and smoke were instantly aroused on the position where the eight heavy artillery were located.
"Recharge! Get ready and put it!"
After firing the first shell, the artillery, whose ears were temporarily lost, had no time to think about anything. He pulled the bolt and continued to stuff a heavy shell into the bolt, then closed the bolt and then pulled the bolt.
When the Japanese were happy, they saw the dazzling firelight coming from the destroyed heavy artillery position not far from the town. Many Japanese officers suddenly became nervous and said, "Baga! This is impossible! Why did the Chinese Army have so many heavy artillery!"
In the eyes of the Japanese, their heavy artillery troops had destroyed the heavy artillery outside the city. Unexpectedly, the offensive troops outside the city also hid their hands and actually arranged two heavy artillery positions, which was indeed beyond their expectations.
Unfortunately, no matter how upset it is, it will be useless. When the Second Heavy Artillery Team began to counterattack, the heavy artillery position temporarily built by the Japanese was instantly caught in a violent explosion. Even the Japanese around were scattered by the explosion.
Compared to the task force outside the city who builds positions, they will dig anti-aircraft pits next to them. Once they encounter a counterattack, they will jump into the anti-aircraft pit as soon as possible to avoid fatal artillery fire. As long as they are not too unlucky, most of them will survive.
On the other hand, the Japanese who built artillery positions in the town did not dig such anti-aircraft pits. When the shells fell, they could only lie on the ground honestly, praying that the shells would not fall beside them.
When the Japanese were about to get up and flee during the artillery gap, they would find that the shock wave of the shells would form a circle of huge lethality in succession. After all, there were very few Japanese artillery soldiers who could escape successfully.
Hu Biao, who was watching the battle outside the town, occasionally heard the explosions from the town and the flames soaring into the sky, and said with satisfaction: "Not bad! As expected, we shot into the town and detonated the shells on the Japanese positions!"
Generally speaking, artillery will not place too many shells on the artillery position. Often, a box of shells is placed, and the rest of the shells are placed next to the position. This can also reduce the direct detonation of the artillery's shells when the artillery position is counterattacked.
Unfortunately, this heavy artillery position was temporarily built by the Japanese army. The heavy artillery position that previously acted as bait did not store too many shells. More shells will be transferred to this last counterattack position, and the stacking distance is not far.
Now these shells are being exploded, and the lethality caused is doubled. Many Japanese soldiers were obviously not hit by shrapnel, but were shocked to death by the powerful explosion shock wave. It can be seen that the power of heavy artillery is indeed not comparable to that of mountain artillery.
After the five rounds of artillery bombardment, Hu Biao quickly said: "Order the heavy artillery and mountain artillery troops to start free artillery bombardment. Since there are no people in the town, there is no need to worry about anything, and I will blow it up all!"
"Yes, captain!"
Listening to the order given by Hu Biao, Yu Xuezhong, who was watching the battle, also felt that the Japanese were really in trouble when they met an opponent like Hu Biao who played cards according to common sense. But in his heart, he still sighed that Hu Biao was really willing to spend a lot of money.
As the saying goes, "After a fire of shells, there will be tens of taels of gold." If each heavy shell is smashed, it will be a spending money! Even if Yu Xuezhong knew that these shells were seized by Hu Biao, he still admired this kind of "prodigal son" behavior.
After receiving Hu Biao's new instructions, the heavy artillery and mountain artillery positions immediately stopped shelling and began to adjust the angle of each artillery. Free artillery also means that the artillery has the final say on where to attack, as long as the shells are not hit on their own heads.
The officers and soldiers of the task force who were watching the battle before and the officers and soldiers of the 51st Army cheered loudly without exception when they saw the Japanese artillery being completely destroyed. Without the artillery, the Japanese's combat effectiveness was instantly weakened by at least half.
Without artillery protection, the offensive troops will become safer when they launch an attack. It is safer, which also means that the troops will reduce many unnecessary casualties during the attack. Who doesn’t like being able to win battles alive?
Compared with the strong morale of the offensive troops outside the town, the Japanese army responsible for defense had a heavy morale. When they heard the news that the heavy artillery positions were destroyed, no one laughed at the Japanese commanders who had been happy before.
"General, what should I do next?"
"What else can I do? Even if we fight street fighting, we must fight to the end. Damn it! We underestimated the strength of this mysterious unit. What did the guys in the Special High School do for food, but they still haven't found out the other party's background yet.
Immediately draft a telegram and report the attack of the division immediately. The telegram ordered the infantry corps in Luzhou City to immediately mobilize vehicles, draw an infantry brigade, and rush to the border area, and prepare to respond to the division's breakthrough at any time."
After hearing the order issued by Ogisu's army, a commander soon said, "General, are we going to break through?"
"At this point, we must make the worst plan. If we really can't hold on, we must try our best to break through. I don't want the honor of the division to fall into our hands. If this is the case, we will be the sinners of the Empire and the division!"
"Hi!"
These words sound a bit frustrating, but these commanders all knew that it was necessary for Ogisu to do this. Compared to the division being completely wiped out, they naturally hope that someone in the division could successfully break out.
Hu Biao, who didn't know that the Japanese army had made the worst plan, saw the scene of re-opening fire and sending shells into the town, and said to Yu Xuezhong beside him: "Brother, it's your turn to order the attacking troops to suppress them!"
"Okay! I'll send someone to pass on the order immediately!"
Looking at the task force artillery that was bombing the town, Yu Xuezhong knew that the Japanese in the town were afraid that they would not last long. When the troops he had drawn began to attack, once they entered the town, the Japanese had the only option to break through and retreat.
If you do not retreat, the Japanese will be in danger of being completely wiped out. Once you retreat, the 51st army with a large population will be able to follow them and continue to chase and kill the fleeing Japanese. Taking advantage of this opportunity, you will try your best to destroy the Japanese division.
Before leading his troops out of the city, Yu Xuezhong thought that there might be a victory tonight, but he never thought that victory was so simple. When the attacking troops of the 51st Army appeared at the forefront of the Japanese defensive positions, Hu Biao did not immediately order an attack.
Instead, he ordered the artillery troops to organize some artillery and mountain artillery troops to blow up the Japanese defensive positions three times. How can the Japanese temporarily built fortifications, how can they withstand the attack of heavy artillery?
When the artillery fire began to extend, there was no need for the task force to lead the leader, the commanders of the 51st Army immediately raised their arms and shouted: "Brothers, rush!"
Chapter completed!