However, Zhang Xueyuan could imagine that the Japanese had suffered a serious blow in the battle at Erdaogou.
However, after all, the Japanese were still very strong in individual combat. Coupled with the commanding ability of the officers, the casualties of the First Independent Regiment became more serious.
At Erdaogou, Zhang Wanhe had just defeated the Japanese's first attack. He did not expect the Japanese to be so powerful.
The front of the camp was already filled with the corpses of the Japanese. The battle just now had already wiped out a squadron and more than 200 Japanese.
"Artillery coverage fire for five minutes. Light and heavy weapons fire in front of the target. Five minutes later, they left Erdaogou.”Zhang Wanhe quickly gave the order. Everything was in order. As expected of someone from the Army Military Academy.
Infantry cannons, mountain cannons, howitzers, mortars, etc. were fired at the front. The shells landed on the Japanese team and instantly caused a lot of casualties.
However, the Japanese were very strong in combat, and their ability to escape was also extraordinary.
They did not retreat from the battlefield without permission. They hid on the spot, trying to avoid the attacks of the artillery shells.
After five minutes of continuous bombardment, the base was already suffering. The 19th Infantry Brigade of the 6th Brigade, which was the most heavily injured, was almost crippled. There was only one squadron leader left, five squad leaders, and the chief of staff was hit by the artillery. The entire command center was left with only the heavily injured captain.
The engineer brigade was in the same situation, but they were slightly stronger than the 19th brigade. They lacked weapons and were always at the back of the army. These casualties were mainly from the previous surprise attack and the artillery bombardment.
Zhang Wanhe looked at the stunned Japanese and quickly gave the order. "Continue firing the mortars for three minutes. Inform the Phoenix Mountain artillery to provide fire support.”
The retreat of the artillery had always been a very troublesome matter. A cannon weighing a few hundred pounds on such a rugged mountain road was not easy to move.
"3rd Battalion, help the artillery transport the cannons. 1st Battalion will open the way, 2nd Battalion will cover the rear.”
The Japanese were still in a state of confusion. The bombardment had finally stopped a little, but now it continued again. Moreover, there were even more powerful heavy cannons.
Ikutaro Inoue felt a little depressed. Was this still the Chinese army? This equipment had already surpassed their troops.
Thinking of this, Ikutaro Inoue felt a little depressed. If all the troops were like this, China would be too terrifying.
"How is the Fifth Brigade?" Ikutaro Inoue said to his adjutant.
"Reporting to Major General, the 5th Brigade has also been attacked by the Chinese, but their combat strength is average. The Fifth Brigade had almost broken through the enemy's line of defense. However, due to the large number of Chinese people, several charges failed.”
"Baka, damn it. The Fifth Brigade was ordered to attack and break through the enemy's defense line. The 3rd Cavalry Brigade would support the 5th Brigade from the flank. The engineering unit and the supply unit took a detour to Three Stream Fortress. The Sixth Brigade was in charge of providing cover.”Inoue Ikutaro said with some regret. This was his first defeat. Although he was unwilling, he had no choice when facing the enemy's intense artillery.
However, Ikutaro Inoue didn't know that an even bigger battle was waiting for them at the Three Stream Fortress, waiting for the 3rd division.
Meanwhile, in Coiled Dragon Temple's command center, Zhang Xueyuan was looking at the sand table, feeling the battle results on his side.
How's Li Jinglin's side?" Zhang Xueyuan said to Zhang Xueliang. Now, they were truly brothers who fought in the war.
"Xueyuan, it doesn't seem to be good over there. The casualties of the soldiers are very high. The Japanese were planning an attack. They would probably choose to retreat.”Zhang Xueliang said in disappointment. He was quite disappointed in escaping from the battlefield. However, he did not know that he would become the biggest deserter in the future.
"Damn it, I knew they wouldn't be reliable. How about this, Three Stream Fortress, we will launch a general attack here and wipe out the 3rd division.”Zhang Xueyuan didn't think about it at all. The domineering aura on his body was fully displayed. This was the attitude of a king.
"But Xueyuan, will the 3rd division fall for it? Even though we did quite well on the battlefield and caused some casualties to the 3rd division, there were still close to 10,000 Japanese. We only have 8,000 people on our side. In addition to the frontal battlefield, the Japanese will definitely launch their cannons.”
"Then let them aim their cannons at their own people.”Zhang Xueyuan squinted his eyes and smiled." Thunderous Battle, lead the special forces to attack the Japanese fleet by the sea. I want them to be ours before the general attack tomorrow."”
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission." After that, Thunderous Battle left the place. There were still six hours before daybreak, and it would take him an hour and a half to get to the battlefield. This meant that he only had four and a half hours to prepare and fight.
Zhang Xueliang didn't understand what was going on with his younger brother. Looking at Zhang Xueyuan's confident look, Zhang Xueliang felt very gratified. Perhaps it was because this war had changed him.
The 1st and 2nd regiments had already prepared an ambush for the 3rd division. As for the third group, Zhang Xueyuan, and the others, they were still in Coiled Dragon Temple. They had more important missions and were the key to victory in this battle.
The two regiments had 4,000 soldiers. Even though the difference between them and the Japanese's 10,000 soldiers was huge, they still trusted Zhang Xueyuan, the commander of the 1st Independent Regiment and the commander of the Feng Army.
The night was relatively peaceful, and there was no battle. Other than the changes that happened overnight, Li Jinglin had fled and was seriously injured.
Zhang Xueyuan had already expected this news. "I didn't expect this bastard to actually not die.”
"He's really a f * cking coward. He's disgracing me.”
The two brothers, Zhang Xueyuan and Zhang Xueliang, were extremely furious. They would definitely not let Li Jinglin off after the battle was over.
Currently, the 3rd division was about to enter the ambush area of Three Stream Fortress. Of course, during this period, they would attract the attention of the 3rd regiment.
Ikutaro Inoue was very angry at these Chinese soldiers for destroying his entire battalion.
Zhang Xueliang came to the front of the camp and looked at the Japanese in front of him. Zhang Xueliang gave the order,"Brothers, beat them up."”
The battle of Three Stream Fortress began, and the final battle with the 3rd division began.
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